106 15 4132 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/410b8601f52d72cc9b66884178990ed0.pdf a5cab7ff8c203e058a28c1fb68e15156 PDF Text Text Vol. XXIX, No. 1 September 2, 1976 Bermuda Tri a ng Ie Mystery ~'T i~o~~=--=--.::=---=--::;=-=-:..:;...---------- ;Soter New Academic Dean Lecture Topic Sept. 9 425-foot freighter and five TBM Navy Avenger bombers. Charles Berlitz Charles Berlitz, author of the best welling book "The Bermuda Triangle," will review many astonishing details connected with that area of sea Thursday, September 9 in the Center for the Performing Arts at 8 P.M. The lecture is the first in a series of concerts and lectures to be offered throughout the year. Using slides, charts and other visual aids, Berlitz will lecture on the bizarre, believe-it-or-not happe-nings and continuing disappearances occurring in the stretch of sea extending roughly from Bermuda in the north to Miami and beyond Puerto Rico on the south. Since 1949, at least 1,000 people and 100 ships and airplanes have vanished in the " triangle" with baffling reports dating back to the time of Columbus. Berlitz estimates a bout one ship disappears each week and an airplane disappears once every two weeks. Some of the more notable disappearances include a Although he does not claim to have solved the mystery, the noted author does offer a few theories. He believes that a powerful magnetic force, either produced naturally by the earth or artificially by alien beings, may explain the compass disorientation, gyroscope failure , and enveloping clouds repor ted in that area. He also suggests that passing planes and ships may trigger powerful energy sources produced long by an ancient civilization that' sank to the bottom of the sea. Another theory cited by Berlitz is that an advanced race of beings living deep in the earth may be causing the mischief. Even though the U.S. Navy does not officially recognize the area as a danger zone and the U.S. Coast Guard is convinced that "the majority of disappearances can be attributed to the area's unique environmental feature," Berlitz claims that some of his most avid fans are Army and Navy vets who had personal knowledge of such disappearances but had been ordered to keep silent. He described the situation . as -a "cnsmir Watergate. " Charles Berlitz is the author of several books including "Atlantis" and "Mysteries from Forgotten Worlds." He is an accomplished linguist speaking 25 or more languages and is also an expert scuba diver. He utilized · his scuba diving talent in researching his books, examining first hand many of the strange ruins of lost civilizations as well as The Bermuda Triangle from beneath the sea . is knowte<!@able in Chinese, Korean, French and German. His education is centered around the political science-history area, concentrating on countries in the Far East. The selection committee that recommended Dr. Soter's appointment was formed in early June, and had the task of screening almost 85 applicants who answered an advertisement placed by the college. The list was narrowed down to six people, including one woman. Following interviews with each applicant, the committee members individually ranked the remaining candidates, and Dr. Soter was established as the choice of the majority. President Ca pin · concurred with the choice and officially appointed the new academic officer. Capin stressed that the faculty was kept informed on the progress of the selection · proceedings, and noted that the ' committee itself included four Dr. Richard P . Sot.er faculty members, along with two student representatives and one Dr. Richard P . Soter, for mer dean of arts and sciences at the classroom, and one foot in the State University of New York, Oswego, has begun his duties as chief 1'usiness world." · academic officer at Wilkes as of August 16. · In regard to his function as According to President Robert Capin, Soter was the first choice of . academic dean, he said, "I see a special committee organized to recommend a person to fill the ofmyself as presenting faculty fice of dean of academic affairs. positions to the rest of the college, Dr. Soter fills all criteria; as he Capin himself held the position and I see the faculty in turn being obtained his doctorate from last year, while also serving as the motivating force in Harvard University, served as an acting president. Following his cur riculum to meet student administrator for both the State selection as president of the needs." He acknowledged that he University of New York and college, he set out to appoint a is ultimately responsible for the Queens College of the City full-time academic dean . As integrity of the curriculum, but University of New York and early as last May, he specified also stated that he strongly feels worked for the U.S. Dppartment that the new administrator the curriculum is the province of . of State. He also has experience should possess a doctoral degree, the faculty. He remarked that he in the business world, specifically have the experience necl;!ssary has already " been struck by the in management consulting and for the position, and be someone deep committment of the faculty banking. from outside the college family to the college," and will rely The 48-year-old Boston native who could provide a "fresh heavily on faculty opinion when speaks fluent J apanese and also outlook" for the college. making decisions. However, he also stressed that since he is responsible for making those decisions► he does reserve the right to make the final choice after appropriate consultation. His experience in both the academic and business fields will be helpful in his opinion as he will "have one . foot in the from the administration~ As chairman of the committee , Capin complimented the committee members rortlieir performance , noting that during the interviews they "did a very good job in asking those searching questions." Dr. Soter, who officially assumed the position on August 16, has considerable experience in this field, as he was responsible for 22 departments and almost 10,000 students in his former position. He stated that one reason he sought the position at Wilkes was because of his desire to work with a smaller college in a more intimate atmosphere. When questioned about the possibility of changes in such Frosh Wel~~,ned At Orientation Program ' By Mary Stencavage ' ' Members of the class of 1980 became acquainted with their new surroundings as the 30th annual Freshmen Orientation Program took place last Saturday and Sunday. The new students and their parents were welcomed to the college by J ohn Whitby, dean of admissions, who introduced Wilkes P re side nt Robert S. Capin. · Capin extended "a sincere expression of welcome" to the incoming class, which is one of the largest in the history of Wilkes, consisting of 758 freshmen and transfer students. President Capin urged the new stude(lts "to become part of th€: Wilkes College family as quickly as possible." "In doing so," he stated, "you will begin to feel more comfortable and relaxed .. . and in that way you will be more receptive to the educational tasks awaiting you." continued on page 3 . Freshmen Orientation staff enjoys last Sunday's freshmen picnic. continued on page 2 �i Chem Professor To Serve Q., E ~r J_"' As Visiting Scientist Dr. John N. Labows, Jr. , S associate professor of chemistry, ~ will be on leave for the 1976-77 academic year as visitin g 00 scientist at Monell Chemical Senses Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. As the nation's first research and teaching institute devoted exclusively to the chemical ~ . E-< senses, the center is an interdisciplinary organization with sp.ecialists in a number of fields. Specialists in organic-analytical chemistry, organic mass spectrometry , biochemistry , ps yc hology, zoology , · neurophysiology , . nutrition, statistics, ethology and ecology work in the areas of taste and olfaction research. Dr. La bows will be involved in the chemical characterization of the odors produced bS' the action of bacteria on the apocrine secretions. He will study the effect of odors on behavior, either · as the end result of a physical e, Committee To Hold Dance-A-Thon Wilkes Co1lege Human Services Committee, in cooperation with the American Red Cross, will sponsor a " Dance-a-Thon," Friday, September 17 at 9 p.m. through Sunday, September 19. The event, which will be held at the gymnasium, will conclude at noon on Sunday. ' Sponsor sheets are available at the American Red Cross, Wilkes College Bookstore, WBAX radio station, and local participating merchants. All proceeds will go to the Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross. condition or as a stimulus to induce behavior in another individual. An cdor -print may possibly be obtained which would be characteristic of an individual and definable as to sex, age, health and emotional state. The Wilkes chemistry professor will collaborate with Dr. Albert Klingman, a leading dermatologist at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, and also with the scientists at Monell. The following proposal was voted on unanimously by student government and will go into effect immediately: Voting in all St1,1dent Government suoervised elections (i.e. SG, CC, IDC, class officers ) will only be done with an official Wilkes College I.D. (i.e. identification card or dormitory meal ticket ). Personnel running the election will be authorized to accept only the above stated identification. There shall be no absentee ballots accepted _ in any Student Government supervised election since the organization has no machinery to control the procedure. Any violations of the above guidelines shall be rendered invalid by the majority decision of the executive council and body of Student Government. Respectfully submitted, The Publicity and Election Committee of 1976-77 ART SHOW - Featured in the Sordoni Art Gallery until tomorrow, September 3, is the work of Bruno Lucchesi. This artist mostly portrays, with considerable humor and a great sense of a spontaneity, women of all ages who are caught off-guard in a variety of daily activities and un-selfconscious poses. His work has the discipline of painstaking craftsmanship, but also has a sense of freedom that defies the limits of conventional methods of sculpturing. The exhibit is being displayed in cooperation with the Forum Gallery, New York, and may be viewed daily from 1 to 5 p. m. Sorer from page 1 matters as the grading system and final exams, the new dean indicated that any reasonab!e request by students would be considered by both himself and the faculty. The father of four children also noted that his door is open to anyone, and he would welcome students coming in to his office, especially in the late afternoon " when the phone stops ringing." As a final note he observed that colleges are "really fun places," and he enjoys being with students all the time. " It makes you susceptible to change," he said, "and also allows you to see the necessity for change." -0- PIZZA COSENZA -Now Under New Management84 So. Main St., 1 Block From The College Featuring Pizza Of All Kinds Made Fresh Daily Commuters Find Aid For Parking Pains Since parking space on the campus is so limited, most commuters are anxious to obtain parking permits for the semester. According to David Ney, chairman of the Commuter Council parking committee , about 500 students applied for the parking permits, but about only 63 spaces are available. He said that first consideration for the permits was given to the disabled, next to those in carpools, and finally to those travelling long singular distances. Parrish Hall, Temple Israel lot, Gore Hall, and Wright Street are the sites for t~e student parking. He added that it is not yet determined exactly how many parking spaces are available, but by next Friday all permits should be finally distributed. This year $1 fee is required for the stickers. Students may pick up their stickers at the bookstore. For those who are not eligible for the permits, Commuter Council has another solution. Students may purchase Park and Lock stickers for a reduced rate of $10 a month. The stickers are sold the last week of the month. Commuters may also save by riding the bus: Bus tokens can be obtained in the bookstore for $12 a roll for one zone and $16 a roll for two zones. There are 50 tokens in a roll, with a 20 percent savings for those travelling the one zone. NOTICE The Beacon will not publish next Thursday due to the holiday weekend. What college women are being pinned with. A Variety Of Sandwiches And Hoagies -Your Wish ·Js For Us To Please-■-------Businessman 's Lunch--------. Cheese Steak With Fried Onions and Green Peppers sse50e ONLY 32 oz. Coke B-B-Q Chicken Dinners Antipasto Spaghetti Dinners 829-3667 Monday - Saturday 10-2 a.m. Thank You For Tolerating Witkes-Barre's Road Construction Sunday 2 p.m. - 2 a.m. * As a woman ROTC student, you'll compete for your comm is- woman enrolled in the AFROTC 4-year program is also qualified paid - . - textbook costs reimbursed ... plus $100 a month allow- sion on the same foot- to compete for an ance, tax-free. ingas the men in your AFROTCcolleg escholclass. arship which will There are 2-year, cover the remaining2 3-year, and 4-year or 3 years she has as scholarship progra ms a cadet. Tuition is available . A young covered .. . all fees 137 A woman's place is definitely in the Air Force and our pinning ceremony will be the highlight of her col lege experience. Call or Visit Col. Wing Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre Tel. 829-0194 · s. Put it all together in Air Force ROTC. �SG -----------------------~ ""Cl ('!) SG May Sue Fang For Gyn, Da111age BOOKSTORE BLUES?? - Why are these people smiling? Not only are they back to the same old grind but they're also in the process of shelling out $$$ for - horror of all horrors - school books. There must be better ways for them to spend their money .. . Orientation .... (from page 1) The president gave the new students encouraging words concerning tlreir stay at the college stating that " these four years are designed to prepare you for whatever you choose to be and for wherever you choose to go for the rest of your lives." He cautioned them with regard to their rights and the rights of others. " Whil.e I am encouraging you to go as far as you can in your quest for knowledge . .. I also want to extend some words of caution about something that might be called advantage at the expense of others. "There will be nothing that you will ever gain lit Wilkes College or at any time in your lives that will be worth too much if it is accomplished at the expense of your colleagues and friends." President Capin concluded by saying that he hopes " these four years will be productive and enjoyable .. . everything you dreamed of when you elected to come to college." Other individuals, introduced in the initial phase of the program, and who participated in the orientation included: Dr. Richard Soter, dean of academic affairs; Jane Lampe, dean of women; Linda Hobrock, dean of freshmen women; George Ralston, dean of men; Thomas J. Moran, public relations director; Gina O'Brien, president of Student Government; John Chawalek,_guidance and placement director ; Andrew Shaw Jr. , assistant to the president for college management; and Lt. Col. Richard Wing, commandant of the Wilkes College Air Force ROTC detachment. 11-1 J 659 The new students later took part in small group orientation and met with faculty members and chairmen of the departments in which they will be majoring. The social side of the orientation took the form of a Saturday afternoon reception in the courtyard of the SLC for parents, faculty and administration. Saturday evening the freshmen attended a pizza party and concert at Ralston Field to relax and meet each other. On Sunday afternoon they returned to Ralston Field for an afternoon picnic. Debate Union Psyched For Coming Year The Wilkes College Debate Union, moving into its fourth year under the leadership of Dr. Bradford L. Kinney, is looking forward to the continuation of last year's successful season and to welcoming new members. Last year the rel3.tively inexperienced Debate Unfon members captured 32 trophies ------------ Welcome Back-Students from I I I I I I I I • Chuck Robb·1ns • •sI port·1ng G00ds1 271 Wyom Ing Ave., Kingston Calculators Now On Sale $49.95 Scientific SR51 $69.95 Advanced* SR56 · ~9.95 Scientific I I TISR 50A •• 39 W. Market St., Wilkes-BarrelI I I L----------..1 Programmable Come See Our Rock And Jazz Record Collection I I I '.JEANS , I ------------- -----------~ THE HUT at Hotel Sterl"1ng Specializing In: Hoagies And All Kinds Of Sandwiches season t~is year . . J?r. 1:(-inney said . the Debate Umon 1s also looking for new members,_ and w~lcomes a~y student sincerely interested m public speaking. He _also pointed out t~e many benefits ~ person rece1~es fr?m fo:ens1cs ~nd debati~g, mclud~ng. logical ' reasoning, organization, and training in proper research methods, not to mention a lot of fun - and enjoyment. Interested students may contact Dr. Kinney in his office, Kirby 206, or the Debate Union Room, Kirby 303, or by calling 824-4651, extension 393. Debate Union members, both veteran and new, can expect an exciting se ason . The Union traveled over 4,500 miles last year, and Dr. Kinney hopes to P,Xceed that figure this year. Book And Record .Mart 18 S. Main st. Wilkes-Barre Books, Records and Tapes 825-4767 Cliff "~fJJ . Straight Member - Student Power Buying Canis 10% On Records Phone 288-3751 :::::>--c?<:::;>--<:::><:><:::>--<::::O-.c>-c><?,- m PIONEER MORANTZ HARMAN-KARDON YAMAHA · I I I I I I and award~. The debaters defeated many powerful scho~ls, including P~nn State, C_l~non State, the Umted Stat~s Military Academy, and the Umted States Naval Academy,_ and took first place at the P1 Kappa Delta Province Tournament. . . Members of----the Ind1v1dual Events Squad excelled, consistently bringing home awards in persuasion, oral interpretation, - after-dinner speaking, and other categories. With most of last year's Union members returning, Dr. Kinney expects an even more successful 113 S. Main St., Downtown W-B Painter Pants Farmer Jeans I ,. Army Pants Full Line Of Hi-Fi Equipment • • • • SG President Gina O'Brien's eliminate unnecessary tension prior to taking finals. The first meeting this academic year academic committee is also proceeded smoothly and not considering a proposal conwithout purpose Monday night in cerning final examinations. the Weckesser Board Room. It was decided that the Student It was reported that Attorney Union Building would be Lou Schaeffer, a trustee of the dedicated some time during college, is willing to take Fang Homecoming Weekend. SG voted Productions to court over the last year to dedicate the building disagreement involving the gym to Pete Jadelis, a former SG floor , which was damaged during president who helped establish a rock concert last year. the SUB three years ago. President O'Brien noted that -Dean Baltruchitis announced Schaeffer would handle the case that the SUB and all other areas for $200 plus court costs which under the management of the would make it a worthwhile atStudent Union Board will open tempt to recover the $7000 expense. Some confusion exists; - Tuesday, September 7. however, as to what repairs were A proposal to unify election procedures had its final reading effected to the gym floor during and was passed unanimously. the summer. Among the highlights of the The procedure, which requires that student identification cards meeting was the introduction of Dr. Richard Soter, new academic · or dormitory meal tickets be presented in order . to vote, dean, who remained to observe became effective August 30, 1976. the entire meeting. A parliamentary procedure Steve Esrick, vice president, course will begin Monday, reported that the used book store September 13 at 7 p.m. for the located in the basement of the benefit of SG members. Dr~ Student Union Building brought Bradford Kinney has volunteered in about $400 on Monday, its first day in operation. Esrick said they his services for the course'"" -AH students are welcome to attend. collected about 350 books and sold The course will be held in the about 100. He added that despite Weckesser Board Room. pessimistic beliefs , the used All SG meetings as well as bookstore "is working. " committee meetings are open to The academic committee has a the student body. Times for proposal underway to revise precommittee meetings will be final week testing procedures. posted. The proposal is geared to I ' Legs Flares · Maver ick . Wrangler Landlubber A II types of shirts Plain or Printed and Novelty Designs Diamonds VANSCOY Diamond Salon Gateway Shopping Center (Near Jewelcor) Moods In Leather FRYE BOOTS 91 S. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. ·717-829-1089 w ""3 [; 0:, ('!) ~ (') 0 :s �~ Can SG Perform s Without Excuses? L, S.G. - To Be Or Not To Be ~r The beginning of a new academic year, like the beginnings 8e of most ventures, is filled with questions of various sizes and degrees of importance. What changes will the college see this year? What personal experiences will we have to face? What do we hope to 8 accomplish both academically and socially? How successful ~ will student organizations be? :Q These are just a few of the many questions that may be ~ going through our heads. Club and class officers have spent _, time thinking about the last one, and hopefully have come up with some specific answers. Worthy organizations tend to set goals which exceed those of the previous year, and it can be presumed that the pattern will continue this year. But simply setting goals and even devising ways to reach them does not assure their realization. The optimism and enthusiasm of the summer all too often turn into disgust and frustration in the fall. Things just don't go according to plan. Obstacles suddenly appear where only a clear path was once seen. The ideas that seemed so important just a few months ago appear very small when we have to cram for a test. The ~thy of the faculty and our fellow students is a very .discouraging and paiqtul experience. Even the members of our own organization can hurt the effectiveness and aspirations of the group. Every club, class, and organization faces problems like these, in addition to others which are even more unexpected. For the most part, these groups will be able to work out their problems, or perhaps give in to the pressures , in relative privacy. Not so with student government, a~d to a lesser extent, commuter council and inter-dormitory council. As three of the most powerful and influential groups on campus, these organizations are in the spotlight more often than most. Again this year they will receive a great deal of attention from the student body, administration, and this paper. Student government, as the representative body of all students, will be the most closely observed. It has more potential power and influence than almost any other campus organization. It can do much good, (or harm) or it can simply stagnate ·and make excuses for its ineffectiveness. Last year a popular excuse used to rationalize many failures was the claim that activity was hampered by the lack of a full-time president and an academic dean. This year that excuse is neither valid nor acceptable. The college is in a position to move ahead in a positive way without hesitation. Hopefully the college, student government, other campus organizations, and the student body itself will be able, and more importantly, willing to move ahead this year. ~ 8 New Dean Soter: 'Able And Candid In his first appearance before a student group, Dr. Richard Soter, new academic dean, displayed an adept ability to handle the duties of an administrator fairly and candidly. Invited by Student Government to introduce himself during its first meeting Monday night, Dr. Soter appeared to be not only . friendly, but genuinely interes'ted as well, remaining to observe the entire meeting. The new dean commented candidly on .a n academic committee proposal regarding pre-final week testing, perceiving the situation of the students as well as the faculty. He agreed that in most cases tests can avoid being scheduled on the Friday before exam week. He pointed out, however, that term paper assignments due during that last week shouldn't create a problem since the student can gear himself to complete the assignment ahead of time. When the academic committee expressed a desire to obtain grade statistics to be used in a study, Dr. Soter readily gave his approval to release such information if it was available in the registrar's office. Later in the meeting, the academic official joined in the discusl?ion, lending a point of view which shed some light on the situation and gave additional proof of his interest. No administrator, faculty member, or student leader is gQing to make decisions that will be viewed favorably by the entire student body. There are administrators, however, who can make favorable decisions for the student body, and Dr. Richard Soter appears to be one of these administrators. Still looking for a good deal on a text book? The Student Governmentsponsored used book sale is still in progress in the basement of the Student Union Building. Books will be sold through Saturday, Septembet 4. All prices have been determined by the book owner and SG collects 25 cents for each book sold. Candidates for the Wilkes College Golf Team will meet September 7 at 11 a.m. on the second floor of Weckesser Hall · . ~ational Pre-Examination Dates for the Medical College Adm1Ss1on Test (MCAT) will be Saturday, October 2, 1976. The ~ollege of Podiatry Admission Test (CPAT) will be given on the followmg dates: Saturday, December 4, 1976 ; Saturday, February 12, 1977 and Saturday, June 18, 1977. The Optometry College Admission Test will be administered on Saturday, November 6, 1976 ; Saturday, January 15, 1977 and Saturday, M:arch 19, _197:. For more information concerning any of the preceding examinations please contact the Health Sciences Office at 146 South River Street. Any seniors who have not had g; aduation pictures taken are asked to make an appointment with Ace Hoffman Studios by calling 823~177. Clubs Open To Members College life has many diverse facets. Attending classes and studying are certainly important parts but not the only ones. A student needs a social outlet, an activity, a chance to get involved. Today has been designated as club orientation day on campus. The grounds between the Commons and Chase and Kirby Halls will be clamoring with activity as various clubs and organizations set up stands in order to attract new members. For the freshmen NOW is the time to get involved to become an active part of life at Wilkes. This is also an opportunity for upperclassmen to join. It's never too late to take up a new interest or activity; Those who complain about student apathy and the lack of activity on campus are most often the ones who sit back and merely complain instead of working for change. Your college' years are what you make of them. And those who participate in a club or activity are the ones who will have much more than merely classroom drudgery. NOTICE All letters to the editor are welcome if signed. Signatures will be withheld on request. The class of '78 will meet today at 11 a.m. in the CPA. The All-College Block Party scheduled on the calendar for Friday, September 10 at the Conyngham Area Site has been cancelled. The first production of the theater department this year, "Arms and the Man," will be guest directed by Will Stutts and will run from F'riday, October 8 to Sunday, October 10. Auditions for the play, written by George Bernard Shaw, will be held tonight at 7 p.m. in the CPA. Persons wishing to assist with the production are asked to contact Al Groh or Joel Fischman in the theater department. The film "Blazing Saddles" will be shown Saturday, September 11 in the Center for the Performing Arts. There will be two showings, the first beginning at 8 p.m. Admission is $.25. There will be .a picnic on Chase Lawn Sunday, September 5. "Fame" will play in the SUB. The infirmary has been moved this year to rear 120 S. River St., adjacent to the Conyngham Art Gallery. Infirmary hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday. People interested in organizing a computer club are asked to contact Stephen Vnuk or Eric Jansen at the computer center or the math department office on the fourth floor of SLC. A bowling league for teams and individuals is being formed this semester. Persons interested in joining are asked to contact Steve Vnuk at the math office or room 412, SLC . A roster will be·available at those locations. STAFF Editor In Chief ......... . .. . ...... . .......... . . . ..... ....... . Patti Reilly Managing Editors . . . . . . .... . .. •. . . .... . .. . Mary Ellen Alu, Wilma Hurst News Editor ••••• ..... ... ............... ... .. . .... . . . .... .. . 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All views expressed in letters to the editor, columns , and viewpoints are those of the Individual writer, not necessarily of the publication. �Former R.A. Marchetti Fills Housing Post Please allow me to introduce myself. I am the Wizard of Waz . I am not your ordinary Wizard since I have no extraordinary powers. However my friends Oz and Cheech are very jealous. Why? Because I have something far greater .. .. a column in the Beacon. In this column I plan to bring a treat each week. Included will be such phenomenal things as reviews (of albums , movies, concerts, etc.), editorials, guest columnists (student -and faculty ), and sometimes just plain nonsense, such as I have created t.oday. If you are interested in giving me a break some week. end want to give writing a try, just drop off your work in the Beacon office, second floor of Shawnee Hall or in the Beacon box in the Public Relations office, third floor of Weckesser Hall. Just address it to the Wizard. By Mary Ellen Alu Just a few short months ago, the new housing director at · Wilkes traveled . the campus as a student, experiencing some of the . many problems and joys that students normally face. But the 21-year-old administrator graduated cum laude from Wilkes in May with a double major degree in biology and psychology, and now he is viewing the college from a new perspective. Joseph Marchetti, a dormitory student turned housing director, will be contending with different tasks and greater responsibilities. He plans to do much for the college as he regulates dorm life and helps to make dorm living enjoyable and comfortable for the students. "' According to Marchetti, he will be in charge of accommodating about 824 students and directing 38 resident assistants. " Directing housing encompasses everything, " said Marchetti, "from handling room assignments, to performing maintenance duties, to enforcing housing policies. " When he was a Wilkes dorm student, Marchetti distinguished Neil Diamond's Latest Release Offers Variety 'This album is a series of recollections ... seen through the eyes of a , young songwriter: making his way through the streets of New York City's tin pan alley in the early 1960's. "It is made up of people, places and events from a period which some have called a renaissance of the American spirit, others, the beginnings of a new age of decadence. "Whatever history calls it, the early sixties opened the door to a new wave of consciousness for most of those who passed through its beautiful but noisy portals," commented Neil Diamond on the record jacket for his new albun,, "Beautiful Noise." "Beautiful Noise" shows the versatility of Neil Diamond as a songwriter and performer. The album's eleven songs are very different from each other, incorporating many musical styles from the Dixieland of "Stargazer" to the Calypso of "Don't Think-Feel." To achieve these different styles, Diamond uses a variety of instruments and vocal accompaniments. The result is an album which appeals to the quieter moments of life. The radio hit "If You Know What I Mean" is included in this latest Diamond release. Compared to the trend of disco music which has been flooding the market with some nonsense lyrics, "Beautiful Noise" shows Diamond's sensitivity to life in all the words. The experience he gained in earlier years is reflected in the advice of his songs. This album is perfect for background music. The words may tend to lose much of their meaning if pl~yed as "party music." THE WIZARD OF WAZ. On Turning 21 Joe Marchetti himself. Not only was he named student (such as people testing to Who's Who in American him to see how far he will bend), Colleges and Universities, but he but, he believes that the adwas also chosen outstanding vantages outweigh the disaddorm student of the year, an vantages greatly and that he can honor bestowed upon students adequately handle any such contributing most to dorm life. _ problems that arise. Viewing his position as Optimistic about the future, challenging, Marchetti believes Marchetti wants " to put the there are many advantages to housing problems in the proper having previously been a dorm perspective and enforce them. student at the college, They are for the students' benefit as well as the administration's," "I've lived in a dorm. I knbw he stressed. what dorm life is all about," he said. "I know my impression of A member of the Board of resident assistants (having been Directors for the March of an R.A. himself), and I'm aware Dimes, he is also active in the of what R.A.'s can do.'' American Red Cross, the Marchetti admits that there American Heart Association and may be some disadvantages to the Pennsylvania State his -having been a Wilkes dorm Education Association. Yes, after living in Wilkes-Barre for 20 years, 11 months, and some 30 days one morning I decided to turn 21. Overnight I became an adult and the proud owner of what could be the most important document to possess in Pennsylvania, the key to a new world, your ticket to fame and fortune, the hassle-free I.D. .... my L.C.B. card. But, alas, its value depreciated tl)e night I visited the local pub with two friends. One was 22 year-s-old and counting and the other was 20 years, 11 months, and about 9 days short of being a full-fledged adult, and with her is where the problem lay. Me: This sure is a nice place. This place would never get raided. Who would ever think of looking for a bar in the cellar of a convent? A shout from the door: All right, down with the music, up with the houselights, this is a raid. Me: This is great! -tt:-What? Who are those clowns? 20: I'm dead! L.C.B. Officer: Okay girls, let's see some ID's that say you're 21 or older. Me: Sure, here you go. 22: This is unconstitutional. 20: I forgot my purse. I forgot my wallet. I forgot my name. L.C.B. Officer: Sure girlie, get your old lady on the phone and see if she can help you remember. · 22: This is interfering with my pursuit of happiness. 20: I forgot my phone number. L.C.B. Officer: Better remember quick or you'll be calling from the klinker. 20: It's ringing. 22: Life, liberty and a drink in peace. 20: Hello, Mom? This is your 21-year--old daughter, you know the one born in 1954. Well, after I left the house about 21 minutes ago, I came to this bar. I must have been here 21 times before. Well, there is this nice looking handsome young gentleman here that would like to talk to you. He wants to know how old I am. I told him 21, born in.... L.C.B. Officer: Give me that phone. Me: Well, do you think your mom will pull it off?· T'he felfure Page College Years R ~garde·d As Learning Experience By Janine Pokrinchak Here it is the second of September already and we've been working hard for the last four days. It is going to be a long semester, but it also should be exciting and interesting. After all, this is the beginning of a new year for all of us whether it is the first time at college or the start of our second, third or fourth years. Each year represents a new adventure for everyone. No two years are ever the same. College life is constantly changing. College is made up of many different facets. We learn through experience how to mix these many parts for our own happiness and self-contentment. College is a time for maturing and deciding what to do with our life ahead of us. However, college · is also fun and just plain "goofing around.'' These four years are perhaps the best years of our lives. And we must do all possible to see that college is an enjoyable experience for ourselves and others we meet along the way. At times it may seem like we can't handle the pressures, but we can. Learning now will help when we come up against the pressures and tensions of the "real working world.'' It isn't going to be easy when our college career is over. Our success will depend upon the maturity and determination we gained here. We all have a long way to go before the end of the semester and before we reach our goals. Let's continue to work hard to make ·our college years successful, but let's not forget to enjoy these times as well. 22: There must be a law. My ice cubes are melted. 20: I know what goes on in those women's prisons. I'll learn karate. Me:' That guy has been there for a while. 22: Tell him to get off. I'm calling my lawyer. 20: Promise you'll visit every Sunday. Me: Here he comes. And he's smiling. Your mom must have told him. · ~ . L.C.B. Officer: Say I didn't know you lived up on the hill. You know I live next door to your uncle Joe. And your uncle Carl, the cop. Well, he and I play cards Fridays with your old man. Say hello to your Aunt Stella for me, will you? She was some chick in high school. Say, I forgot to ask how old you were. Ah, forget it. See you. 22: Such corruption. I'll bet he gets his parking tickets fixed. Me: You're clear! I'll buy next round. 22: Southern Comfort on the rocks. Me: Gin and tonic. 20: Warm milk, please. ---0- JOKE OF THE WEEK: Q, How can you tell if an elephant is in bed with you? · A. By the "E" embroidered on his pajamas. NOTICE The Feature Page is looking for guest columnists. Anyone interested in writing a column should submit the typed article one week prior to the desired date of publication to : The Beacon box Public Relations Third Floor Weckesser Hall 170 S. Franklin St. or The Beacon Office Second Floor Shawnee Hall 76 W. Northampton St. �~Egypt Found Resourceful For Educational Study ~· By Joe Buckley "I am very happy that I have fulfilled the objectives of this program," said Dr. Mahmoud ,£ Fahmy as he spoke of a recent trip to Egypt which was a part of J5 the Cultural Foundations of Education in the Middle East course offered by the education department. . Fahmy and 24 other faculty members, graduate students, and undergraduate students toured Egypt with the purpose of using that country as a case study of culture, education, economics and politics in the middle East. The five major accomplishments of the trip according to Fahmy, are ( 1) the development of an awareness among one cultural group of the differences of people living in another cultural group, (2) a good understanding of the problems of developing'nations in terms of population, education and economics, ( 3) an improved cognitive level of knowledge in terms of other cultures, ( 4) improved attitudes toward other peoples and cultures and (5) the opening of a good starting point for an international education program at Wilkes. Before leaving Wilkes, the _p_articipants were involved in a two week general orientation program. "During this phase of the course," Fahmy said, "they were prepared for cultural shock by being familiarized with the major features of Egyptian culture, such as religion, status of women, economic situation, transportation and food." Also during the orientation session, the group was lectured by Dr. Azzan, cultural minister of the Egyptian embassy in Washington, D.C. The group was also received by Dr. Ghorbal, Egyptian ambassador to the U.S., at his Washington, D.C. home. The morale of the group was always very high during the trip, according to Fahmy. The group arrived in Cairo on July 9 and was introduced to the Egyptian system of education by lectures and visitations at the School of Education. The group also visited the police academy, the site of an extensive national education program for police preparation. While there, they were officially received and were presented with the shield of the police academy. i:-.i~ ] e =- While in Cairo, the Wilkes travelers were the guests of the Egyptian parliament, educational and scfentific research committee and the foreign relations committee. · "The major point" of lectures given by representatives of those committees, according to Fahmy," was that Egyptian society is an open society in which the emphasis is on promoting the standard of living of the people." Also, said Fahmy, "we were reminded to carry with us the goodwill of the Egyptian government and parliament to the American people and government.'' Also toured near Cairo were the pyramids, temples and other ancient cultural sites of Egypt. The entourage was entertained by the parliament at the Minahouse-Obrois Hotel, near the pyramids of Giza. During the dinner reception, the guests were treated to a large cake with 20 candles, each representing ten years, to •commemorate the 200 · anniversary of the U.S. "It was really moving," said Fahmy. "The guests and everyone in the hotel sang happy birthday to America." After the celebration, Dr. Fahmy gave a speech thanking the Egyptian parliament, government and people and promised to convey the goodwill to the people in Wilkes-Barre and Wilkes College. Another highlight of the trip came when Fahmy, representing the Wilkes group, was interviewed by the Egyptian Broadcasting Corporation, which includes both radio and television. A field trip to Suez City enabled the group to sail in motor boats through the Suez Canal and the G:tlf of Suez. After being entertained by the governor of Suez and the head of police at an official lunch, the travelers were shown the reconstruction of the city and the building pf new cities nearby to accommodate the return of citizens who left the area during the 1973 war. Also in the area of Suez City, the group was shown the dredging project for the widening and deepening of the Suez Canal and the beginning of the construction of a pipeline from Suez to Alexandria which will carry Januzzi's Pizza .and Hoagies 125 Academy Street Dr. Mahmoud Fahmy (first row, fifth from right> and other participants -in this summer's educational tour of Egypt as they met with the Governor of Aswan Province (first row, fourth from right). crude oil from the Persian Gulf states. After seeing Cairo and the Suez, the group left for Aswan, in upper Egypt. While there, the group toured the Kima Co., Egypt's largest chemical fertilizer factory, which produces more than 90 percent of Egypt's need for chemical fertilizer. A lecture by the head of the High Dam Authority was featured during a tour of the Aswan High Dam. "All of us were impressed by the efficiency of the dam," said Fahmy. The group also visited the huge, artificial lake Nasser which lies behind the dam, and saw the temple of Abu-Somble, which had been moved from the waters of the Nile to higher ground. An excursion to Luxor, the old city of Thebes, enabled the group to tour the temples of Luxor and Kranak, a modern museum, and the valley of kings and queens. Among the valley's many notable tombs was that of the famous King Tut. " It was a very fantastic opportunity," said Fahmy. "They are well preserved." While traveling to Alexandria by the agricultural road, the group saw the fertile lands of the Nile and the working activities of Egyptian peasants. In Alexandria , the group witnessed what remains of the influence of Greek and Roman cultures on Egypt at such sites as the Roman Open Theater and the Ptolemic Pillar. As guests of the Egyptian Company for Modern Performing Arts, the Wilkes representatives attended an evening performance of colorful dancing. After attending lectures on the problems and prospects of education in Egypt at Alexandria University, the group was received by the university chancellor, the deans of the colleges, representatives of the faculty, and students. Among the most enjoyable and memorable events of the trip for Dr. Fahmy was when he visited his mother and father in Alexandria. Fahmy and the Wilkes group also attended the wedding of one of his nephews in the King Farouk palace. Fahmy also visited with his brother Dr. Sayed Fahmy, the Egyptian Minister of the Interior. When they returned to Cairo, the travelers were entertained at a big party in the prime ministers headquarters and were received by Prime Minister Mamdouh Salem. Probably the most impressive part of the tour, according to Fahmy, was a trip to the land reclamation project, which is changing thousands of acres of land from desert to agricultural use. "Most of the group were very moved," said Fahmy. " They kept asking what they Writer In Residence Postponed Until Spring The English Department has not appointed a writer-inresidence for this semester as had been expected. The appointment will be made for the spring semester, according to Dr. Thomas Kaska, department chairman. "We have ·not abandoned the program," said Kaska. " We found out there is money available from the National Endowment for the Arts. " · However, the money cannot be FREE DELIVERY OPEN 7 DAYS 11 - 11 825-5037 r Sale Ends Sept. 30 Al BOGUSKO MUSIC 129 Academy St., Wilkes -Barre , Pa . 2 Blocks from Campus received until six months after the application is filed. Thus, the delay. According to Kaska, the department will be able to make a more attractive financial offer because of the extra funds and, thus, "the offer wilrattract better writers. " Kaska said the appointment will probably be made in October. To date , the English department has received 38 applications for the position. · IMPORTANT STUDY ABROAD ANNOUNCEMENT 825-5166 GUITAR SALE 10% to 40% OFF Discount On Strings - Accessories -· Supplies layaway Program could do to promote and help the project." Having returned from Egypt, the group is now preparing two teaching units on Egyptian elementary and secondary education. In addition, each tour member is working on a special project. The teachers in the group have been designated as resource persons who can help colleagues in the teaching of foreign culture. The Egyptian officials and public were extremely hospitable and friendly," said F ahmy. "They were very interested in cultural exchange and they emphasized promoting a cultural relationship between our countries." Although the trip to Egypt is over, it is not the end of the Cultural Foundations of Education in the Middle East course. It was just the beginning, according to Fahmy. In a series of successive summers, there will be similar tours with the same purpose to Israel, Iran and Turkey. Complete Line of Photo Supplies And Equipment 823-6177 l: ... 36 W . Market SI. rs Daily 9 a .m . · 5:30 p .m . r s day 9 a .m . - _8 . 30 p . m . Fri. Sept. 2nd ABILENE Country Rock-Bluegrass Fiddle Music Sat. 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Others are my inexperience, my lack of technical knowledge, and my baby face (not necessarily in that order). With all of those miscellaneous negatives stacked against me, I started wondering why I even got involved in the whole mess to begin with. It didn't take long to remember. Naturally, 1t all started when I was young. Ah, the dreams of youth. I can easily recall the many lazy afternoons in the fall that violently erupted into crazed, frenzied motion. The scene was Ralston Field and the subject was the Colonel football team. The squad was in the midst of the famous 30 game win streak. They always seemed to be losing with two minutes left in the game, until Joe Wiendel would return a punt 75 yards for the game winning touchdown or Joe Zakowski would heave a bomb 60 yards in the air And Joe Skavarla would make a diving catch in the endzonefor the score or Brinley Varchol would block an opponents despiration pass or any one of the seemingly endless miracles that they always had up their sleeves. The coach w___as-a-Hvmg legend. He was bigger tha_!l .Knu~ Rockne and Woody Hayes put together. The ever-docile Rollie Schmidt was a genius. Perhaps one of the biggest thrills of my young A-Corny Look At The "Kernels" by jeff acornley - God, I can't believe it! Is this really me who is sitting in this wonderfully stuffy office in Shawnee Hall? Is this really me who is squirming on this marvelously uncomfortable chair for what seems like eternity? Is this really me who is sweating blood over what to say next? Is this really me who is the Sports Editor for the Beacon? It's like a dream and I'm going to wakx up and my typewriter will have turned into a pile of children's blocks. It's the classic love-hate syndrome. AO When I was initially informed of my appointment, I was estatically happy. Then they started to enumerate my duties. What a humbler ! I came down to earth rather quickly. They started with-interviewing, writing, and Wilkes life was going down on the field with my dad to visit with Ed Burke, one of the star lineman on that championship squad. Burkes were a friend of the family so my dad knew him and would always congratulate him on yeg another victory. Then it happened; one day while I was staring into Ed :Qurke's knees he gave me his chin-guard. HE GAVE ME HIS CHIN GUARD! Three days later after I came down to earth, I polished it. God, it was the most beautiful thing I had ever owned! Whenever I went onto the field, I woudl always stomp once on one of the chalk marks so that when I went home my friends could see the lime on my sneakers. We would get pick-up games in my backyard and I would always pretend that I was Ted Yeager because my father always told me that I could be both small and athletically talented just like Ted. 1 My dad is a tremendous human being. He gave me the gift that so many people don't give anymore; his time. We'd head off into the sunset, following Wilkes teams, even when they were on the road. His arm around my shoulders was the greatest feeling a kid can ever possibly imagine. Communication is truly a gift. A gift that my dad has mastered. Wj]kes athletics have always been a big part of my life. Witnessing them with my dad made them even more important. The opportunity to communicate with you about Wilkes sports is a golden one and I'm thrilled to death for the chance to share my thoughts with you. I would like to dedicate this column to my dad, without whom I would be a much poorer human being. Thank§_, Dad. Has Honorable SumnJer Diamondmen Rank 4th After World Series Golfers Perform Well In National Tourney The Wilkes College baseball team made history last spring. The diamondmen were the first Colonel team in history to comThe Wilkes College golf team made history last spring. pete in the NCAA Division III World Series. The duffers were the first Colonel team in history to compete in The series was held in Marietta, Ohio, with Marietta College serthe NCAA Division III National Golf Championship. ving as the host. . The tournament was held in Springfield, Ohio, with Wittenberg The Colonels finished what they might term a disappointing the host college. fourth but it was quite an honor to even receive an invitation. The Colonels finished a very respectable 14th in a 21 team field. Coach Gen.e-Domzalski had nothing but praise for his forces. "AfNot bad at all, considering it was their first exposure to national ter that disa~pointing loss to Elizabethtown in the MAC's, this team competition. didn't roll over and die. They came right back and won the Mideast Coach Rollie Schmidt was very pleased with his team's showing Regiona4u1n<rended up in the World Series. I can't say enough about but was hoping for a finish in the top 10. these boys." "A stroke here and a stroke there and we realistically could have The Colonels with their awesome balance of speed, power and pitfinished among the top 10. Only a few shots separated the teams," ching lost a heart-throbber io Montclair State in the series opener. recalled Schmidt. Andy Kresky pitched the -best game of the entire weekend only to lose "The tournament was excellently organized and ran without ·a a 2-1 decision. The Wilkesmen got blown out of the double elimination major hitch. The NCAA gave an opening banquet and also gave all of tournament the following day by powerhouse Ithica by a score of 16-3. the participants many souvenirs of their memorable trip," said the But the Colonels were not without their bright spots, placing Jim Stehle coach. Kresky, Don McDermott, Mike Supczenski, and KennySuchoski on the All-Mideast Tournament Team. Andy Kresky was ~ lone Wilkes F,ive players represented the Colonels in Ohio with selection COLONEL ALL-AMERICANS player to be placed on the NCAA All World Series Team. ' based on their seasonal averages. The Wilkesmen were then - seniors Perhaps the most damaging thing that happened to the Colonel co-captains Mark Jarolen and Larry Gurnari as well as uncause was the inability of Jim Stehle to perform in the series. He in-Mark Jan,len derclassmen Ken Donlavage, Joe Skladaney and Brian Hoynak. jured his arm while warming up and just couldn't perform. He was The golfers played 18 holes a day for four days and the four later named to the second team All-American in Division III. Jim is lowest scores of the quintet counted for the team total. - -ofily the second Wilkes player in history to be named to that team. Along with the team competition was an individual championship · The other was Steve Leskiew last season as a first team selection. competition with the best 125 players in the country from Division III. Stehle was drafted in the fourth round in the pro draft by the Mark Jarolen, the now graduated standout, finished 11th in the Chicago White Sox and offered an $11,000 bonus, but Jim declined the country and garnered a second team All-American position. · offer at least temporarily. His arm appears to be in good shape. Mark's selection was the first time in Wilkes College history that The best Wilkes baseball team in history ended the season with a a golfer was moved to an All-American squad. 21-8 q_verall record, The four - four year senior standouts, Steve Le~kiew, Tony Schwab,· Greg Snyder, and Dave Trethaway closed His selection was based on his general "playability." Playability their college careers on the fourth best team in the nation, would consist of a combination of individual scores, shot making, conThat is quite an accomplishment. sistency, strength of the home conference, and also- importantly his attitude. "I'm very proud of last year's golf team, " said Schmidt. "I had : Become A College Campus ♦ no behavioral problems at all and Mark and Larry were excellent leaders. And encouragingly, three of these champion players will be ♦ Dea er ♦♦ back this spring. I'm looking forward to it. 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" In fact it is my only duty, but it's a bit more complicated than it sounds." "My job is to, first of all, try to __pr.event injuries from happening in the first place. This entails taping joints and keeping records of individual athletes and their past medical history. If I can somehow prevent an athlete from getting injured, naturally the team will be better off." But, alas and alack, injuries do occur in the heat of athletic battle . Mike is trained fo r emergency situations and is what he termed " a cross between a medical technician and a pa ramedic." " The sports' world is a violent one and players do occasionally get hurt. No one likes to see it, but when it happens the athlete knows he'll be getting good care. " The other aspect of Mike Aed's job is the all-important and sometimes ticklish one of when to return a player to action. Therapy and rehabilitation are crucial to both health and athletics. The longer a player is out of action, the more detrimental it is to the team's well-being. What also has to be considered is the individual's health and whether he is capable of performing or not. The possibility of permanent damage is too great of a risk to be taken lightly. The wrong decision on an athlete's fitness can meet with tragic results. " I believe that we have the finest group of runners ever assembled at Wilkes College," said George Pawlush, Wilkes cross country coach last September. Exactly a year later he is saying the same thing about the prospects of having a 'successful cross country season this year. If you just happened to forget last season's results you are probably better off than if you remember them. There wasn't much happening that merited remembrance and since Pawlush is saying the same thing in preseason this year that he did last year, you are probably thinking that we are in for another extremely long season. / Well, hopefully, that reasoning won't be altogether correct. Last fall, the Colonels did just that as they fell to a rather dismal 1-12 record. What had started as being a promising season ended with only a few jll'i i i, Mike is very much capable of making that crucial decision and many more like it: He is a gra duate of Lock Haven State College with a B.S. degree in Health and Physical Education. He ha.s..his Masters in Education from Albany State University in New York. He also has attended more training clinics than you can count and has over 1800 apprentice hours under his belt. He will be working very closely with Dr . Gordon Earles of Kingston, the school doctor. " I'm not a doctor so when something drastic happens, I treat the emergency and send for Dr. .Earles, " says Mike realistically. He has set up training rooms in both the Wilkes gymnasium on Franklin Street and at the Robert J . McBride Fieldhouse at the Ralston Field Complex in Edwardsville. Young By Jeff Acornley ., \ '"0, ~ !. GIVING AED Sports Information Director George Pawlush said, "Getting an athletic trainer ·at Wilkes is a very significant move. It can only help our sports program. It is a long overdue addition." Colonel football mentor Rollie Schmidt giggled, " I'm tickled pink to have Mike on our staff. It helps every intercollegiate sport at Wilkes. " Schmidt stated, " The coaches used to take care of all of the training needs of the teams. This consequently took a coaches ' valuable time away from spending it on the field with the technical aspects of the game." "It was a waste of the coaches' already sparse time when he had Harriers people even remammg on the squad. Decimated by injuries and dissention, the team was lucky to even survive the schedule. But, never-the-less, a realistic flicker of hope has been r ekindled among the harriers. New blood has been brought in. All of last season problems have been pushed aside and forgotten as the Colonels welcome the largest Leadership Figure Steve Standiford Waiter Killian to take care of medicine as well as coach. Now that we have a trainer, the coach can coach and the trainer can train," ·added Schmidt. La st year Mike was at Lycoming College in Williamsport. They were per:enial losers in football, but last year they went 6-2, a drastic improvement over the past seasons. Now, this is not to infer that the improvement was completely due to Mik:e-but1Tis1mi·serrce-was felt·on the Lycoming gridiron. Mike Aed is a long awaited and much welcomed addition to the Colonel sports staff. He'll malce his presence felt on the field as well as in the clubhouse. For Prep crop of freshmen runners in Wilkes cross country history. " I have so many young runners competing for a berth on the squad this year that I'm going to have to revamp my training procedures to handle them all," said the obviously delighted Pawlush. " It's a wonderful problem that we 've never had before." The underclassmen should provide a firm foundation to build upon for the future. Close competition for the top seven spots will see a dogfight among the likes of sophomore returnee Jeff Davis, junior cocaptain Steve Standiford, and junior college transfer Dan Rittenhouse. Joining these veterans in the struggle for the top will be blue chip freshmen · Dave Boris, Roger Davis, Vince D'Amato and Don Patrick. Also hoping to contribute significantly to the Colonel cause will be veterans Jeff Metzger and co-captain Mary Kay Malloy. Coupling that with more fresh- Head Athletic Trainer Mike Aed Anyone interested in becoming a student trainer for Wilkes intercollegiate athletic squad is welcome to apply. Wilkes head trainer Mike Aed is trying to get capable help so that each team will have a student trainer . Mike will train all of the students that are interested personally . If interested, please contact : MichaelAed Head Athletic Trainer Office: Gym Time 9: 00-2 : 00 Monday-Friday Opener men prospects such as Dave Kerek, Pete Kowalchik, and Ray Van Nest ; it is a pretty impressive bit of recruiting. · All of this young talent is still untested and it remains to be seen whether they can compete effectively at the college level. Coach George Pawlush thinks they can. They will be getting their first taste of competition this Saturday when they compete in the Cliff Robbins Memorial Run at Kirby Park in Kingston. No team scores will be kept but they will be running as an individual for prizes. It is not a league meet but it will give Pawlush an excellent opportunity to take a long hard look at his promising package of gold. CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE George Pawlush, Coach · Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. 11 - Lebanon Valley Invitational - Annville Scranton Away 24 - Baptist Bible Home 29 - Scranton (Triangular ) Away Muhlenberg Away Oct. 1 Delaware Valley (Qµandrangular Albright - Philadelphia Textile Away Oct. 6 - Lebanon Valley Away Oct. 13 - Albright (Triangular Franklin and Marshall Home Oct. 19 - Susquehanna Away Oct. 22 - Elizabethtown Home Oct. 27 - Scranton Away Oct. 29 - Baptist Bible Nov. 6 - MAC Tourna ment - Valley F orge 15 - Coming Soon -More Foll Sports Previews . . 11 :00 3:00 3:30 4:00 4 :00 3:30 4:00 4:00 4 :00 3:30 � 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 Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. 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 Beacon 1976 September 2nd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976 September 2 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/307a96b0f8878360804e55d37eec5dd8.pdf 5ee5d5177f46fc9b1d0b4d86b824cde9 PDF Text Text Vol. XfVIII, No._2J Wilkes Colle~e 1Wilkes-Ba~e, Pennsylv~nia May 13, 1976 Capin Seeks New Personality Commencement May 30 For Position Of Academic Dean BorkToSpeak With the appointment of Robert S. The Honorable Robert H. Bork The ceremony will be held in the Capin as president of Wilkes solicitor general of the United K!Jlgston Armory in case of incle- College, the office of Dean of Sta~es, will be the keynote speaker ment weather. Academic Affairs has been left during the 29th Annual Wilkes · This year the Baccalauteate will vacant. But according to President College Commencement on Sunday, be combined with the Graduation Capin, the office will hopefully be May 30, at 2 p.m. at Ralston Field. _program. filled no later than August I. . Bork,s_olicitor generalsince June · He stressed that the new dean will of 1973, is a member of the American be someone from outside the college Bar Association and is a trustee to who possesses a Ph.D. and the best . ..:X Ht u ~ ll:, the Woodrow Wilson International academic experience possible . Capin explained that since he The week before graduation has Center for Scholars. traditionally been seven days of ' Also, he has been a consultant to himself is from within the college activity and excitement for seniors. the Cabinet 9ommittee on Educa- family, the academic dean should be This year will be no exception. tion and in 1968 he was a member of someone who can provide a fresh outlook on matters. He said the dean The Commencement week events the Presidential Task Force on will be able to view issues will begin Wednesday evening at Anti-Trust. In 1972, he was appointed objectively since he will be "looking 6:30 at the Treadway Inn with the as a special master by a three-judge through a brand new pair of eyes." annual senior dinner dance. The district court to reapportion the Such a dean "may have new ideas affair is · for graduates and their Connecticut General Assembly. which we haven't explored." guests and music will be by Born in Pittsburgh, Pa. in 1927, Capin pointed out that he will not Ro_bert S. Capin Museum. . .. Bork received his B.A. from the make any unilateral decision • ·t·y ot· Chi --·,caao m · l948 . In concerning the selection of the new began - to maintain the academic no problem here which is insur. Thursday . evemng . the semor class -Umversi 1s sponsormg a pizza and beer party , . -- .~ - - -~- at Ralston Field. Festivities will ll95?, he_received_his J. D. from the dean, and that faculty participation quality of the institution. I don't mountable if people are willing to want to see academic principles work together," he said. He hopes begin at 8:30 with music by Scorpio. Umvers1ty o~ Chicago La~ ~hool. will be sought. The college will also be looking for compromised." that people will not work for him, but The party is open to seniors and ·j ~e was admitted to the Illinois Bar a new person to fill the office of He added that he wants to upgrade with him. "We're working as a 1953 their guests and identification will m · development. "We feel there is a the faculty - that is, keep the team." be checked at the gate. From 1954-1955, Bork was an asso- real need for a person who will have present faculty members abreast of "However, I will be my own man. A Commencement rehearsal will ciate of the Wilke, Owen, Farr and development as their only concern, changes in their field. The buck stops here _and I realize be held Friday morning at 10 in the Gallagher law firm in New _York. who will explore new avenues for Because of the job situation, Capin that. You have to make decisions gYl!!!!asium and at 11:30 there will Later he became a partner m the raising money, and who will make · pointed out that Wilkes will be able and risk being uncomfortable, and I be a senior ~!ass meeting. A senior la~ firm of Kirkland and Ellis in new contacts." to acquire extremely qualified was uncomfortable at times this class picnic will be held at Dr. Chicago. He said that Thomas Moran and · faculty members who have been year. But if you aren't willing to Farley's farm from 12-4 p.m. in He was an associate professor of Arthur Hoover did an outstanding released from other institutions. He make those decisions, you shouldn't Beaumont. law at Yale University from job this year with development, but also noted that while the college may be in the top seat." The Commencement ceremony is 1962-1965 and from 1965-1973, he was they had other responsibilities that benefit from other colleges' losses, When questioned about his past set for 2 p.m. at Ralston Field on a professor of law. While at Yale, his needed full-time attention. the reverse is also true. year as acting president and any 8_unday. · primary areas · of teaching and · Capin, when questioned about his The new president also mentioned restrictions he may have had in that The week's activities . will be writing were constitutional law and goals for the upcoming. year, said, that his open door policy will be position, he replied that he had no climaxed Sunday· evening with the anti-trust law. ''My goals will be the same as those maintained as he is always willing to re$trictions within college policy.· He yearly Commencement party given H~ has __ had seyer~l artic~es implemented when the college first discuss campus problems. ''There is continued on page f , by the Alumni Association at the dealmg with constitutional pnnSterling Hotel. The reception-dance ciples and anti-trust laws printed in will begin at 8 and all students, such publications as FORTUNE and faculty and friends are invited. the INDIANA LAW JOURNAL. Dinner Dance .Opens (1.,.,.m'or l'Heek 'L\ren+,-'.; CC Campus Parking Report Released Commuter Council's Transporta: • applications for the 22 Parrish and tion Committee has released infor- Gore spaces were received last mation on the on-campus parking month. program for commuters in an effort The next step in the selection to dispel student complaints about process is the evaluation of all favoritism in the selection of re- applications. "Applications are cipients of parking stickers. , evaluated not by name but by inRelease of the five-page report is formation," the report contends. "due to some noted dissatisfaction "Each application is given a number with the method of allocating and its information (miles, car pool, on-campus parking stickers·and also class, etc.) is transferred to a some unmerited suppositions con- master data sheet for evaluation and cerning the acquisition of stickers elimination." through personal-friendships," the The report describes criteria for report points out. , •evaluation: The report outlines the system - " Commuting distance daily used for the 22 spaces allocated in (round trip) is the most important mid-April. The report asserts the factor." same procedure was used for the - "A positive and important facallocation of the 50 spaces in the tor is also participation in a car pool Temple Israel lot last fall. (If mileages are similar-within a According to · the report, spaces five-mile range-preference is given are allocated · only to those com- to those in a car pool). That way, muters who ,submit applications. more students benefit.". The application forms "were avail-"A third factor we consider, able at the sub-level of the Commons though only lightly, is your year in for two weeks before both alloca- school. Seniors get preference to ·tions and were publicized by posters juniors and so on. This type of preand the BEACON." The report ference is only used if all the other 'Nancy Roberts, senior psychology major, is shown accepting congratu- .points out that 130 applications for factors fail to make for a clear lations from.Art Hoover, alumni director, on her four awards Tuesday at . the 50 Temple-Israel spaces were re- choice." ceived in the fall and an additional 35 -"Special conditions such as inthe annual awards luncheon. · yolvement in internships, teaching, etc. are also weighed during the consideration." "The final choices are weighed on these criteria, for this is the most equitable system we could come up with for our situation," the report says. Choices for sticker recipients are made by the full transportation committee, the report points out. Committee members in the fall are listed as Jackie Pickering, Ray Ostroski, and Len Shatkus. Members of the committee during the April allocation are Miss Pickering, Ostroski, and Sheila Kupinsky. "It was not a one-man decision," the report contends. The report also notes that recipients of stickers must file a registration form with the business office and abide by all parking regulations. Recipients must ensure that their stickers are visible on the driver's side of the dashboard or windshield. -An auto may be ticketed if the sticker is not properly displayed, the report warns. The report was submitted by Ostro_ski, committee chairman; ancl members Miss Kupinsky, Sharon Gillman, Shatkus, and Miss Pickering. (related chart on page 3) �May 13, 1976 Page2 ANALYSIS Progress Achieved By Departing CC On another commuting matter, CC's Transportation Committee Commuter Council had its ups and .served the student interest admirdowns this past year. It made sever- ably by swift action which saved al noteworthy contributions toward commuters about $2,400 this school making the lives of Wilkes' com- year. muters happier and easier. But it Late last summer, the city Parkalso fell short of the mark on several ing Authority voted to raise monthly other matters. student parking rates at Park and CC's main accomplishments are LockSouthfrom$10 to $12 beginning summed up in one ,word--commut- in the fall semester. ing. A three-pronged policy, under Protests from CC Transportation the direction of CC's Transportation Committee Chairman Ray Ostroski Committee, aided Wilkes' 1,400 and CC Advisor Art Hoover resulted commuting students by obtaining in an extension of the $10 rate for the the first on-campus student parking fall semester. Then; in January, Oslots, fighting successfully against troski and CC Treasurer Len Shatrate increases at the.city's Park and kus won another rate extension for Lock garages, and administer- the spring semester. ing- as it had done in past CC's group rate for the city's P.ark years-special student rite pro- and Lock South garage benefi~ an grams for Park and Lock facilities average of 150 students each month. and for bus tokens. · CC's Transportation Committee In granting CC 50 spaces in the also supervised the sale of bus Temple Israel lot and 22 in two other tokens. , lots, _the college administration In other matters, though, CC enmade a significant policy shift. countered many problems. The adTo distribute the 72 parking spaces ministration of elections-seemingamong the 1,400 Wilkes comm~ters, ly a simple task-posed difficulties the Transportation Committee de- for CC. CC's freshmen representavised and implemented an allocation tives were elected much too late in system. the school year, and the CC preRecently, however, many com- sidential election was almost muters have raised questions about botched by misjudgements in inthe validity of the allocation system. itially allowing the use of absentee The main fault of the allocation ballots. · system is that it relies too heavily on Problems-not always of CC's information submitted by applicants making-cropped up in the conduct for parking stickers. And, as CC's of social activities. Dinner dance recently released report indicates, costs often exceeded estimates. many students have supplied Security at dinner dances was ininaccurate or dishonest information adequate. The seven-hour CC film to CC. ' festival was felt by too many to have Also, allocations are not made on been too long. purely quantitative measurements. But perhaps the new CC officers Rather, they are based on daily will learn from the mistakes of their round-trip commuting dir.tance, plus predecessors. CC President Dave the qualitative effects of car pooling Cherundolo, Vice President Barry and class year. Pezzner, Treasurer Dave Ney, ReThese problems jeopardize the cording Secretary Rosetta Chivacci, equitability of the entire allocation and Corresponding ~retary Densystem, making it no fairer than if ise Strickland will find that although spaces were distributed on the basis CC has made some progress this of chance, happenstance, favori- year, much work still remains to be tism, or nepotism. d?ne. By Frank Baran 11 T1i"e,Perre·cfGnt.~.1 for the graduate. Rockwell's 64 RD model. With scientific notation, parentheses, an addressable memory. Ideal for engineers and scient ists. Performs trigonometric, logarithms, exponentat ion, polar/ rectangular coordinate and degree/, minute/ second decimal degree . . . -. __ ._.) . . ·- HARD AT WORK-So are the members of the Wilkes Concert Band, Concert Choir, and Ch; ~ in preparation for the upcoming concert. • Jan Pedersen, Choral Director, is shown conducting as William Weber, Band Director, follows the s_core. This is the final concert for both directors since dropping enrollment bas eliminated the need for their services for next year. 'Pops.' Concert To End On · Sad Note As Participants _Give Last Performance Tomorrow ·evening at 8.30 • the Wilkes College Department of Music will present the Concert Band, Concert Choir and Chorus in a combined "Pops" Concert. The gala event will take place in the C.P .A. and is free of charge. However it is a sad musical production since it will ·be the final concert for seniors, but more impor-. tant it is the final presentation for both directors, Jan Pedersen and William Weber. The decline of enrollment has left the instructors without tbe option of returning to their positions at the college for next year. William Weber is the director of the Concert Band. He has taught woodwind class, Instrumentation, Orchestration, Applied Woodwinds, Theory, as well as introductory Music at Wilkes since 1970. This- is his first school year with the Band, although he has directed ' many ensemble groups. Jan Pedersen, Chorus Director, came to Wilkes in 1974 and is a voice instructor. Miss Pedersen also teaches Theory, Conducting, and founded the Concert Choir this past year in addition to the Wilkes Chorus. She also organized the first tour for the Choir. •· The last is always the best and this LEO MATUS 44 Public Square _ Wilkes-Barre N ewspapers Magazines P a perbacks " Pops" Concert promises the best of groups and solo. . The second half of the concert both directors. The program opens with a George begins with the Concert Band per- · "Susquehannock Gershwin medley for Band and forming the Chorus. Hoagie Carmichael's "Star- March." This particular march was written by Dr. Harold Thatcher , dust" follows for the band alone. The Choruses.continue with three former chairman of the History Demodern selections with guitar, bass, partment at Wilkes and Professor piano and drum accompaniment. Emeritus. The Choruses continue in the proMiss Pedersen's arrangement 'of " Come Saturday Morning' ', " The gram with selections from the Green Leaves of Summer," and musical " Funny Girl." Included in " Movin' On" are the three songs. this medley are the popular tunes The band then adds the choreo- " People" and " Don't Rain On My graphy of Daria Duh, freshman Parade." " The Band That Jack Built," the from Bethlehem, in a composition by Leonard Bernstein called next selection for the band, is a nostalgic novelty piece for band with • " Danzon. " Paul Simon's 1'Bridge Over narration by Richard Vaverka, a _ Troubled Waters" follows for the sophomore from Kingston. The Choruses then will perform Choruses and guitar combo. What has almost become a tradi- " WalkHimUpTheStairs", a "soul" ,, tion for the band is next on the pro- spiritual from the modern Black gram. Only this year the Choruses musical " Purlie." Concluding the concert, the comjoin in the tradition of performing the compositions of the senior Band bined groups will end with " BroadArranging class. The chief arranger way Curtain Time" a medley of hits is David Stewart, from Morrisville, from Broadway shows including N.Y., has put together the various " Hello Dolly", " Mame", and others. arrangement of the seniors. The NOTICE _ ., total medley is called " Changes" and covers music from blues and In the final recital of the year, the Wilkes Department of Music ancountry to rock. th · · t s · R ·ta1 f Stewart's arrangement of " The nounces ~ Jorn emor ec1 . o Flute Thing" begins the set followed , Joseph . D Alessandro, Wyo~g, by " Close To You" arranged by ~d ~avid Skopek, fro~ Nanticoke. David Skopek from Nanticoke. it ~ill be presented m the Darte Joseph Jedju, Scranton, brings out a ~ecital Room on Sun~ay, May 23, at bit of the country with his version of 3 .30 p.m. In~luded will be the, work John Denver's " Country Roads" of Scarlatti, Beethoven, W.V. followed by Joseph Ruder, also of We~ r, Mend~ls~hn,. and RachScranton, taking Duke Ellington's manmoff. Adm1ss1on IS free. " Paris Blues" and arranging a piece ..._._________._ ___ for band and chorus. This segment concluded with the Biggest Selection powerful rock sounds of " Blood, Best Prices Sweat & Tears." Darice Sablesky, Kingston, has arranged " You Made On Me So Very Happy" for combined Now Open-Under New .M anagement ROMA PIZZA Penn Plaza, W -B il ;:,, ~ ~ ~~• f ~..'....................,J f . ~1Lkl5-IARRE ~ HAZLlTOII ,■■■■■■■■■, t · f OMoPEnN.-Th=ursH. ~~~- am Ch~~:~?i,;;: Cheese & Diamonds Phone 822-2168 Free Campus Deliveries · Thick and Chewy Siciliar:i Pizza Hoagies: Italian - Meatballs-Sausage I! . .· VanScoy Diamond Salon & 11AM-12Midnight 4 PM··11 PM ~lo · P.anteProp. Gateway Shopping-Center (Near Jewelcor) ~ .:...:....... ...~·.............::.·:.·.·.·.:.·.~ -.?:·.·.·::::::.·:.·::::.·:::.·::.·.·.~.::.·.:::.·.:.:.::·.::.:·.·················· •.· - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~ ...- - - - - - - - - - - ~ ~ �May 13, 1?76 - - - ~/_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ANALYSIS Page3 Beacon SG: More Talk Than Action By Wilma Hurst Student Government had a "fairly good year as far as being internally active," stated Zeke Zaborney as he presided over the body for the last time. "As far as major accomplishments, we didn't accomplish anything because the school is in the process of changing to a new president." It is definitely true that SG can't boast of many note worthy accomlishments, and the excuse given by Zaborney does cover several proposals which never survived the lengthy process needed for approval (SG to Dean's Council to President's Council to the Board of Trustees), but by no means is the college administration entirely to blame. SG itself had a number of problems which proved harmful to the body and its effectiveness. During discussion of an issue recently, Gina O'Brien, ne~ SG president, inquired, "Does SG want to do anything about it, or was it just brought up for discussion?" That states the problem very nicely. SG did a lot of discussing this year and very little doing. Tuesday nights were great rap sessions, but that's about all they were. It seems that many members were content to dis- cuss an issue and then promptly forget it, if they bothered to discuss it at all. For apathy, that,deadly disease which strikes a large percentage of the student body, appears to be contagious. However, it's only being completely fair to note that a great deal of time is required from all members in order for an organization to ' be effective, and time is usually something many college students, especially those instudent government, do not have. Student government can easily become a full-time job, as can many other activities. But surely SG members knew this before they entered the election. While this year's SG would probably prefer to be remembered for , its bright moments, it will likely be · doomed to be remembered for its failures and ineffecµveness . It's true that most news is usually bad news, and in this sense SG often . made good copy. · Its disastrous concert management led to a $7,000 bill for damages, a possible court case which may return to haunt next year's body, and the possibility that concerts will not be held on this campus for a long t~e. Even its advisor pointed his finger at SG for that incident, stating that the body had adopted a "laissez· s N c. R ' G • ( a~ · CIA\~ .f.__.lj{_.:B,'tLo~,v..£.1>_-1µ1J1..£uN'--T-o/ll--+-""~'l--ou'"'-P...:D< _ '-f"-"=":'7-'-'----t-'~= - =-.r'fl. //lis1JiNs1<1 //11u.E.roN so 'f~s -.a _,s~, ·JJ!J . 117. Rom11Nwri ff/ ./,//t:iDA -· . ..,., ,1 J/hll/JS Goulds.l>oro T.](vsHtFSl(1 Old /:o~9L L, flAUifLL T. F/ft n T...a1t1J.0Nio r: i!ARm S. _0/l D_._'Doyl l(Dc:t& C.J!}:I tlh. _S._Bu _L.~ :H.1.t. 1 110 2 110 4· ao MIEN .. · /1/0 .30 _____No . Az.li:roN . - -- 30_ - .1t.s- H 1 " •l'i-ff:~+0111 - .;io .. - ____ I! 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WIT> u·rI u·,:,,""'"' ''' '' for a short time as a committee of SG this year, a move which angered Union Board members from the beginning and was as one SG member put it, "the dumbest move SG ever made." After a short period of confusion, during which SG represen- '"'"''·'''""'"''>./ tatives proved they knew little about managing such an operation, a revote restored the board to its independent position, and the co-author of the original proposal remarked that it could have worked, but SG > :t.fb? wasn't "responsible enough" to do it. The SG constitution proved to be ineffective and vague and it caused its shareyf problems several times, OUTSTANDING DORM STUDENTS- In voting lasCweek among as SG members were forced to de- dormitory students, Joseph Marchetti, Hazleton, Pa. and Frances bate its interpretation. This added to Polakowski, Georgetown, Conn., were chosen outstanding dorm students of the confusion of the particular issue the year. A plaque is awarded yearly by the Inter-Dormitory Council to one and delayed action, leading to a de- male and one female dorm student. The award instituted to honor those two cision to revamp the document by dorm students that have contributed most to dormitory life. next year. The vagueness of the constitution and its subsequent interpretations led one SG officer to complain bitterly about an apparent double set of standards concerning students and SG. Charlie Munson accused SG A representative group comprised Participants will be fed four meals of "busting people all year to follow of about 50 students, faculty, and and will be housed at the conference rules,'' but overlooking the mistakes administration will participate in site on Tuesday evening. The cost of the operation is about it ~=:e~dpe~f SG was not as effec- "Operation Future," a three-day $13 00. The Department of Educa0 tive as it should have been, since the :~:~/e:~~t~~tfe~~• i! ~sc:~ tion is funding $1000 and Wilkes is body appeared to need someone to where it is going. funding the remainder . push them from discussion to action. At least 18 students will be inZaborney fell short in this respect, valved in the program. The faculty although he appeared to become a and administration are still being stronger leader during the spring · chosen. semester, especially in conducting . The goals of the operation are to the meetings. More parliamentary clarify the views of students, The unique sound of percussion is procedure is needed, however, des- faculty, and administration about the sound of today. The Wilkes pite the apparent disdain of some selected issues at the college; to College Departmen~ of Music members. . establish techniques which students presents the Percussion Ensemble But although the 1975-76 SG will can use in their classrooms· and to in Concert on Sunday, May 23 at 8:30 leave behind some unpleasant establish follow-up plans. ' • in the C.P.A_. . . memories, there was a bit of silver On Monday, May 24 , participants The group is under the direction of lining in the cloud. Homecoming, will meet to identify campus Mr. R~sendo San~os. Members of the efforts to honor Peter Jadelis, its problems that need _discussion. On group include: _Richard Gregory an~ proposalto place a voting student on Tuesday, the group will move to the Joseph Sere~tl, both of Dunmore, the Board of Trustees, and its ques- Bear Creek Camp and Conference ~e Strumski and Mary Neylon from tioning of the Hahnemann program, Site, Bear Creek, to engage in a full W~es-Barre; Elayne ~ubma~ and clarifying a nwµber of prob!ems, day of working out problems. On DariceSableskyfromKingston, and were some of its accomplishments. Wednesday, evaluations and ·prob- Robert _Ke~edy fro~ Scranton . . In most cases its handling of fund !em-solving and planning will take • The highlig~t of therr program will requests showed it was concerned lace · be the preffilere performances of with where the money was going, · ~ · three original compositions' by Mr. and it did play an important role in Cap in - : fr~ page 1 · S_antos. ~e f!~st is "Metamorph~sis preventing an increase in the was given full responsibility by the of a !"lation ~n ela~rate piece activity fee. Board of Trustees and • felt " a featurin~ a baritone v~ice solo _by Although at times the discll8!3ions freedom · of action" in . making !dr. Richard . Chapline, v~ice became trivial, they were.lively, and decisions. · instructor at Wilkes: Also, a rruxe~ many members showed intelligent President Capin also clarifiecJ.,,a chorus _and ~ercussion accompa~iinterest in the issues. They asked point contained in the announcement · ment ~ill be inc~uded. The _s~!ectio~ questions that often were very signi- of his appointment which ran in the contains three movements. 1492, ficant and relevant, but too often special edition of the BEACON. He "1,~7~," ~d "1976." ,, they were content to let them go un- pojnted out that he did not found the Pr~~~o Espagnol, the second answered. accounting internship program as it composition by Mr. Santos, featµres Their action concerning the was stated, although he did work a trumpet, . b~soon, an~ alto Student Union Board was taken with •closely with it. He attributed the saxapho~e trio_ ~th percuss~o~. . good intentions and $owed a accomplishment to the late Dr. " The_ third original co~position is willingness to take on a great deal of Samuel Rosenberg former chair- Rudimantal Percussion on responsibility, even though it proved man of the Comme~ce and Finance Parade." . to be more than 'they could handle. Department. The concert 1s free of charge. In addition, the future looks much brighter than the past. · President O'Brien is proving to be a forceful leader, pushing the body to get past Don't let your summer go to wastethe words and take some action. She will have to overcome the apathy, Earn money!!! resentment ,and disrespect some members are exhibiting, but she Work your own hours, full or part time. Minimum $4 per appears to have an excellent execuhour! You can continue working part _time during the school tive council to work with. · year too! For details call Debbie at 472-3304 after 6 p.m. In a recent BEACON article she Luzerne and Lackawanna Co. who have a car preferred. stated, "I saw how things were going and I thought I could .take them Also considering "dormies" who wiJI he staying in the arfa further than they were." and own a car. Hopefully she will. Wilkes' Future To Be Discussed At Work Session This Month Percussion Concert Sunday In CPA Students! Teachers! �Page4 I Beacon May 13, 1976 SEACON Editors_Reflect On Wilkes New SG Is Making Progress As we look at the records ,of Student Government Commuter By Donna M. Geffert Council and Inter-Dormitory Council this year, it 'is painfully As the academic year is concluding, many seniors imprint oµ my back, not my mind. Sitting through long obvious that none of these groups has had a very noteworthy hours_ of testing in the metal folding chairs, has will be leaving the campus with mixed feelings. term. In retrospect Wilkes College has been good to me contributed to. the slight curvature of my spine. As a junior I visualize the zenith of the Concert and Leadership was weak, and as a result, the rep-resentatives of . during my four years of study. As a senior I cannot wait for Sunday, May 30 to arrive. As an alumnus of Lecture Series as I met Gene Roddenberry and Count ~he respective organizations did little · more than discuss the issues p~t _before them without taking much definite action . I. Wilkes I will remember the college for all that it has Basie in perfomance at the Center for the Performing Arts. given me, educationally and socially. Eve~ pl~in interest on the part of the elected representatives was ~cademically, this was the toughest year at Wilkes. At least twice weekly I have a dream concerning l~cking I_n some c~ses, as IDC failed to form a quorum several 1 Bem~ one_of ~he students carrying a double major in Commencement. Donning my cap and gown, I times this semester alone . assemble in the Kingston Armory because of inclement Enghsh and history, the complexity of courses took its Ex~~ses, including the one that the college was in a weather with my classmates. Patiently waiting for toll. Long days and nights of study frequently were ~ran_s1t1onal_ stat~ while searching for a new president, do not the B.A. recipients to begin marching toward the completed with numerous treks to Donahue's. 1ustify the inaction observed this year. Working on the schoof newspaper a,,d for Public stage, I reflect upon the 48 months I -have been However, new executive councils and representatives have ,iissociated with the College. Relations Office capped my extracurricular activities · Prior to my arrival in June, I see myself trudging , at Wilkes. been installed, and at least one group appears to be making As Editor-in-Chief, I will always remember the through mounds of mud left after the Agnes Disaster, progress al ready . in an attempt to help with the massive campus dedication and hard work of the staff. Weathering Student Government, under President Gina O'Brien and an many storms, this cohesive group helped me every day cleanup. enthusiatic, dedicated Executive Council, already has shown As a freshman I remember studying at least 10 hours on the campus, covering news, meeting deadlines and signs of life, and the outlook for next yeaF is bright to this point. for a Dr. Rodechko World Civilization test on the third being true friends. Part of O'Brien's platform when she ran for the SC presidency As I solemly walk up to the stage to receive my floor of the Farley library amidst the vacuuming by the was to re-activate the committee structure and provide the degrees many happy memories unfold in my mind. maintenance staff, cleaning the carpeted floors: members with some definite goals to strive for. We are pleased During the first semester of my sophomore year·we . My name being called, I walk to and receive to note that this was not just an idle campaign promise, for last experienced a sad event, the death of the First congratulations from President Capin upon the week list of goals for each"'SG committee was announced. President of Wilkes College Dr. Eugene S. Farley. A four-year achievement. Walking across stage I turn to special tribute was paid hfrn with the cancellation of all the a~dience but instead of taking my bow, I frisbee my If those goals are good indicators , each committee will be classes for that day in September, 1973. cap mto the audience, getting much laughter. very active ne~t year , and SC will accomplish a great deal As a sophomore I remember Dr. Rizzo standing on a However, Dr. Kaska and the English Department are through committee work alone . table in the Music Building, illustrating how the Greeks frowning. The election team will concentrate on improving the electoral hurled spears at the Trojans in Homer's epic,"hiad~ With this I awake with the knowledge that process on campus, which desperately needs · some revisions . Final exami.nations in the gym also have left an Commencement is only 17 days away. . The academic team has several excellent:' ideas on which It will work, including a decimal grading system, finals exemption and grade inflation. The constitution , social and film committees By Rich Colandrea also should be active groups . · Four years are just about over~ Another point in O ' Brien's favor is her leadership ability . She maladadies. One a few doors down prefers to listen to It's quite difficult to put down the exact words jazz while yet another even further down the hall plays is not extremely eloquent or articulafe, but her determination describing the memorabilia. But one should think after WBAX like there was no tomorrow. One claims his and interest are obvious. She will not allow the SC body to lie four_years of reading and writing that this exercise batteries for his radio were deliberately lifted. The dormant and discuss problems without doing anything about would be less of a chore than it really is. But it ain't. other says no. Somebody upstairs called monkey. them . Already she has initiated action on several issues, ~e saw a flood, a big flood, a terrible flood, one that M?st of all though was the time spent:tor.tour years including the communication problem in the security force and rumed the college. And we saw droves of students puttmg one word after the other with the big idea first opening SLC at night . · teachers, and neighbors fight back and win. ' and the least important last. Probably the most She also is stressing a parli'amentary procedure course for SC We saw the first president of this college die while we memorable thing for my college years. Heard a lot of members, which she believes still facilitate meetings by adding were he.re. We saw the second president of this college bad thlr_igs said about the paper, and recently a lot of more order to the discussions . After observing a year of SC leave for another position. And, just last week we saw good thmgs. We produced eight pages each and every sessions, we agree that order is definitely needed . Thursday for four years not because we had to or were the third president named._ ' But O ' Brien must contend with the apathy of some members, forced, but because we wanted to. · not to mention the disrespect she is currently battling . We saw Bailey, Basie, Roddenberry, Mr. Spock, After sitting behind typewriter for four-still not Hopefully, the resentment a few members have will give way to McCarthy; Gus Hall, and even Richard Nixon when he knowing how to type the correct way-cranked out was smiling. many stories on many great events. a desire to fulfill their obligations without letting persenal · Yeah, four years alright. Two of which were spent in Tried to tell it both ways, both sides. There was even feelings affect SG's performance .But at this point at least SC is finally heading in the right- Donahue's, the other in Boris' trying to figure out how a time when our competition was the Bacon, a newslett~r type. The other night Kaska, a man of his dir-ection . IDC and CC have not had the chance to show what to get the shell off the egg. Slept through a good number of classes except the word, said he thought this years BEACON was the best their executive councils can do, but we hope they decide to -one~ taught by the Pope of Parrish Hall who is the only he'd ever seen. Hoover said that people complain about follow SG's example and become the active organization they prof to make his students have a laugh or two and still BEACON but they want to know where it is each should be . Thursday if it's not out on time. teach them something. ' . We_ don't pretend to be great, we try to-be good. We Won'-t miss ihe ;lop they try to pass off as.food in the cafeteria. Almost was bounced out of here four years give 1t the best and that's all. But, after this, there will ago for throwing the stuff. Heard Ralston say, " Now never be another chance like this. Can _remember starting out as a freshman covering boy you don't ever want to do that again, do you?" Dormitory -life interesting through four years. Had wrestlmg. It was Wilkes against U of Mass. Wilkes one roommate who was missing some marbles. won. Now, leaving as editor, is difficult. Learned most Another who flunked out in his senior year because his of what it was about in Shawnee. priorities were making model airplanes rather than his ' ~ave a fe~ tal~nts .. Can ~ cement, pump gas, · classes. Had a buddy with southern accent that lived p~u~t, and writ~ obituaries. Might be offered a job for a across the hall a few years ago. First day here we said m1llion. Not so, says TIME. But whether or not it's for cheers to the new year with a few beers only to find the a pot of gold, think I'll stay with a job behind· a cafe food on his carpet the next day. "You all shouldn't typewriter. Might not be as Hoover says, a -Woodward. To the Editor: construction of a staircase from the a dun that," he said. But, for certain, will shoot for the place whose slogan In reply to your recent letter U~J>t:r to lower level. Th~s~ ~dditions Even dorm life today has produced great musical is "all the news fit to print." concerning Patti Fichtner, present will mcrease the acc~~~ubility of the . director of the Student Union Board, S.U.B. Because Patti lS so valuable I' can only say Patti is the most !O the Student Union th~ f~ct that she qualified individual for the job. Bill lS a blue card worker 1s ~elev~t. Beacon Austin's obviously biased letter gave Needless to say her salary 1s a ~or Editor in Ch ief . . .. . • . • . . _ . . . . .. . . . Rich' Co landrea no indication of Patti's actual sum of money for such smcere · Managing Editor . ....... • . . .• .• . ... Do nna M . Geffert News Edito r .. . ... .. . . . • . qualifications. She has served the dedication. Co Co py Editors • • - . - - - . Patrice S tone Applications for commuter parkSports Edito r . · · · · · · · · · · · · · • · • · · - Marianne M onta gue and Fran Polakow sk i Student Union diligently for three I would also like to clarify that Op Ed Editor. . . . ' ' ' · · · • · · · - - ... Paul Oo mowitch y~ars and has shown her dedication Patti's decision to select Clint ing stickers for next semester will be , Business Man~~~r: ·. · · · · · · · · · · · · · • · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Sa nd y Ak romas mailed to all commuters during the Advertising M anager. . ... . .. .t .... ·.. . .......... Patti Reill y by wo~king voluntarily on numerous F~an~ as the director of the occasions. Even in her short term as P1ckermg game room was not summer, according to Coillll).uter g;~~~~i~~ M anagers ..... ..... ...• •• c;_;,~~F~~; · ·R;~;~No;n~~i~~: ~=~~~ . ..... .. .. .. . .. Joe Den more director, she has brought about arbitrary . and entailed hours of I Council Transportation Committee Repan ers. · · · · • • • • • • • .. . . . "" . . . : Jeff Ac orn ley, M ary Ell en Alu . Fra nk Baran. Joe Buckley, Chairman Ray Ostroski. , P!)Sitive changes in the functioning ~oug~t on . Patti's pa~ co~bined W ilma Hurst, Dave Orischak. J anine Pokrinchak . of the Student Union facilities such with mterv1ews and discussion by . - Ad v isor . M ary Stencavagc, Lisa W azn ik Ph otograph er . . .•. . . •. . . . ... . . .. ............ Thom'as J . M oran as a master calendar work the board. . : Ostroski announced last Thursday · · · · · - - - - • - • • • - - • • • • - .. . . - - ............. . . .. Ace.Hoffman Studios calendar, and the acquiring 1of funds In con~l~ion, I t~ink it is ob~i?us i that the applications will be included Shawnee Hau, 76W. Nonham pto n Street, W ilk es-Barre, Pennsy lva nia 18703 for substaqtial repairs as part one of that Patti F1chtne~ 1s truly qualified in mailings from the registrar's Pu blished every w eek by stud ents of Wilkes Co llege · · the plan for developing the Student to ~nage and direct the Student office'. Se.;ond class postage paid at Wilkes-Barre Pa Su?sc ript ion ra t~·: $4 per year.. Beacb n phone (717 ) 824-4651 : Extension 47 3 Union Building and areas. Umon. · ~tf,ce ~ o urs: d ally. All views expressed in letters to the edito r, columns. and Ostroski said that commuters who This partially includes the V1 ew po1nts a re those of the indivj dual writer, not necessa rily of the publica tion. qualify for spaces will receive their ' renovation of the basement, installaPeggy Tomczak stickers by mail before classes FIRST PLACE, 1971, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCl~TION tion of a service bar and Assistant Director resume in the fall. a 1 Letters To The Editor .I '-------~---------------------1 Assistant SUB Director Finds Fitchner Qualified Fall Permits To Be Mailed �May 13, 1976 Beacon (}eramics Gaining Popularity Here By Janine Pokrinchak "Clay is a unique substance. It has great flexibility," commented Mr. Henry Casilli, chairman of the Fine Arts Department. At Wilkes College, Ceramics is attracting many non majors as well as art majors. The ceramics course deals with the basic methods of working with clay, coil, pinch, slab and wheel throwing. · Mr. Casilli said the revival of working with clay in the last ten years is caused by individuals desiring to become involved with the "creative aspects." Working with idea of usefulness -of ceramics proclay offers the individual the chance ducts. to return to basic elements such as Now, Mr. Casilli believes this fire and water. tradition is being changed. He said .Ceramics d9es not require a individuals are learning they "can number of complicated tools with draw and paint clay." which the individual must work. In- ·1 Perhaps the biggest challenge in .stead, working with clay uses the in- working with clay is the potter's dividual's hands and sometimes a wheel. "It is frustrating to some ;potter's wheel to create objects. , students," noted Mr. Casilli in disAt one time, objects made of clay cussing wheel throwing. Wheel 'were considered to be used str:ictly ' throwing shows a mastery of skill in ·to hold 0ther items. Even the te~ 0rder to produce objects. · Since everybody else around here gets to present awards I decided that 'pottery, which is used to descnbe Regardless of which method, I'm entitled to be a presenter too. The following is my list of the year's best many objects of clay•. indicates the working with clay allows a person to_ and most on the Wilkes Campus. Each winner is entitled to ten dollars after stress his creativity as well as ·his I sell my first book. So keep this column and pick up your reward sometime individuality. Mr. Casilli com- during -the next fifty years. ~ented the hardest part of working Best letter-writer- Dr. Reif with clay, or ~Y 0ther art1form, is to Best straight-man for Dr. Reif- Me. cre~te an obJect t_ha~ ~ eases and , Best catastrophe- Tt,e day the mouse invaded Stark. (honorable ::;e~~t the rndividual who, mention- the day the pole fell on Paul Chromey's car.) Because clay requires fewer tools, Best Bad Guy- Dick "you can't have ·any money" Raspen. _Mr. Casilli also noted it does not· Best Stunt- Dean Ralston for riding his bike into the parking gate. demand less thinking. Deciding (honorable mention- Ken McGraw for getting locked in the library.) what to create is the most important step. Best Place to Have a Party- Anywhere there's beer. A topics course will be offered by Best hamburg-maker- Sophie. · the Fine Arts Department next Best Driver- Coach Domzalski. Spring dealing with the potter's Best injury- Larry "Harry" Tarutis for putting his arm through the wheel. Beginning and Advanced window in the Commons. Wheel Throwing will attract both levels of ability hopes Mr. Casilli. Best Athlete- Mr. Gasbarro for piano-moving during the flood scare. CERAMIC CRAZE- Art major Jean Reiter ,-Emerson, New Jersey, puts Even though the ceramics course Best Lecturer- Dr. Margaret Meade. glaze on a clay pitcher she created for her ceramics class. The Ceramics provides a change of pace from Best Riot- Lesley West-Slade eoncert. (honorable mention - St. course at Wilkes is designed for art and non-majors to learn the basic required courses, Mr. Casilli did Patrick's Day party.) , methods of working with clay. mention it demands a time commitment. The individual must produce Best Job-Opening- Housing Director. in order to learn from the course. Best Nervous-Breakdown Causer- Hahneman program. (honorable mention - BEACON work) Wilkes History Prof ._ Publishes 3rd Book Dr. Bronis .J . Kaslas, the author of two books and numerous historical articles, saw the publication of his third book just last week. The former history department chairman's most ·recent work deals By S~dy Akromas with the Baltic states and is the first As I try to meet the deadlines for my final projects, I realize another year detailed study of regional integraat Wilkes is coming to a rapid close. tion in the Baltic area. "The Baltic But there is something strange about this year: it is my last...my last Nations-The Quest for Regional Inyear. i find it difficult to comprehend this fact. I am sure the seniors, as tegration and Political Liberty" is a members of the Class of '76, share the mixed emotions. valuable source of information on The Class of 1976 ... did we really make it? · the East European region. Remember our freshmen year? We groped out way into collegiate life, The book consists of three parts, struggling as new-born members of the Wilkes College family. Following · including a survey of the history and our upperclassmates' footsteps, we partied to our hearts' contents . political structure of the Baltic Pocono Downs, New Men's Dorm, Denison and Scarlett Lake. Life was states; a detailed account of the carefree and we enjoyed every minute of it. We met many people and search for security through regional shared numerous sad and happy moments. integration, an an analysis of the Trying to make the grades were another story. Many of us had to eithe impact of World War II on the life change our study habit$ or even acquire the habit! Switching majors was and international status of the re' another formidable task. Those were such big decisions back then. gion. We still carried on a carefree existence during sophomore year. But Published by Euramerica, the 1973-74 encompassed many personal ups and downs. Sollle of us were book could ·be used as a textbook in confused. "What happened?," we asked ourselves. Things had taken new specialized regional studies, espe- · shapes and forms. "Sophomore Blues" struck students and spread. There cially on the graduate level. existed an unsure attitude. The seniors had forewarned us of the _ A naturalized American citizen symptoms. We maintained, however, and the Pocono Downs parties kept who was born in Lithuania, Dr. us going. • . • Kaslas began teaching at the college Junior year. Two years behind us and two more to go. Most of us, had in 1949. He achieved full professorcompleted our core requirements in our related field. Some of our ship and became chairman of the colleagues and professors left Wilkes. Pocono Downs was gone and even History Department before retiring the NMD party policy changed. It was like moving into a unknown era; an from full-time teaching in 1975. He era which arose diverse attitudes and ideas. Party time evolved into more continues to teach part-time, howserious thoughts and actions. We were growing up. ever, and maintains an office at Finally, our latest endeavor-entering the senior and final year at Wilkes Franklin Hall. College. We had seen many accomplishments-student parking, a Student He is also. about to open an art Union Building, and a prize-winning newspaper. Our initial reconstruction gallery in Pittston, which should be of the College after the flood has now gone to the streets-causing confusion completed before July. He invited and headaches. This confusion is felt by everyone, especially us seniors. art students at the college to exhibit Where are we going? What will we do? their work free of charge and stated Wilkes College has provided a shelter-a protective blanket from the that he plans to provide a special outside world. Now we must fact reality and it is a strange sensation. Will section for local artists to exhibit we succeed? Are we capable of undertaking reality and its functions? their work. We should be confident enough to handle the intricacies of the outside A man of JIU!ny talents, interests world, because Wilkes, our home away from home, has given us and concerns, in addition to his love experience and knowledge. for art, writing and history, Dr. Consequently, we must remember that everyone of us is a unique entity Kaslas is active in many community of the Cla~s of '76; each individual combines for the essence of the senior organizations. Selected as an Outclass of Wilkes College and we can be proud of this. standing Educator in Amerrca in In our own style and manner, each of us will succeed, because Wilkes has 1973, he is above all an outstanding prepared us for the essence of the .real world. human being. Best Cook- Dr. Turoczi. Best Maintenance Man- Dr. Reif. Best Teacher- Nelson Carle. ·Best Creative Writers- The kids who write all over the booths in the library. Best Building- Conyngham. Best Crime- The kidnapping of Dr. Rodechko's pet rock. Most Likely to Succeed- Dean Ralston. Most unpredictable- Mr. Moran. Most likely t!) Fall Asleep- Greg Collier. Best dirty-joke laugher- Mr. Hoover:Best Waste of Time- Reading this column. Best Money-Malung Proposition- None. Best Pothole--,!The one in New Men's Parking Lot. Best fans of "Dream On"- Rusty, my BEACON-buddies, the swim-team, my bio-friends, Nicky Holgash, Dr. Kinney, the Boys, Meyers & Rodechko, third floor Weckesser bunch, Dotty Martin's parents, my family, Barb, all my friends, Mrs. Moran, Patti Fichtner, my Nanticoke students, Nana, Miss Eaton, Dr. Hammer, all the others, and last but not least my best fan and newest friend - Dr. Reif. I • (I just want to take this Qpportunity to thank everyone for supporting me in this crazy venture this year. I hope I've made you laugh or at least realize that life isn't meant to be so serious. But the most important thing I wanted to share with you during this past year is the realization that things can always be better and the important thing is to hope for tomorrow and "Dream On." \ · BEST LETTER WRITER BEST STRAIGHT MAN DR. REIF MARIANNE MONTAGUE �Page6 May 13, 1976 Beacon -------,--------,!Madrigal Singers In Concert lnter~Dorinant Council Viewed Sunday With American Theme . ..,1 ANALvs,s By Patrice Stone c~mmittee and notice was given to interest. In addition, many disThe W-ilkes College Department of by American composers. In the eyes of this reporter, the the publicity committee to spread cussions were monopolized by one or Music presents the Madrigal Singers The program begins with "Three Inter-Dormitory Council has just the word. No posters were put up, two representatives. directed by Mr. Richard Chapline on Madrigals, Op. 258" which were completed a year of semi-dormancy however, and as a result the turn out In short, it could I have been a Sunday, May 11 at 3: 30 p.m. The written in 1973, by Alan Hovhaness. and it's difficult to put the finger on was only about half of what it was better year for IDC. Hopefully next group will present their annual "Two Songs of John Phillip Sousa" just who's to blruµe. last year. , year both officers a nd represen4l- Spring Concert in the C.P.A. of march fame follow. Included will The council definitely lacked solid . . The fact that a quo~um was. not tives will take th eir positions more This concert contains many be "The Free Lunch Cadets" and leadership.- President Mike Lo- present at two of the mne meetmgs seriously. amusing and different compositions "Legend of the Frogs" featuring Presti, although concerned and .t~h:is~se;,:m~es:t:;er:..;.il:lus:;tr;_;a;t;;;es;.,;a~la;c;k~o;;f~~~~~~~~~-~~~~":=::::::::::::::::-,. John Cardoni as soloist. willing and able to work, simply did Two enjoyable songs from modern not possess the qualities necessary musicals conclude the first half of •to run an effective organization. the program. They are : "My Heart Perhaps he was just too nice a guy. Is So Full Of You" from "The Most too nice a guy. Happy Fellow" by Frank Loessar But LoPresti can't take all. the and "The Best of All Possible blame. His officers failed to make up Worlds" from Bernstein's "Canfor the leadership he lacked. The dide." impression given by these officers A song cycle with flute accompaniwas that of indifference. Although ment begins the second segment of thet appeared at every meeting the concert. "Who's Who in the Zoo" (with a few exceptions) and (1973) by Jean Berger with the text performed their assigned duties, by Ogden Nash is the piece with none made any effort to go beyond flutists Nancy Evans, Edison, N.J ., what was expected of them. and Richard Schwartz, Scranton, The Council itself was aware of the There is so much to remember. assisting. problems coruronting dormitory It's hard to know where to begin. The final selections belong to a students and brought up many The good times - a fabulous group of sayings set to music, from inter.esting topics for discussion. baseball season, the naming of Mr. "Poor Richard's Almanack" the For example, the difficulty of Capin as President, the Beer-Blast, colonial magazine edited by Benrepairs and cleaning in the dorms dinner dances, passing tests, jamin ,Franklin. The music was was discussed and brought to the cancelling tests, absent profs on composed by Herbert Haufrecht. attention -of the administration. rainy days, spring vacation, .good This semester's Madrigal Singers Also, there were discussions talks, Donahue's, dorm parties, consist of: Kathleen Herpich, concerning the distribution of pianos good showing in wrestling nationals, Hillside, N.J.; Victoria Moss, in the dorms and the use of the New swimming medals at MAC's, Mountaintop; Nancy Tenneriello, Men's Dorm lounge for parties. victorious golf season. Wilkes-Barre; Marilyn Anderson, Unfortunately, too many of the .There were also the bad times SusquehanQa; Dolores Vida, Du. problems introduced for discussion another housing director _leaves, pont; Lisa Waznik, Wilkes-Barre ; got no further. more good teacher~ sent packing, Kenneth McGraw, Scranton; James The main fault with the council tuition goes up again, potholes all Ruck, Wilkes-Barre; John Cardoni, members was their lethargic over the place, exams, and more Bear Creek; Ronald Fex, Blakeley; attitude. They saw what could or exams, never enough sleep, never and Frank McGrady, Laflin. should have been done, but weren't enough to do on week-ends, overdue Linda Papatopoli from Wilkeswilling to sweat a little and work to library books, overdue fifteen page Barre is piano accompianist. make change themselves. In too papers, pressure, sickness, injuries, The presentation is free of charge many instances the person introducand bad attitudes. and open t-0 Wilkes students as well ing the problem thought he or she What does it all mean? We have no as the public. did enough by just drawing attention answers. Semester after semester to it. One noteable exception, ,, after semester pass. The good times ' Winners Announced however, is Sheree Kessler, food · and the bad times run together. We committee chairman, who worked leave here with much more than we In Photo Contest very hard coordinating activities. came with-·more knowledge, more She was willing to work herself and understanding, and hopefully, more The Wilkes College Committee for consequently performed effectively. love. a Clean Environment recently Another major fault with the announced the winners of its council was a lack of group effort photography contest entitled "Posiamong its members. This was tive Impressions of our Environexemplified most recently with ment" in which $125 in prize money "Banana Split Day" inthe cafeteria. , was awarded. Arrangements wer~--11!8de by the ._• . . Categories for the contest included color prints, black and white prints and a special interest category for snapshots. Contest winners are June Zaleta, Nanticoke, snapshot winner; Colleen Scherer, Clarks Summit, third place color; John Hilsher, Kingston, first place black and white; and Lani-Jo Allegar, Wilkes-Barre, snapshot winner. Other winners included Jim Schmidt, Kingston, first ,pJace color; Jim Truckenmiller, Kingston, second place color; Alan Schneider, L.A., Calif., third place color; Gary Wisemiller, Hazleton, second and third place black and white;· and Mark C. Blauer, Exeter, snapshot.winner. Look into the Air Force ROTC. And there are Photographs were judged by noted 4-year, 3-year, or ·2-year, progra ms to choose from. professional photographers Vivian · Wh icheve r you select, you 'll leave r.o!legE witll a com- - - - - - - - - - - -. . .Guyler and Ralph DeWitt. mission as .an Air Force officer. With opportun ities for a position with responsibil ity ...challenge ... and, of course, fi nancial rewards and security. The cou rses themselves prepare you fur leadership positions ahead . Positions as a member of an aircrew ... Provincial Towers or as a missile launch officer ... positions using mathe18 S. Main St. matics .. . sciences ...engineering. · Wilkes-Barre Look out -for yourself. Look into the Air Force ROTC. Books, Records programs on campus. ..,._iiiiiiiiiiiiiii Bookand -Record Mart' Chuck Robbins Sporting Goods And Tapes Capt. Bonebrake 825-4767 , Extension 371, 372 . KocyanHal . M it all together in Air Force ROTC. Cliff & Monar:h Notes 39 W. Market Street Wilkes-Barre �May 13:1976 . Sports Chatter Beacon By Paul Domowitch MEMORIES } Will The Phone Ring For Wilkes Golfers? . For coach Rollie Schmidt and his · unbeat~n golfers, the call ma}'._ corrl:e today, it may come tomorrow, ~r it may never come at_all. Only ~e and ~e NC~ regional selection commlttee ~ill te~. The commlttee -~ expected to anno~ce the }?8~icipan~ f~r Mondays three district qualifymg tournamen_ts ve17 soon;_ tournaments that _w~ ?ecide the fiye teams and ~wo !-lldiv_iduals w~o will be c?~~etmg m this month s NCAA Div1Sion III confab. Tuesday was the cutoff date for all THE BEACON'S BF.ST- Steve ''Winky" Leskiw was an overwhelmi.:~ team results, and the three mem~ bers of , the s_election committee, . choice for BEACON Male Athlete of the Year last week, and Barb Long and headed t>y chairman· Tom Brennan Nancy Roberts were co-winners among the Wilkes women athletes. The of Oswego State, were expected to trio received their trophies at _a special luncheon Tuesday morning in the converse by phone Wednesday CPA Lounge. a~~rnoon and make ·th~ final dec1Si~n. . . . Sites for the,qualifying_ events will not _be announced until the la~ ~ssi~le moment, so that the particiP:tting . teams do n?t have the opporturuty to practice on the They were the flood kids; Agnes' children. Born from the havoc and courses. · ~e bulk of the t ~ for the wrath of the great natural disaster of 1972 was a freshman class that would -a blind wrestler from Harvard, receiving a standing ovation from the n~tio~al tournament ~ co~e from ~erve as a new foundation for a college that was struggling to get back on . . · fans at Franklin & Marshall, after, losing a decision to Nils Deacon in the Districts. I and II, which mcludes its feet. Easterns this past March. colleges m ~ew York, New Jersey, Hi~den among the vast numbers was a group of young athletes; a group -Jim Weisenfluh pinning his way through that sanie tournament and Pennsylvarua, and New England. that m the next four years would win more championships, be named to more all-star teams, and create more excitement than all others before being presented the Outstanding Wrestler Award from Speaker of the them in Wilkes athletic history. House Carl Albert. . ff · ~~Y were the class of 1976, and in a little more than two wee~,.they will -the Southern trip with the baseball team. 'J 'J J ' officially become a part of Colonel memoribilia-deservingly etched into And, there were the unpleasant memories : (continued from p . 8) immortality. -Colonel gridder Bobby McBride fracturing his skull in the last game of the 1972 season against King's Point, and dying in a hospital bed less than early success of his team, articulate .Perhaps the greatest example of the contribution of this year's .owner Dennis Phelps said,' " Oh, graduating class is Colonel football. Coach Rollie Schmidt will lose 17 24 hours later. players this year, and will literally have to start from scratch. As juniors in -the basektball team's double overtime defeat at home last February to very good.,, · · Dennison had been the pre:.season 1974, these 17 led Wilkes to their first Middle Atlantic , Conference Scranton. And beyond the memories, lie the individuals. In three year's time, I've :favorite in the West, but the defec- championship since 1969. They f~iled to duplicate that trick this past season, but that one league met a lot of people on the Wilkes College sports scene; some good and not tion of several key players left them surprisingly, some bad. Some I will always remember, and some I hope to .crippled, and placed much doubt as cro~ will ~ remembere~ fondly by Blue and Gold fans for a long time. · biliti fd f Leavmg this year are Phil Besler, Jim Costanzo, Fred Lohman Steve forget next week. Fortunately, the former category outweighs the latter. t 0 th . e1r capa es O e ending the Leskiw, Bob Para, Joe Dettmore, Greg Snyder, Chuck Suppon', John There is basketball coach Rodger Bearde, a vibrant and exciting teacher title they won a year ago. These of the game, who has turned the Wilkes cage program right around in five doubts were verified a week ago Matusek, Kurk Franke, Fred Marianacci, Dave Trethaway, Tom when the No-Names came from be- Bradshaw, Lou Maczuga, Don Kulick, Tony Schwab, and Rodney Smith. year's time. During the four years that Jim Weisenfluh wore a Blue and Gold AND SPORTS INFORMATION Director and friend George Pawlush, hind in the sixth and seventh innings t d f t th De • wrestling uniform, the Colonel matmen won three Middle Atlantic who has been taking a lot of undeserved blame over the oast three years for 0 e ea e · nruson gang, 3-1. Conference team titles, and captured the NCAA national title back in 1974. This put the flag in the West up for what I've written (hear that J .R. and J .H.?) What I'VE written... grabs, and opened up possibilities As a junior, he won a small-college national title, and concluded his And there were the great athletes like Steve Leskiw, this year's selection for a three way tie depending on prolific career this season, by winning an Eastern crown, and being as BEACON Athlete of the Year. On the field, he ranks as one of the finest yesterdays all important tilt be- selected the EIWA tourney's Outstanding Wrestler. He is the only senior on competitors in Wilkes history. And off of it, there are few warmer human tween Dennison (2-l) and Manson the Colonel mat team,,but he leaves an act that will be almost impossible to beings around. . _1 . · follow. I stepped into my job at the same time that Jim Stehle stepped foot on the Gang (3--0). Hard hitting Rookie of Coach Rodger Bearde has yet to win a Middle Atlantic Conference title Wilkes campus as a freshman. In three year's time, I've seen him at his the Year hopeful "Poor George" but it's only a matter of time. He has turned the cage program ri·ght around' Oschal leads the potent Manson best, and ... l've seen him at his worst. I've seen the myriad Qf scouts that attack. here at~Wilkes, and his three seniors were a pivotal part of that turnaround. have flocked from across the country just to watch him throw a horsehide, A DENNISON WIN would force a Jack Brabant retires as the second leading scorer~ Wilkes cage history and I've seen the Stehle fastball that is going to put him in the big leagues three-way playoff between the three and this year, was the first Colonel ever named to the MAC all-star first before this decade is concluded. Like Leskiw'. s, his friendship has come to teams mentioned, while a Manson team. Frank Britt and Mike Prekopa haven't received quite as much ink as mean a great deal to _this scribe. And Jack Keller, an unselfish athlete, who has been saddled with some Gang victory would given them Brabant, but the pair are going to be missed, when they pick up their tough breaks during his career, and yet always finds the silver lining in the berth to the semi-finals outright. diplomas later this month: Aging Dennison veterans "Brooks Larry Gurnari and Mark Jar_olen have been the hub of the golf program clouds. · . . I DON'T THINK I'll soon forget Rick Marchant, and what he's meant to Bonzo" Wasmanski and Jay (Who, the past four years. They entered the scene, just after the pressure on their the Colonel swim program. Fresh out of the marines, the young Marchant Me?) LemoncelJ.l hope to get it up shoulders. After three years of frustration, the pair led the Colonels to a second place finish in this year's MAC tourney, an undefeated seaso_n, and took-a program t)lat was on the verge of collapse, and gave it life. The one last time fol the title stretch. The Softballers earned the right to · a possible NCAA tournament invitation. relationship between he and his swimmers, and their enthusiasm for In the four years that Steve Leskiw, Dave Trethaway, Tony Schwab, competition and each other, even with a losing record, was moving indeed. represent the North by romping unAnd there are others. Friends like Marianne Montague. Fran scathed through their league games. Greg Sny~er, and Jack Keller have played collegiate baseball, coach Gene Polakowski, Patrice Stone, Lisa Waznik, Jane Manganella, Al Yanko has sparked the Soft- Domzalski's team has accumulated a 53-19 record, and the quintet finished self-proclaimed number one baseball scribe Earl Monk, next year's sports ballers attack, as has Steve Chai- this _sea~o~ with an 18-4 record; the best in Wilkes diamond history. It is difficult for them to accept the fact that despite all of that immense editor Jeff Acornley, the under-publicized S&S boys-Greg Snyder and Tony dorf, a tough lead-off man who leads success, the MAC title has eluded them, but that fact does not make their Schwab, Nancy Roberts, Barb Long, Donahue's bartender Joe Phillistine the league on bases-on-balls. Umpire in chief Andre (Shag) accomplishments any less creditable. · for all the drinkS lie's poured me, and the list goes on and on. Colonel lacrosse is only six years old, and already they have been to the If I might borrow a cliche for just a minute, it seems like only yesterday Bacharach recently expressed conthat I first sat down in front of my typewriter to tell of Wilkes' athletic cern over the lack of attendance at top; winning the league title last year. The name of Billy Winter has exploits. And maybe it was. But yesterday has §panned three years-three some of the recent games, particu- become synonymous with Wilkes lacrosse, and coach Chuck Mattei is unforgettable years. I'm going to miss covering the 'colonels. They were larly that of some of the teams. He~ going to miss him next season. But he's also going to miss other my life. Whether it were in Cleveland, Richmond, Ithaca, or good old also said that he-would like to thank outstanding seniors like Fred Lohman, Craig Austin, and Pinky DiZebba. Wilkes-Barre, they were my life. I'm going to miss that "life" when his only graduating umpire, Tom The stick program has come a long way in a short time, and Winter et al September rolls around. The past three years, it has represented a new DeSanto, f9r his cool head and ex- have pushed it through its childhood to a very early maturity. Classes will come and go in the years to come at Wilkes, but it won't be beginning. But this time, it means good-bye. It's time to push on and let cellent officiating during his seven very often that you'll run into a group like Agnes' children. What they've someone ,else take my place. I'm going to miss it all, damn it. But then, years at Wilkes. TRADE WINDS: Rumors have it accomplished in four years will be' talked about for 100 years. The May 30 there will always be the memori~s to look back on. that the slumping Charlie Sullivan grad~tio_n signifies the end of one of the finest eras in Wilkes College "Memories, light the comers of my mind. could be traded to Warner House for athletic history; an era that saw a college rise from destruction and build Misty, water-colored memories, Bert Katz and two ~ softballs. itself up bigger, better and stro1_1ger - academically and athletically. Of the way we were." It seems like a lifetime, but it's only been three years. It was September of 1973 when I stepped into the sports editorship of the BEACON, and now, three years later, I'm stepping out. My beat was Wilkes College a'thletics, and I covered it with a passion; the best, the worst, and the indifferent. rve written of success, and I've w.ritten of failure. I've written the good, and I've written the bad. I've made some friends, and I've made some enemies. Barbara Streisand sings : ''memories, light the corners of my mind... ''. That's the great thing about memories. They will always be there to look back on when time weaves a barrier between the past and the present. Time may pass, but the memories will linger on. I've accumulated quite a few during the past three years, and no matter where this crazy profession carries me in the decades to come, I'll always be able to look back and remember: · \ -the underdog Colonel football team's dramatic 25-15 upset of powerful Juniata in 1973. · . - Mike Prekopa, then a sophemore, leading the Wilkes basketball squad to the Scranton Holiday Tournament championship that December.' -the wrestlers winning the Division III national championship in front of an ecstatic home crowd in March of 1974. -the incomparable "Party Artie" Trovei. -seeing Wade Schalles wrestle for the first time, back in 1973 at the Wilkes College Open. . -the gridders' heart-rendering 14-10 win over Albright two years ago, that locked up the Middle Atlantic Conference title for them. -Gene Ashley winning a national wrestling title at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio and rushing triumphantly from the mat to embrace his father, who had driven more than 600 miles. to see him compete. . · , · Class Of.'76: Four Years Of A~hletic Greatness IM Plavo s f l , /, I ,1. •f • ., �Page8 May 13, 1976 Beacon For Diamoi,.dmeri Invite A Million To One Shot BY EARL MONK . Monday seemed to be a most unfitting conclusion to the 1976 Wilkes College baseball season. A season that had been so successful and so promising, was shot down in Bethlehem, by Elizabethtown 8-1. · . The ace of the Colonel staff, Jim Stehle (6-1), had the one and only bad game of the year, but unfortunately, it came against a team that thrives on opposition mistakes. The loss ended coach Gene Domzalski's club's quest for a Middle Atlantic Conference North-West Section title, and a berth in Saturday's league playoffs. Stehle walked 11 and hit one batter, while allowing six runs in four innings of work. Meanwhile, Blue Jay ace Carmen Coppal, relaxed with a 6-0 lead, just rared back and breezed through to his 23rd straight victory, and second this year over the Wilkesmen. Coppol wasn't overpowering, but good fielding backed up the New York Met draftee, and the Colonels didn't score a run until Donny McDermott drove home Lou Elefante from second in the ninth inning. So, the title hopes of the Wilkes diamondmen are over, save for a million to one shot at an NCAA tournament invitation. And a millin to one is all they are. A season that saw Wilkes roll to an 18-4 record, ended Tuesday in the doubleheader with Scranton. ' It was a season that saw Steve Leskiw and McDermott smash more home runs than any Colonel Jo history. It was a season that once again saw Wilkes hit for an average well above .300, and it was a season that saw a Wilkes pitching staff hold down an earned run average of under 2.00. For seniors Tony Schwab, Greg Snyder, Dave Trethaway, Jack Keller, and Leskiw, their careers in collegiate baseball have come to end. In the four years that they wore a Blue and Gold uniform, the club accumulated a 53-19 record, including this season's fine 18-4 mark, and last year's 14-4 finish. Keller's career ended three games early in ·pam, as the topnotch backstop suffered his second broken jaw in as many years. It ended bleakly Monday afternoon for the whole team, but the Colonels can stand tall. As Domzalski said two months ago before it all began, "this is a gteat bunch of guy's I've got here, and no matter what happens, I'm proud of them." NCAA Won't Soon Forget C-Olonel lacrotEe Great FOUR RECORD-BREAKING YEARS-These five athletes closed out tremendous diamond careers this past week; careers that s11w the Colonels of coach Gene Domzalski accumulate a 52-20 record. Seniors Dave Trethaway and Greg Snyder kneel down front, while Jack Keller, Steve Leskiw and Tony Schwab look on from the background. A Look Back Over Three Years Pro Draft Will Decide Stehle's B-ball Future Hidden in the obscurity of Wilkes oneofth~mosttalkedaboutlacrosse BYPAULOOMOWITCH Bureau, which will send extensive College's Ralston Field is a lacrosse · players in the country. . . See Paul Domowitch Did the collegiate pitching career reports to each pro team prior to team and probably the most prolific , WITH A LI'ITLE luck, Winter, l:11 a of Jim Stehle come to an abrupt end June's draft. scorer in the history of' the NCAA fe~ weeks, could become_ the f1rst this past Monday in Bethlehem? It Stehle will become eligible for the College Division, Bill Winter. Wilkes lacrosse All-American. The on page 7 appears that only time and the June draft, as soon as he completes the Despite the lack of any local high 6-0, 180-pound attackman from pro draft will decide that. spring semester at Wilkes. Until last school feeder program, the Wilkes 1 Boonton,_ N.J. gave one of the most ,__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __, "I don't really know what I'm year, the rules stated that a pro collegians have defied all norms and' outstanding perfo~c~r of any Dla'.'\liO• f .f,s going to do right now,'' explained the prospect attending college could not have been able to field one of the I Colonel athlete in _ history on i 'J 'J J , big lefty, who possess one of the best be drafted until his twenty-first most 'successful teams on the east Wednesday, when he scored 14 fastballs of any college player in birthday. But it was altered coast. . points (eight goals, six assists) in a America. "It looks like it's all going recently, and a prospect can now IN ONLY THEIR eighth year of t 23-7 rou~ of Lebanon Valley. ~'J to depend on the draft." make the move following his junior varsity activity, the Blue and Gold, · The _display, the best on~game BY BOB WELSH Until Monday, Stehle appeared a year in college. Had the former rule starting from scratch have been output in the United States this year, The Intramural softball playoffs sure bet to be drafted in 6ne of the still been in effect, Stehle would be able to accumulate a 45-l!J..1 record. · may be what Winter needed to begin today with many hopefuls first few rounds. But his less than ineligible, since his birthday is not The Colonels reached the zenith of: capture s~me precious All-Ameri- battling for the coveted champion- spectacular performance against until 'August; two months after the all expectations last year, when they' c~ ~tte~tion. . . _ _, ship. Elizabethtown, which saw him walk June draft. captured their first Middle Atlantic1 Going into the fl:Ilal match _of his In the Eastern Division, Jim's ' 11 batters in four innings of work, Stehle and his coach, Gene Conference championship with a college career, _Bill ~d ta~ed ~2 Juicers have emerged as conference may have altered those odds a bit, Domzalski are not going to gamble senior laden club. , goals and 29 ass1Sts this spring. His champs and serious title contenders and he knows it. "After the game, I on the youngster's future should the Saddled with a giant rebuildin1,four-y~ar totals rin~ out to 108 g?als, by way of their impressive W re- heard that there was a very big draft overlook him. Sometime this effort this spring, Wilkes mentor 91 ass1Sts, 209 points: The \Yinter cord. The Juicers have offset an in- scout with the Mets' organization week, Domzalski is going to contact Charles Mattei was hopeful that his ·success has spelled qwte a story for consistent pitching staff with their there. And after watching me pitch, an amateur team out in the Colorado young team could mature but early' the staunch stick fans ~t Wilkes steady offensive attack, and hope he supposedly said he was going to area that has indicated interest in season injuries to key players plus ~llege and ~oach Mattei couldn '.t that they can continue to do so today, recommend me as a low pick, if that. Stehle with the finest collegiate inexperience took its toll in think of a finer way to end it when they face their first still It's only his opinion, but other clubs players in.the country. back-to-back defeats to Gettysburg then ... Bill Winter, All-American. competition of the year -in the pick that kind of information up, and Domzafski and his assistant coach and Madison FDU. -----· semi-finals. i it's like being backballed." Bob Duliba, both of whom have Along with the setback to THKDENNIS PHELPS Fan Club I Still, there have been other reports played professional baseball, would Gettysburg went any thoughts of a NOTICE clinched honors in the South by way that' indicate! quite the contrary. like nothing better than to see repeat crown. Molding his club · All Wilkes students interested in of their well played 7-6 victory over Explains Stehle, "Supposedly, there Stehle's name on a professional around senior Winter, who has been being a member of the 1976 fall the stubborn Smegma's. Zeke was big scout from the Pirates at contract this year, even if it means often double and ·triple-teamed cross-country team are asked to ' Zaboi:ney did it all for the Smegma our doubleheader with East Strouds- losing his services for the 1977 Coach Mattei has seen his charge~ attend a meeting this morning at 11, ! cause, but 'their late inning rallies burg (april 19), and he said he was season. continually pick up momentum and in George Pawlush's office on the proved to be too little, to late to impressed with my pitching." Only "He's got the talent to go places," win five matches in a row. Wilkes third floor of Weckesser Hall. overcome the early lead of the Fan going five innings in the nightcap explained Domzalski, "and if they entered yesterday's finale with F&M i Club, who were lead by the inspira- against ESSC, Stehle picked up the offer him a nice sized bonus, he'd be with' a 7-2 record. · IM CHAMPIONSHIP tional play of Bruce (the Gentle;- win, struck out seven, and gave up silly not to take it. A big part of the Wilkes success The 1976 Wilkes Intramural soft- man) Jackson, and long ball hitting .-0illy one earned run. "My only concerq. is that he get has emulated from a "team first" iball c~pionship will be held to- John (Kong) Zimmerman. When Reliable sour.._ces have also drafted by a good, stable organizaattitude. It has been surprising then !morrow afternoon at 4, at Ralston questioned recently regarding the indicated that the Colonel flame-. tion that can help him and develop that a total team player such as Bill Field. .Survivors of today's semi- . thrower is .highly regarded by the his talents, instead of acting as a Winter has been able to emerge~!~ will be battling for the title. _I continu~_on pa_ge_J Central Major League _Scouting detriment." JM r Bemn Todav a � 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 Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. 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 Beacon 1976 May 13th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976 May 13 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/f28b4fd4ccd49f98d6d397045f42222f.pdf 558a038a2751bf195ee346f5e6745f30 PDF Text Text '1971 -EXTRA EXTRA *** *** · No.26 Saturday, May 8, 1976 Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania OBERT S. CAPIN IS NAMED ILKES' TIDRD PRESIDENT Robert S. Capin, who has been serving for the past eight months as acting president of Wilkes College, has been selected as the third president in the 43 year history of the private, co-educational _liberal arts college. Announcement of the appointment of Capin, a resident of Kingston, was made by Attorney Joseph J. Savitz chairman of the Board of Trustees, following the annual Spring meeting of that body yesterday afternoon at th; college. The appointment of Capin to the full-time presidency climaxes efforts by the Search Committee, headed by U.S. Circuit Court Judge Max Rosenn, for the past eight months. The Presidential Search Committee, made up of members of the board, and faculty and student representatives, screened more than 200 applications and held personal interviews with those the committee felt possessed the qualifications being sought for the top college position I a run- Male ~. and ng bein hisard, in ek. All es at a iesday i ofthe rts. ,o ut in 1ulated 1ystem >Utdis! 1 The announcement of the selection of Capin by Atty. Savitz said in part: "Based on our investigation and study these past 10 months, the Board has concluded that the appointment of Mr. Capin as the third president of Wilkes College is in the best tradition of the institution whose only prior chief officers were Dr. Eugene S. Farley and Dr. Francis J. Michelini. Jim Wei- thletes ~inter, timan, abant. Long vard's lmong points of the Bian- , c; >Anne Cindy , ·e (2). estler oting, Male ain of ~3IllS, with ty,as Wink Conwhile !ague next finest !i in g .410 iples, total ation lCAA fine ming ally the rnkes such t he tr he I, 210 iving will I in' but lthe nent 'e 7 "We are mindful of Mr. Capin's experience in the business world as , a certified public accountant, as a professor, as the Wilkes College Dean of Academic Affairs, and most recently as acting president. He has demonstrated extensive talents and understanding of the goals and objectives of the college. He has r performed to the complete satisfacI tion of the Board of Trustees, which has the primary responsibility for selecting the president of the institution. , cannot be done by one person and "The trustees have been impresswill continue my open door po'licy. · ed by Mr. Capin's keen judgement, "An immediate search will begin his unique ability to carefully deal for a new academic dean. We are with problems firmly and fairly and, looiung for someone with high at the same time, command the , credentials from the outside. We will respect of faculty, student body and also be looking for a director of administration." development. We recognize the fine job Mr. Moran and Mr. Hoover have Atty. Savitz went on to state: done in the past; however, we need a "These are crucial times when all individual from the outside who is institutions of higher learning have especially trained in the job. tough problems to resolve in "At this time we will have to maintaining their academic quality, re-examine our goals and policies their financial stability, and their and not make change for change respect in the academic community. sake, but when appropriate. . It is the Board's belief that Mr. "In closing, I hope that the Wilkes Capin demonstrated his capabilities family will not work for me but with and leadership qualities as acting ~e, for the future mission of chief executive officer. He has Wilkes." performed superbly as acting president these past nine months and the board has the utmost confidence that he will do even I • I" better as the President. rns ;dent fuon l O ed • • t Apinointmen Bi'V J r It l notifil.ation on yesterday i:noon of ~is new position as id~nt of Wilkes College, Robert Capm commented, "I consider it honor to. se1:7e as ~resident ?f es. The Job is a particular thrill me, because I have participated ~11 phas~s of Wilkes College lly - first as a student, as ~ty mem~r, as acade~c dean, _g president and finally as ident. . . . . The future_ of Wilkes will reqwre cooperatl?~ of _the students, ty, admimstrati~n, and the rd o~ Trustees. I will, of course, working as _my own m~n, but I ~ork _a s fairl~ and eqwta~l~ as 1ble_ m ma_king all dec1Sions cernmg Wilkes College. I ognize the fact that the job S•G• EnU,.Jo rses ca, n,•n I Newly elected Student Govment President Gina 'Brien said yesterday that obert S. Capin is a good choice the new president of Wilkes Hege. He will work well with udent Government, and Stunt Government will work well 'th him." O'Brien added that she felt pin has a good insight into the oblems of the college, having served as student, faculty member, academic dean, acting president and finally as president. O'Brien concluded by saying that, " I have confidence in President Capin, and in his goals for the future of Wilkes." Interdormitory council President Bruce Lear, and Commuter Council President Dave Cherundolo were unavailable for comment. "The trustees are pleased that they have secured a man of Bob Capin's qalibre, character and qualities. We are confident that his selection will meet the approval of all levels of academic and community standards. "We extend our congratulations to Mr. Capin. We know that his future performance will not only maintain Wilkes' excellent reputation, but will enhance it as the years go by." Capin, in becoming the president in the fifth decade of the college existence, was appointed acting president last September after Dr. Francis J. Michelini, who had served for five years, resigned to become president of the Commission for Independent Colleges and Universities in Harrisburg. It was in 1965 that Capin began combining his academic duties with administrative assignments at Wilkes College when he was named director of the Evening and Summer College. He served in this role for two years and began laying the foundation for the time when Wilkes would join , ?ther institutions of ~gh~r learning m an expanded Contmumg Education program that is a major part of college academic programs today. At the time of his appointment as acting president, Capin had been serving as dean of academic affairs. He continued in this dual role while the Search Committee carried out Increased classroom activity and its assignment. the guidance of the Wilkes CollegE . . . Accounting Internship Program. The first pre~ident _ of Wilkes _ which- he .founded, kept him awa3 College, Dr. Eugene S. Farley, from major administrative chore! served fron_i 1936 ~o 1970, when he until 1974, when he was appointed b3 vacated his _office to become Dr. Michelini as dean of academic chancellor of Wilkes College and Dr. affairs Michelini, the dean of academic · affairs, was named by the board to In September, 1975, he was asked the top post. to serve as acting president, a, position he described as calling for Judge Rosenn, who chaired the the ''recognition and response to the Presidential Search Committee, need for improving communications also added words of tribute to the at all levels of college administra• announcement for the work per- tion with particular emphasis to formed by his 12 member opening new avenues of communica• committee. tions between the Office of the President and students, faculty, "Our committe was an exception- administration, and the Board ol ally diligent, conscientious and able Trustees." group," Judge Rosenn said. "The During his interim period ai members performed their duties with the greatest· of diligence. They acting president he has endeavorec spent many hours performing duties to carry out this self-imposec at considerable personal sacrifice. mandate, which resulted in greate1 The committee members were involvement by students, facult3 perceptive and most cooperative and staff. with the chairman and with each When he asswned the post of other. It was a great committee with acting president, Capin reaffirmed which to work." for members of the President's Capin, a 1950 graduate of Wilkes Council and Department chairCollege, becomes the first alumnus persons what he described as " the to hold the top position. He came basic reason for the founding ol back to the campus in 1956 as a Wilkes College - to provide quality part-time instructor, while conduct- education to all qualified students il1 ing his private accounting practice. a manner that will give each studeni In 1959, Capin was certified by the every opportunity to become eligiblE Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as for and entitled to a college degreE a public accountant and that same without any compromise toward thE year joined the Department of high standards which have alwayi Commerce and Finance as a full been a way of life at Wilkei time faculty member at Wilkes College." College. Capin, a resident of 331 Wrigh The new Wilkes president taught Avenue, Kingston, is married to th various accounting courses and, at former Libby Smulovitz. The coupl, the same time, continued his own has three children Ellen Lubil education, receiving a master's (married); Deborah M. Buckler degree in business administration (married); and David L., a studen (MBA) from Lehigh University in at Wyoming Valley West Higl School. 1969. �Page2 Saturday, BEACON Editorial The Best Choice The announcement of Robert S. Capin as third president of Wilkes College yesterday afternoon was a blast of fresh air to the administration, faculty and students of this college . Since September of 1975, when Capin was asked to take on the responsibility of acting president, along with his duties as dean of academic affairs, he has performed his duties in each position in the highest profes~ional way . We applaud vigorously the Presidential Search Committee the seven members of the Board of Trustees, Professor Welton G. Farrar, Professor Charles B. Reif, Professor Benjamin Fiester, and students Edward Zaborney and Debra Latero for their keen insight and constant deliberations in sifting through the 200 applications in search of a president. · Throughout his eight months as acting president, Capin has conducted himself in a way that has commanded respect and admiration from perhaps the majority of Wilkes College students. His distinct ability to assess certain situations with a sharp, open mind, we feel, will show in even greater proportions in the upcoming years as the college's ·chief administrative officer . His professional ability as a certified public accountant and as a businessman will guide Wilkes College through the financial storm that hovers over all of our nation's- colleges and universities. The position of president of this college was sought after by some 200 members of both the academic and professional world. The Board of Trustees, in the beginning, made clear that they were not placing sole emphasis on a candidate holding a doctorate degree, but rather an individual who had a strong background in financial, academic and community affairs, of which Capin tops the list in all three areas. Capin will have tough shoes to fill as the third president of this college, as he is preceded by two of the finest educators and human beings - the late Dr. Eugene S. Farley and Dr. Francis J. Michelini. We are certain, though, as we were in our first publication in September where we editorially supported Capin for the top spot, that he will lead Wilkes College into new and .challenging areas that will enhance to even a greater degree the prestige and reputation that this college already has . We feel that his appointment will bring even greater cheers from the surrounding community and the 9,000 alumni of this college. The BEACON congratulates the Board of Trustees and the Presidential Search Committee for the selection of a man whose abilities will expand Wilkes College in the collegiate world. To President Capin, our highest praise for being chosen as the third president of Wilkes College . Weekend Sched~e For Cherry Blossom Letters To The Editor S. U.B. Director Criticized To The Editor: I would like to propose a question about the S.U.B. director, Patti Fichtner. After attending se\'.eral board meetings, it is quite obvious that Miss Fichtner does not possess the leadership qualities required for this important position. In addition, Miss Fich .ner is on the . blue card. The blue card means that you do not need financial aid and that money to pay a blue card worker comes directly from the pinball machines. A white card worker does need financil aid and 90 per cent of the money to pay these workers comes from the government, while only the remaining 10 1:lw::1;./;~J: :~~~ [lff11(111{Jf}}}}{{ff{{{{{{f\tf\H)J{/fff ties and the S.U.B.'s revenues to ::::=::: ::i-,: :""st!i...iaruw'!.-~:i;~ ~ directing the S.U.B. when there are many white card workers more qualified for her position? The whole idea of the S.U.B. is to provide student recreation and to raise the needed revenue to improve facilities for this purpose. For example, Patti has worked_ sixty hours this month. By not bemg on the wliite card, Patti's earnin~ for. the month_of $120.00 are being taken directly from S. U.B. funds. H she was on the white card, only $12.00 Accusation By Stool Seen NarrOUJ-minded Beacon Co Copy Editors . . ... Rich Colandrea . . . . . . Donna M . Geffert . . . . . . . ...... PatrtCe Stone . Marianne Montague and Fran Polakowsk i ..... Paul Domown:ch .. Sandy Ak romas . Patti Reilly Spo rts Edito r . Op Ed Editor . . Business Manager. Advertising Manager .... .• •. • • •. .. . . .... .. . . ..... . .. . . .. Dottie Martin Circulation Managers . . ...... Gwen Faa !- Rosie Noone, Patty Vetter Ca n.o on ist . . ... .. ... . . . . . Joe Dettm ore Ar.porters .. .. _J eff Ac ornle y. Mary Ellen Alu , Frank Baran, J oe Buck ley, Wilma Hurst, Dave Orischak , Janine Pokrinchak , Mary Stencavage, Lisa Waznik Advisor . . . Thomas J . Moran Photogra pher .. . . . . Ace Hoffman Studios Shawnee Hall, 76 W . Northampton Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18703 Published ev ery w eek by students of Wilkes Colle g e Second cla ss posta ge paid at Wilkes- Barre, Pa . Subsc ription rate: $4 p er y ear. Beacon phone (717) 824-4651 , Exte nsion 473 Office Hou rs: d aily . All 'll iew se xpressed in letters to the editor, columns, and Viewpo in ts a re th ose of the individual writ er, not necessa rily of the pulJlicatio n. FIRST PLACE, 1976, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION of per cent comes from the machines. ~rso~ not chosen had a gr~ter Despite Patti being on the blue card, finan~ial_ ne~, ~nt more time she works in the s.U.B. and is also working m.Pickenng, knew both the To The Editor, Cherry -Blossom Time activities will light the skies around Nesbitt In reference to Evelyn Rae Stool's will continue this weekend with a Park. · letter to the BEACON, the news of complete menu of events. Tomorrow's program will feature her "mistake" was on radio and Scheduled for this afternoon is a the Second Annual Cherry Blossom television. So to blame it on a polka festival at the Luzerne County Run, beginning at 2 p.m. from the . student who w'as at the security desk Courthouse, featuring the Kryger Luzerne County Courthouse. Also at was very narrow-~<!ed of her. Brothers, Stanky and the Coal the courthouse lawn· is a complete The Ear Ring King Miners, and the Polka Jaks. slate of bandshell activities featurEntertainment will be continuous ing the Stegmaier Band, 1 p.m.; from 1 to 7 p.m. King's College Lab Band, 2 p.m.; Also slated for today is the first New Way Singers, 3 p.m.; Gaar Wilkes-Barre Cherry Blossom Rug- Williams Rock Group, 4 p.m.; and gerfest at Kirby Park and later the Tony Grant Review, 5 p.m. tonight at 8:30, a fireworks display Edito r in Ch ief . . . ... •. . .• .. Managing Editor . News Editor . would have come out of S. U.B. man that collected and the funds, the remainder being paid by repaired the machines. the government, allowing $108.00 According to Patti, this iaef more for supplies and repairs to be importance. The candidate made. . . receive the job is a bioloa Another point I wo~d like to ~nng and as everyone knows, up concerns the previous el~ctio~ of great deal time studying, a new manager fo~ Pickermg for less time to be put gam~room. After talking t~ each position. Too many people an can~date for about two ~utes, the impression that bioloa Patti came to th~ conclusion and are the only ones that emt persuaded th_e entire board t~ vote campus. Believe it or not, for one candidate on the basIS that other people. he was a sopho~ore and the other a If Patti Fichtner is to freshman. Patti stated that both had responsibilities of her similar . qualities to fulfill .the should learn how to handle posit_ion. ~he did not take mto before making hasty d · consideration the fact that the Bl All Types Of Shirts~ Plain Or Printed And Novel Desi @t Pinky's Puzzlers Whal was Mr. French's of "Family Affair" first name? 2_ What was the name of the character Robert Vaughn played in "The Man From U.N.C.L.E.? What was the name of his underground enemy? 3. What was the character names of the two officers in "Car 54 Where Are You"? 4 What was the-~ Italian ~ouse that?appeared. Ed Sullivan Show. 5. What was Hoss real character name? 6. What was the name of girl in "The Munsters" con~idered the ugly d family? contlnuedonpageJ ~pecial ~elections Student Government has made available 400 tickets for Ille "Sing Out, Sweet Land" to Wilkes students at a reduced prlee per ticket. Students must present college I.D. cards when a ticket. One ticket per I.D. will be sold. These tickets performances on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 4, 5, 6 and 9, at 8:30 p.m. The library will conduct late hours this week and during eua The schedule is as follows: Monday, May l0through Thursday, - 8 a.m. to midnight. Sunday, May 16 through Thursday, May a.m. to midnight. Additional late hours will be available in the basement as-posted. "Cream Beach " a soft sculpture exhibit by Judy Onofrle, fl shown in the Sord~ni Art Gallery through Friday. Gallery bm to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday thro~gh Students having three exams on the same day will be contact the instructor of the class having the smallest e make arrangements to take the exam at another time. planning withdrawals must contact one of the deans m complete withdrawal forms. ... Advanced Accounting 241-242 will not be offered this summ« additional students sign up for the courses. Interested s asked to call 823-4016 or 829-3769. The Wilkes College Band and Chorus will present a concert Friday, May 14 at 8:30 p.m. in the C.P.A. Financial Aid applications for the 1976 summer sessiel available Saturday, May 15 on the first floor of Chase Hal Inter-Dormitory council (IDC) will meet tomorrow at&:» the Commons. Bruce Lear will preside. Student Government will meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in Ille room in Weckesser Hall, with Gina O'Brien presiding. The Annual Student Awards Luncheon will be held Tuesdayll a.m. in the C.P .A. Attention Class of 1977 ! Senior portraits will be taken summer. Those who are able to have photographs taken at are asked to make an appointment with Ace Hoffmu (823-6177) or Paramount Studios (779-1415). The Student Union Board will meet Thursday at 11 a.m. 4. w m p �Saturday, May 8, 1976 1·-----···H·i~t~~i·es··ot··7\N·o···Fo"r~~~r··vvi·1keS·····p~~~i·d·~·~t;···········~~~i As the college names its third president in nearly three decades, it can be noted that the first two presidents of this institution had a number of common characteristics. Dr. Eugene S. Farley served as president for 24 years after a IO-year term as president of Bucknell University Junior College. His successor, Dr. Francis J. Michelini, held the office for five years before accepting the presidency of the Commission for Independent Colleges and Universities, a position Dr. Farley also once held. Both men received doctorates from the University of Pennsylvania, published a number of pages in their particular fields, held various offices in community organizations, served as board members for several others, and both had three children. ., In addition, Drs. Farley and Michelini continually strived to expand the college's staff and facilities to meet the demanding challenges of the future. Dr. Farley, as the first president, planted the seeds of progress and worked to see those ideas take shape. Dr. Michelini continued in the same manner and had the added burden of pulling Wilkes through the devastating flood of 1972. But despite common goals and similar biographical points, the two former presidents remain distinct individuals. Born in Phoenixville, September 29, 1899, Dr. Farley was one of four children of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Farley. The Farleys were Quakers, and Dr. Farley was raised as a member of the Society of Friends with membership in the Swarthmore Meeting. A graduate of Swarthmore High School, he matriculated at Pennsylvania State College. During summer months, Dr. Farley was employed on farms and in a shipyard to earn money to continue his education. In 1921, he received a B.S. degree at Penn State, then entered the University of Pennsylvania in 1923. Aided by a Harrison Scholarship, he earned his M.A. degree in history in 1927 and a Ph.D. degree in education in 1933. A veteran of World War I, the former Wilkes College president taught at Germantown Academy from 1922-1925 and was a member of the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania from 1927-1929. He was director of research for the Newark, N.J. Board of Education until 1936. It was at this point that Arnaud Marts, then president of Bucknell University, invited Dr. Farley to become administrator head of Bucknell University Junior College in Wilkes-Barre. He was appointed president of Wilkes College when it received its charter as an independent, liberal arts college for both men and women on April 1, 1947. Only a handful of students were receiving their higher education in a four-story rented building. Through his efforts and dedication to the cause of education, today Wilkes College boasts of a 59-biillding complex on a campus embracing 23 Dr. Francis J. Michelini, former president Wilkes College, now president of the Commission for Indepenacres. Farley during his tenure of dent Colleges and Universities, Harrisburg, the late Dr. Eugene S. Farley, first president of Wilkes College office, worked unceasingly for the and Congressman Daniel J. Flood, chairman of the Health, Education and WeHare Committee, at commence: industrial development of the area ment exercises some years ago. and integrated the college in this he was a man: a most fallible man. and 14 months of searching for a new carried over into the concern he had area of activity. He made mistakes as do all men. president, Dr. Michelini was named for making himseH available to the news media so that he might David K. Bickel, Jr., wrote of him, But unlike the ,common man, he as the second Wilkes president. A native of Clifton, N.J., Dr. minimize the possibility of misun"He was a man who did what he so aspired to goals thought untenable often dreamed. He created an , by many, and foolish by some-unlike Michelini received his bachelor's derstandings that might affect educational institutional where none I common men he succeeded where degree from Seton Hall and his Wilkes College or higher education master's degree from the University in general. His concern for the existed before, nor likely could exist. they would not even try." Through his efforts and pleadings, In 1975, Dr. Farley retired as of Delaware before going on to the problems faced by the news media he fired the hearts of many president of the college, and University of Pennsylvania where many times brought expressions of appreciation from news people and influential men who aspired to help accepted the position as first he was awarded his doctorate. He came to Wilkes in 1955 as an . caused them to hold him in high · make his dream a reality. chancellor of Wilkes. A year later, In fifteen short years he took a he retired from all active service to assistant professor in biology. Dr. regard. conglomeration of homes, a handful · devote his time to personal writing. Michelini rapidly gained stature and One of the high points of of faculty, and a sparse group of In 1972 the Board of Trustees named popularity as a teacher and achievement came immediately researcher, publishing a number of after the 1972 flood, which caused in students and made a college that him president emeritis. could give back to the community He passed away iri 1973, but as a reports of his research activity in excess of $14-million damage to the the benefit of an education for its testimonial in memoriam adopted the journals of "Cancer Research," college, and, in the eyes of many, youth, which could never before by the Wilkes College family states, the "American Journal of Botany" was close to a point of total devastation. have been achieved. Through his '' As long as there is a Wilkes College and other scientific publications. In 1962 he was granted a leave of The day the water receded "Dr. determination he beat into shape, the name and spirit of Eugene bricked and mortared, planned and Sheddon Farley will linger in the absence from Wilkes· to become Mike" had gathered all the gained support for his life-long goal hearts and minds of those who will associate program director of the volunteers he could find - college of imparting an education to a valley walk along the pathway of education Institutes Section, National Science personnel who had rushed back, as he loved and respected so dearly. that he brought forth from nothing Foundation, Washington, D.C., well as many friends and just plain He was a firm father image but inspiration and hope and made where he was responsible for strangers who were to quickly unseen on the modern campuses of into a vibrant, productive education- review, evaluation, and administra- become friends - and began the tion of programs in science task of getting the college back in today, unheard of in the halls of the al womb." . modern university. More than that, Fo!_lowing Dr. Farley's retirement education. He also organized operation. programs and tours for · visiting , As a result of his leadership and foreign scientists, who lectured at the combined efforts of many who Biggest Selection - major American universities under worked 16 hours a day, seven days a National Science Foundation aus-- week, the Summer College -classes Best Prices pices. were able to resume despite curfews A veteran of World War II, he and temporary power in little more On served with the U.S. Army Air than one week after the water had Corps, atta~hed as a member of an gone down. Because of the air service unit to General Patton's assignment of priorities, all major Third Army, and earned a · combat buildings required for classroom service star during the Rhine ~d dormitory use were functional •Campaign in the European Theater. m 89 days and the academic year During his years as Dean of began, to the surprise of many, just Academic Affairs and president of one ~eek behind normal schedule. Wilkes, Dr. Michelini was active in a A tireless worker and an ardent wide variety of activities of believer in maintaining the college's community service. He is still responsibility to the community, _recognized in the stat~ as a leading President Michelini never .turned Look into the Air Force ROTC. And there are spokesman for private higher down a request to ass1St an Gateway Shopping Center 4-year, 3-year, or 2-year programs to choose from. education. organization or an individual. (Near Jewelco_r) Whichever you select, you'll leave college with a comHis open door policy toward In May, 1975, Dr. Michelini mission as an Air Force officer. With opportunities for a I faculty, administration and students accepted the position as president of the Commission for Independent position with responsibility . .. challenge ... and, of course, Colleges and Universities, a post financial rewards and security. Now Open - Under New Management which he holds today. . The courses themselves prepare you for leadership of Diamonds VanScoy Diamond Salon position:; ahead. Positions as a member of an aircrew .. . or as a missile launch officer ... positions using mathematics ... sciences ... engineering. Look out for yourself. Look into the Air Force ROTC programs on campus . Put it all together in Air Force ROlC. ROMA PIZZA · Penn Plaza, W-B Phone 822-2168 Free Campus Deliveries , Thick and Chewy Sicilian Pizza Hoagies: Italian- Meatballs - Sausage Ham & Cheese-Salami & Cheese Roma Special OP.EN: Mon.-Thurs. Fri.-Sat. Sun. 11 AM-11PM 11 AM-12 Midnight 4PM-11 PM Answers: Angelo ParenteProp. 1. Childes 2. Napoleon Solo; Thrush 3. Gunther Joody and Francis Muldson 4. Topojigo 5. Eric Cartwright 6. Marilyn �Saturday' \\fay 8, 1976 Page4 ••• Wilkes In Reinatch Monday Keller Out For Season · Game With Elizabethtown To Decide ~layoff Berth The pieces were just starting to fall together for Jack Keller. The Colonel catcher had had a rough beginning this season, with his average dropping as low as .186_at one point. But that was all behind him Thursday. The last two weeks, he had been hitting the ball aU..Over the place and he finally felt as if he were heiping the club instead of being a liability. Then tragedy struck. Chasing a foul pop in Thursday's game with Juniata, Keller collided with teammate Don McDermott and broke his jaw for the second time in less than 12 months. His collegiate career was over. Just last season, in a game against Upsala, Keller broke his jaw d~ing a collision at home plate. He ffilSSed nearly three weeks of action, before making a courageous comeback toward the end. But there will be no comeback this ,,,,,,;,,,,,,,,,,,,,,..,.",.,.,."❖·•0❖0•'"''0' ' ' ':, ,,,:,,,:,,,;w,, .. ' ' "' '"'·· '·····.. time around. "If my jaw hadn't been TODAY'S STARTER - Sophomore southpaw Andy Kreskey, 4-1, will broken once already, this ,-shot wouldn't have been very serious," take the mound this afternoon at 2 when the Colonels face Upsala College at Artillery Park. The Colonel diamoundmen, under coach Gene Domzalski, are 16-2- on the' \ year. Upsala is 20-5. · ,,. ...,.. ••• - BY PAUL DOMOWITCH It will be the good guys against the bad guys, Jim Stehle against Carmen Coppol, and alas, Wilkes against Elizabethtown. It's a rematch many of the Colonels thought they would never see more than a month ago. They had just lost the opener of their important doubleheader with E-town 1-0, and their backs were to the wall. They had to win that second game and they had to keep on winning until they're were no more teams to beat. For a few brief moments, it seemed an impossibility, but the Colonels of coach Gene Domzalski specialize in miracles, and while they didn't turn water into wine, they did win the remainder of their Middle Atlantic Conference North-West Sectional games, including Thursday's 13-3 route of J~a~h ta is set for the • e s ge . . rematch;_ a ~ame t~at will decide whether it will be Elizabethtown or Golf Team Undefeated In MAC tourney play on Thursday, the Wilkes College golf team beat Scranton and Lebanon Valley in a dual meet. Finishing scores were Wilkes 390, Lebanon Valley 397, and '"'.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"'' '.'"' ' ' Scranton 400. The golf team, which is finishing up the season with a 16-0 record, has a tourney bid to go to the NCAA finals, to be held in Wittenburg, Ohio, on May 25-28. A qualifying match will be held of the six qualifying teams in the region, and the two victors will be Ohio-bound. Participating in the qualifying tournament does_ n?t mean birth, but Coach Schmidt is hopeful that his team will participate. · The four-man team that will see · tournament play consists of: Mark Jarolin, Larry Gurnaril, Ken Donlavage and Joe Skladany. Jack Keller Schmidt commented, "I am proud of the team's record this year, and I. explained a dejected Keller. "But all hope that the team will go on to it took was a slight jar, and boom! " capture the NCAA title." Keller was taken directly from the field to an oral surgeon Thursday, Individual scores from Thurswho rewired the jaw. "It's not as day's meet were: painful as the first time, but it's still Jarolin 75 broken." Gurnaril 75 Dejected initially over the Donlavage 77 realization that his career is over, Skladany 81 Jack has come to grudgingly accept it. "I'm going to miss not being out Notice there with those guys, especially There will be . a meeting of all with the playoffs coming up and prospective members of next everything. But it's just one of those season's cross country team this things, and I've got no choice but to Thursay morning at 11, in George accept it." Pawlush's office, on the third floor of - OOMOWITCH - Weckesser Hall. . t er . Closes ou t career. Wlll - Wilkes that advances to the league playoffs next Saturday ; a game that will decide whether or not the Colonels have any hope of garnering an NCAA tourna.ment bid. The game will be played Monday afternoon at Lehigh University's new baseball complex in Bethlehem, beginning at 2 p.m. Expected to start for the Colonels will be Jim Stehle, who picked up the win over Juniata Thursday, pitching seven shutout innings and striking out nine before giving way to reliever Manny Evans. Wilkes will get· a stern test this afternoon at Artillery Park, when they take on MAC North-East Section leading Upsala in a 2 p.m. start. Sophomore Andy Kresky (4-1) will take to the mound against the Vikings; a clul> that comes to town with a 20-5 recor~. Should the Colonels beat E-town Monday, it is feasible that they would be playing Upsala once again next Saturday, in the opening round of the MAC playoffs. With catcher Jack Keller out for the year with a broken jaw, sophomore Ken Suchoski will be Kresky's battery-mate today. Coming in for Keller in the fifth inning of Thursday's game, after he collided with first baseman Donny McDermott, Suchoski proceeded to get two hits including a home run, and he drove in a pair of runs in the late innings. DIAMOND DUST: Stehle has run his scoreless innings streak to 22, and his earned run average is down to 0.88 ... Dallas Greene, farm director of the Philadelphia Phillies, was at Thursday's game ... Colonel batting average has scored to .314.::Third baseman Jim Michaels has taken over the team lead in hitting, with a .396 average. Right behind him are Greg Snyder (.383), Steve Lesliw (.368), Don McDermott (.328), Tony Schwab (.316), and · Mike Supczenski (.312) .'..team has an amazing 23 home runs on the year, paced by McDermott's seven, and Leskiw's six ... pitcher Barry Harcharufka got in ~ few innins as a first baseman Thursday vs. the Indians ...WCLH will be broadcast~ ing today's game, and will also have Monday's game from Lehigh ... Winky Leskiw will receive his Athlet~ of the Year trophy Tuesday morning, :1.: ~ _ In Lacrosse Action Today .j.ii.;:;;;:;;;;;:; - · 1 th Wilke~ lacrosse teru:n P ays .e season fmale today agamSt Fra~klin and Marshall at the Lancaster field. On a five-game winning streak, the t will be h ing to boost its earn n r ord t~P8-2 to 7-1 in the overa ec MAC. Closing out a fantastic pla~g t~: Chuck Robbins tr · ::::=: career today will be Bill Winter, who :::::::: has established every lacrosse : l: scoring record at the college. His 118,:J:=: l d 91 assists give him a :::::::: goa s ant t 1 of 209 points \:% career O a · . . •:-:,:-: Joining Wint~r for ~eir fmal college game will be seniors .Fred :::::::: L?hman, Craig Austin and Guy Dizebba. • Sportm g Goods I\:=: ::=::: :::::: :: /J 39 W. Market StreetJ:: . :\: t:=:: . : :=: JJ WIlkes-Barre I =:: : ••:=::;if::·•f::::::::::::::::::!:::::::::::::::::::::::::::;❖:•:•:•···· .J � 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 Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. 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 Beacon 1976 May 8th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976 May 8 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/40381388ac193fee9f0c349df5503f82.pdf 4875c0797e7df061c94ec50a87f85cb6 PDF Text Text Vol. XXVIII, . No. 2 5 a May&, 1976 Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania SG Grants -$5000 ' .. . . Reilly Named Editor , To Improve - SUB Student Government Tuesday general feeling of SG members was . granted the Student , Union Board that the present SU Building will $5,386.75 to undertake major reno- probably be used for some time. vations of the Student Union Build- One freshman ' representative, ing facilities in order to make the Chris McGoff, pointed out that the facilities more serviceable to the building "has a lot of potentia~" but student body. he would like to see parties held on The board listed by priority five the first floor, especially since he , separate areas which were judged to stated that such parties are illegal in be in need of improvement and re- the basem~nt because of the approquested money from SG to finance ximate eight foot ceiling. . those proposed improvements. He also expressed dissatisfaction It was granted $423. 75 to furnish with the 12-4-5 vote in favor of the the ganieroom areas in the fund request, remarking that SG did Commons and Pickering Hall with not know enough about the issue to ping pong tables, pool tables and vote on it at this time. various games amt equipment. A total of $190 was granted to improve existing SUB equipment, including wiring for the stereo sound system, microphones, and lighting. The basement will be renovated for $2,648 by painting the floor and walls and constructing a serving , bar, plus other miscellaneous repairs. Action concerning the damages to ' New curtains, repairs to the car- the gym floor incurred during a rock peting and electrical work in the up- concert in November is now in the stairs interior will cost $625. hands of Louis Shaffer, the college Also planned is an interior stair- attorney. way connecting the basement and After the Bellefonte Insurance the first floor. The estimate for that Company informed Student Governproject is $1500. ment that it was denying the claim Andy Falkowski, who presented for ahnost $7,000, the matter was the proposal and made 'the request turned over to Mr. Shaffer. He in on behalf of the SU Board, stated turn contacted both the claims adthat renovations will begin this juster .and the insurance comoany summer and will be completed by and informed them that he expected the fall. He also stressed that the re-• Bellefonte to honor the claim. quest contain~d only a partial listing He indicated that Fang Producof the renovations desired, and thal tions, Inc., agreed to indemnify 1!fld it did not include smaller items suet: hold harmless S,tudent Government as lamps, etc. for any damage as a result of the The ex-director of the building told conduct of that concert. SG members that the building His first letter to Bellefonte went "needs work" because "the down- unanswered and he recently sent a stairs is a dump and there is a drab second one, indicating that if the atmosphere upstairs. " He added claim was not honored he would in. th,at all monies granted will be used stitute legal action on behalf of for capital improvements and thfi Student Government to recover the receipts will be turned over to SG. amount due. Althoug,ti some concern was exIf the matter is taken to court, the pressed that if a new Student Union written agreement between Fang Building were ever possible the and SG will play an important r::ole, chances of .it becoming a reality as reportedly both sides violated would be harmed by the amount of certain portions of that agreement, money put into the old one, the which was not notarized. BEACON ·Staff Is Announced; Veteran Me1nhers Fill Positions Editorial, business, and advertising staff appointments for next year's BEACON were announced this week by Rich Colandrea, editor-in-chief, and Donna M. Geffert, managing editor. The positions have been submitted for approval to the Publication Committee. Coll.ege Attorney Is lnv~tigating Gym Floor Case necessary skills to handle the position. · Patrice Stone, a junior accounting major, will be news editor. Stone, from WilkesBarre Township, is a veteran of three years on the staff and is assigned to cover general news stories. Joe Buckley will become chief of the copy desk. As copy editor, Buckley, a reporter this year, will be mainly • re"µ""'"•u•c for editing, headlin- ·-... ~)f?jf{i- t,-~~-· l t~~ the sports pages · each week. Acornley will write a weekly sports column and follow each of the Colonel athletic teams throughout the year. · Business manager will be Dottie Martin, a junior English major from Wyoming. She has been the advertising manager for t~is year's staff. Her position will require · her to control the financial operations of the newspaper, including advertising billing, . subscriptions, and production costs. She will also write general news articles and cover::. women's sports. Stencavage, a Patti Reilly Patti Reilly, business manager: for the last three years, will become editor-in-chief. Reilly, a junior English major from Dover, N.J., has the expertise and administrative ability to oversee the news coveFage and advertising revenue of the college weekly, which has a circulation of 2,500. The managing editor's slot, which is designed to handled news assignments, will be filled by two persons. Mary Ellen Alu, a reporter on this year's staff and Wihna Hurst, a freshman staffer, · will bes:ome co-mariaging editors. . Alu, a junior English major from Pittston, is noted for her feature writing. Hurst, a chemistry major from WilkesBarre, is assigned to Student Government this year. As a freshman, Hurst has the , Mary Ellen Alu ing, and controlling the flow of copy. Buckley is a junior English major from Pittston. Lisa Waznik and Janine Pokrinchak will take over the o~d page, which is opposite the editorial · page. The co-o~d page editors will be responsible for gathering and writing stories, columns, and contributory articles for the page. Waznik, a junior music major from Wilkes-Barre, covers the theater. Pokrinchak is a sophomore biology major from Owego, N.Y. Jeff Acornley, a sophomore sports writer, will become sports editor. Acornley, a business administration major from Wilkes-Barre will handle ./ ·•···•···'"' Wilma ,,..;;;,.~ I •.,.. man staff writer this year, will be advertising manager next year. An elementary education major from Wilkes-Barre, Stencavage's main duties will be to sell advertising space to local merchants. She will also be responsible for the designing and placement of ads. Thomas J. Moran, advisor to the BEACON for the past eight years, stated that "This year's staff is a difficult act to follow. It probably ranks as the finest staff in the history of our publication. " Con-troversy Marks CC Presidential .Election By Frank Baran · Dave Cherundolo was elected Commuter Council president last Thursday by a narrow margin in an election marked by controversy and disputed election regulations. Cherundolo defeated Walter Killian 90 to 88, but five disputed absentee ballots - all for KillicUI would have reversed the outcome if they were judged valid. In a distant third place was Bill Tironzelli with 19 votes. The controversy about the use of absentee ballots began developing last Wednesday, according to several sources. On that day, Killian found that several persons who wanted to vote for him would be unable to cast ballots during the scheduled 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. polling time. Also on that day, he learned of a precedent for casting absentee ballots in Commuter Council elections, he asserted. Precedents Found The precedent occured in an election for CC junior representatives a week earlier. At that time, CC representative Barry Pezzner informed CC President Jackie Pickering that he would be unable to cast his ballot during normal voting hours because of a rescheduled exam. According to Miss Pickering, she told Pezzner that he would be able to vote by "absentee ballot" if "it would be all right with Circle K." Apparently Circle K had no objections to the absentee ballots, as it wal? counted along with all other ballots in that election. And, as Circle K's election committee chairperson Sue Volovicz noted in a Beacon interview last Thursday, "Circle K only conducts elections: it does not write the regulations. That is up to the organizations." According fo Killian, Miss Pickering told him that he would be able to gather absentee ballots, as long as the ballots' form was acceptable to Circle K. Killian said he then contacted Jean Johnson. Circle K president, who, he says, outlined an acceptable form for the absentee ballot~. · By the time polls opened last Thursday, Killian collected five absentee baHots. On Wednesday evening, Killian was told by Miss Volovicz that she "was doubtful" of the validity of the committee chairman, Pezzner conabsentee ballots, but that if Miss vened in Hoover's office. Pickering gave assurances that Precedent Revoked a!Jsentee balloting would be allowed, she had no objections to their use. · At that time, the group decided that because there was no Volovicz Questions Validity constitutional or other legal proMiss Volovicz said she still had her vision for absentee voting, no doubts about the matter after absentee ballots would be accepted talking with Killian _and she in the CC presidential election. The proceeded to investigate the matter group also decided to revoke the further. precedent-setting Pezzner ballot She found that neither · the _cast in the earlier CC representative Commuter Council constitution nor election. any other organization's constitution The matter was discussed at mentioned anythj.ng about absentee length at the CC meeting that ballots. . afternoon. CC Treasurer Len Later that day, an unplanned and Skatkus invited Killian to contest the informal meeting of Miss Pickering, results of the election on the basis of Miss Volovicz, Miss O'Brien, CC the controversy. Advisor Art Hoover, and CC election continued on page 2 �Page2 May&, 1976 The Beacon Grade Appeal Causes.Comment The idea for establishing a grade appeal system at the college was discussed last Thursday by seven of the members of the Student Life Committee, an advisory board composed of students, faculty, and deans who examine student grievaacas. Tom Bazzini, a sophomore, explained that if a college established a grade appeal system, students would have the liberty to appeal what they considered an unfair grade before a board formed for that reason. Bazzini said he mentioned the idea of an appeal system · to some students who expressed their approval of such a plan. He said that professors whom he talked with disliked the idea because they . felt that it would cause hard feelings between faculty members (those on the board and those charged with issuing an unfair grade) or would become vindictive. According to Bazzini, the professors consider grading to be tough enough as it is without the fear that they would ,be called before a board . for II1aking a wrong decision in a border~in~. case. , Concern was also expressed over courses where the majority' of students fail the test. Steve Esrick, , a sophomore, questioned how ·deans followup such instances. Bradford Kinney of the English Dep~rtment, said, "If 80 per cent of the students are failing, there should be an avenue open where they could discuss it." ' Since it was the committee's final meeting of the semester, the issue will be included for discussion in the committee's first meeting next semester. Scholarship Fund To Aid\, Three Spanish Students Three Spanish :,tudents will bene- guage Department. _ fit from a scholarship fund estabThey also were required to partilished recently by an anonymous cipate in a brief Spanish conversadonor and earmarked for Spanish tion with Spanish-teaching faculty foreign study when they pursue pro- members. grams this summer or during the Eligibility requirements included 1976-77 academic year. · being a full-time Spanish major with Dr. Michael Seitz, chairman of the at least a "B" average in the Foreign Language Departmept, ex- subject. Students selected were plained that the donor requested judged to be "highly motivated, that the money be used to finance interested in Spanish culture, and foreign study for Spanish students, capable of profiting from the experresulting in the selection of five ience." students who have been awarded Miss Rosati - will study this grants. Three have been announced summer in Durango, .Mexico, while and two more will be named next the other two coeds will undertake year. studies next year. The three selected are: Maria DeRojas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Juan DeRojas of Mountaintop; NOTICE Dianne LaCava, daughter of Mr. and The library will conduct late hours Mrs. Fred LaCava, Danbury, c'onn.; next week and during exam week. and Rosemarie Rosati, daughter of The schedule is as follows: Monday, Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Rosati, Old May 10 through Thursday, May 13 Forge. 8 a.m. to midnight. They were selected on the basis of Sunday, May 16 through. ~ursan application, which they filed and _ day, May 20 - 8 a.m. to rmdn1ght. an essay written in Spanish which A~ditio~al la~e hours will be was judged by members of the available in the library basement as Spanish section of the Foreign Lan- poSt ed. Other topics discussed at the meeting included: the need for typing facilities in the library, advisoradvisee problems, and evaluation of the committee itself. Members disagreed over the effectiveness of the committee. While some felt that the committee was bringing about improvements on the campus, others felt the committee did not accomplish much. Suggestions for next semester were : to move the meeting out of the academic atmosphere (it is now held in the parlor room of Weckesser' Hall), to recommend that each department have representatives on the committee · to make the committee more effective, and for Student Government to possibly write a position paper which shows the concerns of the students. New IDC Officers Seated At Meeting; Quorum Not Present Bruce Lear and a new executive council wer~ inSt alled at. th is we~k's CREAM BEACH-This soft sculpture of a tropical island by Judy lnter-°?rm1tory Counci~ meeting, Onofrio is made of soft cream forms and is stuffed with soft materials. The but t~e1r debut was spoiled by the exhibit will run through May 23. ::~u:ig~: ~t::t:if:he~ a quorum Lear, who defeated incumbant Mike LoPresti in an election last week, began his term by formula ting plans for the customary end-of-the-year activities. He announced that voting for the outstanding male and female senior dorm students will take place Wednesday, May 5 in the .cafeteria. Ballots will be · cast · for three students in each category, with majority votes determining the winners. Sheree Kessler reported that ·me was not able to run a food booth for Cherry Blossom Weekend this year because it was too late to make the necessary arrangements, the booth lost money last year, and it would be difficult to get people to man the booth. ,. The Food Committee report included the announcement that a "Bicentennial birthday party" will .-.194i,,a_-04_t,o._9e.,._..o-a_o-a_~_.«>,__,_..,CN1_>CH_~ be held Sunday in the cafeteria after . dinner. Cake, ice cream, potato It's your Official Wilkes College chips, etc. will be served. Class Ring. Plans for the annual me appreciation party were also discussed, and as a result, the party will be held next Thursday for all JDC representatives. Wear it Proudly! RING DAY!! May 14th 5% Discount on Ring Day only!.! Oll0 fiTl0 . 'S Cream \ Beach on EX·hl•bl•t At sOndOn l• '- • · Currently being shown at Sord~ni She rece~ved h~r educ~tio_n ~t Sullins Art Gallery is a magical creation by Co~ege_ in Bristol, Virginia, gr~dartist Judy Onofrio. u~ting in 1960. Sh_e _has_bee~ active This soft sculpture, entitled since t~~n, part1c~pa!in~ in both ''Cream Beach," is a tropical island · C?~I;>etltlve and inv1tat1onal exwith waves rocks plants palms hibibons. soft, puffy ~ream ~louds a~d stars'. The "Cream_Beach" exhibit will "Cream Beach" is made- of soft run through Friday, May 23. Gallery cream· cloth forms stuffed with soft hours are Sunday-Friday, 1.:S p.m. materials. Saturday, 10-5 p.m. and Tuesday and The creator of this fantasy-like Thursday, 6-9 p.m. ,The exhibit is exhibit is a resident -of Minnesota. free and open to the public. cc Er'e'ct,·ons '1 1 from page 1 Under established SG election neous, and that was the reason he rules, any candidate has until noon was not invited. the day following the election to Killian still maintained that "the contest the balloting. ElectiQn meeting was invalid." He claimed results are not made public until that "because the meeting wasn't valid, why should they now hold me after the noon dea<Uine. it's a big ,However, Killian did not contest to the rules the election. At Tuesday evening's inconsistency.'' SG session, ~llian said he "did not On Tuesday, Killian asked SG to have all the facts" about the election order a new election· for CC dispute, particularly the meeting in President. Hoover's office, unt'il the noon deadline had passed. , New Election Denied Killian asserted he should have A motion to deny his request and been allowed to participate in the to affirm the validity of the election / meeting. - results - minus the five . absentee Miss O'Brien pointed out that the ballots- passedSG 13 to Owith four meeting was unplanned and sponta- absentions. \ In explaining · her actions to SG mem~ership, Miss Pickering said · the decision to invalidate Killian's Biggest Selectijo~ five absentee ballots "was not partial to anyone. Toe decision was Best'Prices made · before the ballots were On ·counted." Diamonds - LEOMATUS - 44 Public Square Wilkes-Barre I VanScoy Josten's, factory representative will be in the Bookstore on May 14th from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. to assist. you in your selection. A $5.00 deposit is required when ordering. Rings will be shipped on a C.O.D. basis to your home address the second week of July. Diamond Salon .. All Types Of Shirts~ Plain Or Printed And Novel Desi ns. Gateway Shopping Center (Near Jewelcor) ~wspapers Magazines Paperbacks �The Beacon May&, 1976 Despite Inclement Page3 W-:eather ---'----------, Workshop Set For Summer Cherry ~lossom Weekend Successful By Mary Stencavage community as well. At Sunday's Cool temperatures and threaten- performance, 200 people jammed ing skies weren't able to dull the the SUB to see the play. festivities of the 1976 Cherry On Saturday, the inclement Blossom Festival. · weather forced activities to move The activities began on campus indoors to the gym. The decision was Friday afternoon. c.;:.nes and con- made early that -day as weather tests were held from 3 to 6 p.m. and forecasts predicted rain, rain and included such events as body-paint- more rain. Cooperation and efficient ing, egg throwing and tug-of-war. It handling enabled the bandshell and was a scene reminiscent of the other,equipment to be moved inside. fifties, with simple games and a Pawlush complimented Nelson good time. Carle and the maintainance staff for Friday evening a Beer Blast was · their willingness to help. A discc held on the campus ground between dance was held Saturday night in the Kirby and Chase Halls. This was the gym with music provided by WCLH. first time this area was used for a Sunday saw the return of the sun party, No problems occurred, the and warmer ' temperatures. A grounds were in good shape the next carnival was held from 1 p.rn. to 6 day, and believe it or not, there was p.m. In the courtyard of the SLC an, even some beer left over! Music was outdoor cafe was set up along with provided for the evening by Cockles pottery and various other fine arts and Muscles. demonstrations. · "The Fantasticks," uncler the Other displays were presented by direction of Jay Fields, was pre- the Circle K Club and McClintock sented throughout the weekend in Hall. It was hoped there would have the SUB. George Pawlush, Chair- been niore participation by other man for the l976 Cherry Blossom dorms, clubs and organizations. Festival commented that the prO'- However, those who did take part duction was "an excellent tribute to realized the profit was two and a half Fields." The cast and crew were ex- times what it was on Friday. hausted after a weekend of per- · Pawlush also noted that an formances which drew an audience outstanding job was done by senior of students and people from the Ginny Edwards, chairman of . , >/:;;a • I'LL DRINK TO THAT-Friday night's beer blast on Kirby lawn was a smashing success. Although the lines to the beer were sometimes quite long, it looks as though these people got the.Ir fill. student activities, who put in "a lot Next year, the activities will be of unselfish effort" since taking over expanded and hopefully there will be a month ago. Others including Jean as much c~nstruction taking place in Johnson, Estelle Parker, Kevin the area. McCall, Joe Acquil in~ and Sue Events for the remaining week of Volovicz were praised for putting in the Cherry Blossom Festival will their time and energy. center around the courthouse and Pawlush concluded by saying he ~irby Park area. Included will be "was pleased with the turnout to more bandshell performances, a events, and response from the fireworks display, rugby tournacommunity." The diversity of ment, model airplane exhibit and a programs provided the people from kennel show, all slated for Kirby the area to come and view the Park. ~:np:;;;c~h~~:ll~oth a~: . otherwise. The work and coopera- eJ: ~~~ wh~~ wa:o~~~~req~f~Je:~ The 1976 Wilkes College Swnmer Theater Workshop will be held from June 27 through July 31. Designed for high school students, graduate students and teachers, the program includes five weeks of training and experience in all phases of theater production. The workshop is intended to provide a challenging and creative experience for qualified high school sophomores, juniors and seniors and to better prepare teachers for work in educational theater. Public performances are scheduled for the workshop and will give participants the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in various areas of production, including: acting, costuming, props, lighting, scenery, sound, makeup, box office and directing. 'High school students will receive a Certificate of Achi_evement upon the successful completion of the five-week session, while graduate students and teachers will be able to earn up to six credits in graduate theater courses. These courses study the problems and practical methods of producing elementary and secondary school productions, and provide an opportunity to prepare a workshop production and work with the high school students enrolled in the session. The workshop staff is composed of faculty qiembers and qualified students. Continuing Ed Sets Schedule For Summer Course Variety enabled plans to run well. The Wilkes College Division of Generally, courses offered during Continuing Education and Graduate the day sessions will meet five days Studies, under the direction of John a week for two hours. scheduled on the same day will F. Meyers, is offering a wide selecCourse1! in the undergraduate dihave the opportunity to gain tion of courses for the upcoming vision include: accounting, biology, relief, according to an ansummer semesters. Two day business administration, chemistry; nouncement from the Office of sessions and an eight-week evening economics, education, English, enthe Dean. program will be _available. vironmental sciences, fine arts, for. Under a new provision, ' The first day session will run from eign langauges, history, mathemastudents facing the examinaMonday, June1 14, to Friday, July tics, music, -nursing, philosophytions on the same day will be l6, including final examinations. religious studies, 1 physics, political . able to contact the instructor Registration will be held on Thurs- science, psychology, reading, socioof the class having the day, June 10, and Friday, June 11, logy and anthropology, speech and smallest enrollment and make from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the lower theatre arts. arrangements to take the level of Weckesser Hall. In the graduate division, courses examination at another time. The second day· session is from will be offered in biology, education, Students who are planning Monday, July 19, to Friday, August English, and history. withdrawals are reminded 20.,Registration will be on Thursday, 1 The eight-week evening session is that they must contact one of July 15 and Friday, July 16, at I scheduled for Mondays, -Tuesdays, the deans and fill out complete Weckesser Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 8 , and Thursdays, June 14 to August 26. _ _:.. ·_ form~. p.m. _ ... - Registrations will be held on Thuis~ day, June 10 and Friday, June 11, Now Open - Under New Management _ 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Weckesser Students who find that they have three final examinations I . wANT IT!! !-A variety of games were included in the Blossom activities. A great he-man game is tug-of-war, .but where's the mud puddle? GRADUATING? May we suggest something from our Rockwell collection as a gift? 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Lo,w~tOverhgad.,_.:Me~n~ Low_ ~ri~es., H~~dergraduate courses will be offered in: accounting, business administration, engineering, English, environmental sciences, journalism, mathematics, music, philosophy-religious studies, physical education, psychology, sociology and anthropology, and speech. Courses in the graduate division will be offered in business administration and mathematics. A pre-session for education graduate courses will ,be offered from fvlay 25 to June 11. A special sessions for Biology ·4048, "Floristic and Faunistic Biology," will be held from July 19 to August 6, while a special session in Physics 4028, "Topics in Mathematical Physics," will be offered in June, 1976. Various programs of financial aid are available to those students desiring •assistance in meeting summer educational costs through grants, loans and work oppor• tunities. �May6,1976 Editorial------- Election Practice ,Overhaul Seen Needed At Wilkes I The conf usion last week over the o utcome o f the Commuter Council presidential elect ion agai n demon st rates conclusively the need of a thorough overhau l stucfe nt el ection practices , The comm ittee's recommendations should cover not only t he election process ·but the nominat ion procedure and campaign reg ulation s as well, · This is at least the third time' this year that student elections have bec0m e embroiled in needless controversy because of vag ue guidel i nes, lack of uniform pro c edures , and maladministration . To remedy the situat ion , BEACON proposes that a special com mittee o f members of Student Government , Inter-Dormitory Cou~c i l, CC,.Circle K, and the Political Science Cl ub be created immediately to review the entire student electoral process . Thi s committee would meet throughout the sum mer and wou ld present its recommendation s to each of the three student organizations for adoption soon after classes resu me in the fal l. • , The committee should make it s recommendations apply uniforml y to all t hree organ izations. Circ le K should not be put in the awkward ·posi tion of having to contend with three separate elect ion pol icies . , · ' The commi ttee should make it s recommendations as specifi c as ,possible . SG's diff iculty in decipherin g its own nom ination gu idelines should not be perm itted to reoccur . In addition to maki ng sure that nomination and election rules are strai ght forward and explicit , the comm ittee might al so co nsider several major changes in the election system . The present elect ion of SC , IDC, and CC pres idents and officers in t he spring semester does great injustice to many students. The incomin g freshmen are not able to vote for their To the Editor: It is my hope you will see fit to student leaders un ti l t hey have been Wilkes students for almost publjsh this letter in its entirety. My a year . Al so , seni o rs - w ho will be graduating within several purpose in writing is to publicly weeks of th e elect ion - are not allowed "lo cast ballots. We express my sincere appreciation to suggest t hat elections for t he three pres idenc ies be scheduled the Human Services Committee of for the fourth or fifth week of the fall semester, beginning in Wilkes College for its efforts toward 1977 . the organization and success of the • Abse ntee bal loti ng sh ould not be allowed .-Although absentee March of Dimes Wilkes-Barre voting would enfranchise student teachers , intern~, and others Walk-a-Thon. The relationship between the norma ll y off campus during voting hours, the absentee ballot Northeast ·Pennsylvania Chapter procedu re is too prone to abuse and m isuse to justify its use-:and Wilkes College has been a The comm ittee should look into the acqu isition of a rewarding experience for both since second- hand voti ng machine for all student elections. As the 1973. This relationship has continued Politica l Sc ience Club's si mulated presidential primary election and has augmented itself in the demonstrated , too few students know how to properly operate a planning and execµtion • of the 1976 voti ng machi ne, yet most of them will have to do so after " Bicentennial Walk." Before the glitter grows too bright, I'd like to graduation . Regu lar use of a voting machine for campus add the relationship, has not been elections would serv_ e as a 'valuable educational too l. Also, without its problems; . however, voti ng mac hines provi de a more accurate ballot count since cand idatf:s' tall ies are reg istered on dig ital counters . It is more difficult to tam per with - voting machines than with paper bal lots . If the t hree stu dent organ rzation s cannot purchase a machine , t hey might borrow one from the Lu zerne County To the Editor: Recently I had an adventure in Uection Commi ssi on on ce or twi ce a year for use in important Wilkes-Barre that, for some reason elec tions. unknown to me, was blown quite out Adoptio n of these suggestions would si gni fi cantly improve of proportion. The news of my exth e ele ctpral process on campu s. W ith th e ki nd of problems that perience spread swiftly through the de'.-eloped th is yea r, it is essential t hat such improvements be campus. It seemed as though the m<1de. · student on front desk read the security report, which I understand is not his responsibility. Upon discovering the . report of my adBeacon venture, he felt obligated to share the information with a friend or two Editor in Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ri ch Colandiea M anaging Editor .. .... Donna M . Geffert and before you know it there was News Editor . . .. .•.•. • . . . • . • . . Patrice Sto ne "hot news" on campus . Co Copy Editors ..... .. .. .•. . .. .... ..• . . . . Marianne Montagu e and Fran Polakowsk i Sports Editor .. This episode in my life was my . . Paul Domowitch Op Ed Edit or .. ............ ... .. Sandy Akromas own business, and I did not wish to Business M anager .. . Patti Reilly share it with the entire city of Adve nising M anage r .......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dottie Martin Circula1ion Managers . . ........ Gwen Faa~ Ros ie Noone, Patty Ve ner Wilkes-Barre. It was a mistake on Ca rtoonist . . . . ...... . .. . .. Joe Oettm ore my part and the college should not Report ers. . ... J eff Acornley, M ary Ell en Alu, Fra nk Bara n, J oe Buck ley, W ilm a H urst, DaveOrischa k, J anine Pokrinchak, have had to be brought into it. · Mary Stencavage, Lisa Waznik I honestly feel the gossiping beAdvisor . ... T homas J. M o ran Photographer. . A ce Hoffm an Studios havior exhibited 'was uncalled for and very inconsider ate. Shawnee H all. 76W. No rt hampton Street, Wilk es-Ba rre, Pennsylvania 18703 I apologize for any trouble caused Published every week by stu d en1s o f Wi lkes Co llege Second clc1ss nostage paid at Wi lkes-Ba rre, Pa. to the school by my actions, and am Subscnnt•on rate: $4 per year. Beacon phone (7 17 ) 824-4651 , Extension 473 deeply hurt by the attitude of my ?Qffict? Hou rs: daily. All v iews expressed in letters to the ed itor, r:olumns. and Viewpoin ts are those of the individual write r, not necessarily of the publication. fellow students, who I felt had it more together than I guess they do. FIRST PLACE, 1976, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION Sincerely yours, Evelyn Rae Stool 'at Wa/k..,a-Thon,Efforts Appreciated Student Critical Of Gossiping these have been resolved in a mature and rational manner. A true debt of gratitude must be extended the Human Services Committee, and Steve Esrick and Donna Reese, Walk Coordinators. Having accepted the Walk once again -as their project, the Committee proved equal to the task-. Everything proceeded well until the actual event, when it decided to rain. Who said, "the aft laid plans of mice and men ... ?" The March of Dimes and I personally have been quite demand- ing upon· your time, your talen~s, your sense of duty and community spirit. Please forgive_ my overbearing nature. Not once m my frequ~nt visits to Wilkes . was I m~t with '. discourtesy or without a smil~. / In closing : thank yo~ Wilkes; · thank you Human Services ~ mmittee; thank you Steve _E sric~, Donna Reese and all who did their part. You never lost yo~ perspective. You did a superb Job. Very truly yours, Bri:in D.. Parry Executive Director -ffiipecial ffiieledions Tickets for the Freshman-Sophomore Dinner-Dance, to be held on Friday, May 7 at the Treadway Inn, will be on sale in the Commons from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the New Men's Dorm. Advanced Accounting 241-242 will not be offered this summer unless more students sign up. Anyone interested can call 823-4016 or 829-3-769. The Wilkes College Chemical Society will sponsor a lectur_e featuring Dr. Bernard Loev, _director of the chemical research division of the USV Pharmaceutical Corporation today at 11:30 a.m. in Room 101 of the SLC. Discussed will be " Chance vs. Plan in the Search for New Drugs." Student Government bas made available 400 tickets for the musical production "Sing Out, Sweet Land." The tickets are available to Wilkes students at a reduced price of $2 per ticket. Students must present college I.D. cards. One ticket per I.D. will be sold. Performances will be May 4, 5, 6, and 9 at 8:30 p.m. The Journalism Society will meet today at 11 a.m. on:tbe.second floor of Shawnee Hall . Information C()ncerning employment opportunities may be obtained at the Placement Office . The Wilkes College Band and Chorus will present a combined concert on Friday, May 14 at 8:30 p.m. in the C.P .A. Financial Aid Applications for Summer 1976 will be available on Saturday, May 15 on the first floor of Chase Hall. · Inter-Dormitory Council (IDC ) will meet on Sunday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Voinmons. Bruce Lear will preside. . Student Government will meet on Tuesday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m. in Weckesser Hall. Gina O'Brien will preside. The Annual Student Awa rds Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, May 11 at 11:15 a.m. in the C.P.A. · Attention Class of 1977! Senior portraits will be taken throughout the summer. Those who are able to have photographs taken at this time are asked to schedule an appointment with Ace Hoffman Studios, 823-6177 or Paramount Studios, 779-1415. �May&, 1976 1beBeacon _ Page5 Alumni Offers Trips , -As Change Of Pace For Summer Months_0 Are you tired of the same old routine and need to get away from it all? If your answer· is yes then Pick-a-Trip from the many that the Wilkes College Alumni Association is sponsoring this summer. Just imagine that an island of paradise in the Pacific can be yours for the week of June 22-29 for the,low cost of $399. . . The Hawaiian trip includes r_ound trip jet transportation to Honolulu via American Airlines, deluxe accommodations at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel, sightseeing tour of Honolulu and Mount Tantlus by motorcoach and more. ~) ~ ,__ -~ --- _ (' ;8Y ~aria~e Monta~e • . ·~ %';;. Memoirs ·o f a Student Teacher After nearly sixteen years of schooling I am on the other side of the desk I no longer have to raise my hand to speak in class. I can come in late and leave early. Whatever I say is right and I no longer have to fear exams .What is this seemingly ideal occupation? I am a student teacher. FIELDS AND FRIENDS-After a very successful past few productions I want to share with you some memorable moments of my maneuvers. Randy Smith, Jay Fields, Bruce Phair, and Jeff Schlicker rest a few My education professors will probably flunk me after they read what I've minutes. These three students, who had been in each of Fields' produclet my kids get away with, but ~f it's worth a laugh or two for you, dear tions, relax after the latest hit show "The Fantasticks." readers, then I'll risk flunking. Let me take you to an average class. Me: Good Morning class Larry: Good Morning Mrs. Montague. Now if ancient splendor and ele- ~e: Lar~y,how m~ny t~es do Ihayeto tell you? It's MISS Montague. If gant living is what you are looking I get married I pr~mise Y,ou ~l be the first to know. ~ .K. everyone take your for then you may a t t dt books off your desks. It s tlffie for the vocab qwz. w n o spen _wo Ted: What quiz? weeks from July 2-7 explormg F d· Wh t' b? Munich Vi nn d B da t f re . a s voca . , e a an u pes or a · Tammy: What? Do we have to take notes on this? The Fathers were played by two By Lisa Waznik . . . Me: The vocab quiz that I reminded you about 47 times on Friday. The The highlight of last ..weekend's most amusing actors in · Randy m~~tf~ 0 ~ ~ 99 · Cherry Blossom Festival could well Smith and David Lutz. The musical transpo~· me ud~fh round 1tnp JeJ vocab quiz that I wrote notes about and pinned them to your shirts. The have been on the Cuen' Curtain pre- number " Never Say No" singing out beverag ion ; 1 1 ft mea s an vocab quiz that the principal is coming to see me give. . . es serve ~ 0 , _acco~o- Mike: How about a group test? sentation of "The Fantasticks." the message that children will With limited props and costume, the always do the contrary of what dat~?ns for seven mghts m ~un1c~, Kevin: Why don't you give us the whole period to study? Student Union Building was alive parents ask, had to b~ one of the c~ntmental breakfast daily m Valerie: Why don't you forget about it and give us all hundreds? with superb acting, singing, and most comical segments in the musi- Y1en:;~ :id Budapest, gal~ Bava!• Me: I'm not forgetting it so you guys better start remembering fast. Now dancing in the Jay Fields' produc- cal. Their "on again, off again" :n 1e est, a welcome dinne~ m separate your seats. friendship delighted the audience as . udapest plus many more high- John: But I can't concentrate without Barry next to me. tion. Me: You better learn. You won't be abl~ to pack Barry in your suitcase The message the play delivers is they portray the role with pro- hghts. that if you take away the frills, fessional comic air. If you are inclined to be romantic, and take him away to college with you. John Cardoni as the villanous "El then to set the mood there are two · John: Wanna bet? romance, and mystery, you are left with the unattractive reality. How- Gallo" sang out his character as full weeks of nostalgic beauty in . Tammy: Do we have to take notes on this? ever, the absence of frills in this well as acting it out. In his comic Paris,RomeandFlorencefromJuly Me: O.K. First we'll do the spelling part. show sends the message across in song " Rape" in which he enumer- 24 to August 8 at the nominal fee of Dave: Do you have a pen? ated the best means of abducting $599. Me: I don't know how anyone can come to school without a pen. 'Wait a excellence. The moods and effects conceived Louisa, the girl, he revealed a perIncluded in the trip are round trip second: by senior Drew Landmesser created fect touch for comedy as well as th_e jet transportation, accommodations Dave: Throw it. a delightful and convincing atmos- sincerity of a dramatic scene. for 7 nights in Paris, continental Me: Teachers don't throw pens. The funny . duet ,of Agnes Cum- breakfast daily, four nights in phere. Sheets, strips of cloth, conDave: Why not7 They throw fits. fetti, and glitter combined with the mings and Jeff Schlicker as the old Rome, low cost optional tours and Me: The first word is intrinsic. lighting gave birth to the frost of stage actress and actor was superb. more. Mark: How do you spell that? · Me: This is the spelling part, Mark. Get it? Winter, the sweltering sun of The show was stolen by the blubberMark: I know, I'm asking you to spell it. Summer, the torrid heat of fire only ing Agnes. Jeff won audience In this bicentennial year it would Me: Let me tell you a little something. These tests are for you to take. to be cooled by refreshing showers. approval hands down with his dance only be appropriate to visit a part ' You could tell right from the and death scenes. of our nation's ancestry as you 'Jet Not me. Lisa: You're kidding! That's the biggest thing I learned in all my 12 opening song, sung by John Cardoni,~ The hardest role was indeed that round trip to London from August years here. , that the show would be a smash. , of Patti Fitchner's role of "The 2-10 for $379. Me: Next word-obnoxious. Vickie Moss, as the infatuated 16 Mute." It would seem impossible to You will have the opportunity to Lisa: That's you, Woody. year-old daughter, portrayed her keep a straight face while all the stay at the new Westmoreland or Sue: Don't pick on Woody. s1Uy fantasies with charm ana shenanigans were occuring. How- Penta Hotels, enjoy continental Woody: Don't pick on Lisa for picking on me. If I don't like being picked appeal comparable to any profes- ever, her poetic movements and breakfast daily, spend a Jialf-day at sional. Her graceful moves and ex- prompt reactions were most effec- Windsor Castle, go on a city on I'll pic)t on whoever is picking on me, myself. (Enter Chris) pressions combined with ~ most tive. orientation tour which includes ParMarilyn Anderson and the crew of liament; Piccadilly, Westminster Me: Where were you, Chris? beautiful voice , complimented the musicians could not be matches in Abbey, changing of the guard and Chris: Roaming the halls. (sits down) show in a delightful way. Me: You were supposed to be here. Her partner in the fatuous ro- precision and excellence. . 1 more. As Jay Fields leaves Wilkes, the Chris: Nobody ever ·told me that. mance in Bruce Phair. In his first For further information contact Tammy: Do we have to take notes on this? 'major musical role, he has lived up memory of his professionalism anc Arthur J . Hoover, director of alumni Me: Yes, Tammy, I think you'd better. It will help you cope with life. to his tradition of excellence in excellence in theater will long bE relations and student activities, Where's Ted? ·· theater. His task required him to remembered. However his casts anc third floor, Weckesser Hall. Julie: He left the room. transform from a senseless youth to crews will always have a place ir Me: How could he leave the room? I have the door locked. a wiser young man who has tasted their hearts with the memory of thE Mike: O.K. He's lying on the floor. the evils of the world. Bruce is per- man they learned from and loved. NOTICE Along with Mr. Fields the cast Me: (discovering Ted sprawled out) Ted, get up off the floor right now. haps one of-the most talented showThe Math Club is sponsoring a Ted: Don't you want me to be comfortable? men in this area and is most appre- thanks Ann Boris, the Stage Man• Coffee House tonight in the SUB. ciated by his audiences and now es- ager, for her hard work and tim• Admission is 50 cents and will start · Me: In a word"--no. (Paper airplane soars across room ) pecially in this new form of song and spent in the production along wit! at 9:00 p.m. The featured band will Mike: . It wasn't me. other behind the scene ..._ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _the __ __ __ __ _ members _ _ __ ! dance. be "Zahelia." George: It wasn't me . Barry : It wasn't me. It was Dennis. Me: Dennis isn't even here today. How could it be Dennis ? Ronna: You don't know Dennis. Years ago (20, 15, even 10 years college and about the chances of clining. Me:_Well? I don't care who it was this time; The next time the whole flight ago), talk was that a college degree employment in specific fields. crew 1s gomg to the office. Gary, wake up. If you don't want to pay By ai:ialyzing this decline and the · served as a passport to a respecIs college worth it? Or: For those conc~rent rise in college costs, attention, at least pretend. table, well-paying job ,that, in turn, who can't afford a college education Freeman and Hollomon estimate (Ed raises hand) would lead to the good life. Me: Ed do you have a question ? for its own sake, is it wise to invest that the investment return on a In the last few years, thousands of four years of lost earnings plus college education had declined from Ed: Yeah, today is my birthday. How come we're not having a party? people have discovered with some $15,000 or $20,000 cash in a college approximately 11 percent in 1969 to 7 Me : We have a party in here everyday. Gary stop talking to Mark. I'd bitterness that the economy has re- degree. rather you sleep than talk. (Gary puts head down) I said I'd rather you percent in 1974. voked their college-degree passport. Richard Freeman and J. Herbert If those fig_ures don't convince sleep than talk if I have to make a choice-but Gary-I don't have to make (And this is not a discussion about Hollomon assert in a Change maga- you, try this one : The United States a choice. the worth of education for zine article that "the 25-year boom John: The period's almost up. We'll have to have the test tomorrow. ~ureau projects that in _the education's sake, because a college in the college job market withered Census Me: You kids are gonna drive me crazy. I'm gonna start keeping a bottle next ten years, 800,000 people will be degree on that basis i§ a $10,000 to into a major market bust" at the graduated from college into a world in my _desk. $25,000, four-year investment that beginning of this decade. The of work that does not need them. Fred: I already do. Want some? relatively few of us can afford.) So ends one typical 43 minute period in Average High School. I am authors say that, in terms of earn- (Parts taken from "The American Students, then, must be kept ings, the economic advantage of a School Board Journal," January definitely more crazy now than I ever was before. I don't think life really informed about the over-all value of college education has been de- ,1976) gets any easier. Fields' Fillal Fling Just _'Fantastick!' Degree DOesn't Promise Wealth �Page6 Amusing and 'Refreshing Play To Be Presented Over Weekend In this Bicentennial year, many of lers, and gangsters of the 1920's. us have already grown tired of the Thus he traces America's history patriotic songs and celebration, and in song including hymns, folksongs, Independence Day has not yet come. and jazz. But the \\'.ilkes Theater Department, In his travels Barnaby rides his in conjunction with the Wilkes- dancing.bear, in reality sophomore Barre Kiwanis Club, is presenting a Jim Ruck, Wilkes-Barre, into such salute to America in the production perils as love-lorn Indian in Linda , of Walter Kerr's "Sing Out, Sweet Phillips, Plymouth; an 1890's villain Land" that is an amusing and re- played by Jim Harris, Garden City, freshing pageant. It has beei1 N.J.; Leo Gambacorta, Wilkesrunning in the C.P.A. ,at 8:30 p.m. all 'Barre, playing a hillbilly farmer; week and will continue through and a fussy bar room broad played Sunday, May 9. by Linda Abbey, Tunkhannock, who Al Groh, head ol the Theater sings and dances him to the present Department at Wilkes, is the direc- time. tor ot the show with some assistance Robert Niznik choreographed the by Joseph Salsburg of the Math dancing; Klaus Holm designed and Department. Richard Chapline, built the set; and Murray Popky voice instructor for the Department headed costuming. . of Music, is responsible for all Regina Gurick, Swoyersville, is musical segments including the or- Stage manager assisted by Joseph chestra and chorus. Chapline per- Volack, Swoyersville, in lighting and sonally spoke with Elie Siegmeister, Don Hallatt, Mountaintop. David the original composer and arranger Frey is technical directol". for the Broadway production, and is In addition to a special set of using an original score. Seigmeister, dancers and chorus, there is a choir at the request of Chaplinl, has • of 22 teenagers from Mount Zion written a few verses especially for Baptist Church to sing of the hardthe Wilkes production, to comply ships of the Black American. more with the Bicentennial salute. Proceeds from the joint producThe story of the play revolves tion have benefitted the Kiwanis around Puritan outcast Barnaby Wheelchair Club and other chariGoodchild, played freshman table organizations, including local Frank McGrady, Laflin, who has . hospitals. , · been cursed to wander through time Tickets for the musical may be , around a growing America. Barna- ,obtained at the Center box office by trades tunes for food and lodging. with a special rate for Wilkes with the likes of colonial gentlemen, students. , . prairie farmers, riverboat · amb- hr SIMULATED CARE-Several student nurses are shown demonstrating their medical skills at General Hospital. From left to right are: Patti Moser, Souderton; Elaine Delevan, Duryea; the ever-present Raggedy Ann with student-patient Peggy Rentschler, Bethlehem; Sue Williams, Lynlft'ook, N.Y.; and Terri Burdo, Carbondale. Clinical Experience Proves Helpful By Wilma Hurst H h I · many- "SING OUT" DANCE~h_own during one of the rehearsals for the production are the dancers in the musical "Sing Out, Sweet Land.'.' Left to right are: Elayne Tubman, Kingston; Evelyn Stool,Mt. Lebanon; Linda Abbey, Rosie Noone, Scranton, and Cheryl Meier, New City, N. Y. Assisting them in dance numbers are: Charles Popky, Wilkes-Barre; Randy Smith, Steelton; Bruce Phair, Wilkes-Barre, and Wayne Pannebecker, Wilkes-Barre. Enjoy Mother's Day Dinner · .. AT ' /\ POLYNESIAN COCKTAIL LOUNGE ·• • • • • -: ' 8USINESSMEN'S LUNDIES DINNERS TAKE-OOT SERVICE . BANQUET FACILITIES SUPERB O~NTAL MONOAY THRU SATUR~~y . 11 A.M . TILL 12 MIDNIGHT . SUNDAY 11 A.M .-10 P.M . 829-4440 PINE PLAZA, RTE. 115, JUST BELOW WYOMING VALLEY MALL Make Your Reservations Early - - - " ' fabridand, . .. ForAIIYOU'SewingN_ Midway Shopping Center I 0-w:t=:"'9 CK Pa. : _288-1,1 »~,.;--· .,,, . W~,Pa. ,:~~- , ~-' C II T .. The Prog~.:...-. __ of theYear isn't on Bookand Record Mart Di.lr,GROOMS ,., , . It's in the~ · Force ROTC. f1f1ttr£ C~fffh RESTAURANT · , TV. . ( ) Few departments offer students The n~smg prog~am. at the up to that point. ' as much experience working in a · co~ege will graduate its first class . Freshmen are generally trained m "real life" setting in a particular this May whe_n 25 st~de~ts ea1:1 a the learning laboratory in SLC, field as the Nursing Department B.S. J?eg_ree with a maJor m nursmg. where they learn various basic does. Nursing students are able to . The Juruor, sophomore and fresh- skills. They also have a short exwork in actual clinical settings !Ilan c~asses have been steadily perience at a facility such as a throughout their four years at mcreasmg each year as the program nursing home. Wilkes, with experience ranging approaches t~e point where _it will · Sophomores' experiences are , from a short period of time at nurs- become _fully ~ple~ented with the spread across a broader area, as ing care centers during the fresh- grad1:18tion of its first class. ~e they can be found in obstetrics deman year, to a concentration in the Nursm~ ~partment hopes to _gam partments, pediatric wards and a senior year. accreditation from the National number of community agencies. The The settings themselves · are League for Nurses after_ its initial focus is primarily on the child-bearvaried ones, as students can be ~ class completes the. curric~um. ing and child-rearing families. found in atmospheres ranging from Part. of the nursmg, philosophy, Juniors have increased clinical rural health clinics to intensive care . acc?rding to Mrs. Ruth McH~nry, time and concentrate mainly on the units. When working in a clinical c~ai~an of ~e depa~ent, lS t~ adult members of ,the family, from setting, students have the same re- view th~ pati~nt as ~ total pe~son young adults to geriatrics. They are sponsibilities professional nurses do and con~ider his ~~ysical, emotional ·invo~ved in J?SYChiatric a~eas, con:iand perform the same duties as well. an~ social ne~ds. Thus, care of t~e munity nursmg and medical-surgipatient, or client, does not end with ,cal units, including the intensive 8 DeID80Il O ege institutional care, but continues care unit of 'hospitals. afte~. the clie~t r~turns .home. In The senior year begins by focusing ncreases UltlOD addition, the clientis not viewed as a on primary care in a number of Yearly tuition at the H~emann sing~e per~n, but as a member of a various settings, such as rural Medical College of Philadelphia will family urut. health corporation clinics, child deincrease from the present $3,300 to . The clinical experience is an velopment centers, midwifery clin. "at least $5,000" a year, according to llllportant phase of the program, as ics, and more. Then, during the final Dr. Ralph Rozelle, dean of health students are performing duties semester students are able to sciences at Wilkes. which ~re precisely those of their choose ~ area of their own parAlthough the decision has not yet professiona_l -countefJ?arts. Sha~on ticular interest where they will con• been made final, Rozelle said, "I Telban, an mstructor m the Nursmg centrate their studies and clinical would say it is pretty defintie." The Department, ~xplained that stu- experience. The settings are even only reason cited by Rozelle for the dents are reqwred to "perform at more varied at this point, · as the increased tuition was the cost in- • the level that they are educ~ted to" kinds of experience needed dictates volved in educating a medical and their responsibilities are based the atmosphere the student works student. ' on the knowledge they have gained in. After adding the costs of such items as room and board, Rozelle sai<;l the total cost for a single year would probably be cfoser to $8,500. The increase will affect all Wilkt!s-Hahnemann candidates who are chosen to begin next year the second phase of the six-year program at Hahnemann. Rozelle also said " Most of the students will come out of medical school in debt." Saying it was just a guess, he added that the debt will range "from $2Q,OOO to $25,000." _ Although, he commented, the possibility of debt apparently has not deterred any students from entering the program. "There are some loans and schoLook into the Air Force ROTC. And there are larships available," added Rozelle, · 4 :year, 3 •year, or 2-year programs to choose fron, . "and we will try to find whatever is Whiche"ver you select, you'll leave r.o!let:;£. with a corn• available to help the students." mission as an Air Force,officer. With opportunities for a -~ \ Provincial Towers 18S. Main St. Wilkes-Barre Books, Records And Tapes 825-4767' Cliff & Monarch N.ot~s ,i .,. r position with responsibility ... challenge .. . and, of course,. financial rewards and security. The courses themselves prepare Y,OU fur leadership positions ahead1 Positions as a member of an ~ircrew ... or as a missile launch officer ... positions using mathe• matic~ ... sciences ... engineering. Look out for yourself. Look intothe Air Force ROTC programs on campus. Capt. Bonebrake Extension 371, 372 KocyanHall ht it all together in Air _fom, RO~. ( �The Beacon May&, 1976 Pag!_7 Lohman And Company , ,Praised By .Stick Coach performer, playing both offense and defense. When he is performing on offense, Bob Taylor, another · freshman, rotates into the defensive lineup. , John Lack is a first year starter on the backline and Bill Harris is also a first year starter in the net. Harris had been the back-up goalie for Don Mock for the past two years and has come into his own this year with a boost in confidence, and has improved tremendously. Early in the year the Colonels had some trouble keeping the other team from the attack and couldn't seem to clear the ball to the offense consistantly. But the seasoned blend of experience and youth began to jell and they have been very tough to score on recently. An example of their improvement is reflected in the statistics of the last four games. They have permitted only 17 goals in that span and only seven of them were allowed by the starting defense. Meanwhile, the super-charged offense was scoring 68 goals. The Colonels started slow with two early season losses, including the near-fatal defeat at the hands of Gettysburg in a brutal game. But a key loss early in the campaign last I year did not prevent them from rebounding and capturing the title and they had hoped for the same thing to happen again this year. Althought they would be depending BY DAVE ORISCHAK The Fan Club took advantage of on help from their friends and a few Two weeks of grueling com- the new free agent ruling and strategic losses to Gettysburg and petition on the intramural soft- signed these two players to a one Franklin and Marshall, they were ball circuit is now complete, and year contract. determined to get themselves into a certain teams are beginning to The Spastic Troopers and Jim's position where they could be helped appear as the front runners in J -u icers are clearly the class of and not just give· up the ship. each division. the Eastern Division, and both The Softballers are leading the COACH CHUCK MATTEI regards were unbeaten going into their Northern Division · with ·a 2-0 head-to-head confrontation on the season as a success. He expected a long season, and was pleasantly record. They achieved this status Monday. surprised with the Colonels going by defeating both Butler and the down to the wire in a title fight. Shriners. Co~ch Joe Santinni has There is a real battle going on Wilkes has a slim chance to garner attributed a great deal of their for a playoff spot in the Western success to the increased profi- Division between Manson's Gang the trophy but someone would have ciency of Al Yanku's defensive and Denison. The edge here goes to beat Gettysburg, and it doesn't _play. · ' look like that will happen after they to Denison since they are the rejust squeaked by their last tough Leading the Southern Division turning champs from last year. competition, beating Franklin and with an unblemished 3 and O re- The highlights in the Denison Marshall 11-10 in a thriller on cord is the Denpis· Phelps Fan lineup include John Pinelli, Len Saturday. Club. The toughest competition "the ·funnel" Wasmanski, and Coach Mattei said, "When we lost that this club has faced so far has "sidewinder" Suchter. to Gettysburg w~ were no longer in However, it should be noted been Smegma,s. The Fan Club the drivers seat and when you have pulled out a late inning 7-6 victory that Manson's Gang has come off to depend on other teams to knock · over this club in a very , a tough pre-season Southern swing, on which they played such · off the frontrunner it'§ a big gamble. well-played ballgame. Last year it worked. This year it The Fan Club owes much of class teams as Honey Pot, Archididn't. Overall though, I'm very their success to very profitable bald, and finally the Peckville off-season acquisitions. Nick Pirates. Their winning pre-sea-. pleased · with the team's performance this year. It's a young 'Driftwood' Holgash and Jack son form carried over into the team and I can't wait till next Brabant were put on waivers by season as the defeated a tough No last year's champions, Butler, Names team in a very close- year!". r-s who have now moved to Denison. game, 12-11. BY JEFF ACORNLEY " Defense is the name of the game." "If the opposition doesn't score, they can't win." "The offense has the glamor boys, but thel defense wins ballgames." "The best offense is a good defense." · THESE ARE JUST a few of · the much-quoted cliches lauding dEt fensive play and it's importance in just about any sport. Anyone who is a true student of sports knows just how important good defense is. Ask the Cinncinati Reds. Ask the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ask the Philadelphia Flyers. Ask the Wilkes College lacrosse team. · This season was supposed to be a rebuilding year for the Colonel stickmen. Their hopes to succe~fully defend the MAC title were dealt severe blows by graduation and pre-season injuries. Yet, the qesire and determination that characterized last year's squad was present, and despite tough odds, they are giving Gettysburg and,Franklin and What's Going On Here? I stood there on the rain-soake<J turf of Artillery Park in disbelief. John Reese couldn't have sai'd what I thought he said. It must be a dream, or better yet a nightmare. But it wasn't. The second game with Juniata-a game Wilkes has to win to tie Elizabethtown for the Middle Atlantic Conference North-West sectional crown, had just been postponed, and the subject at hand was the re-scheduling of that game. "WHEN ARE THEY going to be making it up?" I asked Reese. Probably Wednesday or Thursday," he answered. " It will be played here of course? " " No. Juniata said they might be willing to drive back if they had to, but it would be pretty expensive and time consuming for them, so we're going to look for a neutral sight-maybe Bucknell." ' THERE IT WAS again. Now I know I wasn't dreaming. He did say it. A neutral site. He wanted to play the game at a neutral site. The Middle Atlantic Conference title and a possible NCAA tournament invitation on the line, and John Reese was going to have the game played on a neutral field. Hell with the expenses. How much does it cost to travel an extra~ miles? Hell with the time. What are they going to miss, Romper Room? •If they don 't want to come back.for a second game, make them forfeit. But to take a home game as important as this, and play it somewhere out in the sticks on a field you've never seen befof e is the most ridiculous proposal since Gary Geischen volunteered to take over for. Nixon. And yet, it almost materialized. When everyone left Artillery Park Saturday afternoon, the idea was to call up Bucknell University, and see if their field was available for use sometime later in the w~ek. If it couldn't be procured, they would find another field somewhere between Wilkes-Barre and Huntingdon (forty miles on the other side of Penn State University), where Juniata is located. · IT WASN'T UNTIL hours later, when coach Gene Domzalski was sitting in the quiet confines of his home in Glen Lyon, that the shocking reality of the entire situation hit him . " I'll be damned if I'm going to have this game played anywhere but Artillery Park," he 'said to himself. "Our whole future is riding on the outcome of this game. Why in God's name should we play it anywhere else but right here? If they don't want to play ...fine, they '11 forfeit." And by Monday morning, that was the ultimatum layed down to a reluctant Bill Berrier, head coach of Juniata baseball So, he had no choice but to accept. It wasn't his decision. So, the game.will be played, at home, today, at 3 p.m. A decision that could have cheated 21 players out of the chance to · win a MAC Championship, and earn a NCAA tournament invitation, has been overruled. And today at 3, they will put it all on the line. They may win, or they may lose. But they'll be doing it where they deserve to ...at home. Home Run Derby I lead in the first inning, when designated hitter Elefante ripped his home run with Dave Trethaway aboard, and seconds later, Leskiw clouted his sixth of the year, with the bases empty. McDermott led off the sixth with his seventl1 home run of the year, (continuedfromp.8~ and tbe Colonels added st~ll another in that frame, to up their advantage to 5-3. Snyder got a hold of a hanging curve ball in the eighth inning, and blasted it 400 feet for his team's sixth run. Marshall a real scare in the run for, the MAC flag. Of course one man to credit with the Colonels great year has to·be the human scoring machine, Billy Winter. He does ,things with that funny-looking-stick-with-the-net-onthe-end-of-it that defies description. He is currently leading the MAC in scoring and ranks in the top ten nationally with an average of almost seven points a game. He has garnered all the headlines and deservedly so, but the men of the defense deserve much of the credit for the Wilkes' team success. The chairman for the defense is senior tr-i-captain Fred Lohman. Coach Chuck Mattei regards him as perhaps the best fundamental defensive player that he has ever coached. A bona ffde All-MAC candidate, he has been a student for the past few years. PLAYING ON THE opposite side of the defensive front line is freshman Bernie Donachie. He is a man with an encouraging future because he is a multi-talented IM Softball Playoffs Just A Week Away Leskiw Tops (contin'uedfromp. 8~ invitation, which is his number ·one priority. Nancy Roberts has been to the top once before. Just a year ago, she won the award as a junior, and her· selection as co-recipient this year, makes her the first person in the a ward's history to win it .twice. One of the finest all-around women · athletes Wil}tes has ever had, Roberts excelled as goalie on the field hockey pitch, played varsity basketball, lettered in tennis, and this spring branched out into yet another area of athletics, when she played on Wilkes' first inter-collegiate volleyball team. NetmenEnd Season Sat. Barb Long joins her good friend in The Wilkes College tennis team the winner's circle. Little ~ore than will close out it's season on Saturday a year ago, she stepped foot on a with a match against Albright in field hockey pitch for the first time, Reading, at 1. and before her career was over, s~e 'The Colonels have had a fairly led coach~ay Meyers' club to a pair successful season and are only of NPWIAA titles, and earned a tre- losing three lettermen through mendous amount of respect from the graduation. Playing in their last opposition as a deadly scoring match as collegians are co-captains threat. _ · ; Gary Paich, Fred Bohn, and Bob Long returned to the basketball Klein. hardwoods this past season after The team has been playing well sitting out her junior year, and led ·1ately and shou.1,d be a factor in the the team to a fine record. From her MAC race in seasons to come with guard position, she was explosive on many underclassmen in this year's fast breaks, and had a fine shooting squad gaining much-needed extouch, averaging in double figures. perience. �May 6,l976 The Beacon Pages •• EACON SPORTS , LESKIW TOP ATHLETE ., * * WIikes-Juniata * * Tilt Today Stehle Getting S tarting Nod Today; E-·T own Concerned With Outcome BYEARLMONK The immediate future of Wilkes College baseball will be decided this aftehloon at 3, ' when the Colonels play host to Juniata in the second game of a doubleheader, four days, 23 hours and 27 minutes after winning the opener 2-0 at Artillery Park. Today's battle was originally scheduled for Saturday afternoon, but a steady downpour forced . its postponement then, as well as an abrupt end to the first game after five and one-third innings (a complete game). With a 6-1 Middle Atlantic Conference record, coach Gene Domzalski's club need only win today to earn the right to play Elizabethtown for the MAC North-West sectional title. There is speculation that such a game would be played this Monday afternoon on the campus of Moravian College in Bethlehem, should it be necessary. JUNIOR ACE JIM Stehle (5-0) is slated to get the nod against Juniata, and Domzalski is hoping for 1µ1other fine performance from the big lefty. And a fine performance is what it will take to beat the Indians. A well-coached and fundamentally sound ballclub, Juniata sports a batting average of .312, despite a misleading losing record. The main problem for coach Bill Berrier's team this season has been the lack of strong pitching, with only one hurler sporting an earned run average under 3.00. So, although they have only one victory in seven league outings, they are capable of pulling . off the upset this afternoon, and anyone who witnessed Saturday's game will attest to that fact. Colonel southpaw Andy Kresky (4-1) shut Juniata out of two hits Saturday, but it wasn't all peaches and cream. They had men on second and third with one out in the fifth inning, before he pitched out of the jam, and an inning later, there were base runners on first and second with onlyone down, whem umpire "Tiger" Denoy called a halt to action because· of the steady precipitation. The Colonels scored in the second inning on Jim Michaels' RBI single, and added an unearned run in the third to seal the victory. Second baseman Dave Trethaway was the only Wilkes .player to manage more than one hit, coming through with a pair of singles to put him over the .300 plateau. BYPAULDOMOWITCH Steve "Winky" Leskiw was a runaway winner for BEACON Male Athlete of the Year honors, and Nancy Roberts and Barb Long became the first co-recipients in history of the Female Athlete award, in balloting held earlier this week. All three will be presented trophies at a special awards luncheon Tuesday f OLONEL CLOUTS: Although it was originally morning at 11: 15, in the lounge of the scheduled as a seven inning contest, today's game Center for the Performing Arts. will go nine innings ... Kresky is slated to pitch in the Leskiw, a two sport standout in Colonels' final home game S~turday afternoon at 2 baseball and football, accumulated vs. Upsala (20-5 ). His five shutout innings last 32 points in a 4-2-1 bonus system weekend dropped his ERA to 1.22, and he has four from the 16 voters, easily outdiscomplete games in six starts.:.Michaels continues • tancing diamond teammade Jim to be Colonels' most consistent clutch hitter, holding Stehle (16) and wrestler Jim Weia .333 batting average with 13 RBI's. He has also senfluh (14). Other Colonel athletes K'd only twice in 42 at bats all season long ... Tony receiving votes were Billy Winter, Schwab, Steve Leskiw and Mike Supczenski all hit Dave Trethaway, Fred Lohman, home runs in last week's sweep of Scranton Don McDermott, and Jack Brabant. University ... catcher Jack Keller's luck is beginning MISSES ROBERTS AND Long to change, with hits starting to _drop in ... Leskiw became the first pair in the awar;d's leads the club in hitting with .373 average and .784 history to tie for top honors among slugging percentage going into yesterday's tilk with the women. Both received 30 points Kutztown ... team batting average is .304 .. .Trethto finish far ahead of the rest of the away and Supczenski lead the club in stolen bases field, which included Penny Bianwith ten apiece. Shortstop Greg Snyder has tried coni (14), Jean Johnson (9), JoAnne seven swipes and been successfuf on all of Englot (7), Karen Olney (4), Cindy them ... Stehle leads staff and strikeouts with 13.2 per Glawe (3), and Melita Maguire (2). ~sTEHLE game, and also in individual ERA with 1.06 After finishing second to wrestler - ·~~1r t<><>m r1>l'orrl as of Tuesday was 14.2. It's All In His Hands Gene Ashley in last year's· vofmg, Leskiw walked away with the Male Colonels Unil!).pressed Athlete award in 1976. Co-captain of both the football and baseball teams, n the voters were impressed with 111 "' lj ~ . Leskiw's great leadership ability, as rp well as his athletic prowess. 1 _l • As a junior on the gridiron, Wink With only Saturday's contest with 'J was an all-Middle Atlantic ConFranklin & Marshall remaining, . But the task the second time ference choice at linebacker,' while Winter has amassed 42 goals and 30 BYPAULDOMOWITCH around won't be quite as easy. leading the Colonels to the league assists on the year, for an incredible It's been almost two weeks since Explains Schmidt, "we've got a title. He followed that up the next total of 72 points. As a sophomore the Middle Atlantic golf tournament, better overall club than either spring, with one of the finest two years ago, the Boonton, N.J., but coach Rollie Schmidt's team is Scranton or Lebanon ' Valley, but one-man diamond showings in great had 83 points in 10 games, and still bitter over their one stroke loss Scranton plays their home course modern baseball history, hitting .410 led the nation in scoring. to Scranton University. "You watch well, and were're going to have to pe . leading the Colonels in . triples, them play, and walk away un- at the top-of our game to beat them . homers, runs batted in, and total Overshadowed in yesterday's impressed," explains Colonel co- But I.believe we can do it." bases, and pacing the entire nation one-sided victory was Winter's captain Larry Gurnari. There is yet another motivation in slugging percentage: teammate Bruce Davis, who "With the exception of Ed Karpo- for ·a sweep this afternoon, in This past September, the NCAA hammered home six goals, and vitch, they've got nothing, and to addition to revenge and keeping that paid tribute to Leskiw's fine assisted on still another. watch them win that MAC title made win streak alive, and his name is year-long performance by naming ' - us sick; especially after the great Jerry Petroffes. him to the small-college allrounds we shot." Petroffes is the golf coach of American first team. It was only the This afternoon on the Scranton Lebanon Valley, but more impor- first time in history that a Wilkes Municipal golf course, Gurnari and tantly to the Colonels' way of think- baseball player was accorded such his teammates get the opportunity ing, he is a member of the NCAA an honor. for some sweet revenge, when they Diyision III regional golf selection VERY F~W PEOPLE felt he Joe Delozier picked up the win in put their 14-match 'J'inning streak on committee. In just a few days, Pe- could duplicate the great year he relief of starter Barry Harcharufka. the line against SU and Lebanon troffes and the other two members had last season, but the big 6-0, 2}0 Coming on in the fifth inning with the Valley. of the committee will get together pound outfielder is certainly giving score tied at three all, Delozier shut Wilkes has met both teams al- via a special phone hookup, and it a trv. By season's end, he will the Bears out the rest of the way on rf:ady this season, beating t?e latter select ~i~e te8:ffiS froll_l _their region probably surpass an of the inone hit, as his offensive-minded - on its home course on April 2, and to part1c1pate m the national tourna- dividual records he set in 1975 but teammates tallied seven more runs hammering a Karpovitchless Scran- ment May 25th through the 28th ~ more importantly, he may lead the in the final four frames. ton team at !rem on April 15. Elev~n Wittenberg, Ohio. Shoul~ they _wm Colonels to an NCAA tournament Wilkes jumped out to. an early 3-0 days later, the Royals won thell' both today, _th~ Colonels Just might continued on page 7 (continued on page 7) « second straight MAC title. lock up an mv1te. Winter Hits New High As Stickmen Hammer LV The Wilkes lacrosse team is out of the running for the Middle Atlantic Conference stick title, but that doesn't bother Billy Winter. In his next to last collegiate appearance yesterday afternoon at Ralston Field, the all-American attackman hit on eight goals, and assisted on six others, as coach Chuck Mattei's club shellacked Lebanon Valley 23-7. Winter's 14 points is the finest single-game performance by a collegiate lacrosseman this year. The previous high had been 13. Roberts, Long Co-Recipients A mong Girls 'RevenPP- M .,• ded H,ac kers Face Scranton 'U Od av ,... { \ r Joe D. Sets Down Kutztown /With Some Long Ball Assistance Kutztown (May 5) Lou Elefante, Steve Leskiw, Don 'McDermott, and Greg Snyder hit homers, and Jim Michaels ripped three hits to lead thEr Wilkes diamondmen' to an impressive 10-3 victory over Kutztown yesterday afternoon. It was the 15th win of the season for coach Gene Domzalski's club, as I � 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 Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. 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 Beacon 1976 May 6th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976 May 6 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/7f42ae69d81d62dcec9cfd6ee83bd0e8.pdf c6193f890c33e880e1f4555d3947bbb9 PDF Text Text .______....:.,_;;:.;.~..:....-=------------Vol. XXVIII, No. 24 - Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania f<, 4-•zZ!l!@""la""@ll"lt"IU..,&ll!'!Ct~z;... -111'!!&!!!!.S!!!'l!t=-:;,,,-~~__._-----~--="""---._.....,,""'""______ .-April 29, 1976 _.,._.....~,..,ii.-' -----=--___.......,_.........,.'--____~ Lear Is IDC President By Landslide Margin SG Retairis Baltruchitis As Advisor · By Rich Colandrea inc~bent president by such a wide Bruce- Lear, oy almost a 3 to 1 marg1D. margin, w:is ele~ted !nter-Do~- · In other voting in Tuesday's me torr Council President ID Tuesday s election, Al Franz defeated Bert · vot1Dg. Katz for vice president 221 to 90· Le~ wall~ped incum~~m~ me Sherry Kessler ran unopposed fo; : Presi~ent Mike LoPresti ~ the treasurer with 266 votes; Shawn , ballot1Dg 233 to 87 - .generating_ 69 Rozette handily defeated Maryanne j per cent of the vote ID an election Bartoszek for recording secretary wher~ ~e voter turnout _reached a . 210 to 89; and Kim Witherow ran , surpns1Dg 49 per cent. unopposed for corresponding secrel "I feel good, I really feel honored tary gaining 278 votes. . 1 and I hope I can fulfill everybody's I expectations," Lear said after Le~r will attempt as the new I hearing the news I president to get more students i Lear put forth a . wide spread ' active in _ t~e-affairs of me and try to campaign with posters and signs plan act1V1tles on the weekends to · draping from the windows of encourage more students to stay on . dormitories. The upset was perhaps a first in a number of years on ~atnpus _-~spe<:!._ally beating an By Wilma Hurst Student Government members discussed the status of their advisor, Dean Edward Baltruchitis, at their recent meeting, ·and agreed to retain , him as advisor for the coming year. Reportedly no opposition was expressed to his retention during a discussion session which was closed to non-SG members, including the BEACON. SG president Gina O'Brien later remarked that while the closed session was an ideal ~ime for members to voice their opinions, few took the opportunity to discuss the situation. It was. learned that some SG members and people outside SG had previously expressed disapproval with Baltruchitis' performance. One reason for retaining the present advisor reportedly concern· By Patrice Stone ed the fact that his knowledge and "I saw how things were going and experience would be needed next By Patti Reilly I thought I could take them further ' year since the executive council is The ninth annual Cherry Blossom Festival will be held tomorrow, .than they were/ ' stated Gina almost entirely new. Saturday, and Sunday. O'Brien, newly elected Student Tuesday night's meeting marked This year activities will include team competition in banana Government president, when asked the debut of the new SG eating, relay races, tug-of-war, egg throwing, and body painting. why she decided to run for the administration, headed by Gina Team competitions will take place tomorrow from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. All position. O'Brien. O'Brien, who presided over teams still wishing to enter can do so by turning a paper with the Winning by a 140 vote margin, , last week's meeting when the new name of the team and the names of five people to either Joann Miss O'Brien related her surprise at Bruce Lear executive council members were Herbert, E~tella Parker, or Nancy Slawson. such a large margin. "I expected I "There's always the. complaint elected, was joined at tne officers' A beer blast will be held onFriday night from 9 to 1 betwe;n the area ; table by Steve Esrick, Patti , more peo~le to v?te_," she added. I that there's nothing to do around of Kirby and Chase Hall. The price of tickets is $1.50 and a limit of 500 Cullinan, Susan Volovicz and Generat1Dg optmu_sm a~ut next J here. Too many people complain will be sold. Music will ·be provided by Cockles and Mussles. : year, the new SG chief believes she : about what IDC did" he said Maryjean deSandes. On ·saturday startingat noon and continuing throughout the day, "has . a f~tastic council." 1 The The junior history major ·from O'Brien reported that Stark will be the fun continues in the commons area between Chase and Kirby , co~cil officers we!e selected on Philipsburg, N.J., did say, however, open during the week before finals, Halls. In SLC courty yard the Fine Arts Department will display ~pril 20. S_teve Esric~ was c~osen that there will be some rough edges but students leaving after 10 p.m. various paintings and art work. There will be performances on the vice president;_ Pa~y Cullin:1D, 1with me next year because Molly must exit by the door near the bandshell by the Wilkes College band and chorus. treasurer; Sue V"olo':icz, recording Dennison, me advisor, is leaving security office and sign out with the On Saturday night fireworks will be displayed at 8:30 on the North · · secretary; :1Dd MaryJean deSandes, and there exists a possibility, as guard. Using any other door will River Commons between North and Market Street bridges. Later on corresponding secretary. Lear stated that there will be a new result in having the privilege Saturday night, from 9 to 1, there will be a Disco dance in the gym · · About this year, the. Hamilt~n . president. ' revoked because the alarm system with music provided by WCLH. • I ~uare: Ne~ Jersey reside1_1t said, 1 "I'll have to get to know the new on the other doors will be activated. On Sunday the festivities will draw to a close with the Carnival set • I don t think we accomp~shed a housing office and possibily the new The library will also holdj ater hours from 1 to 6. The play, "The Fantasticks" will be presented all · . great deal. We had a lot of 1Dternal president of the college" he said during that week. weekend in the SUB, The performances are free and will be held tie ups concerning the constitution. Lear, and the newly ~lected IDC The SG president also reported tomorrow, 3 to 5, Saturday, 12 to 2, and Sunday, 3 to 5. We found out how weak our 1 officers, will take office at Sunday's that as a result of SG inquiries into continu.ed on page 6 meeting. the security force and its communi- t.!:::::;;;========================H cation problems, a temporary measure will be taken fo- provTd-e communication with the base station and the roving personnel, and a permanent system will soon be arranged. B F nk Ba the student government system if he I years, .Cherundolo · is currently tne b~is of being able to make S~ ~embers ~o discussed the The next Ypr!:dent ~fcommuter is elected. His goal is to eliminate com~let1Dg a year as CC corres- money," Killian charged. possibility of hav1Dg a used _book sale Council will be a junior political Commuter Council and Inter-Dormi- , ponding secretary. In his two years on Commuter next year and appo1Dted a science major. tory Council as they now exist and to j Killian says he will "continue to · Council, Killian has s~rved one year committee to devise a feasible plan That fact ls assured since all three place their functions directly under work toward attaining present CC as publicity committee chairman for the sale. nominees for the post have those Student Government. Cherundolo goals" if elected president. He and the current year as social Cherry Blossom activities for this attributes. . proposes . to elect ha!f ~ SG's_ strongly supports continuing efforts activities chairman. Presently, he is weekend were discussed, including The candidates are : Dave membership from commuters_ and to secure more on-campus parking a member of Student Government's the all-campus party at Ralston Cherundolo, Old Forge; Walter the other half from the dormitory for ~o_mmuters. film selection committee. Field Friday night and the Killian, Wilkes-Barre· and Bill , residents. The two groups ~ould Killian_ would, however, "make Tironzelli sees the parking presentation of "The Fantastiks" in Tironzelli, Pittston. ' meet every other we~k ~~ discuss several 1mpo~t changes. Com- problem as a key issue facing the SUB. Howie Stark noted that this Killian also m .ors in Hi t and act on matters of signifl~ance to muter Council needs a more Commuter Council. "There's a lot of production is the last to be directed Commut s illaJ t t d s o_ryt.h all students. Then, in the intervening workable constitution,'' he contends. spaces that are not filled in faculty bY J ay F 1e . lds an d encouraged CQmmons er w voe o ay and ID e weeks, the two groups· would Killi'an f.ee1s "th.-~.res ' a mood on lots," he contended, a ddin g tha t between . meet . _ ___ 10 a.m. 3 attendance by a~ students. p.m. for a successor to incumbent separately on matters pert1Dent to Commuter Council to make money commuters should be allowed to The SG body discussed ~ number CC President Jackie Pickering who their constituencies. out of commuters" in various social park in these vacant spaces. pro1podin~ls for ne~- yea_r s term, i will graduate in May. Cherundolo feels this system activities and parties. He pointed out Also, Tironzelli proposed more IDC u g a course ~ parllamentary In separate interviews Tuesday, "would provide better coordination" that recently CC would have chosen frequent films. !'Instead of one large pro_c~d_ure, a _bullet1D 1;><>ard for SG Ithe three candidates presented their between commuters and dormitory between a film or holding a party in film festival like Commuter Council actlVlbes, fili_n pro1ectors, . the !platforms and discussed their residents and would be more the Student Union Building - a sponsored this year, we should · s~er meet1Dg and committee qualifications with the BEACON. responsive to student needs. party for which tickets would be chairmen. Cherundolo would seek changes in A CC member for the past three sold. "They opted for the party on continued on page 2 I This Weekend It's Cherry Blossom .O'Brien Says SG Time. 'Acc~~pl~hed_Little Commuter Council Elections Today �Page2 April 29, 1978 The Beacon Stark Room 'Buzzes' With Excitement Par,jsh Parking Stickers To Be Distributed Soon Parking stickers for use in Commuter Council's new Parrish Hall student lot will be distributed to the 16 recipients as soon as Commuter Council receives the stickers from the supplier. CC Transportation Committee Chairman -Ray Ostroski told CC representatives Thursday that the college had insufficient stickers on hand, so 16 new stickers had to be ordered. Enough stickers were available to distribute to the six selected commuters who park behind Gore Hall. Parking Problem Proves Painful For Commuter Save on discontinued models from Brother. Reg 69.95 style, now 59.95. Reg. 89.95, now 79.95. Also see our brand new styles. Why work harder than you have.to! I .I Now Open - Under New Management ROMA PIZZA Penn Plaza, W-B Bos-tit_llote.. .. All Types Of Shirts.Plain Or Printed And Novelt Desi Stationery, Street floor Phone 822-2168 Free Campus Deliveries Thick a_nd Chewy Sicilian Pizza . Hoagies: Italian- Meatballs - Sausage Ham & Cheese-Salami & Cheese Roma Special OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. Fri.-Sat. Sun. 11 AM-11PM 11 AM-12 Midnight 4PM-11 PM Angelo Psente- �April 29, 1976 Page3 The Beacon Students Gain Experience With Journalism Internship By Janine Pokrinchak Putting into practice what they obtained in theory, the ten students taking Journalism 252 are gaining experience in the various fields of journalism. Journalism 252 requires the students to spend six to eight hours a week in a local business, working in journalism. The interns apply the knowledge they obtained from their journalism courses as well as any experience gained by working with the college publications and radio station. This semester the interns include: Sandy Akromas, Plymouth, Wilkes College Public Relations Office; Mary Ellen Alu, Pittston, Courthouse Reporter with the TimesLeader Evening News Record reporter; Frank Baran, Kingston, Pennsylvania Economy League; Joe Buckley, Pittston Ta.wnship, Commonwealth Telephone Company; Deborah Hargraves, WilkesBarre, WNEP-TV; Janet Levitski, Forty Fort, First Eastern Bank, Public Relations; Fred Lohman, Kingston, Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce, Public Relations; Barb Long, Trucksville, Sheldon Vale Advertising Associates; Dotty Martin, West Wyoming, Sunday Dispatch and Terry Williams, Mountaintop, WilkesBarre General Hospital, Public Relations. According to Thomas Moron, adjunct professor of journalism, there is "no substitute for the hands-on situation." The students gain experience in working in a professional atmosphere. The internship is a relatively new course. Moran mentioned this semester is only the second group to complete the internship requirements. So far, the program seems to be "a tremendous success. There has been a positive reaction from the people in the outside world," commented Moran. The favorable response in- dicates to Moran the fact that the students have sufficient preparation to hold their own." The students also reflect the positive attitude toward the internships. "It goes beyond the classroom," commented Joe Buckley about his work at Commonwealth Telephone. Barb Long said she was "learning a lot from" her internship with Sheldon Vale Advertising Associates. The work at the Pennsylvania •MUSICAL CREW ·-Shown at one of the many rehearsals for the upcomEconomy League can be described ing presentation of "The Fantasticks" is the cast of the production. Seatas "very constructive and very edu- ed on the floor is Jeff Schlicher, junior, Center Valley; Agnes Cummings, cational," according to Frank senior, Scranton. standing: Patti Fitchner, junior, ltochester, N.Y.; Baran. · Bruce Phair, graduate, Nutley, N.J.; Vickie Moss, junior, Mountaintop; John Cardoni, sophomore, Bear Creek. Seated o,n the chairs are David The prerequisites for the intern- Lutz, graduate, Baltimore, Maryland; and Randy Smith, junior, Steelton. ship_ was Journalism 101 and_ ~02, The presentation, a readers theater, is directed by Jay E. Fields. It will Basic and Advanced Newswr1tmg, be put on in the Student Union Building Friday at 3:00 p.m., Saturday at and Journalism 251, Copy-editing 12:00 p.m.; and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. free of charge as part of the Cherry and Make-up. Moran also suggested Blossom Festival · students interested in going into ~ Public Relations might take the Ad_ vertising course even though it is not required. F est1va • · 1.Fun 1D clud Club Leaders,. Class Officers To List Events es Musical Production By Lisa Waznik Friday through Sunday, April 30 to May 2, at the Wilkes College Student Union Building, a production of "The Fantastiks" as part of - the In a series of memorandums sent Cherry Blossom Festival, will be during the past week, Arthur J. presented. Hoover, director of student activiThe readers theater, a play or ties, has urged all department . musical without props or costumes, chairmen, administrative officers is under the direction of Jay E. and club, class, and organization Fields. He has also supervised the Presidents to submit the following to presentation of other Wilkes plays including: "The Crucible," "One his office: Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest.," A) A list of all activities and "Hot l Baltimore," and the most reevents which may be of interest to . cent success, "Cat On A Hot Tin ~Y and all members of the college Roof.,, community for the purpose of "The Fantasticks" is a musical having them listed in the 1976-1977 with the book and lyrics by Tom All College Calendar. Requested Jones and the music by Harvey dates for the events should also be Schmidt. They conceived of the idea submitted. of "The Fantasticks" soon after they BUILDING EXPERIENCE-Mary Ellen Alu, junior English major and B) A complete liSt of all officers arrived in New York from Texas in BEACON staffer, is serving her journalism internship as a courthouse for the 1976-1977 school year. 1955. The show started off Broadway reporter for the Wilkes-Barre Times-Leader Evening News Record at the C) A list of all awa rds to be in 1960 and became such a success Luzerne County Courthouse. presented at the Annual st udent that an album of its song was made. Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, May Such albums are usually out only for 11, at 11:15 a.m. in the C.P.A. big Broadway shows and rarely for Lounge. Information on such awards the smaller productions. must include the name of the Some of the more familiar songs of organization, the name of the person the show include: "Try To Rememmaking the award, the name of the ber," "They Were You," and "Soon award to be made, and the name of It's Gonna' Rain." the award recipients. The plot is merely about a boy and The Progr, of theYear isn't on TV. It's in the · Force ROTC. Look into the Air Force ROTC. And there are 4-year, 3-year, or 2-year programs to choose from. Whichever you select, you'll leave college with a commission as an Air Force officer. With opportunities for a · position with responsibility ... challenge .. . and, of course, financial rewards and security. The courses themselves prepare you for leadership positions ahead . Positions as a member of an aircrew ... or as a missile launch officer .. . positions using mathematics .. . sciences ... engineering. Look out for yourself. Look intothe Air Force ROTC programs on campus. Capt. Bonebrake Extension 371, 372 Kocyan Hall Put it all together ·in Air Force ROTC. Swap Your Used Paperbacks Monarch and Cliff Notes Thousands Of Best Sellers, Non-Fiction, Classics, Mysteries, Etc. No Coverless Books BOOK Hours: Mon.-Fri. -10-8:30 Sat. - 10-5:30 SWAP Midway Shopping Center Wyoming, Pa. Surplus Records And Tapes a girl in love, but it is their style of telling their story that captivates ;an audience. They are separated by a wall which their seemingly hosiile parents have set up. · Actually their fathers are best friends who fondly hope that their children will marry. They forbid the meetings, hoping that the children will as usual, do the opposite of what they request. The cast will not only act in the show, but will watch the show at every performance. Instead of making exits off-stage at the end of their scenes, the actors will take places to one side or the rear and continue to watch the show with their audiences between their var• ious numbers. "The Mute" in the show, played QY Patti Fitchner, has the shortest and longest role in the show. It's short because there is the absolute minimum of lines (since she is mute) but the longest because of about 400 cues which must be memorized. She is the property person who in full sight of the audience changes scenes which consist of cards, scarves, confetti and must · even portray a wall for about 8 minutes. The sweethearts in the show, played by John Cardoni and Vickie Moss, are not "fantasy" as the title suggests. They are very normal. They come to be called "fantastick" by their fathers, who ·find their offspring incomprehensible, as so many parents do. "My son is fantastick," says one of the papas. "My daughter is fantastick, too," echoes the other. Hence the title. To see the fantastick "Fantasticks" check the Sttident Union at 3 p.m. this weekend for some good, free entertainment. r Chuck Robbins 397 S. Main St., W-8 3porting Goods i-· (Across from Penn Plaza Shopping Ctr.) ' Open 10 to 10 Everyday . 39 W. Market Street Absolutely The1.owest Prices On Records And Tapes Anywhere! Low Overhead Means Low Prices · .... . ' i· ' I. ...:.. Wilkes-Barre �Page4 April 29, 1976 The Beacon Editorials------ Letters To The Editor lntemships May Lead To Future Jobs '--B-io_P_r,:_o_fe-s-so_r_C_la-r-if-ie_s_R_e_ce_n_t_E_d_it-o-ri-a--1__. If you're shallow on practical experience when searching for a To the Editor: Wilkes College students in the job these days-watch out . Most employers today , in no matter A recent editorial of the BEACON Wilkes-Hahnemann Cooperative what segment of the job market, are favoring, and logically so, reported an attempt to interview Medical Education Program in applicants who have some type of familiarity, some type of fifteen "tight-lipped" "Hahne- Family Medicine. An undergraduate prior experience in a given occupation . . . . mann" students about the Wilkes- student is not a candidate for the An academic situation where there is no opportunity w1th1n Hahnemann Program. Were the M.D. degree until he or she is the curriculum itself to provide for some sort of on the job BEACON reporters interviewing accepted by a medical school and these students in Philadelphia such acceptances for the Wilkestraining is unhealthy . • _ Too many times in the past few months we have heard during a suturing class? Let · me Hahnemann Cooperative Medical employers and interviewers turn their thumbs down at prospec- emphasize the following facts so Education Program are made by tive employees because, as they said, " you need some there will be no Misconception. 1. 1Hahnemann Medical College after Wilkes eollege is not a medical · the end of a student's sophomore experience . When you get it, come back and we'll talk ." school. 2. No medical student is ·year. A student at Wilkes College, Few internship programs established in various undergraduate presently at Wilkes College. 3. No however can be a candidate for areas here at Wilkes have been preparing the student with on Hahnemann student is presently on admissidn to medical school before the job training, giving them a real crack at working in the real the Wilkes College campus. he or she receives an accep~ce world. . · · What we have on campus are from a medical school. · Accounting , political science and journalism are majors The semantic distinction between where internships are.available _ The accounting interf!_ship proa Wilkes College student in the Wilkes-Hahnemann ·Program (or a gram, which has been in operation for a number of years , allo:,-vs candidate from Wilkes College for the student a chance to work for a period of eight weeks with admission to the Hahnemann either one of the big eight accounting firms in the country or in Medical College) and a Hahnemann firms with small accounting departments. student is not trivial, but one as · The political science majors get an opportunity to work either To the Editor: basic as the difference between a in local administrative officer or in political settings. The comThat was no Easter Bunny, that civilian · working for a military munity service program, which is in its first ye~r of operation, was my old classmate, Harvey Go. agency and a military person allows the student to work for one academic year in local ser- When we were in school, Harvey serving with a civilian agency. All of kept me on the top. Harvey had this has been understood by most vice oriented programs . The journalism internship program , which is in its second year three daughters; he was very faculty members since the Wilkesof operation, provides a chance to work in local radio, conservative. His three daughters Hahnemann six-year program was were named - Phit, Phitphit, and initiated in the fall of 1972. television, newspaper, advertising, or public relatio_ ns settings . Phitphitphit. They were lovely These· distinctions will be all the For the most part, students here who have taken an internship children and all went well until Phit program have found it as their foot in the .door when job was taken ill. Harvey took Phit to hunting . In many cases the employer for whom the student has the doctor who immediately said he interned has offered the student a job upon graduation . could do nothing, that Phit would All department chairmen here should look further into the die, which she did. Harv_ey ~ook it ToB~!tdi:r: Montague's column development of an internship program . .fxperience, so it is said, well b~t weeks ~ater Phitphit was makes for strange bedfellows. is the best teacher-and one of the best ways to land a job after take~ ill and agam the doctor t~ew : Montague never gets · things four years lodged only between a stack of books . up~~and;5 (and caught them), and straight. She knows very well that I I Reif Corrects .Identity of EJJ more important in the spring of 1977, because, for the first time, bona fide' medical students will be returning from Philadelphia to Wilkes-Barre to complete their fifth and sixth years of the Wilkes-Hahnemann six-year program. They will be taking additional courses at Wilkes College. Most of them will be at least twenty-one years of age, and seasoned by two and a half years of medical school. They will identify themselves as medical students of the Hahnemann Medical College. They will know who they are, and they will rightly regard anyone who is claiming to be one of them as an impostor, even though they will be taking courses at Wilkes College. I make the foregoing comments as a member of the Department of Biology. No member of the Department of Biology is a spokesman for the Wilkes-Hahnemann Program nor does any member of the Department of Biology serve on the Joint Wilkes-Hahnemann Selection Committee. This is the way the program is intended to be. Respectfully submitted, Wilbur F. Hayes Biology Department Wilkes College Montague Accused Of Distorting Facts Good Voting Turnout Seen D11:ring JDC Election For the first time in some years , 49 percent of the dormitory students got out and voted for a newcomer, Bruce Lear. Lear, a junior, walloped incumbent Mike LoPresti for the presidency of IDC, .capturing 69 percent of the votes . · The outcome of the election is probably not because almost three-quarters of the students who voted thought Lo:re~ti did a terrible job as chief administrator of the organiza~1on for dormitory students, but rather because Bruce Lear will_ bring about a welcomed change in d9rmitory life, proposing to accomplish what the majority of students want. . . It's about time that students started showing, particularly in the elections, what fhey want and who they want. In contrast to the Student Government election, in which only 431 out of a •possible 2,450 students voted , the IDC election saw 340 votes cast out of approximately 700 students . Apparently dormitory students are a bit more concerned about who wi II represent them. - Beacon Editor in Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . • . • . . . • . ..... Rich Cotandrea Managing Edrtor . . . . . . . • . • . • . • . • . • . . . . . . .................... Donna M . Geffert News Editor . . . .. . .. . • .. • ......... . ... Patrice Stone Co Copy Edrtors . . . •. . .•.•. . .•.•. . .. Marianne Montague and Fran Polakowski • Sports Editor . . . . . . . . . . • . • . • . • . • . • . • . • . . . Paul Oomowitch Op Ed Editor . . . .. . • . • . • . .. • . • .•. . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandy Akromas Business Manager ... . .. . . . . . . .. .. ....... . .... Pat'ti Reilly Advertising Manager. . . .... Dottie Martin Circulation Managers ........... Gwen FaasM Rosie Noone, Pany Vetter , Cartoonist .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Dettmore Reparters . . . .. J eff Acornley, Mary Ellen Alu , Frank Baran, Joe Buckley, Wilma Hurst, Oave Orischak, Janine Pokrinchak, Mary Stencavage, Lisa Wazn ik Ad visor . ................... Thomas J . Moran Photographer .. ............ Ace Hoffman StudtOs Shawnee Hall, 76 W . Northampton Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18703 Published every week-by studfents of Wilkes College Second class postage paid at Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Subscription rate: $4 per year. Beacon phone (717) 824-4651 , Extension 473 Office Hours: daily. All views expressed in letters to the editor, columns, and ~ ' Viewpaints are those of the individual writer. not necessarily of the publication. FIRST PlACE, 1971, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION headhunting? And, as for my owning a Stark Hafi;-1haf-wouldn't solve anything. I own a house next to King's College and the students· litter my property just as much as the slobs of Wilkes College litter Stark Hall. The only difference is that the students of King's College have a much more aesthetic touch in the disposition of their litter. · · Litterally yours, Charles B. Reif Phit~hit died. Ha_rver t~k extra : have been predicting that ·mm is spec~ care of Phitphitphit but she . going to be the next prexy of the too sickened. However, t~e d~ct~r United States; for her to associate assured Harvey that Phitphitphit me with RMN is just plain dirty would recover. When Harvey a_sked politics. Furthermore, has Monthe doctor ho~ he ~ould be so sure, tague never noticed that Turoczi has the doctor rephe~, Have yo~ never a head so why shoti.J.d Lester be out heard of the survival of the fittest?" ' So be it; but I'm not sure I shall survive Montague, whose name, I ' d . didn't t 11 th -h t have been informed by friendly To the Editor: When :ire a few more members of a visor _e e~ w ~ intermediaries, rhymes-with plague, and that is just about what I have the Wilkes faculty going to take a courses _were_ reqwred. ~d it wo~ t now. If Montague keeps egging me little time to guide their advisees? ~ ~he fi~st ~une a deservmg semor It's about time that all faculty !S" t gettm~ m!o g~aduate sch~ol b~ on, I shall probably crack and members know what'_s required for cause he dido_ t. fmd anyone m. his become a mere shell of my former self. And that's no ..yolk! I already their students to graduate and de~r:tment ~~ to take the tune what's of equal importance are to give a damn ·. . . feel like the egg in the monastery, those seniors looking. for graduate I for o~e would like to know w~at out of the frying pan into the friar. schools who are "brushed off" by the adv1Sors are concerned . with Lagomorphically yours, their own major department when where we go after we leave Wilkes. Charles Reil asked for assistance. · Isn't that the whole idea of college?! This won't be the first year that a Respectfully submitted, S.G. Member is Defender senfor won't graduate because their. Sue Ann Knight Advisors Accused Of Neglecting Duties Of Baltruchitis' Actions To the Editor: This is in response to the $25.00 that was transferred from IDC to the SUB. Granted, Dean Baltruchiti:; may have been wrong, but the issue did not deserve as much publicity as it was given. To say that "SG advisor Dean Baltruchitis is performing ineffectively" is a misconception. From my experiences on .Student Government, he has always acted in the best interests of the college and students . A Student Government Member NOTICE There will be a meeting of the senior class today at 11 a.m. in the Center for the Performing Arts. , Attendance at this meeting is required for an · who anticipate a degree May 30. Plans for graduation will be discussed. ~pedal ~elections StudentGove.:nment has made available 400 ti<;kets for the play "Sing Out, Sweet Land" to Wilkes students at a ·reduced price of $2 per ticket. Students must present college I.D. cards w~en purchasing a ticket. One ticket per· I.D. · will be sold. These tickets are for performances on Tuesday, Wednesday, .Thursday and Sunday, May 4, 5, 6 and 9, at 8:30 p.m . · There will be a Senior Class meeting today at 11 a.m. in the Center for the Performing Arts. Attendance is mandatory for those anticipating a degree on May 30. Complete plans for graduation will be discussed. · . Commuter Council, under the direction of Jackie Pickering, will meet today at 5:30 p.m. in the -Commons. Inter-Dormitory Council (IDC) will meet on Sunday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Commons. Mike LoPresti will preside. Student Government will meet on Tuesday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. in Weckesser Hal with Zeke Zabomey presiding. John Koze anu Jt dy McKeown will present a joint freshman recital on Sunday, May 2 at 3:30 p.m. in the Darte Recital Room. · �April 29, 1976 Page5 The Beacon .Loggins And Messina Concert In Scranton Absolutely Tops By John Henry Loggins and Messina in concert at the University of Scranton's John Long Center proved two points: local concerts can be well-run and organized; and Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina are outstanding. The night of April 21st was a beautiful, warm spring night and the University did nothing to spoil it. The concert was very well-handled. There were no long waiting lines, no crowding, plenty of police to prevent trouble, four entrances, and girls in bathing suits got in free. All kinds of people turned out. People in cowboy hats, people dressed to the hilt, and some were hardly dressed at all, but nobody seemed disappointed with the show. Elliot Murphy, an RCA recording artist, started the program with songs from his "Aquashell" and "Nightlights" albums. Murphy's lyrics are in a Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen style. He accents them well with a voice that ranges from a low, raspy whisper to loud and clear with power. Murphy wasn't advertised on the posters at the concert and he should have been given publicity. The crowd responded well to his music. By the time he left the stage, the audience was on his side and brought him back for an encore. - Murphy's songs were a.bout Ho_lly, wood, rich girls, hangin' out, and looking for a hero's soul. He encored with "A Poison Pen," a combination of "a little boogie and a little think." Loggins and Messina were the reason everyone was there - and after a short intermission,_they were · welcomed back on stage by a standing ovation. The stage was decorated with backdrops from their latest album, "Native Sons." They started the show softly just the two of them and their acoustic guitars. Their second song was "Danny's Song," and the audience loved it. From the beginning, Loggins and Messina had the crowd on their side, and the crowd stayed with them throughout the performance. Loggins and Messina featured old favorite tunes mixed with their recent material, in a program that had the excellence of studio sound and the excitement of a live performance. The harmonies were . By Marianne Mont 'Spring Fever' With the recent hot, sunny weather, an early cherry blossom visit, and that tiny taste of vacation, Wilkes students everywhere are showing signs of that near-fatal disease - Spring Fever. The disease is easy to diagnose by just looking at the face of the stricken one. His eyes sparkle, cheeks are sunburnt or freckled, and a silly grin grows on his face from ear to ear. But this is only the outward signs of the post-winter epidemic. There are other, deep-rooted symptoms. So, from my goody bag of things every Wilkes student should know, I've drawn the list of Spring Fever Symptoms to help you diagnose the sickness and get to work on the treatment. (By the way the only sure cure for Spring Fever is tQ shoot the patient and put him out of his misery! ) · You Know You Have Spring Fever When : 1. You begin to fall in love with everything around you. Not just everyone - I mean every thing. Your crush on that cute boy extends to a warm feeling for the bird on the Parrish window sill, to the tree across the street, and even to the. Wilkes-Barre pothole you sprained your ankle in. This form - of Spring Fever becomes really dangerous when you start hugging your books or kissing your roommate good-bye. ,..; " Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina perfect, and the sound was well-balanced throughout the show. After the quiet acoustic beginning, the rest of the band came on stage and the excitement really began. They played songs from all of their albums. Some of the songs performed were: "Whiskey;" "Be Free;" "Better 'fhink Twice" (a song Jim Messina recorded with Poco); "Oh Lonesome Me" (a country-western traditional); "Brand New Bottle;" · "Good Friends;" "Loving; " and a long version of "Vahevala" with ·plenty of ad-libbing and solos. When the stage lights came on and the band said good-night, the crowd went wild. There was no way they were letting Loggins and Messina leave without an encore. At first it looked like there wasn't going to be one, but after three or four minutes . of enthusiastic applause, they came back on stage. Loggins and Messina rocked the house down with an encore: ' 'Your Mama Don't Dance," "Splish Splash," and "Nobody But You." When it was over, most people had sweat showing on their faces from the heat in the auditorium, but everyone was happy. I talked to Tom Fox, one of the promoters of the concert, about the financial aspects of putting on a concert. Fox said he had very little trouble putting on this show and his usual profit is about ten percent. The only problem Fox did have was the · large number of phony passes that had been made, cutting into everyone's profits. Fox said putting on shows without the cooperation of a college are more difficult. Licenses are hard to get and the cities are afraid of having trouble with the concert-goers.Until lately, according to Fox, school involvement in the concerts had been . good, but it has dropped off. The attendance isn't as good as it used to be. This area needs men like Tom Fox to present musical talent, but the promoters need the support of the people in the area to make concerts work. 2. You start singing all the time. You flunk a test and smile humming "I'm a Loser; " overbleach your clothes to the tune of "Whiter Shade of Pale; " and sit on your legs so long they fall asleep as you whistle " Trying to Get the Feeling Again." 3. You begin handing out money. Thjs is when you know you're sick. You leave a tip on the table in the Caf and the Commons. You go to Raspen and ask him if he needs financial aid. And finally you offer to send the administration on an all-expense paid trip to Hawaii. (Is there anything worse?) 4. You start cleaning everything. First it's your room, then you take a broom and commence sweeping up Wilkes-Barre. Finally, you are seen carrying a hose around to squirt any of your classmates (or profs) that look dirty. 5. You stop people on .the street and start preaching to them about life. You preach to the drunks and work yourself up to clergymen. Your profs stop calling on you in class because they know you're pr~pared to answer a simple question with a -lengthened version of "War and Peace." That's all I can tell you. If you or a loved one happens to catch this mysteriously wonderful personality problem, all you can do is ~rir.l ~nd bear it. No one is really hurt by Spring Fever and you have to admit, 1t 1s a welcome change from Winter Withdrawal! ' Secretary Morini Enjoys Work By Mary Stencavage Mildred Morini "My great love is literature and it always has been," says Mrs. Mildred Morini, secretary for the English Department. Mrs. Morini has been taking English and literature courses while working at Wilkes .. She started in 1957 working in the Guidance and Placement Office, staying there for eight years. . After leaving the area for a while, Mrs. Morini returned to WilkesBarre and to Wilkes. She then began her work for the English Department. Presently, Mrs. Morini is taking a modern novel course. She commented that she takes?.the courses for her own personal pleasure and benefit, although to date she has accumulated approximately thirty credits. Mrs. Morini loves her work at Wilkes and the people she comes in contact with. She has a great rapport with the students, as was witnessed during this interview, when students came in for various reasons. Aside from her work here, Mrs. Morini has done extensive traveling. She has toured the United States and the Caribbean and has visited Europe twice. . While some people just work at their jobs to earn a paycheck, it is obvious Mrs. Morini enjoys working for the English Department and with the people at Wilkes. If a problem arises, she quickly \ I/ and efficiently takes care of the }· I 1 matter. Mrs. Morini is assisted in · \ ) I some of the office work by a few students who work there as part of / the work-study program. �Page6 The Beacon Noted Photographer Sensitive To By Mary Ellen Alu Now 20 years later, Cohen has had Having taken photographs in the honor of receiving two John Spain, Portugal, Venezuela, Ireland, Simon Guggenheim Memorial and England, an adjunct fine arts Awards because of his work - one professor at Wil~es prefers to take he received in 1971 and the other pictures in the Wilkes-Barre area. most recently. Mark Cohen, professional photo- According to Cohen, the second grapher, who also finds time to award is a $12,000 grant to take teach students at the college the art pictures beginning May 1. Such an of photography, explained, "Wilkes- · award is given to people with no Barre is what I'm sensitive to." restrictions as to how it is used. The ; When he was 12 or 13, Cohen was · intent is to allow the artist to further bought his first camera, and since j his own art form. : that time when he snapped his first In an article which appeared in the few shots, Cohen said, "I never March-April 1976 issue of "Art in , stopped taking pictures." America" magazine, Andy Grund-· April 29, 1976 Wilkes-Barre berg, who reviewed a Cohen exhibit have to satisfy certain basic conin New York, said that Cohen's siderations such as being well "framing cuts off heads and composed, well printed and dealing extremities to concentrate on with volwne, form, and elements. shoulders, bosoms, and backsides." That's the beginning plateau." Grund berg also said that sex is a He pointed out that he takes a lot current theme in Cohen's work. of pictures before he finds one that Cohen explained that much of his he really likes. "But sometimes I'll latest work has a "certain kind of look at old negatives and maybe see sexual energy. But all my work can't things in them that I didn't see the be put into one category. I do three first time." or four things at one time." As do others, Cohen has his share When asked what he considers a of problems in his profession. good photograph, Cohen said, "It's : "Sometimes people get uptight hard to say what a good photo is. j about me taking their photo," he There is no definition. True, it would said. Meet thecream ofthe · creaR1 ales. \ Mark Cohen "It's hard to start off in photography as a totally conscious effort. I tell 'llY students that they should take a lot of pictures. They might have to take many before they find one that they really like." " My most important function as a teacher at Wilkes," he said, "is to make someone see something in their photos that they can become enthusiastic about." Presently Cohen has photos that are part of the Arts Council of Great Britain's collection which will be shown for a year throughout the British Isles. The photos were taken last summer when he was working for two months in England under a grant from the National Foundation for the Arts. I Wa/k-a-thon Raises $8,Q76 In Pledges The annual March of Dimes Walk-a-thon was held last Sunday despite the rainy weather. This year 350 walkers showed up and raised a total of $8,876 in pledges. A general atmosphere of enthusiasm was prevalent among the walkers. Jeff Metzger made the best time and was the first to finish as he : ran the entire 20 miles. i According to Steve Esrick, one of the co-chairmen of the event, "The-. walk was smaller than last year, due 1 to the weather, but the walkers and 1 coordinators did a heck of a good job. Maybe it wasn't a great success, but at least it proves that alot of people do care and are involved. We were all proud." from 1 O'Brien constitution is this year." One of page Miss O'Brien's objectives for next year is to . revise the Student Government constitution. A three-year member of Student Maybe you're a confirmed Government (next year will be her cream ale man. fourth), the biology student cites a Or maybe you're a beer drinker lack of communication as the who's just never been turned on by cream biggest problem on campus. ale before. "There's a lack of communication between dormies and day students, Either way, you're in for an incredibly students and administration, faculty thirst quenching new experience. There's a and administration, and students new brew in town, Kodiak Cream Ale. All in all, Kodiak is enough to make a beer and students," she noted. Kodiak isn't just another 'cream ale. Miss O'Brien believes .· that the drinker give up beer. Or a cream ale lover · communication gap between day · Kodiak is the cream of the cream ales switch brands. and dorm students usually concerns because of a unique creamy taste that really And now, by popular demand, you can activities. "Day students hear about sets it apart from the crowd. And because it have a Kodiak at home, as well as on draft. some things going on and dorm has an extra smoothness that can only come So pick up a six of Kodiak today. Kodiak students hear about others, so they from the finest mountain hops. We even use don't get to the same functions. " Cream Ale, the cream of the cream ales. As a result of the overall lack of a special, costly brewing process that gives it Another fine brew from C. Schmidt communication, there is a lack of a beautiful body all its own. and Sons. actiViities, a lack of attendance at activities and apathy, the student leader maintains. "You can't do C SC HMI DT & SON S IN C PHILA anything if you don't know what's ,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.;..._ __._________.;..._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~ - - - - - - - - going on," she <;oncluded. .t �April 29, 1976 1beBeacon Page? Ahead For Colonels.~.Maybe It was Friday; the day after the Colonels had swept a pair from Albright, and raised their record to 11-1. Until now, a -Middle Atlantic Conference championship. and an NCAA tournament invitation were just visions, that had an awful long way to go before they materialized. But Thursday's sweep altered all that, and now the race is on. Sports Information Director George Pawlush is getting out stat sheets and news clippings to members of the NCAA selection committee, head coach Gene Domzalski is doing a little more praying than usual, and the Blue and Gold diamondmen keep winning. The road ahead - the MAC playoffs and the NCAA tournament is a maze of complicated twists and turns, that would baffle even the brightest sports fan. But to know it is to love it, so here goes nothing. SHOULD WILKES and Elizabethtown finish deadlocked for first place in the Middle Atlantic Conference North-West section, they will face each other in a one-game playoff on either May 10, 11, o_r 12, at a site-yet to be determined. It would be only appropriate however, that the contest be played at E-town, since they've played all of their conference games at home this year. The winner of that game, if it is at all necessary, then advances to the Middle Atlantic Conference playoffs with the other three sectional winners on Saturday, May 15, at another sight yet to be determined. Explains MAC games committee bead, Jim Hazlett: "The sisht of the playoffs will depend on the four teams competing. Last year, we held them in Philadelphia, because the four teams involved were all from that locale. It's more or less a last minute decision." The winners of the MAC North-West and North-East Sections will tangle for the Northern Division championship on the 15th, and the South-West and South-East winners will do the same for the Southern Division title. Later that afternoon, the survivors will battle for the overall conference title. The NCAA regional selection committees will, by no later than Monday, May 17, choose no less than two, and no more than six teams to participate in each of the four NCAA Division III regional double-elimination tournaments. The four regions include the Northeast, Mideast, South, and West. Wilkes, and the rest of the Middle Atlantic Conference teams with the exception of Upsala, are in the Mideast. By May 17, Domzalski and the Colonels will know the names of the Mideast selection committee by heart; whether it be to curse their existence for overlooking them, or to praise them for recognizing an . outstanding team. They are: Jackson W. Rafeld, Mt. NetmenHope To Be Served Local Talent Union College, chairman; Robert Garbark, Alltigheny Colleg~; William Ber~ier, _Juniata; Robert Fisher, Baldwm-Wallace; and Bill Grice, Case Western Reserve University. In all probability, the committee will choose six teams. The NCAA handbook states, " regional selection committees shall have full authority to select and specify the number of teams to compete in the respective regional tournaments." Contrary to opinion, there are no automatic. qualifiers for the post-season event. Winning ~he ~C might aid Wilkes' chances of being selected, but it won t guarantee them. HISTORY HAS SHOWN that being on the selection committee is a great way to get your team into an NCAA · tourn8?1ent. Rafeld's Mt. Union team and Fisher's Baldwm-Wallace club both were ranked in the top ten two weeks ago by Collegiate Baseball magazine, so it would be safe to surmise that you will be seeing their names on the list of invitees. That leaves four openings. Sports By Chatter . Paul Domowitch There are 70 baseball-playing colleges in the Northeast region: 28 teams from Division two (mainly Pennsylvania), and 32 teams from Division four (mainly Ohio). Of the 28 teams in Division two, 18 of them are from the Middle Atlantic Conference. So, while winning the conference title isn't an automatic path to the regional event, it is as close as you can get to it. As we said before, the regional tournaments are double-elimin~tion affairs, and their respective sights are dependent on three factors: 1-the quality of the facilities; 2-the possibility of financial success there; and 3-the proximity of the sight to the competing teams. Since four or more of the teams will probably come from Ohio, it is also safe to ass~e that the Northeast regional site will be in the Buckeye state. The possibility of travel brings up another point - expenses to the schools. Fortunately however, there are J ittle, if any. The NCAA grants a school travel expenses (this includes travel and lodging at the tournament) for 25 persons. The travel expense cannot exceed commercial jet fare. While the respective schools will not be given the money prior to their trip, they will be completely reimbursed shortly thereafter. THE DATE OF the regional tournaments will not be set until the participating teams have been selected. But NCAA rules state that they must be completed by no later than Sunday, May 30. Then, the winners of the four regional tournaments will travel to Marietta, Ohio for the double-elimination championship round on June 4 5 and 6. ' ' NC~A E?',TRAS: The NCAA has sent out availability questionnaires to all baseball-playing member institutions. These questionnaires must be returned to the NCAA by no later than May 3. This questionnaire created quite a controversy on the Wilkes campus eight years ago. The Colonel football team, which was to reel off 32 straight victories in a five year span, went unbeaten in 1966. The team, the coaches, and the fans all awaited'an invitation to a post-season bowl game. But it never came. And a day after the teams were selected and Wilkes was not included, a local reporter_called up the NCAA office and !ound out the reason why they were overlooked. John Farley, the acting president of the college in 1968, but now deceased, had received an availability questionnaire before. the season started, an4 returned it with the reply that his school would not be interested in playing in a post-season bowl game. The students screamed for his scalp, and they should have gotten it. The availability questionnaire brings up another interesting point. The NCAA rules state that if you respond affirmatively on the questionnaire, then decline a playoff invitation and participate instead, in another tournament, you are ineligible to participate in the NCAA tournament for two years. Last year, when we talked to one of the members of the regional selection committee they told us Elizabethtown would have received ~ invitation, but they were not interested. Since Elizabethtown, who won the Middle Atlantic Conference title, played in the ECAC post-season classic last spring, ~nd they are indeed still eligible in the eyes of the NCAA, it would seem that they never had any intention in the first place, of play4lg in the NCAA tournament last year. The same will probably hold true once again this year. One 9-u~stion is plaguing us. While the NCAA explains that wmnmg the MAC has no bearing on selection will they wait until after the May 15 league playoffs to seiect a representative from District two? Probably. They have · until the 17th. Lacrosse TeaDI ReDiains In Thick Of MAC Race ole F&M. This year, chaos may reign again, and if the Colonels can win the remainder of their Middle Atlantic Conference games, they may yet win another league crown. Washington (you remember them?) beat F&M last Saturday, giving the Diplomats their first loss of the season. On Saturday, F&M will tangle with Gettysburg, the Chaos Reigns w • Gettysburg Franklin ft Marshall W ilkes Western Maryland Haverford Lebanon Valley Widener Muhlenberg Dickinson Swarthmore Ste\lens Washingtn• Johns Hopkins• ~ • - ineligib'8 for title 4 4 . PCT 0 1000 L 1 3 1 3 2 4 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 2 5 1 5 600 750 600 571 571 500 500 285 166 0 6 000 2 0 100 0 1 000 team that has handed the Colonels their only league loss thus far. If Gettysburg loses, and Wilkes wins the remainder of the MAC contestsincluding the season finale with Franklin & Marshall, the conference crown will go to the C9lonels. Reasoning? F&M would finish with two losses and be out of the race. Wilkes and Gettysburg would finish with one loss apiece, and despite the fact that the Colonels loss to Gettysburg, they would f.inish ahead of them, because the latter plays one less conference game than Wilkes. �i TheBeacon Pages April 29, 1976 Wilkes, E-townMay Clash Again r BY EARL MONK - COLONEL CLOUTS: the Colonels This Saturday marks the be- have hit 14 home runs in 13 games, ginning of what the Wilkes baseball led by Donny McDermott, who has team hopes will be a nwnber of six of them ... McDermott still leads do-or-die situations in their quest for the team in hitting with a .410 a Middle Atlantic Conference title average. His 13 RBI's is also high on and a hearth in the NCAA tourna- the club. When he took the collar in ment next month. Following Eliza- the second game of the Albright twin bethtown's 3-1, 2--0 doubleheader bill, it marked the end of an 11-game sweep of Susquehanna last Satur- . hit streak for McDermott.. .Rightday, the Colonels of coach Gene hander Barry Harcharufka pitched Domzalski find themselves needing in Monday's game against Ursinus, a sweep themselves Saturday at after being sidelined by a shoulder home against Juniata, to stay even injury for more than two weeks. with the Blue Jays in the MAC Domzalski pulled him out after four North-West sectional race. innings because of the extremely Wilkes is currently 5-1 in leagt?e cold weather _down there ...After play (11-2 overall going into yester- Saturday's doubleheader, the Coloday's doubleheader with Scranton), nels have only one home game while E-town is still perched atop the left-Upsala on May 8...E-town NW with a 7-1 mark. Should the played all eight conference games at Colonels take two on Saturday, the- · home,_so the Wilkesmen are hopeful teams would finish in a dead heat for · that a play-off game between the two... the top spot, and that situation would clubs would be staged at Artillery necessitate a one-game playoff on Park, or at the very least, a neutral either May 10, 11, or 12. Should they site. No matter how you look at it, lose either game to Juniata how- the games committee can't award ever, their finest season since the contest site to E-town. The winning the MAC championship in Colonels have a better offensive run 1972 might be in danger of ending in • per game average, defensive run total obscurity. average, and a higher overall winThe biggest crowd in Wilkes · Ding margin in league games. But in DIAMOND DISCUSSION-Dave Trethaway, Greg Snyder, and Tony Sct1wa1b College baseball history is expected the MAC, the obvious is always the (whichever you prefer) before a recent home game. Saturday, and Domzalski will throw ' last path taken. his best at the Indians. ~ph~J!!O!'e We'll Meet Again NORTHERN DIVISION-WEST SECTION Elizabethtown 7 1 875 Wilkes 5 1 833 Susquehanna 2 ·4 333 Albright 1 5 166 Juniata 1 5 166 Unbeaten Streak, MAC Finish . May Get Golfers NCAA Invite NORTHERl\lDIVISION-EASTSECTION Upsala 5 0 100 Delaware Valley 3 2 600 · Philadelphia Textile 1 3 250 , Scranton 1 3 250 ' Drew .1 3 250 BY PAUL DOMOWITCH from all across the country to and New Jersey~ eligible for the five within the next week or two. With a second place finish in compete in the national event later invitations. In addition to . the five CHIP SHOTS: Colonel golfers still ·stevens * Monday's Middle Atlantic Confer- next month. team berths, two individual golfers are in disbelief over the fact that - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ence golf championship, and an Wilkes is located in District two of from schools not invited will also be Scranton managed to beat them for unblemished 11--0 record as cre- the NCAA, and the three man chosen. the team title Monday. Wilkes tied , lefthander -~dy Kresky is sched- dentials, there is a good chance that district selection committee will Comprising the three man District uled to , go_ m the open~r, and_ the the Wilk~s golfers may be invited to choose five teams and two additional two selection committee are Tom for second with an outstanding 646, I Colon~ls will come back ID the mght- participate in the NCAA Division III individual golfers for the tourna- Brennan of Oswego State (N.Y.), but Scranton, led by the uncomparable Ed Karpovitch, came through : c~p with th~ southpaw flamethrower tournament, to be held May 26 ment. who is the chairman of the group, with·a 645. Karpovitch, who won the l himself-Jun Stehle. through 28, in Wittenberg, Ohio. Wilkes is one of 70 golf-playing Earl Fuller of Rochester Institute of MAC individual title two years ago j The ~esky-Stehle ~Of!lbo kep~ ~e I It w~s learned yesterday from the schools in the NCAA's District two, Technology (RIT), and Jerry. as a sophomore, duplicated his feat team ID pennant WIDDlDg position NCAA main office in Kansas City, which includes almost all Division Petroffes of Lebanon Valley College. Monday, leading the pack with a la_st w~k, whe~ they _cam~ through Missouri that District selection III golf playing institutions in the It is expected that the committee with unpressive victories over committees will select 120 golfers states of Pennsylvania, New York, will make their decision sometime 147 ... Larry Curnari put together a 73 ' and an 81 on the two Hidden Springs Albright down in. Reading. Country Club courses to finish third The Albright sweep started with with a 154...teammate Mark Jarolen Kresky's (2-1) 11 strikeout, one-run was seventh with a 158... freshman pitching performance, re-enforced Joe Skldaney came through with a by the hitting of third baseman Jim 160 in his first MAC competition and i . Miss Roberts are diver Cindy Glawe, swimmer Mchaels (his second home run), Ken A pitching sensation, an Eastern wrestling drew words of praise from coach Suchoski (hi~ first homer), and Tony , champion, and a former award winner highlight the · Melita Maguire, tennis ace Joanne Englot, Rollie Schmidt...the Colonels will be basketball player Karen Olney, and field hockey Schwab, who kept his average well . list of nominees released by this newspaper, for the on the road tomorrow afternoon, standouts Jean Johnson and Penny Bianconi. above the .350 plateau. But the best -1976 BEACON Male and Female Athlete of the Year when they travel to Reading for a was yet to come. In addition to Stehle and Weisenfluh, other male Awards. The winners will be announced in two tri-angular meet with Juniata and nominees include: football and baseball standouts With the ever-present cluster of _ weeks. host Albright... no Wilkes team in : Steve Leskiw, Don _McDermott, and Dave pro scouts looking on, Stehle (4--0) · Jim Stehle, a highly sought-after pro prospect, struck out 13 and pitched the first noTrethaway: grid and lacrosse star Fred Lohman; . history has ever won more than nine who threw a no-hitter against Albright last hitter of his collegiate career, as the all-MAC basketball player Jack Brabant/Eastern - matches before this season. No team Thursday, and may yet lead the Colonels to an has ever lost less than two, as well. wrestling runnerup Rick Mahonski, lacrosseman Colonels went on to win the nightcap NCAA tournament invitation, has vaulted into the 6-0. The highly sought-after pro Billy Winter, and golfer Mark Jarolen. favorites role for the male award, along with Jim prospect allowed only five Llons to - Weisenfluh, who captured an Eastern wrestling title Composing the selection committee are Paul Domowitch, Jeff Acornley and Marianne Montague reach base; two on fielding errors, two months ago, and was named the EIWA event's of the BEACON sports staff, Wilkes administrators and three via walks. outstanding grappler. · Saturday's doubleheader with A brilliant fielding play by George Pawlush, Art Hoover, Bernie Vinovrski, and Nancy Roberts, a runaway wmner for the female Juniata will get underway at 1 p.m. Michaels of a hard-hit line drive in Jack Meyers, and coaches Gene Domzalski, Rodger award a year ago, is once again favored over her six WCLH, the campus radio station, Bearde, John Reese, Rollie Schmidt, Joe Skvarla, the seventh, preserved the gem, as challengers. Should she win, she woi,_tld become the will carry the games live, with Dave Gay Meyers, Doris Saracino, Debby Moyer, and Steve Leskiw hit two triples and first Wilkes athlete in the award's 26-year history, Bienus and Bob Eusora calling the Julie Thomas. · catcher Jack Keller one for the to win it two years running. Nominated along with action. Air time is 12:55. offensive suooort. · Athletes Nominated - - - - I I � 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 Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1976 April 29th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976 April 29 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/16d99c58eccfcbb74382e88913eb0e6a.pdf b0d730b234f262483228779260a70981 PDF Text Text Vol. XXVIII, No. 23 Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania April 15, 1976 O'Brien Second Female ~ lected SG Chief _...:;;._ _ _ _ _ _~""""""'-~~~~-- - - - -~ - - : - - - - : : - - - - - :- - ·- Baltruchitis,Without Authorization, Transfers $25 From IDC To SUB Acting Student Union Board that his unilateral move was a misAdvisor Edward Baltruchitis, in an take and that at the time was not unauthorized move, has transferred aware that he was violating any , $25 from the Inter-Dormitory rules. . Council account to the Student Union At the IDC meeting Sunday night, Building account, after he had said several members, upset at Balhe would charge IDC $5 a day for truchitis's move, indicated that the every day a door in the SUB was not only two co-signatures required in repaired. The door was damaged IDC financial transactions are IDC during an IDC sponsored party in Advisor Molly Dennison, and IDC the SUB. treasurer Amy Santilli. Mike LoPresti, IDC pre!ident, However, IDC President . Mike fixed the door after maintenance LoPresti did not question Baltold hin1 it wouldn't be repaired until truchitis at the Student Government the end of April. Baltruchitis, whose meeting about the matter and resignature appears on the transfer ' fused to offer any comment. slip, is still not pleased with "He was unauthorized to do it," LoPresti's repair job. said SG President Zeke Zaborney, Baltruchitis refused to comment "But I wouldn't say he had any bad to the BEACON on the matter during intentions and I think it was for the the Student Government meeting best interest of SUB and IDC." Tuesday night, but after the meeting On the matter of the damages and when pressed for a fourth time, said repairs to · the door, Baltruchitis said, " it's only been six weeks. I don't know how long it will take. The $25 in the SUB account now will be transferred back to the IDC account when the door is fixed." . Last week, according to SG Reprt>sentative Patty Cullinan, Baltruchitis complimented LoPresti on "a job well done." Zaborney ruled that the executive councils of IDC and SUB should get together to discuss the matter. Another SG member, Joe Marchetti, said, "I don't think it's totally Dean Baltruchitis's fault. Chisarick and Crool? ar~ partly to blame." Both Ch1sanck and Croop, assis-tant comptrollers in the Finance Office, said that requests such as these are usually honored. " We do it as a matter of convenience. We ~ould be nasty," said Chisarick. continued on page 5 iD~, ;!\:;'@ 17% Of Students Vote In Election , By Frank Baran Gina O'Brien was elected Student Government President by a land. slide margin in Tuesday's voting. Miss O'Brien outdistanced Al i Berger 271 to 131 - a margin of 63 • per cent to 30 per cent to become · Student Government's second female President. . ,, ~¥ " New Podiatry Program Announ~ed By Wilma Hurst Opportunities for Wilkes College students in the health sciences field will increase as the college begins an association with the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine this year. According to Dr. Ralph Rozelle, dean of health sciences, six positions in the Philadelphia institute will be available to Wilkes graduates this year, and the program could expand in coming years. Wilkes is the only area college offering this joint program, and it is the first college to become associated with the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine in this pioneering program. The program provides still another "new path" to carfers in medicine, just as the Wilkes-Hahnemann cooperative program is an innovative concept in family medicine. After being selected for the podiatry program, students will begin four 'years of study at the Philadelphia college. Podiatric medicine, which is one of the oldest practicing arts, is specifically concerned with the examination, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders of the human foot. Treatment may be by medical, surgical, mechanical and physical means. Podiatrists are the only health professionals who share legal authority with doctors of medicine, osteopathy and dentistry to make independent professional judgments and to administer medical and surgical treatment at their own discretion. Podiatrists may establish a generalized practice or may elect to specialize in a particular area. Gina O'Brien Orthopedic treatment, surgery, podopediatrics (treatment of children) and podogeriatrics (treatment of the aged) are some of the opportunities in specialized fields. The Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine has achieved considerable recognition, as ilThe Human Services Committee, lustrated by an invitation it received , in conjunction with the American from the Philadelphia Science Red Cross, will sponsor the final Center to become a member of that "Blood Donor Day" of the year organization. This invitation was the Thursday, April 22 from 9:30 a.m. to first extended in the history of the · 4 p.m. in the gym. . Center, whose members are the Chaired by Becky Toton, Edward most prestigious and venerable Kepp and Stella Korpusik, the drive academic and medical institutions I is aiming for 300 pints. This is the in the Philadelphia area. same goal that was set for the Dr.. Rozelle statea that the October blood drive when the effort program is not yet a "highly- netted exactly 300 pints of blood for organized machinery" in that the Red Cross. Although the spring specific details remain to be worked drives are usually less successful out, but the program will generally than tlie Fall ones due to the cold and be open to Wilkes graduates and flu season, the committee is hoping possibly to certain juniors. to again reach and possibly surpass the goal. Blood Day Set For Thursday In/DC Race continued on page 6 A total of 431 students cast ballots - 17 percent of the 2,450 eligible full, part-time, and graduate students. Miss O'Brien and Berger were the only two candidates listed on the ballot. Write in votes were cast for SG members Steve Esrick, 2; Patty Cullinan, 2; and Mary Jean DeSandes, 1. Three votes were ruled invalid for technical reasons. Additional votes were cast for seven other write-in candidates. These votes were judged invalid in accordance with an SG executive council decision Saturday not to tally any votes cast for non-SG members. The council interpreted a section of the SG constitution to disallow candidaces from persons who were not SG members. The issue of eligibility arose when it became apparent that one or more persons who were not members of SG might seek the presidency as write-in candidates. Miss O'Brien is a junior biology major. A native of Trenton, New Jersey, she currently resides in Barre Hall. In her campaign, Miss- O'Brien strongly favored better organization for SG and use of parliamentary procedure to promote more effective SG meetings. "I would continue SG on its present course, but with more emphasis on academics," Miss O'Brien said in a pre-election interview. She proposed a change in club funding policy, to make it easier for clubs to approach SG for funds. Lear Challenges IDC Chief LoPresti CANDID~TES - Bruce Lear and IDC President Mike LoPresti discussing IDC at length the other day. Lear will challenge LoPresti, the incumbent, in the IDC election, Tuesday, April 22. Bruce Lear, a junior history major, will challenge incumbent Mike LoPresti for the presidential spot in the IDC elections, Tuesday, April 27. Lear, a member of the wrestling team and resident of Dennison Hall, maintains that IDC has been effective this year, but indicates that the non-participation by the IDC representatives has hurt the overall effectiveness of IDC this year. " I'd like to get more students involved with IDC.'' he says. " There is not enough communication between the adn1inistration and JDC. " Citing the recent incident of the $25 transfer from IDC's account to the SUB account br Assistant Dean Edward Baltruchitis as a prime example, Lear says strongly, "How are you going to buck somebody like that." . IDC President Mike LoPresti feels the biggest problem with IDC is t~e apathy." It worked very well this year, considering the large turnover, mostly with freshmen and sophomores," he says. " I feel I have a good rapport with the adn1inistration and the staff," he says. Lopresti is working with Dean Linda Holbrock on a record book that will list the various events and things to do on campus and around town for the incoming freshman. LoPresti, if reelected, will try to concentrate on working with the freshman, and try to get them involved in different activities. " The juniors and seniors are set in their ways," he says. LoPresti, when questioned about the possibility of Lear winning the election, said he didn't feel Lear posed any problem. " The record should stand by itself. I think it should be a good contest." . Vice-presidential nominees are Bert Katz and Al Franz. Tom Trost, the current IDC vice-president, will be graduating. For the job of recording secretary, Maryanne Bartoszek and Shawn Rozette are the nominees. Kim Witherow and Sherry Kessler are the only nominees for corresponding secretary and treasurer. �The Beacon Page2 April 15, 1976 Molly Dennison Fifth To Resign AB~w:!!2.psing Director Since 1972 For the success of any event, a lot of time and effort is needed. It has been no different for Chesapeake,Chapman, Delaware, Susquehannock and Weiss, who have been busy making the last minute plans for the April 24 block party. Meeting to discuss some of these plans are, left to right, seated-Linda McGrath, Yardley, Pa.; Lenore Weiss, Minersville, Pa., and Sha~ Rozett, Branford, Conn. Standing-Debbie Morano, Hasbrouck Heights, N.J., and Sheree Kessler, Brigantine, N .J. ... · All-Campus Outdoor Party Planned For Conyngham Lot By Fran Polakowslti _ Chapman, food; and Weiss With the onset of warmer weather activities. the tendency toward outdoor , Among the activities planned are activities becomes more prevalent. , musical entertainment provided by This is the case .with the all-campus an area band Arctic. When the band Conyngham ·Block Party which will is on break' there will be games take place on Saturday, A~ril 24, set-up such as volleyball and an egg from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. m the throwing contest, and tentatively Conyngham court yard. scheduled are pie-eating and The idea was initiated when a water-balloon contests. All except g~oup of representatives from the volleyball will feature prizes to the girls dorms Chesapeake, Chapman, winner. Del_aware, _Susquehannock . and The 500 tickets which will go on We~~ met m. February to discuss sale Monday, April 12, for the price acb~ity plannmg for ~e campus. of $1.00 can be obtained from any of Wi~ the c~~rab~n of ~olly the following representatives - Sue ~nn1SOn, ach~iliustr~bve advisor, Ann Knight, Karen Olney, Fran Mike LoPresb, president of IDC, Polakowski Shawn Rozett Nancy Jackie Pic~er~g, president of CC Slawson, Nancy Van Kur~n, and and the semor girls dorms, the plans Merle Zipkin from Chesapeake. were made for the all-campus party. Sheree Kessler and Sue Quay from With final permission granted by Chapman Hall; Cheryl Jacques and George Ralston, dean of student Debbie Orbinati Delaware· Linda activities, the various dorms were McGrath and ' Lenore ' Weiss ass~gned specific areas of organi- Susquehannock; and Debbie Moran~ zabon. and Lisa Rozett Weiss Hall. ~l~ware Hall is in_ char~e of Tickets may aiso be obtained from publicity; Susquehannock, tickets Mike LoPresti IDC and Jackie and invitations; Chesapeake and Pickering, CC.' ' Insurance Co. Denies Payment lo Cover Gym Floor Damages The Bellefonte Insurance Com- Acc~rding to Dean Baltruchitis, pany, whose policy Fang Produc- who along with Zaborney met with tions held at the time of the damages Louis Shaffer, the college's attorto the gym floor during ·the Leslie ney, Mr. Shaffer requested that all West-Slade concert, has denied documents pertaining to the concert Student Government's claim for be turned over to him. He gave no indication of. the action he would payment. In a letter to Zeke Zaborney, SG take, although Zaborney remarked · president, the company stated that at last week's Student Government after carefully checking the policy, meeting that a court case was it concluded that the incident was possible. When questioned about the fact not covered and the claim would be denied in its entirety. The company that no floor covering was provided continued, "Fang Productions sim- by SG as specified in the contract ply conducted a concert at the agreement, Dean Baltruchitis stated Wilkes College premises and,. there- that Mr. Shaffer did not indicate that, · fore, we cannot see where Fang the violation would be an issue. Productions could be made responsible for the boisterous and unruly acts of any and all spectators or cus- Presidential Candidate tomers at this particular concert.'! The company also forwarded an May Speak At Wilkes estimate for necessary repairs to the floor which was made in the event Democratic Presidential candithat the insurance coverage did date Jimmy Carter may speak at the apply to ' the claim. The estimate, - Wilkes College campus when he totaling $6,300, involves the removal visits Wilkes-Barre next week. of existing finishes, sanding burn The Political Science Club is · marks and scratches, a base coat, coordinating plans to have Carter boundary lines, two finishing coats address students, probably on and cleaning and removal of debris. Thursda~ ', April 22. ~ -t.~ ~ ♦" ~ ; • • .. Molly Dennison, who replaced Al Foderaro as Housing Director in February, will be vacating the position this summer when she marries and moves to New York. Since the college has seen a number of administrators in the Housing Office come and go in the past few years, Miss Dennison was questioned whether the responsibilities, time and salary were factors in her decision. She stressed that the decision was based solely on personal reasons ancf that she was not dissatisfied with the job. She remarked that spe actually was not in the position long enough to become frustrated with the job and its demands, and stated that she will probably attempt to get into college administration in New York. Besides being assistant director and then director of housing at Wilkes she served her internship in student other colleges, and also pointed to activities at the University of · the fad that there is little room for Pittsburgh last year. advancement. Dean George Ralston, who is Two of the five directors in the primarily responsible for hiring the past four years resigned when they new housing administrator, stated received a better job offer. that the process of selecting a new The new housing director will director started "a long time ago." work closely with Jeanne Conway, He revealed that he was aware of the housing coordinator, according to pos~ib!litY of Miss Dennison's Dean Ralston. The new director will . resignmg even before Foderaro also be someone who will be willing resigned, and therefore was not to stay for a reasonable length of totally unprepared. time. "We're going to get a pretty When questioned about the good commitment," stated the dean. frequent turnover of housing "We're going to strive for a situation directors at the college, he where we have continuity. There's c?~ent~d that although the too much of a turnover." situation is not unusual for a college, He also remarked that while the Wilkes' small residential population frequent turnover may not affect the is one reason housing directors do students a great deal, it does place not remain long in the position. everything in "state of susRalston asserted that the salary is pension'' where it becomes difficult not really that _good compared to to accomplish anything. a Most employers think twice about hiring peoplewith criminal records. Phone fraud will result in a criminal record. Think twice. @ Bell of Pennsylvania · �The Beacon April 15, 1976 Page3 Interns Pr.o fit· Froin Practicuin Wilkes Mans Stations For April Walk-a-thon By Patrice Stone . The accounting internship program recently ended for this year's accounting majors. Out of approximately 30 seniors, seven received internships. · The internship program offers practical experience in the office of a professional accountant or the equivalent. In most cases the internship leads to a permanent position with the firm. Five out of the seven interns have been offered full time positions. Debbie Gudoski, Rich Pape, Brian Schlier and Roger Sorenson spent their internships with four major public accounting firms . All four received permanent job offers. Gudoski, who was with Laventhol & Horwath in Wilkes-Barre, says she wants an accounting career more than ever now. She felt that the program she was in was paced so that she didn't feel bombarded, and she already knew many of the things · she was told. Although she was sent on a few audits, she spent most of her time. in the tax department which she "loved." Rich Pape spent ten weeks in New York City with Peat, Marwick & Mitchell. After three weeks of training he was sent out on three audits. " It was really good," he commented. Haskins and Sells in New York City will be Brian Schlier's place of employment beginning in September. His 10;-week internship was spent with this firm auditing Merrill Lynch in New York. Because of the type company Merrill Lynch is, Schlier found that his statistics course helped more than any of the accounting courses he took at Wilkes. Roger Sorenson worked with Arthur Andersen for 10 weeks in New York City. After a one-week training program, Roger was involved entirely in auditing. He . ACCOUNTING INTERNS-Pictured above are participants in this year's accounting internship program. The program offers practical experience for accounting majors in the summer preceding their senior year or during their senior year. From left to right: Rich Rutkowski, Debbie Gudoski, Rich Pape, Debbie Dinkle, Roger Sorenson and Brian Schlier. :Absent from the photo is Rich Mackey. commented that he was surprised at the amount of detail an audit entails. Sorenson added, "I like accounting a lot · more_ now than I did in the classroom." Debbie Dinkle worked for Federal Prison Industries in Washington, D.C. during the summer. The work involved combining accounting information from all the prisons in the U.S., which produce merchandise to be sold to the Federal government. Dinkle found the work was "a lot easier than what I expected." She likes accounting more than she did in the classroom and added, "I came back to school and I was bored." Dinkle received a temporary position starting June 7. Rich Mackey spent two and a half months in the summer with Ingersoll Rand working on an internal audit. The industrial equipment corporation is based in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, but Mackey worked in Paramas, New Jersey for six weeks, one week in West Virginia and three to four weeks in Oregon. "I had a lot of fun, " he commented and added, "Applying what I've been learning in school increased the enjoyment.'' Rich Rutkowski worked with Mr. Pawlenok in the Wilkes College finance office for 10 weeks. He found the work to be very helpful and was mainly involved in preparing for a government audit for flood losses and an analysis of expenses. Bomb Scare In Parrish Parrish Hall was evacuated shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday when it was reported that a bomb had been placed in the building and would explode at 1:30 p.m. After the building was evacuated, Wilkes-Barre detectives and the college's security personnel searched the structure, but they did not find any explosive device. The March of Dimes Bicentennial Walk-a-thon, coordinated by the Human Services Committee, is hoping to get off on the right foot with a large number of participants in the annual event on Sunday, April 25. Sponsored by the March of Dimes National Foundation, Northeast Pennsylvania Chapter, the walk-athon actually consists of eight different walks in N.E. Pennsylvania. The Wilkes-Barre walk begins at Public Square with registrations from 7:30-8: 30 a.m., and follows a well-organized route through Wilkes-Barre, Plains, Pittston, Exeter, Wyoming and Kingston before it ends in Kirby Park. The distance is 20 miles but the cause _is a good one. First aid personnel will man a number <;>f stations along the route, and snacks and liquids are provided at the check-points. Entertainment will also be provided at the end of the walk for the participants relaxation. Prospective walkers are urg¢ to Course Offerings Announced In Sociology, Anthropology The Sociology and Anthropology Department has announced course offerings for the 1976 fall semester and for this coming summer. To meet the basic core requirements, either Sociology 101 or Anthropology 101 may be taken first. Both courses will be offered next semester. Soc. 200 - The Family, usually offered in the spring for the general student population and for students in the nursing program who are required to take it, will be offered in two sections during the . fall 113 S. Main St. ~ ;f I I ~-------~--------~--------~ I . Fr;; ;~;•:~1:~',:~ ::1:1e;.u~~~:t I ot:~: :::1~::::na;:•;~'.1~:~ce I I I ~ I · Free I 2for I II J!~.. . II ~ II rrz~ 5150~;~; II •----J---------~-------J (One Coupon Per Customer Pe r Sate) L (One CouPOn Per Customt'r Per Sale) (One Coupon Per Customer PE>r SaJf>) 136 Wyoming Avenue - Scranton Viewmont Mall - Scranton ""' _ Pierce St. & 3rd Avenue - Kingston ""' 1975 Arby's, Inc. • • - r .} ' · semester. Any non-nursing majors who are interested in the course are asked to take it in the fall. The Soc. 200 sections to be offered next spring are expected to be open to nursing majors only. · A topics course on the Sociology of Natural Disasters, Soc. 297 E, will also be offered. Efforts will be made to interpret the local events of the summer of 1972 as a means of illustrating the discussions. There are no prerequisites. ,. Explorations in Anthropology, Anthro. 297, is scheduled for the fall, but the specific content of the course has not yet been set. Possibilities include. medical anthropology, liguistic anthropology and anthropological methods. Along with Soc. 101 and Anthro. 101, the summer sessions will include Soc. 275, Sociology of Minorities; Soc. 297, Sex and Sex Roles ; 89<:. 215, Sociology of Urban Life; and Anthro. 297, Field Archaeology. town W-8 MAVERICK . WRANGLER . ,_ LANDLllBBER 'FLARES I ··STRAIGHT LEGS PAINTER J ·: PANTS FARMER JEANS· AR MY PANTS BLVE IEANS ,. Without b,ecaking you, _~ ~ - . obtain sponsors for their effort on the 22nd· and may contact the Human Services Committee or the March of Dimes (824-1345) for additional information. Volunteers to walk, sponsor, or work can also call co-chairmen: Steve Esrick (Grissom 823-9860 ) or Donna Reese (McClintock 823-6489 ). Other committee chairmen include Steve Kirschner and Ellen Merton, Recruiting ; Charlie Munson and Clint Franklin, Food; Dave Palanzo, Gail Edwards, and Jim Morg_an, Checkpoints; and Jan Cohen and Steve Standiford, Publicity. Dion Spencer is in charge of walking marshalls and Joe Marchetti and Dave Davies are advisors. Wyoming Valley has had a very successfql campaign for the past four years. Last year over $24,000 was collected locally. The majority of the money will remain locally and some will go to the national office to fight birth defects. I . Chuck ,Robbins Sporting Goods 39 W. Market Street Wilkes-Barre All Types Of Shirts Plain Or Printed k 1d Novelt Desi ns. I' Surplus Records And Tapes 397 S. Main St., W-8 (Across from Penn Plaza Shopping Ctr.) Open 10 to 10 Everyday . Absolutely -f fielowest Prices On R.ecords And Tapes Anywhere! Low Overhead Means Low Prices �Paget April 15, 197& 1beBeacon Editorials What's Wrong Here? Letters To The Editor- What's wrong with this campus ? It is becoming increasingly apparent that things are fallin g apart at the seams . Inaction has · replaced action. " Ne comment" has replaced forthright statements of policy . And what's worse , no one seems to care . To the Editor: As a representative of Student Wilkes students are suffering from timid and incompetent student leadership . In _the past year, Student Government has Government I was disappointed with not made any significant long-lasting contributions toward the your editorial on the S.G. election. I betterment of the student body . Inter-Dormitory Council and only wish I could have replied prior Commuter Council have but one accomplishment under their to the outcome of the S.G. election for president because now some of belts : the creation of on-campus student parking. my comments are belated. In Critical student issues have not been addressed . The iner- particular I noticed two consession was unceremoneousl y dropped with nary a comment tradictory remarks in the editorial. from Student Government . For the most part, student organizaFirst you open the article by tio-ns have not spoken out on crucial academic matters . The stating that you hope Tuesday's long-disfavored final exams still stand . election will be a reversal of what Students have made no substantial · improvements in dor- _ has happened in previous years - a small percentage of the student body mitory life . The IDC president has refused to vigorously pursue Dean Bal - selecting the S.G. presidential post. , You then conclude by stating that truchitis ' unauthorized appropriation of I DC funds . Student GovernmeM's mismanagement of the West-Slade you are perplexed in choosing a · Student Government president beconcert may result in lengthy legal action-under the threat of cause you are not pleased with the SG liability for $7,000 worth of damages to the gym. two candidates. Thus at the outset The SG treasurer failed to present current financial reports for you encourage voter turnout at the a five-week period . elections and wind up leaving the Administration of the Student Union Building languished potential voter discouraged as to until a handful of dedicated SG members and BEACON whom he or she should vote because coverage brought the matter to the attention of the Student neither candidate possesses any "distinct qualities." Union Board and SG . Secondly you state that you SG , IDC, and CC cannot even conduct their own elections probably lean more towards Gina without causing havoc . Simple matters like receiving O'Brien, a biology major. Yet you nominations-, selecting election times, and ensuring an accurate think Steve Esrick, who is also a ballot count seem beyond their capabilities . If it were not for biology major is the best candidate. the hard work of a handful of people-including Circle The irony is that although you lean K-campus elections would be hopelessly botched . towards O'Brien as S.G. president, · The problems of the campus are not limited to student you instill in students minds the thoughts of voting for Esrick (an leaders, however . SG advisor Dean Baltruchitis is performing ineffectively. By O'Brien advocate) as a write--in his actions , he has caused undue embarrassm'e nt to ballot which would probably hurt O'Brien's cause. Is the BEACON SGmembers . He approaches problems not by seeking construcstaff aware that Esrick, if accepted ti ve solutions but by nitpicking . in' the Hahnemann program, would He has taken unauthorized unilateral actions-the approprianot be attending Wilkes College next tion of $25 of IDC funds to the Student Union Building account year and obviously wouldn't then be is a prime example . contemplating running for S.G. In short, he has failed to demonstrate the willingness to serve president? as an advisor-an advisor in the true sense of the word. How can the BEACON staff write about student apathy in regards to In addition , far too many students and administrators are voter turnout at S.G. presidential tight-lipped _in discussing campus problems . In a recent elections, when only a couple of their examination of the Wilkes-Hahnemann program, the BEACON reporters were present at the S.G. questioned at least 15 Hahnemann students . All refused to candidates' platform held in the comment publicly . S.U.B. last Thursday evening? Getting information from the administration is an even P .S. Besides, if Mr. Berger and greater chore . Because administrators and faculty members Ms. O'Brien were to stand on have a hammerlock on much information _:._ and because they opposite ends of a scale, I'm quite too often refuse to make any disclosures, the extent of news confident that the scale would sway coverage in the BEACON is not always the kind we would like to to Berger's side. John "Zimms" Zimmerman present . S.G. Rep Class of '76 Generally, students, administrators, faculty , and staff refrain from interaction and commun ication with each other. The whole college suffe(s as a result . Hopefully, our remarks will prompt constructive action and greater openness . With such grave problems on campus , now is not the time for silence . · To the Editor: Two hwidred years ago today, mom packed me a peanut butter and Beacon jelly sandwich and gave me my · daily allowance of one dollar. I used Editor in Chief . . Rich Colandrea Managing Ed itor . . - . Do nna M . Geffert 60 cents for the LCTA horse and News Editor . . Patrice Ston~ buggy, (30 cents each way), 25 cents Co Copy Editors .. Marianne M ontague 8nd Fra n Polakowsk i for a famous Commons coke, and the Sports Editor . . Paul Oomowitch Op Ed Editor . Sa ndy Akromas last 25 cents I gambled away in the Business M anager .. . Patti Reilly Cornnions pinball machines. (Today A dven ising M anager . . ... .. .. . Dottie M anin Circulation M anagers . . . Gw en FaasM Rosie Noone, Patty V etter she asked for change ) . Cartoonist . . .. Joe Denm ore When I asked to use the horse and Reparters. ... Jeff Acornley, M ary Ell en Alu , Fra nk Baran, Joe Buckley, Wilma Hurst, Dave Orischak, Janine Pokrincha k, buggy to drop -in on a sarsaparilla Mary Stencavage, Lisa W aznik party at NMD; ~he gave me 20 cents Advisor .... T homas J . M oran to the Pringle hill ski lift down to Photographer .. A ce Ho ff marl Stud ios - Kingston and advised me to take the Shawnee H all , 76W. Northampton Street, Wilk es-Barre, Pennsy lvania 18703 shoe-leather express the rest of the . Published every week b y studfents of Wi lk es Co llege Second class postage paid at W ilk e~- Barre, Pa. way. Subscription rate: $4 pe r year. Beacon phone (7 17 ) 824-4651 , Extension 473 If Marianne Montague thinks she Offi ce Hours : daily. AU views expressed in letters to the editor: colum ns, and ViewPoints a re those of the individual w riter, not necessarily of the publication. has it hard, she should have lived 200 years ago today. FIRST PLACE, 1976, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION Peggy Schutz Contradictions Noted In Election Editorial 'Bicentennial Bi-ts ' · Offer No Sympathy Student Raps Baltruchiti~ For f ransferring $25 To the Editor: At a recent I.D.C. activity held in out of I.D.C.'s a_ccount without the the Student Union Building, some authorized signatures of I.D.C.'s paneling was destroyed. When treasurer and-or advisor. This was I.D.C. put a workorder into definitely uncalled for. This also, maintenance, their reply was that it proves that a club's account (down . was low priority and they wouldn't at Parrish Hall) is unsafe from the get to it for awhile. Five days later, a administration. Who took a vote to• member of I.D.C. repaired it , elect Dean Baltruchitis Sheriff, himself. Instead of praising I.D.C. Judge, and Collector? for doing the work faster than . Does this mean that any time he maintenance, Dean Baltruchitis wants money, he can get it (even charged I.D.C. $5.00 fpr each day I without the proper okays)? It is that the paneling was not repaired. about time for clubs and organiza• Not only do I think it was wrong to tions to think about moving their chaf ge I.D.C. $25.00 as a penalty, but money from Parrish Hall to city Dean Baltruchitis didn't even ask banks, where we · know that our I.D.C. for the money. Dea.n money will be safe from UnBaltruchitis went down to the authorized signatures. Finance Office and took the money · · Bert Katz NoBEACON Next Thursday Due to the Easter holiday, the BEACON will not be published on Thursday, April 22. Student ·'Grateful' To Administration To the Editor: I would like to thank the administration for raising the tuition $200 and room and board $100. This has made my decision not to come back to Wilkes much easier. Jeff Trimmer ' Tickets are still on sale for the play "Sing OU:t, Sweet Land" and may be obtained by calling Myra or Mandy in Hollenback Hall, at 823-9895 or Ext. 423 or any Circle K member. Cost of the tickets will be $5. Commuter Council, under the direction of Jackie Pickering, will meet this evening a(5:50 p.m. in the Commons. Student Government will meet on Tuesday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m. in Weckesser Hall. Zeke Zaborney will preside. The Wilkes College Foreign Language Department will sponsor a series of foreign films this Spring. "Subsida al Cielo" will be presented on Tuesday, April 27, and "The Inspector General" (Russian), Tuesday, May 4. Both films will be shown at 7 p.m. in Room 1 of Stark Learning Center. "Last Year in Marienbad" (French) will be shown on Tuesday, May 11, at7 p.m. in the Center for the Performing Arts. Any senior wishing to help with the planning of graduation week acti".ities should attend a special meeting on Wednesday, April 21, at 9:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Commons. · A vacation Work-Study Program for the summer of 1976 with the U.S. Civil Service Commission is available to students majoring in the fields of agriculture, engineering and mathematics. Details may be obtained at the Placement Office. Elementary Russian will be available for the 197~77 academic year, according to Dr. Michael Seitz, Chairman of -the Foreign Language Department. The course will be taught by Dr. Walter , 1 Karpinich. The Wilkes College Committee for a Clean Environment is sponsoring a photography contest. Entries will be accepted until Wednesday, ApriL 21. There will be three categories including color prints, black and white prints, and snapshots. Inter-Dormitory Council (IDC) will meet on Sunday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Commons, with Mike LoPresti presiding. The Meditation Society of Wilkes College is sponsoring a lecture Thursday, April 29 at 7 p.m. in SLC. The title of the lecture is "Introduction to Transcendental Meditation." James W. Ruck and Maureen Rincavage will perform their joint Sophomore Piano Recital April 23, at 8:30 p.m. in the Recital Room of Darte Hall. t fl <. ' ll 1 �Page5 The Beacon April 15, 1976 Freddy Wall Serves With A Smile /4 By Lisa Waznik A pair of eyes on campus has seen more than 25 classes graduate from this institution. Those warm friendly eyes belong to Fred Wall (better known to all as "Freddy';), the "old timer" in the cafeteria who is the assistant manager and chef. "Back in 1950, Dr. Farley asked me to come to Wilkes with my wife Laura, and service the entire food department, and we did it ourselves!" Fred relates. However, he is quick to remind us that at that time there were less than 50 resident students as compared to the near 700 that he serves today. Back in 1942, Fred had his beginnings in the Navy as the ship's cook. On the ship he toured the South Pacific for three years and finally wound up at home in Washington, D.C. In Washington, he was employed at the Press Cafeteria and is proud to reveal he " was one of the cooks for President Roosevelt." From our nation's capital, Fred traveled to Philadelphia, to be the cook at Tillie's Seafood Place and later to Portland, Maine to prepare food at Tall Timbers Ranch. Mt. Airy Lodge was the next stop in his journeys where he fed the vacationers. Finally Freddy came to Wilkes-Barre to become the cook at the Holland Luncheonette, which was located on Public Square many years ago. It was there that he met Dr. Farley and was persuaded to · come to Wilkes. In the position of chef, perhaps the most highly respected specialist is the "sauce and soup" man. Fred, who is such a specialist, says his concoctions are "very tasty! " At the Wilkes Dining Hall, Fred has munerous responsibilities. He must make sure that all students he serves are totally satisfied and "if you don't like the food, just bring it back to me and we'll see what's wrong and fix that." By Marianne Monta Dr.· Reif Meets The Easter Bunny It's holiday time again at Wilkes College. Wilkes students everywhere are busy preparing for the huge three-day vacation (just about long enough to pack, unpack, and repack). But whether you'll be celebrating Easter or Passover there is a special place in everyone's heart for the poor dumb soul :-- the Easter Bunny. ' This blessed creature spends all his time distributing goodies to kids instead of staying home like the rest of the rabbits and adding to the population explosion. I thought he should be appreciated for making this supreme sacrifice so I invited him to attend classes with me this week. One of the highlights of this trip was introducing E.B. to the incomparable Dr. Reif. I took E.B. to Dr. Reif's bio class. VERY TASTY-Shown above is Fred Wall making one of his "very Dr. Reif: I knew we were accepting minorities in the college but who is tasty" dishes, chopped steak and mushroom sauce. Fred is chief chef and your albino friend with the protruding ears? assistant manager of the Wilkes Dining Hall. ' Me: This is E.B., Dr. Reif. You've been cutting up his buddies for years so I wanted him to meet you. He wants to be sure his friends have not died Fred also tells students that if they If_you're_in need of expert cooking in vain. have a favorite recipe they might advice, or if you need to know how to Dr. Reif: I'd offer you a carrot, E.B., but unlike my good friend and like to try, that they are welcome to make your sauce "very tasty," or if colleague, Captain Kangaroo, I don't usually carry them around. bring it in and experiment. "We you have a complaint about the caf's E.B. That's O.K. I'm strictly a lettuce man myself. even let the student help in the fo?d.' or just need a plain old lift in preparation and sometimes they spmts, come to see Fred Wall. He's Dr. Reif: Well, what would you like to know? turn out 'very tasty!'" been around a long time and will E.B.: My friends sent me with a couple of questions for you. They want to Fred's immediate supervisor, Mr. surely be around a great while know if there's any possibility of a bunny birth control pill being made. We Denion said Fred "has the nicest longer. have so many Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontails running around now that we disposition on campus and perhaps • can't even count them. I know the rabbit stew fans are pleased but we even in all of Wilkes-Barre." rabbits are trying to raise a more select and educated race and there are · After each day's work, Fred • • • just too many of us to ban~. returns home to Mountaintop where he and his only dependent, "Pal," a r: Dr. Reif: That's a very admirable idea, E.&, I'm sorry I can't help you. mixed collie and shepherd, relax. rOf I'm having enough trouble trying to get the idea across to humans. However, on his days off Fred does E.B.: Why don't you come and work for us? We can promise you a lot of volunteer work at the General The 1976 Amnicola subscription "hare raising" experiences. Hospital where he wheels patients to drive began Tuesday, April 13, and and from the operating room. He is will continue until the end of April. Dr. · Reif: (scratches head) I'm having enough problems with "hair also deacon at the Mt. Zion Baptist Orders can be placed on any day at raising." Church in Wilkes-Barre. 12:00 in the Commons and in the E.B.: Comeon. We'll send you a "hareplane" for traveling and you can A proud member of the American cafeteria from 5:00 to 7:00. be stationed in Grand Rabbits, Michigan, or Hare-isburg, Pa. Culinary Federation, sponsors of the The price is $8.00 for seniors,' American Academy of Chefs, including mailing costs, and $7 .50 for Dr. Reif: Can my wife come too? Freddy has also just recently underclassmen. Orders can also be. · E.B.: Sure. But maybe you won't want her there after you meet some of completed a first aid course at the placed by contacting any member of the o_riginal Playboy bunnies. You could have a "hare-um." school. the Amnicola staff. A few 1975 yearbooks are still Dr. Reif: It sounds tempting. I've always wanted to be a "hare-etic." available for $7.50 and can be picked E.B.: Then, you'll come? up at Shawnee Hall at 12:00 on any Dr. Reif: I'd really like to but I can't leave my work here. Can you Thursday. imagine what would happen to the grass and Stark Hall and the nurses if I All persons interested in an left ? It would be "hare-esy." will be sold. Entertainment will be E.B.: O.K., but keep this ring as a rememberance of me. If you ever provided by the Cockles and Mussels Amnicola Editorial position for next band and in the eventof rain the fest year are asked to write a letter to the change your mind and want to come, mail it to me. It's been in my family will be postponed until Saturday Amnicola explaining why they want for generations. the position. Letters must be in the Dr. Reif: Oh, then it's an "hare-loom." night. E.B.: I feel really bad. I think I'll go to the bunny bar and drown my The weekend of merriment will Amnicola box in the bookst0 re by · continue on Saturday from 1-6 p.m. May 1, 1976. Positions available are sorrows in some "Hop-scotc_h." Happy Holiday, Dr. Reif. Assistant Editor, Copy . , . within the Wilkes Carnival which Editor, Editor, Business Manager and Dr. Reif: You too, E.B. and remember. Don t put all your eggs m one will be held on the lawns between the Assistant Business Manager. Sebo- basket. Commons and Chase Hall. P.S. Thank you Joe H. and Dave S. Interested dorms, clubs and or- larships are available. All seniors who have been named · ganizations will set-up their booths throughout this area. In charge of to Who's Who are asked to contact Weiss Hall arrangements are Sue Ann Knight, Debbie Morano, Jean Johnson and Ginny Edwards. (823-9926), to arrange a time to have In conjunction with the carnival their photographs taken for the there will be a Fine Arts Exhibition yearbook. These arrangements in the Stark Learning Center Court should be made by Friday, April 30. Clubs who still have not had their Yard sponsored by the Fine Arts pictures taken for the Amnicola Department at the college. Saturday will also feature band should contact Miss Morano by , shell performances all day, as well Wednesday, April 28. Clubs whose as the second presentation of the pictures have been taken, but were Fantastik's in the SUB, begin11ing at not identified should also contact Morano by the same date. 3 p.m. That evening at 8:30 a fireworks display will be set for the River from page I Ba ltruch itis Commons and for the Wilkes students there will be a disco night in . the gym from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. run by WCLH, the campus radio station. "We figured since Baltruchitis is the The weekend will near conclusion club advisor he knew what he was with the onset of Sunday. The carni- doing," he said. val will be held from 1-6 p.m. and the Baltruchitis contends the molding Fine Arts exhibition will also be held must be repaired before the job can in the SLC court yard during this be considered as completed. time. Festival To Be Held May 1, 2 Spring is the birth of the seasons, a renewal of life, and for the people of Wyoming Valley and the students of ,Wilkes College it also means the 9th annual Cherry Blossom Festival to be held on May 1 and 2. The festival, which is sponsored by the Greater Wilkes-Batre Champer of Commerce, is chaired by George Pawlush, assistant director of Public Relations at Wilkes College. Pawlush is ad ministrative advisor to student chairman Ginny Edwards, whose job it is to coordinate and organize all student activities for the weekend. Friday, April 30, will kick-off the weekend with a field day held from 3-6 p.m. Some of the events included in this will be an egg-throwing, banana eating, and body-painting contest all · part of a five person team and for individual competition there will be such events as a bicycle race. Also from 3-5 p.m. in the Student Union Building, Director Jay Fields will present the play " The Fantastik's." Later that evening, to add to the festivities, there will be an all-campus beer blast for the Wilkes students from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. on the black top surrounding the field house. Tickets are $1.50 each and only 500 Yearbook Dnve On; Pos1t1ons A va!lable 9 1 76- 77 Term �The Beacon April 15, 1976 Pizza Tester On Prowl Who-Has Best Crust For Least Dough? · . By Patti Reilly Three pizza-lovers enjoying a pie at Roma Pizza, fr_om left, Tony Devincentis, Chip Pufko .. and Barry Zoppo. College Issues To Be Discussed At 'Operation Future' Confah A unique opportunity to discuss the future of Wilkes College will be presented to Wilkes students, faculty, staff, and administrators by "Operation Future" Monday through Wednesday, May 24-26. The Teacher Recognition and Effectiveness Committee, concerned mainly with improving teacher effectiveness, is organizing "Operation Future" to increase interaction of the college's·students, faculty, staff and administration. According to Dr. Richard Rees of the Education Department, "Never before has anything like this been attempted here. All of us at the college will have the opportunity to see where we are at and where we are going." About 50 people will participate in the work session - approximately half will be students. Dr. Rees explained that a representative group will be chosen. "We are trying to get an equal number of males and females, active and non-active students, and a sampling of various I_Ilajors." Th'e goals of "Operation Future" include: to clarify student, faculty, staff and administration points of view about selected issues at the college; establish techniques tQ conduct a clarification process for use by teachers in their classrooms; and to formulate follow-up plans for the selected issues discussed. On May 24, participants wfll meet at the college for about an hour to identify the issues to be discussed at the workshop. Examples of issues which may be discussed include how to improve teacher effectiveness or how to enhance the counseling service between teachers and students. Bookand Record Mart On May 25, the group will journey to the Bear Creek Camp and Conference Site in Bear Creek. After a nucrolab to introduce participants to each other, a summary of data · from the preceding day will be presented. Homogeneous and heterogeneous . groups of students, faculty, administration, and staff will be formed to report on prominent issues. Participants will evaluate the day. On the final day, evaluation results will be reported and a · priorities will be assigned to the BLOOD DAY from page 1 issues selected. There will be sub-group problem-solving and planning discussions before the session concludes. Participants must be prepared to stay the night of May 25 at the conference site. Housing and four meals will be provided. "Operation Future" costs approximately $1300, of which $1000 is being funded by the U.S. Office of Education. The college is funding the remainder. Dr. Rees said, "Hopefully, this won't be a 'one-shot' affair. Maybe it will be the beginning of new patterns of interaction. " All participants need to spend is Steve Esrick, an active volunteer their time and energy." for a number of charitable Applications for participants may organizations, explained that blood be obtained from any member of the is always in demand since it can be Teacher Recognition and Effective- · kept for only 21 days. The frequent · ness Committee, Student Governturnover necessitates constant re- ment, Commuter Council, Interplenishing and the college has been dormitory Council, or Dr. Rees. aiding the Red Cross in this - • ·•· - - - - - - - - - - - -...1 particular effort for many years. · The Human Services Committee Biggest Selection itself has coordinated "Blood Donor Best Prices Day" for the past four years. The blood donated at the college On benefits the entire valley and surro~din~ areas. LEOMATUS 44 Public Square Wilkes-Barre Newspapers -Magazines VanScoy Diamond Salon Penn Plaza, W-8 OPEN: Mon.-l'hurs. Fri.-Sat. Sun. 11 AM-11PM 11 AM-12 Midnight 4PM-11 PM NOTICE I ing,Dueregistration to a conflict in scbedul-1 will not be I held in the Student Union I I Stark Building. The lobby of the I Learning Center bas I site. ~en designated as the new I L ------- J For All Your Sewing Needs Midway Shopping Center Wyoming, Pa. 893-13:r' SAVE 10.00 ON BROTHER' TYPEWRITERS Save on discontinued models from .Brother. Reg 69.95 style, now 59.95. Reg. 89.95, now 79.95. Also see .oul" brand new styles. Why work harder than you have to! Phone 822-2168 Free Campus Deliv~ries Thick and Chewy Sicilian Pizza Hoagies: Italian-Meatballs-Sausage Ham & Cheese-Salami & Cheese Roma Special - Gateway Shopping Center Kingston, Pa. 288-1132 ROMA PIZZA I .. r~------, I I fabridand , Now Open - Under New Management I Books, Records ~ndTapes Cliff & Monarch · Notes Diamonds Gateway Shopping Center (Near Jewelcor) Paperbacks Provincial Towers 18 S. Main St. Wilkes-Barre 825-4767 Pizza is an important part 'Of a college student's life. It is a great dietary supplement to evening meals at the cafeteria. It was my mission last week to be _a pizza tester. This job entailed finding the best crust for the least dough in the Wilkes-Barre area. A job like this could have lasted 5 to 10 years with 60 pizza places in the immediate area. I knew that tackling a job of that magnitude would surely cut out any hopes of ever being seen on the beach this summer. Therefore, I decided to visit just the pizza places within walking distance of Wilkes. I also decided to bring along a couple taste-testers to take some of the responsibility and poundage from my shoulders and stomach, respectively. Important things to look for when searching for good pizza are chewable crust and lots of cheese, without pools of grease. Pizza prices in the area are relatively comparable. Pizza sizes differ considerably, and it is important to find out the size of pizza you are getting when you consider the price. Januzzi's pizza was my first stop . on my around-the-town tour of pizza joints. Januzzi ~pizza is primarily known for its-delivery service. It is not, by far, the finest pizza around but when hunger strikes at 11 at night and no one has a car - it tastes somewhat better. Small pizzas at JanUzzi are $2.10 and the large size is $2.85. Extras on the pie are 50 cents more. Pappas' Pizza is a well-known chain around college towns. '!'he atmosphere inside lacks intimacy but the service is fast, and the pizza is not bad. Pappas is open Monday through Friday from 11 to 1 a.m. and Saturday from 4 to 1 a.m. A 10 inch plain pie is $1.50, while extras vary from 15 cents to 20 cents more. Cosenzas is under new management and their service and· quality has greatly improved. They now deliver any size order, and offer a variety of sandwiches in addition to pizza. Consenza's is open Monday through Saturday 10 to 2 a.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Roma Pizza was my last stop. They are located in the Penn Plaza and are new-comers to WilkesBarre. They have a free delivery service and feature a good grade of pizza. Roma is open seven days a week and, in addition to their pizza menu offer a wide range of sandwich choices. A medium pizza at Roma is $2.15, large is $2.80. Extras are added accordingly. ' After a week of pizza I have had it for a long time with crust and dough. I feel fairly adept at some Italian linguistics, and my clothes have never fit worse in my life. Bos"lmt_fiftf_ Stationery, Street floor I '· �April 15, 1976 The Beacon Page7 Golfers' Plea: 'Open· Up lrem' BYPAULDOMOWITCH As the Wilkes College golfers prepare for their important showdown with defending Middle Atlantic Conference champion Scranton University this afternoon, the question is not whether or not they ean beat them, but whether or not they will play. As of Tuesday, !rem Temple Country Club, the home course of coach Rollie Schmidt's team, was still not open. The team had been scheduled to open up at home more than a week ago, but cold weather and a soggy playing surface forced an abrupt cancellation then, and unless Irem authorities open the course this afternoon, the same is likely to happen once again. It's a frustrating feeling -for the Colonels, who have gotten off to their finest start in history, winning four in a row. " If this match today goes on as scheduled" said co-captain Larry Gurnari, "I r eally believe we'r e going to be &-0 by tonight. We can beat them. " Despite the fact that Scranton won the Middle Atlantic Conference team title down at Hidden Springs Country Club in Willow Grove last April, today's match is a toss up. The Rpyals have gotten off to a very slow start, winning only two of their first six encounters, and they will be playing without the services of their ace Ed Karpovitch, who finished fifth in last year's MAC's. Karpovitch is out with an injury. Not including the 1975 Middle Atlantic Conference tournament, the two teams met each other thre.e times last campaign. Scranton won two of those three, with both victories coming on the Scranton Municipal course. But it's the match they won that the Colonels remember well. With Mark Jarolen, Larry Gurnari, and Kenny Dunlavage all shooting 81's on the 61 ; ;-yard Irem course, the Colonels overcame an impressive 18shole round of 77 by ~cranton's Karpovitch, to beat the Royals 410-417. At the time, Schmidt called the victory the finest performance by a team he's coached since Wiikes won the back to back conference titles in 1971 and 1972. Jarolen, Gurnari, and Dunlavage will once again be counted on this afternoon, if the tri-angular match, which also includes Upsala, goes on. Those three, along with freshman Joe Skldaney, who shot an 87 in his team's win over Moravian last week, will spearhead the Blue and Gold hopes, with three other Colonel golfers getting starts today. " If we can win these two today," said co-captain Jarolen, "it's going to give our confidence a big boost, and that will mean a lot with the MAC's just around the corner." The conference event is scheduled for April 27 at Hidden Springs .. Following today's tri-angular, the team will take a break for Easter recess, and resume action next Thursday, when they take on Moravian .and Muhlenberg, on the latter's course. 'The Magnificent Six' Hoitest Show Quick, what's the hottest show in town right now? " All the President's Men" up at Cinema I? Wrong. " Bad News Bears" at the Barre East? Wrong again. "Confessions of a Porno Queen" in the Oak Hill Drive-In? Well, a close second maybe, but not number one. The show that's got everybody talking is none other than "The Magnificent Six," which is being held over at Artillery (Park that is). No, it's not a shoot 'ell! up Western about six gunslingers, who rescue a Mexican town from the terrifying grips of ruthless outlaws. Instead, it's the story of six pitchers who lead a college baseball team to fame and glory, and a national championship (oops, we gave away the ending ). THE SIX MEMBERS of the Colonel "top of the hill gang" have been nothing less than sensational since opening day, leading the team to a 6-1 start and limiting the opposition to six earned runs in 50 innings, for a 1.08 ERA. So, without any further adieu, let's meet the stars of the show. Jim Stehle (played by Nick Nolte of "Rich Man, Poor Man" fame ) - " Pin" has two of the Colonel's six wins, an ERA even lower than the staff's, and an average of 13.2 strikeouts every nine innings. The vel' ':!ity of his fastball denies believability. And if you doubt that, just ask the pro scouts that follow him. Control has plagued him throughout his career, but Saturday against Susquehanna, he walked only three batters. In the movie, it's Stehle (dressed in white) who faces Rotten College (dressed in black) in the national championship game. Like all heroes, Pin prevails, striking out 27 batters in succession, as Wilkes wins the title, and scout Elmer Vallo signs the entire team to professional contracts (would you believe majer league expans 1n into Toronto and Wilkes-Barre?) . Andy "the Amazing" Kresky (played by Donald Sutherland) - Kresky led the Colonels in victories as a rookie, and threw a no-hitter against Scranton. He has a good fastball, an even better curve, and flawless control. In the movie, it's Kresky who beats Bong College in the semi-finals, with a little help trom teammate Bill Polaha, who smokes a homer in thP. last inning to win it. BARRY HARCHARUFKA (PLAYED by Bruce Dern)t.P.ammates call him Harch or Hong Kong ( from Luzerne). • in Town Like Stehle, the sophomore righthander is 2--0, with wins over Allentown and Bloomsburg. Near the movie's climax, coaches Dornzalski and Duliba are kidnapped by Rotten College supporters, and Harch steps in to take over the helm. He helps win the title game for his team, when, using some slick strategy in the las_t inning, he has Mike Supczenski steal home from first base ("it saves time"). Danny Pisarcik (had trouble casting for his part, but Larry Czonka finally won out over Walt Williams) - the Randolph-Macon fans nicknamed Danny "no-neck." Only a freshman, he's got good control (they say he walked a batter two years ago) , and is going to be an asset to the staff down the stretch. In the picture, Danny is stricken with a severe case of the hiccups just prior to the semi-final game with Bong, and listens to the game from a hospital bed on WCLH. Sports:- By Paul Oomowitch Chatter . Joe Delozier (Charles Bronson) - the 6-2 righthander . had a great Southern trip, but has only started one game thus far, and received no decision. The strong, silent type, Delozier's fastoall commands a great deal of respect. Joe gives the old Knute Rockne speech in the dugout after the Colonels fall behind to Bong College, and as in all great stories, it works (I want you guys to go out there and win it for no-neck"). Manny Evans (played by himself) - Penguin is the biggest surprise of the season. A knuckleball specialist, he came in against Bloom in the second game of the twin bill down 3--0, and walked away with a 4-3 victory. When he's got that "goofy ball" moving, he can make the best of hitters look like complete fools. Manny becomes a hero in . the movie, when the plane that is jetting the team to Missouri for the championship game against Rotten College, is machined-gunned by Rotten Air Force ROTC students. Taking over the controls, Pengy lands the plane safely on an iceberg in the Arctic, and the team catches PENGYANDJOE . Two of 'The Magnificient Six' the next bus South for Missouri, arriving m ple,nty of time for the game. After they beat Rotten College for the championship, Pisarcik makes a miraculous recovery, Domzalski and Duliba are released unharmed, and as it should be, all the Colonels return to Wilkes-Barre and live happily ever after. The moral of the story- why, the good guys always win.• Editor's note: If you have trouble telling which ones are the good guys, they're the ones with pin-striped uniforms, and a gold " W" on their hat. Gary Paich:A Model Of Consistancy BY JEFF ACORNLEY GARYPAICH The Wilkes College tennis team's best doubles combo looks not unlike a modern day version of David and Goliath. But alas and alack, the team of Colonel co-captains, Gary Paich and Fred Bohn, play a mean game of doubles. The rather large gentleman with the blonde curly hair is Gary Paich. He is quite a guy. He is the guy that Coach Tom Rokita has tremendous respect for. He is the guy about whom Rokita remarked, "I wish I had a whole team full of Gary Paich's." Gary has been a letterman each of his four years at Wilkes and has reigned as one of the top point getters in Colonel net history. His most exciting moments in Colonel tennis were in the season of 1974 when the team just missed copping the MAC crown. "We had an excellent team 2 years ago and were upset late in the season by Elizabethtown and Albright to ruin our championship hopes. We still have three starters from that team in Judd Davis, Fred Bohn, and myself. This years team has a great attitude and can win and wants to win." Gary has much admiration for his. coach as well as his teammates. "Coach Rokita does a fantastic iob with the tennis program here at Wilkes. Since Wilkes doesn't recruit its players, it makes his job of producing a winner that much more difficult. He does a yeoman job with the material he has available to him." Gary is special in that he does everything well. He was a winner in high school where his Dover High School team won the conference championship in his junior year with a 16-1 record. He has been a winner in college tennis where his singles record is better than .500 and has won close to 8 of. every ten doubles matches in his career. When someone of Gary's calibre comes along it is certainly a joy. Perhaps his coach says it best. "Gary simply does everything extremely well. He is a very able co-captain and plays a very con-1 sistent game of .te~is. We will miss him much next year." In these days of such atrocities of specialization in athletics as designated hitters and designated runners and as many as three different kickers on one team, it is special when an athlete as well-rounded as Gary makes his presence felt on campus. �Page8 The Beacon •• EACON April 15, 1976 SPORTS Colonels After 7th Today; On The Road With Del Val BY EARL MONK The Wilkes College baseball team travels to Doylestown this afternoon, as they look for their seventh victory of the season, and sixth in a row against the Delaware Valley diamondmen. The clash with the·Aggies is a non-conference battle, and coach Gene Domzalski is expected to use several pitchers, giving most of the Colonel hill staf{. the opportunity to get in some work. THE COWNELS ARE coming off If highly successful weekend, which saw them sweep two from Bloomsburg, despite harsh weather concU.tions. But the best was yet to come the next day. Less than twenty-four hours later, they defeated MAC North-West section rival Susquehanna in a doubleheader, to up their conference record to 3-1. This leaves them tied with Elizabethtown for the conference lead. There were many heroes in the four victories. The pitching once again was superb: Barry Harcharufka, the big sophomore righthander allowed only one run in the first Bloomsburg game, to pick up his second win of the young season. Then, junior knuckleballer Manny Evans _ came to the rescue of starter Joe Delozier , and picked up a 4-3 win in the nightcap. He pitched 2 and one-third innings of shutout ball, while the Colonels, who had fallPn -- Wilkes And E-town Deadlocked For Lead With the 1976 college baseball season nearing the mid-way mark, Wilkes and Elizabethtown are deadlocked for the lead in the Middle Atlantic Conference NorthWest Section, with identical 3-1 records. Trailing in order are Susquiehanna (2-2) , Albright (0-0), and Juniata (0-4) . Elizabethtown, the defending sectional champs, swept a pair from hapless Juniata two weeks ago, but had to settle for a split with Wilkes a few days later. The Colonels followed their win-loss to the Blue Jays with a double conquest of Susquehanna last Saturday. Still remaining on E-town's conference card is Albright this afternoon at home, and Susquehanna on April 24, also at home. Both encounters are doubleheaders. The Colonels will meet Albright down in Reading next Thursday afternoon, and conclude their MAC slate at home on May ·1, against winless Juniata. Two years ago, it was Albright that knocked the Colonels from championship contention by beating them in extra innings down there. The MAC North-West Section team with the best conference record, once the round-robin schedule concludes, will then face off against the MAC North-East Sectional champ for the overall Northern Division title on May 15, and the almost certain right to enter the NCAA Division III post-season tournament. Upsala is cur~ rently on top in the North-East Section. Current,North-West standings are: W L ELIZABETHTOWN WILKES SUSQUEHANNA ALBRIGHT JUNIATA 3 3 2 0 0 1 1 2 0 4 behind 3-0, rallied behind him for fo ur rw1s in the sixth, to pull off the sweep. Though the weather gave Colonel hitters fits , they came through when the chips were down. Especially starring in the . clutch was third baseman Jim Michaels. The junior drove in the winning run with a single in the opener, and tied the second with a key sacrifice fl:v.. SUSQUEHANNA CAME TO Artillery Park Saturday leading the Middle Atlantic Conference North-West Section, but got a rude awakening from the Colonels. Both Andy Kresky and J im Stehle pitched complete games in the 8-1, 8-1 doubleheader sweep. Colonel hitters went wild in the twin bill, collecting 19 hits on the afternoon. In the first game, Steve Leskiw and Don McDermott stood out as they both hit home· runs. Leskiw's round tripper set a new Wilkes career record for home runs with eight. In the second game, centerfielder Mike Supczenski drove a 420-foot shot over the rightfield fence in the second -inning, for his first home run of the season. McDermott added his second homer of the day in thi third, while Michaels continued his hot hitting, with a three run blast in the fifth. Supczenski also Aided Stehle in the field with two outstanding catches. COWNEL CWUTS: eolonels have four MAC North-West section games remaining. Next Thursday, they travel to Albright for a big doubleheader, and end their conference slate at home against Juniataon May 1...Leskiw and McDermott are tied for the club lead in home runs with two apiece ... McDermott also leads in hitting with a .5!79 average, runs scores, runs batted in, and is tied for the lead in triples ... Greg Snyder is second on the club in hitting with a .438 average ...Susquehanna was 7-1 before Saturday's doubleheader defeat...Jack Keller qualified for iron man status, last weekend, catching 23 innings in two days ... first sacker Neil Bavitz is still bothered by leg injury ...E-town has been ranked the fifth best Division III baseball team in the country by the editors of "Collegiate Baseball" ... believe it or not, all eight of Elizabethtown's conference games are at home this year. ANOTHER HOMER FOR McDERMOTT Colonels Succumb, 12-8 FDU 'Winterized,' But Wins BYPAULDOMOWITCH . Billy Winter scored ...and scored ...and scored... and _ scored ...and scored. By afternoon's end yesterday at Ralston Field, Wilkes' all-American attackman tallied five goals and one assist against the Madison FDU lacrossemen. But the nationally rankea Jersey Devils were not terribly disappointed over Winter's scoring spree, because they eventually won the contest 12-8. As a matter of fact, they dicln"'t really expect to stop him very much. SAID WINNING COACH Ted Brunning: " Winter is one of the finest lacrosse players in the country. Sure, we could have double and triple teamed him. But by doing that, you make the rest of your defense vulnerable. So we decided to just play him one on one, and concentrate on ,stopping the rest of Wilkes' attack-which we did." Senior defenseman Dave Wang received the assignment to guard Winter, and if he ever decides to play pro hockey, he'll have little trouble filling the shoes of the Philadelphia Flyers' Mr. Mean, Dave Schultz. The big Jersey Devil was assessed six of his team's eight penalties during the course of the game, but unf9rtunately, the Colonels of Coach Chuck Mattei, now 2.2 on the season, managed to capitalize on only three of them. FDU broke out to an early 1-0 lead, but Winter tied the game seconds later, with an unassisted goal. Blue and Gold goalie Bill Harris, who finished the day with 21 saves, came up with three superb ones during the early portion of the period, as FDU put the pressure on the Wilkes defense.· Finally clearing it out of their own end, Winter put the Colonels on top 2::1, with just over two minutes left in the first quarter, on a shot from the left side. THE JERSEY DEVILS went to the fast break early in the second quarter and came up with four straight goals, two of them by their all-American candidate Rich Wetter, to charge into a · 5-2 advantage. No, Winter did not score again - but he did shovel off an assist to teammate Bruce Davis, who did, and the FDU lead was narrowed to a pair: Thirty seconds later, however, it was Wetter on the break to make it 6-3 at the half. The Colonels started the third quarter a man up, thanks to Wang's aggressiveness, and it took Winter only five seconds to score oa a pass from midfielder Kurt Franke. Wilkes had another power play opportunity minutes later, but couldn't pull it off. Seconds after the teams were even again, however, Winter hit the chords unassisted to narrow FDU's lead to one, 6-5. After Winter was penalized for slashing midway throught the period, the Colonels found themselves a man down. But attackman Pinky DiZebba picked off a Jersey Devil pass, and fed teammate Gre Wild for a shorthanded goal to tie the 5ame. PUTIING CONSTANT PRESSURE on Lhe FUD goal, Winter scored again, and Davis followed that up with yet another tally on an assist from Franke, and the Colonel's were up 8-6. But FDU refused to crack, and came back with three straight goals of their own ; the last one by Wetter to give them the lead for good with one minute left in the third period. The Colonels had plenty of opportunities in the final quarter, including several • power plays. During one instance, FDU found themselves two men down to Wilkes, but Mattei's club either lost possession or took a poor percentage shot. A goal by FDU attackman Art Beccaris at the eight minute mark, put his team up 12-a, and that completed the ~coring. Wilkes will be on the road next Wednesday afternoon, tak. ug on MAC rival Haverford. They will tP, home next Saturday (April 24) ae:ainst 1~uhlenberg. r--------------------------------, I I I I I I I I I I I L Keep Track Of Wilkes The Wilkes College Track Club opened its season on a hopeful note last Friday at Bloomsburg State College, finishing fifth in a field of seven teams. · The Colonels are putting much stock in the future with an eight man team, seven of whom are freshmen. The finest showing came from the 440 relay team of Kevin McHale, John Senatore, Mark Molitoris, and the old man of the club, sophomore Ed Murray. They finished second with an excellent time of 45 :9. Members of the relay team also placed well in other events as John Senatore was third in the 100. yd. dash and Kevin McHale finished fifth in the 220 yd. event. Norm Verhoog had an excellent time in the 880 yr. run to qualify him for fourth place. Mike Salley competed in the two-mile marathon, while the Colonels had two men place in the javelin event. Don Denko was third and Bill Slavoski finished fifth. -------------------------------- ..I � 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 Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. 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 Beacon 1976 April 15th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976 April 15 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/066a5c63c95cbc7ab79bddebd57638fa.pdf 5cd7b8760648290a332d1f5aafb0868d PDF Text Text Vol. XXVIII, No.22 April 8, '1976 Wilkes College, Wilkes-~ rre, Pennsylvania - -- - - SG President To Be Elected In Campus Voting Tuesday ; Berger, O'Brien Nominees By Frank Baran Both have significant prior . proposes few new goals. She intends experience in student government "to continue Student Government on Wilkes students will cast their activities. Berger, who previously its present course but with more ballots Tuesday in an election that served as Inter-Dormitory Council's emphasis on reviewing academics will most likely determine the activities chairman and who still is and school policy changes." quality and effectiveness of next an active member of the Accounting What Miss O'Brien lacks in setting year's Student Government. Club, is now serving his second year goals, she makes up for in proposing To be elected is a new Student on Student Government. Miss improvements to SG's organization. Government president - the most O'Brien is serving her third Student She sees the key to a more effective important student leader. Government term, and has been Student Government in a better and The occupant of this office can SG's recording secretary for the more active committee structure. focus student involvement to past year. Also, she calls for improved enhance academic and social But beyond these superficial parliamentary procedure at SG activities of the college, or can similarities, the two candidates meetings. Miss O'Brien says her muddle through an uneventful term, have different approaches to the role course in parliamentary procedure enjoying the benefits of the full of SG President. has taught her that more can be scholarship that comes with the Berger has set many goals for his accomplished at orderly meetings Al Berger Gina O'Brien office. administration : encouraging more than at disorderly ones. The two candidates seeking the club-sponsored social activities As for encouraging student post have much in common but yet promoting greater student utiliza: activities, she sees this problem, too, are distinctly different. tion of the Student Union Building, as a matter _th~ can be,~esolved by Al Berger and Gina O'Brien are improving relations between com- changes withm SG. Clubs feel dormitory residents. Both are New muters and dorm residents and intimidated at approaching SG for Jersey natives - Berger hails from between all students and the fa'culty, funds" for their activities, she a small-town, Toms River, while establishing greater fiscal controls contends. "We should show th~m For the first time since February ing by several SG members, Stark Miss O'Brien comes from Trenton, on SG appropriations, and attacking that w;-, won't hassle them on gettmg indicated that that period ended the state capital. . student apathy. But he candidly funds. 17 , student Government Treasurer Both are pursuing bachelor of admits that he has not yet found the Berger and Miss O'Brien also Howie Stark presented a treasurer's F~~r~:?fo2! SG ·meetings between science degrees Berger in best means for implementing these differ on the relationship they would report to Student Government - but business administration and Miss goals. foste.r with the college administrahis report failed to include any February 29 and April 1, Student O'B _ _ b- 1 B th _ _ ti financial transactions since the end . . continuedonpage4 nen m 10 ogy. o are Juniors. On the other hand, Miss O'Brien on. Berger views the office of Student of February· Government president as that of a stark did not make any studentadvocate- "tobereceptive presentation of SG's finances at the to - anything the students wants. five meetings between February 17 By Mary Stencavage ings and the same opinions but didn't want to comment . Even 'outrageous' proposals should and Tuesday evening's session. Rising operating costs have forced colleges and for the paper. , be considered- by hoping for a lot, During that period, he was absent universities across the country to raise their tuitions_ In some families where there is more than one a compromise between students and only once - last Tuesday - from the And Wilkes College is no exception. It too has felt the student in college, it will mean making extra sac- the administration might be weekly SG meetings. Stark said he crunch of inflation. rifices. reached" which satisfies both had been excused to travel to New .· Last week it was announced in the BEACON, that the Some students expressed hopes of receiving more groups, he maintains. York on that date. 'tuition will be raised $200 and $100 more for room and financial aid, attending a community college or obMiss O'Brien stresses her rapport In his report Tuesday, Stark board starting with the 1976-1977 academic year. taining a part time job to help defray ~osts. ~though _with the administration as the best reported the following balances: To gain some insight into student views, here is just a the increase in tuition is low in comparison with other way to communicate student opinion Student Activities Fund $18,861.26 sample of comments made on the subject. colleges, it will still be felt by those attending Wilkes . . to the administration. "The presiStudent Government Fund 456_02 Julie B., sophomore English major, "Does it mean However after the initial shock has worn off, those dent of Student Government must be VariousClubsFund 1,300.00 we get free books next semester?" interviewed stated that since they plan to receive a abletoworkwiththeadministration Dance and Films Fund 1,436_00 Ned Evans junior Elementary Ed. major · from college degree they will accept the increase as a conse- to get things done," she contends. Inter-Collegiate Con. Fund 826.25 . Wilkes-Barre, "Unreal! " quence of today's economy. Berger sees his background in Special Projects Fund 255.18 Patti S., freshman Business major, "I'm disln future years the cost of a college education will business as a prime asset for the SG Stark said the balances reflect gusted! " rise even more_ As one freshman, Cathy Yozwiak of presidency. "Student Government is Student Government finances "as of Joanie Potoski, freshman Elementary Ed_ major Wyoming put it, "It has to stop somewhere, because a quasi-business organization," he the most recent reporting period" of from Harding, "What else is new?" pretty soon no one is going to be able to afford to get a continued on page 8 the .Finance Office_ Upon questionOther students who were asked, shared similar feelcollege education!'' SG Treasurer's Report Given For First Time Since Feb~ 11 T u1t1on •• Increase Ch•I ded By students ll ~~l -:-:-:-: :::::::: BEA CON Wins First Prize At Columbia University The Wilkes College BEACON, which is celebrating its 40th year of publication, has been awarded first place honors in the college-university division by the Columbia University · Scholastic Press Association, according to an announcement this week from Charles .R. O'Malley, association director. The first place award, based_upon cont~nt, cov~rage, writing and editing, and design a~d display, is the result of aii evaluation by a board of Judges selected by the Columbia Press Association to rate each publication in its ,) wn classification- The classification of the newspaper is based on enrollment at the ~stitution, the type of publication, method of reproduction, _and ~~en compared to other colleges and universities newspapers in the same category. Each publication was rated by the panel of Judges on the basis of 1000 possible rating,points_ The BEACON, out of the 1,000 points, earned 896 points. The board of judges, in evaluating the publication, wrote : "The BEACON's long suit is its dedication to providing news, including sports news, to its readers." In discussing the a ward, revolving Editors-in-Chiefs, Rich Colandrea and Donna M. Geffert, said, "Because of the competition, which attracts the best college newspapers in the country, and the prestige that goes with Columbia, the honor is the highest any college newspaper can receive_ It's a result of dedication and hard work by the staff, and we suspect this is the first of many such awards in years to come_" . to the Thomas J_ Moran, who has been advisor e PP _g Y ' . bextremely pleased to receive the word from Colum ia i~i~i ~ University advising us that the BEACON had been . awarded first place in competition that included many of the major colleges and universities, some of which have outstanding journalism departments_ Tbe credit belongs to the excellent staff and the student leadership that we have this year." Columbia University, and in particular, its Graduate School of Journalism, has the reputation of being the finest school in the country. For many years, Columbia University's Journalism School has been staffed by the top professors and . working journalists, many of whom are ecµtors and writers for The New York Times, The New York Daily News, Time and Newsweek magazines_ The selection 1-isms • commi-tt ee for th e Pul-t i zer p nzes, Journa highest honor, is also based at Columbia University. :-:-:-:• :::::::: ~--------·----_-_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:.:.:.:.:_:_:_:_:_:_:.:.:_:_:_:_:_________.______··--.•.·.·.-.-.·.·.··-···-·•--:•:•:-:•.·.--·.···=···=·=•:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:•.·.----·-·-=-·-···-··-·····-·-·-··--.·-·.-.-.-.-...:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:.·_-_·.-_·_·_·_·_·.·.·.-.·_·_·_-_-_·_·_·_-_·.-_-_-.·.-.·.·:·.-:·:-:·:-:-:·:-:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:-:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:-:-:·:·:-:·:·:·:·:·:-:-:·:-:-·-:·:-:-:-:·:~t �Page2 The Beacon April 8, 1976 Wilkes Concert Choir Catlin and Kirby Halls List_ed To.Perform Tonight In State Historical Register The Wilkes College Concert Choir James Agee set to music by Samuel willpresentafreeconcert, underthe Barber. Robert Frost's poem "The direction of Jan Pedersen, tonight at Road Not Taken" will end the 8:30 in the C.P.A. second group. The first section of the program The final segment of the program consists of church music that has will be completely American and been sung throughout the ages will include Southern folk hymns, including the works of Viadana, Appalachian carols, and a group of Lotti, and the contemporary spirituals, including "Oh Freecomposer Charles Ives. This dom!", "Go Down Death," and segment will end with "O Savior "Ain'a That Good News." Throw the Heavens Wide" by This is the same program the Johannes Brahms. choir recently sang . on- their The second group of songs are three-day tour. The group traveled poems by American poets pu~ to to Rochester, New York wher~ they music. A poem by e.e. cunumngs toured Eastman School of Music and "dominic has" begins the group with performed at Monroe Community "Solitude of Space" by Emily College, where they received a Dickenson following. This particular standing ovation, and the Wesleyan selection offers a new dimension in Methodist Church in Canandagua. choral music known as "Choralo- Other performances were• pregraphy" which involves movements .sented at Sayre High School, Sayre, within the choir. Pennsylvania and Riverside. High Continuing in this sectmn is "Sure School in Taylor. on The Shining Night," a poem by Body Contest Set For SUB Gore Hall, in conjunction with the ROTC dispatchment, will sponsor a physique contest. in the Student Union Building on Wednesday evening, April 14 at 9. , The contest, which is open to any male student or faculty member, is a fund raising project with profits going to the Heart Association. . Contestants can be sponsored by one of the girls' dormitories or by any five girls, in the case of commuters. It is also· possible to sponsor yourself. Entrance applications can be obtained from any member of Gore Hall. All applications must be returned to any member of Gore Hall by April 12 at 2:30 p.m. SC · Candidates Present Platforms Tonight In SUB Student Government presidential candidates Al Berger and Gina O'Brien will present their views on student issues in a candidates' , forum this evening at 9 in the Student Union Building. The session is sponsored by Student Government. Tribute To Mary E. Craig Those of us on campus who knew her were very much saddened lo learn recently of the death of Dr. Mary E. Craig, former Professor and Chairman of English at Wilkes College. Dr. Craig retired from Wilkes in 1955 and subsequently taught at Oberlin College and elsewhere. She remained active in teaching literature until her death last month at age eighty-five. We who were her students remember her insightful presentation of literary works and her ability to teach us to read responsively and critically. We remember, too, her demanding assignments and examinations, indicative of the high standards she maintained in her courses. Most of all, though, we remember a great lady, committed to literature and to excellence, who holds a distinguished place among those who would "gladly teach." -Dr. Benjamin Fiester Professor of English · By Donna M. Geffert CATLIN HALL-Currently a women's dormitory on the Wilkes campus, Catlin Hall is named after the controversial American painter, George Catlin. It is one of the two buildings on the 23-acre campus li~ted in the "National Register of Historical Places" and the "Pennsylvama Register . . " of Historic Sites and Landmarks. I KIRBY HALL-The home of the Wilkes English and Language Departments, Kirby Hall was once utilized as the Wilkes College Library. 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Cosmic Rainbow 167 West 21st Street New York, N.Y.10011 Many people and places on the Wilkes College campus are being commemorated for historical significance during the bicentennial year, including Catlin and Kirby Halls. Catlin Hall, located at 92 South River Street, is one of the two Wilkes buildings listed in the "National Register of Historic Places." The other is McClintock Hall. · The National Register is our nation's catalogue of historically and architecturally significan' structures and sites. Built between 1842-1844, Catlin Hall formerly had been part of the Reynolds' family estate for four generations. It was acquired by Wilkes in 1957 and renamed after the controversial painter, George Catlin, born in Wilkes-Barre in 1796. Catlin was admitted to the Luzerne County Bar Association in 1819, _and following four years of pr~ctice, ~e left the area_ for ~hiladelphia, whe~e he established his c~eer as a pamter. Catlm later became world famous for his paintings and books on American Indian tribes. • In 1830 Catlin left Philadelphia and set out on the hazardous journey West. His goal: to paint the portraits of every Indian tribe in North • America. His friends warned him that it was an impossible task and that he would never come back alive. The " savages" would butcher him before he could set up his easel. But after eight hard and dangerous years, George Catlin returned with a pictorial record of Indian life that never has been equaled. His paintings have been exhibited in London, the Louvre, Paris, the Smithsonian Institute and were the opening presentation of the Sordoni Art Gallery when it officially was dedicated in 1973. "In his deaf, lonely age, after 30 years abroad," wrote his biographer, " he still signed himself, George Catlin of Wilkes-Barre. " Catlin Hall like Kirby Hall is listed in the " Pennsylvania Register of _ < Historic Sites and Landmarks." Kirby Hall, located at 202 South River Street, was constructed in 1873 and designed by the noted American architect, Frederick Clark Withers. ·Donated to Wilkes in 1941, this building was a gift from Allan P. Kirby, who gave it to the College in honor of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Morgan Kirby. Fred Morgan Kirby, an American merchant and banker, was born in _ Brownsville, New York, in 1861. In 1884 he moved to Wilkes-Barre and opened his first five-and-ten-cent ... · store under the name of Woolworth and Kirby. · In 1887 he acquired C.S. Woolworth's share in the store and reorganized it to F .M. and W. Kirby. In 1912 Kirby was operating 96 stores east of the Mississippi River. The building was named the Kirby , Home for Education when acquired by Wilkes and at one time was utilized as the Wilkes College Library. Prior to 1947 only two rooms comprised the library and the remaining rooms were used as classrooms and lounges. Kirby Hall now houses the English and Language Departments. �April 8, 1976 Page3 The Beacon Diverse Opif!ions Expressed At News Forum · :❖: - :-:• : • ·- · .•.-:-:-:-:-·-::-·.:-:-:-:- : :-:.:•:. By Donna M. Geffert The News Media Forum presented Monday evening by the Journalism Society in conjunction with the Concert and Lecture Series displayed diverse opinions of the members of local and national print and broadcast media. The six-member panel represented individuals of many views concerning the role of the news mP.rli:i in the bicentennial vear. Representing the local journalists were : Libby Brennen, women's editor for the SUNDAY INDEPENDENT; Tom Powell, news director of WDAU TV; Roy Morgan, founder of WILK Radio; and Paul Golias, TIMES LEADER newswriter and president of the American Newspaper Guild. Tom Bigler, WBRE TV, was moderator. Two special guests were: Jim Collis, former local resident and New Jersey correspondent for WNBC TV, New Yorkt and Neil Amdur, former local reside.pt and writer for THE NEW YORK TIMES, who currently is associated with CBS TV, New York. Biggest Selection Best Prices On Diamonds VanScoy Diamond Salon Gateway Shopping Center (Near Jewelcor) a change of v~nue if a ne~spap~r's account of a trial m~y be 1~11sleading and · ~he sequestermg of Jurors. Golla~ also ~dded, "Once you start tampermg with Freedom of the Press, it will start mushrooming." Morgan also upheld the ideas of Golias noting, "The Bar Association must recognize that certain cases become news media interests alone and the reporting of these events are not intended to prejudice the jurors. He offered examples of the Watergate affair and the Patty Hearst . PANELISTS - ~ rincipal speakers at Monday night's news media forum mclQded, left to right: Roy Morgan, Libby Brennan Jim Collis Tom Powell, Tom Bigler, Neil Amdur and Paul Golias. ' ' Discussion · ensued concerning a need for a system of checks and many aspects of journalism in 1976 balances on the fourth estate. including electronic journalism, Quoting from Milton Berle, Powell Woodward . and Bernstein's novel, also backed up the positive idea of "The Final Days," journalistic our nation's television enterprise competition, newspaper technol- saying, "TV is like sex, when it is ogy, a newspaperman's in~egrity good, it is very good and when it is · and honesty, women in journalism bad, it's not so bad." and investigative reporting, adver- Paul Golias raised another issue tising and checkbook journalism. on the panel that has been disturbing The evening got off to a slow start · newsmen and the judicial system for with only an audience of 65 people , a lon~ time, the first amendment vs. IN ACTION - The six-member panel moderated by Tom Bigler, representing the student body and ·the sixth amendment. local residents. According to Golias, steps can be discussed many controversial issues including: checkbook journalism, The evening's tempo was inten- taken to permit freedom of the press Watergate, and. the first amendment vs. the sixth amendment. sified during the question and ans- and guar~tee a de!end~t the right wer period with Tom Powell speak- ~o '.1° unbiased trial ~thout preAmdur was concerned about the strated total irresponsibility as a reing out loud and clearly when a Judice by_the news media. difference between integrity and porter. "CBS was right.for suspendmember of the audience misinter- He outlined two steps that can be honesty in journalism. He noted that ing him." prated Powell's remark concerning followed by jurists when dealing for years newspapermen were on Amdur chimed in with the notion with the first amendment including the take. "Today it still occurs," he that Schorr should have stayed with .-fclbridlncl . . -~-::t~~~=~:~:~: ~~~:~~;;.~~j§:~ . ; . 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A disagreement arose among panel members regarding the case of Daniel Schorr and his experiences with the CIA. Collis said that "I think Schorr was being used to leak the information. Why did not another individual of newspaper receive the information about the CIA. " On the other hand, Powell vehethat Schorr demon- Made fresh daily :fu~ ~;~:::t wi~rs D~:rt~:c~;J Concerto Program for the school year on Sunday, April 11, at 3:30 p.m: · Beginning the program will be Linda Schall, a junior from Plains performing the " Largo" movement from Beethoven's First Concerto. Joseph Matteo from Hazleton will accompany her. Nancy Evans will play the first movement of the "Concerto in G Major" bf C.P.E. Bach on flute. Miss Evans is from Edison New Jersey and will be accompan-ied by Gail Ober, a senior from Manheim. Kenneth McGraw, a sophomore •from Scranton will present the third selection. He will play "Capriccio ~~i:~~~ore, from Morristown, New Senior Joseph D' Alessandro from Exeter will be _assisted by _Robert Hall from Wilkes-Barre ~ ~?e pe_rformance of,, Mendelsohn s D Mino~ Concerto_. Gall Ober will pla~ th~ second movement of Jaco~ s . Bass~on Concerto" accompanied by Dance Sab~lesky, a senior _from Kingston. M1~ Sabales~y will then perf?r~ the Allegro-vivace and Marz1al from Lisz~'s "E flat Concerto:" Concluding the program will be se~ior David Skopek present~g t~e third movement of R:ac~~moff_ s Second Concerto. Assist.mg h~ ~l be Deborah Shekletski, a J_un1or. Both students are from Nanticoke. Brillairo" by Mendelsohn and will ,_.,.,.,.~.I be assisted by Leslie Kirstein, also a 11111MH_,._~,_ 90 0 0 0 O -- All performers are music majors at Wilkes. A Variety of Sandwiches And Hoagies * your wish is -for us to please J' * * * Business Man's Lunch * * * * Chees.e Steak With Fried Onions And Green P eppers Only 35c 32 oz. Coke 50c plus more Come in and visit or call for y our free delivery 82.3 -3800: Monday-Saturday_ 10-2 A.M. Sunday 2 P.M.-2 A.M. _"°" 6-,oa_'°"_MH_Mt-4_.o-_.o._ 90_ _ _-c••1194~._CH1_04 _ 0 0 0 0 1rtrnm:I~~~~=;~z;~::,mt 'CI\I �Page4 The Beacon 22 More ,P arkingSpaces To Open By Janine Pokrinchak The 'Parking Committee, in last week's meeting, approved the allocation of additional parking spaces for commuting and donn students. Twenty-two more on-campus spaces for commuters and approximately six more spaces for donn students will become available on Monday, April 12. April 8, 1976 According , to Charles Abate, a member of the Parking Committee, and all other persons will be the commuters will be. allotted 16 ticketed. Collection of fines will be ..spaces in the Parrish Hall parking strictly enforced," commented are found directly behind Gore·Hall, closest to South Franklin Street. on-campus spaces while donn lot and six spaces behind Dana Hall, Abate. He stressed faculty and staff Abate also explained that parking students will have about 36 spaces. which can hold approximately six as well as other students will be -for the commuters will be restricted Since Wilkes has approximately a cars, has been designated for dorm fined for parking in these spaces. to these areas only. If the spaces are two to one ratio of commuting §tudent parking. In the Parrish Hall lot, the 16 "These areas will be painted spaces on the westside, facing South filled, the students will not be able to dorm students, Abate noted the to park elsewhere in either of the number of parking spaces allotted 'Commuter student parking only' River Street will be given for com- lots. should reflect this ratio as best as muters. The additional six spaces With the addition of these spaces, possible. commuters will have about 57 me and CC have issued 80 permits for on-campus parking this year. Of this total, only 25 are donn students. Even though there were only 35 spaces for commuting students, 55 permits were issued. The excess of commuting students having permits is due to the fact, as Abate said, many commuters "come and go." Commuter students with permits will be able to park on-campus in the Temple-Israel lot, in the Parrish lot and behind Gore. Donn students will be allowed to park in the lot on South FranklinStreet, where· Old Slocum Hall was located. next to Bedford Hall, on Wright Street behind Brown's Delicatessen, and behind Dana Hall. , The Parking Committee also decided on a minimum charge of $50 for breaking parking gates. U the broken gate includes damage to the We have great news for beer drinkers. internal mechanism, the charge will There's a new brew in town. Kodiak Cream Ale, exceed·$50. All in all, Kodiak is enough to make a beer the beer ddnker's cream ale. Abate mentioned the college is drinker give up beer. Or a cream ale lover "expanding parking." A survey was You see, Kodiak is unusually light and smooth. switch brands. conducted for four weeks, February Kodiak Cream Ale has everything beer has, and 23 to March 19, of empty spaces on And now it's easier to try Kodiak. That's some things beer doesn't. campus. The extra spaces in many because, Until now, you could only get Kodiak It has a unique creamy taste. And an extra of the lots are the result of improved on draft. But now, by popular demand, you can ticketing policy. According to Abate, smoothness that only comes from the have a Kodiak at home, too. illegal parking could "never be confinest mountain hops. We even use a trolled 100 per cent." The decrease So pick up a six· today. Kodiak Creartl Ale, special, costly brewing Process that in the number of illegal parkers is the beer drinker's cream ale. gives it a beautiful. body all it's own. due to ticketing four times daily. To Students Monday . . Introducing . The BeerDrinkers Crea1nA1e. SG Another fine brew &om C SCHMIOT & SONS OF PHILADELPHIA Schmidts from page I , ~ r •· ._ Government appropriated well over $4,000 to various clubs and organizations. None of these disbursements are included in Stark's most recent financial statement. It is anticipated that these disbursements will further add to the special projects fund deficit, since most club fund requests were met with grants from this fund. At its Tuesday meeting, Student Government approved three additional fund requests totaling $510 and gave conditional approval to a fourth request for $50. Approved were requests from: Reach Out Club, for $50 to finance an Easter party _ior Retreat_ State . Hospital geriatric patients; Spanish Club, for $260 to fund in part a trip to Washington, D.C., April 23-25; and Karate Club, for $200 to purchase equipment and medical supplies. Physics Club was given a vote of confidence for a $50 grant to finance in part its participation at a convention at Muhlenberg State College Friday. In other business, SG President Zeke Zaborney announced that SG's proposal to add a student member to the college's board of trustees met with mixed reactions from the President's and Dean's Councils. According to Zaborney, the Council "was split about 50-50 on the proposal," as was the President's Council. The proposal will be submitted to the board's Student Activities Committee for its review. A Student Government proposal to place a plaque in the Student Union Building in honor of fonner SG President Pete Jadelis drew a more favorable response from the two administrative bodies, said Zaborney. Final decision on the plaque rests with the board of trustees. l; ,' �April 8, 1976 The Beacon First Student Locked In Library In Years - Page5 Ralston Active In Wilkes' Growth By Joe Buckley Ralston said, "It has not only been a it does today. Just friendship alone "On June 1, 1946, I arrived at life at Wilkes College, but a life in through contest had a greater Wilkes." That statement may not this community. It has been such a impact." He added that he doesn't seem too profound, but, the date full life." . "think things are any worse, they ·should be one of the college's more Ralston always wanted to go to are better." memorable ones. It signifies the be- medical school but never could be"Wilkes College," he said, "is like ginning of George Francis Ralston's cause of money. Asked if he had any America. We never finish becoming 30 years of involvement with Wilkes regrets about it, he answered, College and the surrounding com- "There might be some. But, I think what we want to be." munity. the only difference with going to "There is a glorious fulfillment in Ralston, a veteran himself, began med school would have been that I doing something for somebody shortly after World War II as a counselor for veterans in a "kitchen office with a wood burning stove." The counseling was "a big operation at that time," he said. "The veterans were about the same age as I was." 1 and wait for the lights to return. Within a few weeks, Dr. Eugene S. By Lisa Waznik After about two minutes, he cleverly Farley told Ralston that there was What can you do when one minute realized that this was no ordinary an interest in starting a football you're engrossed in the knowledge of power failure. It was time to investi- team at the college. Farley wanted the scribes and the next minute, you gate the situation Ralston as coach since Ralston had find yourself in a world of Stygian Groping his way to the stairs, with had some experience coaching high darkness with only the rows of his memory his only guide, Ken then school football. There was no equipvolumes your guide to tqe real spotted a sign of hope-a glaring"red ment and no field to play on, but world. Do you think only ot faulty "exit" sign. Now edging his way to Ralston accepted. wiring? the second floor, the silence within In another few weeks, Farley R91ston As Coach It was 9:30 Tuesday night, March the evacuated library was broken by came to see Ralston again. He 3oth, when Kenny McGraw, a sopho- the click of the front door lock. It needed someone to be Dean of Men. would have made a lot of money, else," he said. "So, students should more music major set out on his was at this time that Kenn~ McGraw . Again, Ralston accepted. which ~as ,,not been the thing with grow for something greater than journey to Farley Library. His realized he was)ocked m Farley When the first dorms were opened e~~cation. . " . themselves, the community.'' single quest was to explore the vast Library! · in the Fall of '46 Ralston moved into The great benefit, Ralston said After reflecting on his past thirty regions of the third floor music secMaking his way to the ground floor the men's dorir: and became direc- •of his career . at Wilkes, has been years, Ralston commented on what tion to secure a few publications that he then checked other doors in the tor of housing. "working and growing with the he sees in the future. "There will be would contribute to his upcoming b.uiJding only to find them all locked. When the Dean of Women left college from its rudimentary more of the same," he said. "We Music History term paper. But then he found his salvation-the Wilkes, Ralston took over that s~,ges.'~ . should try to do better what we have Normally being home in Scranton phone behind the desk. position for a few months. The impo~ant thing has bee~, the already been doing." at this time of night, Kenny was to Now-who to call? Mother? Eventually he picked up a few J>e?Pl~: especially the students, he "Really, what Wilkes is after," he experience his first visit during Police? Dean Ralston? But then he more titles and "all at the same said. Some of them start out very commented, "is not smarter stunight hours. decided to call the pay phone in the time," he pointed out, he was coach- n:iugh an~, end up sparkling like dents, but better men and women as But on that night, Kenny just lounge of Darte Hall in hopes of ing football (11 years) basketball diamonds. a result of the experience of Wilkes happened to be sitting in the aisle, finding a rescuer. When he did, (10 years), baseball cs' years) and Ralsto~ said th~t he h_as had the College." • leafing through a few books, when oddly enough who answered the was Director of Athletics (13 years). opporturuty of an overvi~w_ that · ❖m do not have. Personally, it is a pnsuddenly he found himself in total phone but Dr. Fall, his music history ·· ······· ·· ·· ······ professor who then promised that ' vilege to have been a part of the blackness. wholething. When you have invested "Could it be a dream? Did I faint? security would be on the way. After Am I blinded?" These and other a few minutes however, he decided '""''"'"' ""'"'"'"'"'"'"'"' "'"' yourself, your own life's breath, blood, and heartbeat, then it means crazy thoughts ran through his to call back again to make sure. This time, a fellow music student, . something." mind. But being the clever student Concerning his relationship with that he is Ken deduced that he was Gerry D' Albis answered and after the students, Ralston said it was inthe victim of a power failure. · gaining his composure set out with formal because "we like to . live His first instinct was to scream, Joe D' Alessandro, another companjoyously with. the students, rather but then he calmly decid~-~~_!~ sit ion, to come to the rescue. They also brought along Cecil, the security than conscientiously for them. There ~,. guard. r2;xx2rttt'Si !:f;'.JXMWM are no closed d6ors. We are a ~When they arrived at the scene, a family.'' most humorous sight was poor "Although," he continued, "in Kenny with his nose pressed up , • later years, this has not been quite against the door like a puppy longing as real as it once was when we were Provincial Towers Ralston Today to go outside. with every student every day." 18 S. Main St. Cecil then let Kenny out through ''The most notable change at Citing his belief that the attitude Wilkes-Barre the side door and revealed that it has Wilkes during the past 30 years," or spirit of approach is more imporBooks, Records been almost four years since anyone according to Ralston, "has been in tant than developing new courses, And Tapes has been locked, in the library. the realm of social change, mostly Ralston said, "I'm not so much conNot too proud of being the first in with students. Studeiits have be- cerned with the head as with the 825--4767 four years Kenny only hopes he can come 'm ore visible because of their heart. What people feel about things Cliff & Monarch use his experience for extra credit in unique lifestyles." is probably more important than Notes ,his term paper!_·· "But," he quickly added "I'm just what they know about things.'' Football 5tar as optimistic about young people ' Also at the same time- he w~s Dean today as I was before.'' of Men, Dean of Women, in charge of housing, counseling veterans and Speaking about athletics, he said, Scheduled, And New teaching biology. "I'm not so sure that they get the joy In the early 1960's, Ralston out of it that they used to. Before, Regulated Charters. became Dean of Student Affairs, the athletics made its impact felt over a Europe & Worldwide position he currently holds. He says gre~ter segment of the college than -weekly listings. Our the job takes in housing, counseling, activities and financial aid. I'm Colorado, Wyoming, 5th Successful Season. _concerned with anything to do with Newspapers (212) 575-9467 Montana the students after they get here." Magazines While George Ralston was busy · Student Y outhfare, Inc., becoming deeply engrained in the Paperbacks 1180 6th Ave., N.Y. N.Y. Summertime Employees history of Wilkes, he was also very 100:i6 For Dude Ranches, involved with the community. Presently, he serves on the Mental National Parks, Health Board, chairman;- Salvation And U.S. Forest Army Board, past president; YMCA Board, past president; Board of Service. For Information Directors of General Hospital; and And Directory 397 S. Main St., W-B the Rotary Club, past president. (Across from Penn Plaza Shopping Ctr.) Also, he says, " I'm very much inSend $3.00 To volved with the First Presbyterian ' Open 10 to 10 Everyday . Church in Wilkes-Barre. In connection with his many positions, Ralston said "I've spoken all All Types Of Shirts.over the area for many years.'' Plain Or Printed And Explaining his community inNovelt Desi ns. volvement of the past thirty years, 3!1 Bookand · Record Mart LEOMATUS 1111 Lowest Airfare 44 Public Square Wilkes-Barre Call Harry Surplus Records And Tapes Absolutely The-1.owest Prices Oil Records And Tapes Anywhere! ~Low Overhead Means Low Prices Outdoor Services Box 349 Cody, Wyom_ ing 82414 �The Beacon Page& I Editorials SG Election For the past few years now, we have witnessed a rather low voter turnout for the election of Student Government president . You may call it apathy or anything you wish, but the fact still remains that up for grabs is the most important student leadership position-president of the Student Government. We hope Tuesday's election will be a reversal of what has happened in previous years-a small percentage of the student body selected the most important spot-the one best able to accomplish the goals of the students . Tuesday's election, between Gina O ' Brien and Al Berger, both juniors, should be interesting. Miss O'Brien will become only the second female president, according to reports, if elected. The other was Cathy DeAngelis, back in the early 60's. She is now a practicing physician. We really don 't think that either candidate possesses any distinct qualities that wil! enable them to build on the accomplishments of this year's president, Zeke Zaborney . Al Berger claims Student Government is to be operated like a business . Berger, when interviewed, had quite a bit to say. We do not agree with his vi~ws that S.G . should be operated as a business . We're impressed that he is a business major, but we really don't think this will make him a better president . Mr . Berger has had the reputation , as we have witnessed, of talking in quite great lengths and really not saying much . However, we do appreciate and respect his work on Student Government. Miss O ' Brien talks in generalities when discussing the goals she would implement if elected president . Without question Miss O ' Brien has always been a hard worker and prope~ organizer, and like Berger, is concerned with Student Government . We disagree with her proposal to keep next year's Student Government basically the same. Each year, the new governing body should redirect the goals and improve in deficient areas. We are perplexed in chasing a Student Government president. We are really not pleased with the two candidates this year, and we think the best candidate is Steve Esrick Esrick who is in the Hahnemann program, is not on the ball~t. ' But, if a gust of wind were blowing as we were standing on the middle of the scale with Berger at one end, and O' Brien at the other, we'd probably, lean more towards Gina O'Brien. First Place Honors Beacon .. • • .. . . . . . . . . . ... Rich Colandrea Editor in Chief . . .... Donna M . 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To The Editor: Although your puppet newspaper has provided us with numerous moments of hysteria in the past, it has never incited us to vomit until the April 1 issue (a more appropriate date could not have been chosen). The cause of sickness was the coverage of the announced increase. Page one caused a bit of nausea when we looked at the chart comparing "similar" colleges. You have the utter gall to compare Wilkes with such institutions as LAFAYETTE, LEHIGH, BUCKNELL and DICKINSON! We wonder why Harvard and Oxford were not included in the list. After reading Mr. Capin's quote on the second page, which involved the per cent of the budget supported by tuition and board, we felt the room spinning and anticipated the ol' dry heaves. We hope Mr .. Capin is not expecting money from alumni, because, as far as we are concerned, the $800 increase in tuition over the past four years will certainly cover our alumni contributions for millenium. Staff Is As we were growing weaker we Beacon staff, but that does not let then began to read the "editorial." It the other student leaders (?) off the was amazing to read in the college hook. What is Student Government newspaper ( an editorial actually doing to prevent these annual tuition applauding Mr. Capin's "frankness increases? Does the president, who and sincerity" concerning the is so active that his name is probably announcement of the tuition in- unknown to most WILKEEES, crease feelings of guilt would be a intend to take any action; perhaps . better description). Mr. Editor, he is also afraid of losing his perhaps you feel that $200 is a cherished free tutition? "modest and necessary figure," Finally, Mr. Capin, we would be because you have no worries about remiss if we failed to mention your paying tuition (you puppet) but, as concern for the parents of Wilkes for us, this increase is exhorbitant students. Your subtle explanation of and untimely. A more realistic the tuition increase reflects some of action would be to decrease tuition; the problems of the situation. this might, perhaps, attract those Instead of attacking the matter head students, who are at the moment, on and saying tuition would be contemplating attending Oxford or increased, you referred to "an Harvard. Decreasing tution, how- upward adjustment of our financial ever, would be an innovative idea; structure." Your gentile explanation this is as alien to Wilkes as a lawn of the matter, in your letter, eased mower is to the Siberian terrain. the shock, thus preventing dire The idea that the only additional physical consequences to our service from this increase is parents. We commend the adminis(AHGG ! ) the survival of Wilkes · tration on a job well done. College brought us to the pont of . Joseph Graham regurgitation. We think that the A.J. Cimino world will find some way of existing Dave Cherundolo without Wilkes. Eugene Menichello This criticism is aimed at the Old Forge, Pa. Uncooperative., Student Gets Thanks . way I could be put in touch with a Recently, it was necessary for me student. Stating that she could not to contact my husband who was . leave her desk at that time, she gave attending classes in Stark Learning me two other extensions to call. Center, the reason being an illness in Here I found essentially ·the same the family. Due to the semi- unwillingness to become involved or emergency status of my problem, I to even understand the nature of my felt that someone would be willing to · problem. Finally, a student was put take a few minutes from their work on the phone who took my message to help me. I found the staff totally · and, within five minutes, had found uncooperative. . The first secretary I spoke to told me what I was trying to do was impossible. She said there was no To the Editor: Reif Makes 'Pun' Of 'Maid Marianne' To the Editor: So, Montague is at it again. Does she take me for a Capulet? For the · two of us to play in that scenario would require a case of sex reversal. But why the feud? I'd be willing to climb up on Montague's balcony but I suppose her balcony is surrounded by gay young blades and I am not permitted to walk on the grass. Perhaps we could do better in Sherwood Forest (I suspect Montague lives up in a tree) where she could be my Maid Marianne. Which, recalling Friar Tuck, reminds me of the egg in the monastery: out of the frying pan into the friar. Keep trying Montague. Suspectfully remitted, Charles B. Reif lt::::::::::=::::::;::=::;~:~~:=:~:i;;:=:::=:=====:=r )1 . _. Gwen Faas, Rosie Noone, Patty Vetter : . Joe Dettmore · · ·. ·.: J~tt -Acornley, Mary Ellen Alu, Frank Baran, Joe Buckley, John Henry, Wilma Hurst, Floyd Miller, Dave Orischak Letters To The Editor BEACON Staffers Seen As Puppets . By Four Nauseated Wilkes Students \_ my husband and had him phone me. The situation being what it was, I did not need the extra aggravation caused by this experience. I hope that through this letter the staff will it!arn from the actions of a student. I extend my deepest thanks and appreciation to this s_tudent. · Sincerely, Annoyed ~perial ~elections We are proud of our first place certificate · awarded to us earlier this week from the Columbia University Press Association . The award is representative of constant hard work dedication, and the countless hours that go into the preparatio~ of news as it pertains to the co llege community. We are, of course, a newspaper that reports campus events wh,ich serves the students and faculty, in an informative and accurate manner . There has never been a BEACON staff to receive such an outstanding honor. The introduction of more sophisticated journalism courses in the past year has been accredited for the development of higher skills, both in the classroom, and out in the professional world-provided by the internship course. We will continue to strive for perfection in every aspect of the production of our newspaper. We hope you, our readers, will become more aware of the situations within the college because of our reporting . Circulation Managers _..... __ . April 8, 1976 MONDAY - 9-10, 11-12, 2-3 t TUESDA-Y-9::11, 2-3 , WEDNESDAY-11-12 THURSDA Y-9-10 I-'RIDAY-9-10 FIRST PLACE, 1978, COLUMBIAUNIVERSITY SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION ~f.:::::::::::.:.:.:.:...·.•·'······················•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:!!~ There will be a Senior Class Executive Council Meeting on Monday, April 12, at 8 p.m. in the upstairs of the Commons. The Wilkes College Department of Music will present the Second Concerto Program for the school year on Sunday, April 11, at 3:30 p.m. in the CPA. Program is under the direction of Anne Liva. Inter-Dormitory Council (IDC) will meet on Sunday, April 11 at 6: 30 p.m. in the Commons. Mike LoPresti will preside. Student Government, under the direction of Zeke Zaborney, will meet on Tuesday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. in Weckesser Hall. Tickets for the play, "Sing Oµt, Sweet Land" may be obtained by <:.Qntacting_ Myra or Mandy in Hollenback Hall. ~823-9895) or (_Etx. 423) or any Circle K member. Tickets are $5. The Spanish Club and the students of the Latin American Culture classes are sponsoring a Bicentennial Trip to Washington, D.C., on April 23, 24, 25. Price is $40. R~ervations can be made by contacting Dr. Hilda Marban in room 301 of Kirby Hall, or calling extension 325, or by contacting Maria DeRojas, Gayle Kollar or Cathy Sfock. Financial Aid packets are available on the first floor of Chase Hall anJI must be picked up immediately. The Wilkes College Committee for a Clean Environment is sponsoring a photography contest. Entries will be accepted until Wednesday, April 21. The three categories will include black and white prints, color prints, and a special interest category for snapshots. A Vacation Work-Study Program for the summer of 1976 with the U.S. Civil Service Commissiorris available to students majoring in fields of .agriculture, engineering, and mathematics. Details are available at the Placement Office . According to Dr. Michael Seitz, chairman of the Foreign Language Department, Elementary Russian (101-102) will again be offered in the 1976-1977 academic year, as part of a re-instituted two year program in Russian. The course will be taught by Dr. Walter Karpinich. Karl Bacon will present his Senior Bass Recital on Saturday, April 10 in the Darte Recital Hall. Piano accompanist will be Richard Chapline. A Senior Clarinet Recital will be presented by Brenda Wasenda on Sunday, April 11 at 8:30 p.m. in the Darte Recital Hall. Linda Papatopoli wm be piano accompanist. Commuter Council will sponsor a party in the basement of the Student Union Building on Saturday, April 10, beginning at 9 p.m. �TbeBeacon Page7 By Sandy Akromas Every institution needs a strong backbone to survive or else face collapse. The backbone of Wilkes College is its secretaries, because without them, this institution would not function. Keeping this in mind, the professors at Franklin Hall never had it so good. Dorothy Schlingman and Mary Argenio serve three departments with top efficiency. · "They are fantastic ...they keep this. office running," emphatically stated Andrew Shaw, director of the Institute of Regional Affairs (IRA) . Jokingly he added, _"They keep me in line ...and also renund me of my schedule and sometimes my duties !" (According to Mrs. Argenio and Mrs. Schlingman, "We point him in the right direction in the morning! ") Both Mrs. Argenio and Mrs. Schlingman admire Shaw, who is one of the busiest men on campus. "He certainly is the loveliest man to work for ..." said Mrs. Argenio. Dr. James Rodechko of the history department also praises the work of the Franklin Hall Duo. "Without them, we wouldn't be here ... we would all be lost." Sometimes the secretaries are "lost" in all the paper work. "Their desks are clean twice a year-the "f- third week in August (right before THE FRANKLIN HALL DUO-Dorothy Schlingman (left) and Mary school ), and between Christmas and Argenio are _the two top-notch secretaries at Franklin Hall on South New Year's, when the students are Franklin Street. Without their special qualities and unique skills, the on semester break," acknowledges Institute of Regional Affairs (IRA), the history and political science dePhilip Tuhy, assistant professor of partments would come to a ~omple.te standstill: . . the political science department. according to Dr. Jean Driscoll, I Paul, who is a semor at Wyonung "Mr Tuhy is right. We are the chairman of the political science de- , Area High School. Paul plans to busiest people around ...our desks partment. "They are invariably attend Wilkes College. Her dau~hare always piled high," agreed Mrs. helpful, willing, cheerful, and from ter, Sandy, was the only girl Schlingman. time to time, fun!" accepted in the Hahnemann proNot only to they work for IRA, How was Wilkes College so for- _ gram last year. political science and history sec- tunate to have such an efficient Commuting from Bear Creek tions, but assist the Preside_nt's team? every day with her three children, Office, and the Susquehanna River ', The unemployment office sent;:me Mrs. Schlingman drops them off_at Basin Association. here and I worked for Dean Whitby Meyers High School before parking During grant application time, who was registrar at that time. I quit the family car in the Franklin Hall Mrs. Argenio and Mrs. Schlingman work, but helped out with the grades parking lot. put a lot of hou.s in overtime. Mrs. every year. My family then moved Bill Schlingman, the father of Argenio added, "We're pretty busy to Allentown" recollected Mrs. Cathy, 13, Donna, 15, and Billy, 16, then ...the office is hectic but our stu- Schlingman . .'' In 1968, Dr. Mailey, was a student at Wilkes when Mrs. dent help is tremendous." then head of the political science de- Schlingman met him. "He was The students who work in the fir~t : partment called me back to work. I working as a secretary, too, for Mrs. floor office are very lucky to work m have been here since then!" Vujica, head librarian," related such a friendly atm~spher_e. The "I began to work at Wil~es when it Mrs. Schlingman. Franklin Hall Duo give birthd~y was still a junior college and left to So, if you are ever in the vicinity of ,Parties for all students an~ faculty m raise a family. Matter of fact, Franklin Hall, and need to see Mr. the 170 South Franklin St~eet Dorothy (Mrs. Schlingman) took my Shaw Dr. Driscoll, or any of the Building. "Thet a~e all good kids, job. Dr. Mailey called me back to profe;sors there, or .nee~ ~dvice, or and keep our hbrary properly work and I have been here since then just friendly cheerful smiles, stop to catalogued and_filed. They a~so run too!" related Mrs. Argenio. see the team of Argenio and Schlingthe office machines, help pubhsh our Mrs. Argenio now resides in Wyo- man-they will be sure to help you! newsletters, and relie".e us at ~ur ming with her husband and son desks," said Mrs. Schlingman with ~ her big, friendly smile. "We have a good repore with all of I(; our students and working with young _ • _ p~ople keeps_us going ... t?e ~!mosphere here is really mce, she ~'. (; · added. "Working with stqdents keeps us younger too!" Amateur photographers can win snapsnots must accompany all Mrs. Argenio said she was "glad up to $25 for photos which reflect photos. to have a good job like this to come positive impressions of the natural Final date for entries is April 21. to every day." environment by entering the Com- Photos will be judged the following The students in turn feel the same mittee for a Clean Environment's week by at least two professional about the two women. Frank Baran, second annual photo contest. photographers. senior political science major and Photos may be entered in three Winning photos will be displayed president of the Political Science categories: black and white prints, during Cherry Blossom Festival Club, says the Franklin Hall Duo are color prints, and snapshots. The first- week, April 30 to May 2, in Stark "very talented and capable ...they two categories will be judged on Learning Center and during the folmake the students welcome in the content and technique, with prizes of lowing week in the -Student Union office and are very willing to listen $25 for first place, $15 for second Building. to problems and to try to solve them place, and $10 for third place to be All photos will be returned to their in every way possible. They make awarded in each category. owners at the conclusion of the conFranklin Hall feel not just like an Snapshots will be judged on con- test. office, but a home." tent, with three prizes of $5 awarded Further details and a list of con"All of us who work with the sec- for each of the best three entries. test rules can be obtained from the retaries find this one of the best An entry fee of $1 for each three Committee's office in Stark Learnparts of our work experience," prints and 50 cents for each three ing Center, room 436. rD1/\otos· 0 Rejl ec t GZean D,nv/)ronm·ent By Marianne Mont "It's Only Money" The nation-wide college money situation is far from funny. Colleges are tightening their belts to the point that they're unbuckable and everyone is suffering the consequences. "But things could be worse." (I don't remember if it was Shirley Temple or Adolf Hitler who said that.) Anyway two very unhandable things could happen: 1. the colleges could be making entirely too much money; or 2. they could be operating on funds lower than the salaries of some of their unemployed graduates. First I'll take you to a meeting of Mr. Capin and some of his cohorts-Mr. Shaw, Dean Ralston, Mr. Hoover, and Mr. Meyers to discuss what to do with all the EXTRA money Wilkes has. Mr. Capin: This is our 27th meeting about what to do with extra money. Let's try to think of something a little more creative this time. With our last extra million dollars we sent Dr. Turoczi on a head-hunting safari in Africa, bought Dr. Reif a Stark Hall of his own so he wouldn't have to worry about litter, and sent a campaign contribution to Richard Nixon. What else is left? Mr. Meyers: I don't know. We've financed the college degress of every senior citizen in this town. What about sponsoring an overseas orphan? Mr. Capin: But we own and operate the mainland of China. We need a · different idea. Dean Ralston: I think the best thing we did with our extra money was to back my new single record hit of me whistling "I Wish I Were in Dixie"- _ It's sold over two copies so far. Mr. Capin: I just think we'd better get rid of this money fast before the S.L.A. and the Internal Revenue Department (in that order) come to investigate us. . . Mr. Shaw: I'll take a raise in salary if that will help you any. But keep it down, O.K.? My Swiss bank account is overflowing. · Mr~Hoover: Well, we certainly can't put it into sports. We already have Micky Mantle coaching bas~ball and Muhammed Ali coaching debate. We have more trophies than can fit in our trophy building and Coach Reese insists that he will not take the wrestlers any farther than Australia this year. Mr. Capin: I guess we'll have to adjourn for the day. But think of something quick, gentlemen, because pretty soon Wilkes College is gonna be "Wilkes Buried" by too much money. Now, I'll take you to the meeting of the same gentlemen who are struggling to keep Wilkes from bankruptcy. Mr. Capin: (dressed in a seventeen year-old suit) Gentlemen, I have called this meeting to see if you've come up with any new ideas about earning more money for the preservation of Wilkes. Mr. Meyers: Preservation! What's left to preserve? Enrollment is down to twenty-three and we have one building left on campus-and that-'s owned by ROTC. Mr. Denion's been ~tanding in line for food stamps every day this week and Continuing Education has been permanently discontinued. I move we give in. Mr. Shaw: I second the motion. Nothing could be worse than seeing them rip down Stark to make a parking lot to earn money. Poor Mr. Raspen. He even sold his calculator because the only financial aid we have left to give is a free lunch at Freshmen Orientation. Mr. Hoover: I think the worst was when we rented out Weckesser Hall to t~e Forever Family. That was really low. - . Dean Ralston: We'll just have to start all over. We did it with the flood, we can do it again. Mr. Capin: That's the old Wilkes College spirit! Does anyone have any suggestions where to begin? Mr. Shaw: We could pawn Mr. Hoover. Mr. Capin: Something a littte more humane ... Mr. Meyers: Well, there are walk-a-thons, bike-a-thons, and swin-a-thons-Why not a Wilkes-a-thon? · Mr. Capin: I think we'd better cut this meeting short. Things are getting out of hand. You gentlemen come back tomorrow after you've had a good _ night's sleep. So you see things could be worse. Maybe in these rough times it seems that we're just getting by, but at least we're not at the point yet where we'll have to pawn Mr. Hoover. So as you part with your extra 100 dollars next tuition time, I know you'll feel bad but try to "dream on" to a time when things will be better. �Pages The Beacon April 8, 1976 Wilkes Study Shows Med SchoolGPA's Up Here A study of Wilkes College students accepted by American Medical schools in the past 18 years shows that G.P .A.shave steadily increased over the years. The mean G.P.A. of Wilkes students for that period is 3.23, but averages have ranged from 1.94 - 3.88 in 1961-65 to 2.73 - 3.98 in 1971-75. In addition, both extremes of the range in the last four years has increased until the 1975 figures stretched from 3.47 - 3.98. Students accepted by foreign medical schools generally have lower G.P.A.s, but the attrition rate is much higher ' than the three percent rate of American schools. As the national tests have proved to be important factors for admission, students are encouraged to prepare for the appropriate tests. Present national statistics reveal that one out of every three applicants eventually succeeds in gaining admittance to medical schools. In 1975 an estimated 43,000 applicants filed. for about 15,000 available positions. For 1976-77, the number of applicants is expected to rise by approximately 1,000. Dental schools have similar ratios but fewer positions. The above figures include people who apply in several successive years before gaining admittance. The success rate is decreasing for people in this category, and students with low G.P.A.s and poor test scores should anticipate difficult conditions and plan alternative action. The careful screening by professional schools results in part from the high cost of educating a medical G b J student, which averages from $16,000-$27,000 per year. To a large extent, the destiny of each student depends on that student taking the initiative to prepare for medical school. Maturity and charitableness as judged by involvement in college and community activities are attributes. The Committee on Health Sciences supports such students and aids them as much as possible. The health science area offers a number of different careers to students interested in health professions. Wilkes provides many opportunities to enter the field with its programs in medical technology, nursing, podiatry and family medicine. Students interested in other areas such as osteopathic medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry and pharmacy can also begin their studies at the college. Students are assigned a special academic advisor who assists them with individual programs. The Committee on Health Sciences and the academic dean also aid students with counseling and recommendations. The health sciences counselor is Dr. Wilbur Hayes. Students planning to apply to professional schools as the class of 1977 should take the appropriate national examinations this spring. Juniors should make application to professional schools this summer. Medical College Admission Tests (MCAT), Dental Admission Tests (DAT), and Pharmacy College Admission Tests (PCAT) are administered annually in the spring, and applications and registration materials are available in the offices of Dr. Hayes, Mr. Kanner and Dr. Rozelle. Application deadlines are usually three to four weeks prior to the test date. Candidates applying to postgraduate professional schools are judged on the basis of ·grade point average, national examination scores, letters of recommendation and personal interviews. As a greater number of qualified candidates are now applying for admission to professional schools, national test scores are becoming more important for successful admission. Letters of recommendation are prepared in the summer and juniors are asked to file a request for a committee letter of recommendation tiy April. Students waiting until the fall of their senior year can expect a considerable delay in processing their requests. The student is also responsible for forwarding transcripts to schools. Candidates frompagel - Pabst. Since 1844.· The quality has always come through. PABST BREWING COMPANY Milwaukee Wis., Peoria Heights , 111., Newark, N.J ., Los Angeles, Calif., Pabst, Georgia. maintains. "It's . responsible to students, who are its customers. Like a business, we offer some kind of product or service. SG's service is the general welfare of all students." Because he knows how to operate a business, he feels he can manage Student Government as president. Miss O'Brien says her enthusiasm for the job will make her an effective SG president. Student Government "needs someone to motivate it," she. asserts. Students, then, will be asked to make this decision Tuesday: can , either of the two candidates provide the kind of leadership the student body needs and wants? Whatever the outcome of the election, the winner is bound to have a profound influence on the role of Student Government - and therefore on the quality of student life for the next school year. �..,;'," April 8, 1976 - The Beacon Page9 Debaters Gain Pron1inence With KINNEY'S KIDS-Show.v above are several members of the Wilkes College Debate Union with some of the trophies they have won since September, 1975. Row 1, from left-Nina Maris, .Harriet Smith. Anne Wall, Maryanne Bartoszek and Marcia Stratton. Row 2, from left-Dave Evans, and Bradford Kinney, advisor. By Joe Buckley silver medal in persuasion. She Wilkes used to have." In 1955 and 1956 Wilkes College received a certificate of excellence He continued, "Wilkes has begun debaters were number one in the and a fourth place bronze trophy, to come into its own again. " He cited country. Four years ago there were both in oral interpretation and in the attitu~e of other college debate no Wilkes Debaters. But, under the after dinner speaking. Certificates teams toward Wilkes which has direction of Bradford Kinney, the of e!.cellence also went to Anne Wall changed fron1 " Oh, it's only Wilkes College Debate Union has for informative speaking, and to Wilkes," to " Wow! Wilkes is·on the been edging its way back to the top Kim Witherow for persuasive rise again." for the past three years. sneaking. That rise is apparently also On March 25, the Wilkes debate Wilkes also received a further recognized by more than just other group attended the Phi Kappa Delta certificate for being an outstanding· schools. One indication is Wilkes' Convention and Tournament. They debate team. -· initiation into Phi Kappa Delta. That were initiated into that national ~eviously, the debaters have -.society, according to Kinney, ~is forensic>1v society "1 and scholastic consistently placed 2nd, 3rd, 4th or· "probably -one - ol , :the'. ' most fraternity and they also won an 5th in most of this year's events. prestigious organizations a small abundance of awards. Membership Since September, the debaters college c~n enter." is by invitation only. have defeated such distinguished Another indicator of Wilkes' Dave Evans and Steve Esrick, schools as Pennsylvania State improvement m debate is that both sophomores, r eceived first University, West Point Academy, Wilkes debaters attended the place in Novice Debate. They were Navy, Clarion State College, National Novice Debate Tournaawarded a certificate of excellence University of Delaware, Edinboro ment on April 1 at Bellarmine and two gold medals. Evans also State University and Bloomsburg received a silver medal for second State College. highest speaker, and Esrick_ Kinney said working with the received a bronze medal for third debate team is worth the effort highest speaker. because, " we have a chance to get Marcia Stratton won a third place back the giory, prestige and status First Place Win College, Louisville. Invitations for shirt they had printed DADDY. that tomnament, for the best of first The debate team is an asset to the year debaters, are based on the college in several ways. First, it college's win-loss record for the provides a learning outlet for year. students who want to compete in Meeting schools from across the something more than just sports. nation at debate events such as those Second, whenever any local or sponsored by Phi Kappa Delta, national recognition is given to the National Novice Debate Tourna- debaters it is also given to the ments and the Pennsylvania school. Third, according to Kinney, Forensic Association (Wilkes placed is that by recruiting for the debate fourth in the state at the team he is also recruiting for the association's last tournament) helps college. to give more national recognition Asked why so many students are and prominence to the Wilkes interested in debate, Kinney said he Debate Union. It is also "superb believes they are " looking for an experience for the debaters," avenue. More than just having a Kinney said. chance to r epresent the college and Building a debate team, accor ding to gain some personal glory, they to Kinney, is a slow process of have a chance to learn techniques teaching everybody the rudiments of which they can use after they leave debate. His philosophy of debate Wilkes." stresses the importance of prepAsked why he is devoted to debate, aration. " If we are not prepared for Kinney said, " I get the personal an event, then we do not go." satisfaction of seeing young people Kinney said it takes four years to develop the ability to combuild a good debate team and to municate." establish a tradition. The benefit of tradition, he feels, is the continuous transferral of enthusiasm from older and experienced debaters to younger and inexperienced debaters. The Wilkes debaters now have a reputation of· being a "welldisciplined group," according to Patty Fichtner has been named Kinney. The cohesiveness and the new director of the Student discipline of the group makes him Union Board. "very proud" and, he says, " that's She '.3Ssumed her duties Monday, why we call ourselves a debate replacmg John Zimmerman who union." will graduate in May. Although very disciplined, the Fichtner, a junior from Rochester, debaters are not short on team New York, was elected by the spirit. Calling themselves ' 'The Student Union Board at its Thursday Mystical Order of Kinney's Kids, " meeting. thE:y-recently ordered red shirts with The board's three assistant . KINNEY'S KIDS . printed on the' directors will be chosen in the near ·front. On the back of Kinney's own , future. SUB Director Named CC Questions IDC Ticket Sale ~ The Progri of theYear isn't on TV. It's in the · Force ROTC. Look into the Air Force ROTC. And there are 4-ye~r. 3-year, or 2-year programs to choose from. Whichever you select, you'll leave college with a commission as an Air Force officer. With opportunities fo r a position with responsibility ... challenge ... and, of course, financial rewards and security. The courses themselves prepare you for leadersh ip positions ahead. Positions as a member of an aircrew ... or as a missile launch officer ... positions using mathematics ... sciences ... engineering. Look out for yourself. Look into the Air Force ROTC pro grams on cam pus . Capt. Bonebrake Extension 371, 372 Kocyan Hall 'Put it all together in Air Force ROTC. Actions of Inter-Dormitory Council to print and distribute an extra 100 tickets for the March 12 St. Patrick's Day Party drew the ire of several Commuter Council members last week. According to CC officers, IDC President Mike LoPresti ordered the extra tickets printed on March 11 and sold at Pickering Hall. Despite the fact that the party was sponsored jointly by CC and IDC, CC was not consulted in advance of LoPresti's plans and the extra tickets were purchased almost exclusively by dormitory residents, contend the CC officers. If that were not bad enough, said one CC member, IDC requested and received Student Government subsidies for the extra 100 tickets. "It isn't fair that the 100 extra tickets that were sold to dorm students were subsidized by Student Government and not by IDC," said CC representative Barbar a Hall. Accor ding to a written report on the party submitted by CC Vice-President Ray Ostroski, LoPresti got SG assurances of · subsidies for tlie additional tickets on March 11. " If someone does this in the future, it will be up to them to subsidize the extra tickets," said CC President Jackie Pickering. MOTLEY CREW-Shown above are some of the participants in Sunday night's basketball games sponsored by IDC and CC. IDC trounced CC 44 to 32 in the first game. High scorers were Ray Ostroski for CC with 17 points and Gary Tab for IDC with 14. The second game between SG and faculty was a thriller, the faculty winning 59-58 in ~e final seconds with a basket made by Dave Capin (president Capin's son). The game was played under protest because Dave Capin, a 6'5" high school basketball player, was allowed to play. �Page 10 The Beacon April 8, 1976 Jack Keller He's No Dumb Soul BY PAUL DOMOWITCH A late sportswriter, whose name is not worth repeating, was once credited with the following, more than a half century ago: "a catcher is a poor dumb soul; slow of foot and slow of mind. With scarred body and · repels the ordinary soul, the catcher accepts the task demeaned by the rest of mankind, at the expense of life and limb." Somehow, that less than complimentary description just doesn't seem to fit the Colonel's Jack Keller. He is neither slow of foot nor slow of mind, and there are dozens of Wilkes coeds who will attest to the fact that his body doesn't repel the ordinary soul. However, even Keller will admit there is a degree of risk to life and limb involved in the job of catching. He remembers the scene vividly, as if it were yesterday. Wilkes was sitting on a comfortable lead, but Upsala was threatening, and had a runner on third with one out. Jack takes it from there. "The batter hit a slow ground ball to Greg (Snyder), and the guy on third charged for the plate. "We had a play on him, so Greg fired the ball in to me at home. Just as I caught the ball-whack!" The runner had barrelled into Keller, knocking the ball loose, and leaving the Colonel backstop lying on the ground with blood pouring profusely from his mouth. After it was all over, doctors discovered a hairline fracture in his jaw, and wired it; seemingly putting an end to his catching chores for the year. But two and a half weeks later, with a spe.cially fitted mask protecting the jaw as best it could, the tough Wyoming Valley West High School grad was back in the lineup. Keller, a senior history major, who has been a starter for coach Gene Domzalski's team ever since he stepped foot on the Wilkes campus four years ago, is a rose in a garden of weeds; a simple human being in a world too complicated to understand. Teammate Barry Harcharufka, who has known Keller since high school, describes his friend as "easygoing," and adds, "he would do anything for anyone. He's just that kind of guy." Kellefhimself likes the former term, but leaves it in the lockerroom once it's time for baseball. With a bat that is just now starting to come into its own, excellent speed, and a fine throwing arm, the 5-10, 175 pounder performs any way but easygoing. But for K~ller, athletics have been a give and take affair. " I've made a lot of friendships through baseball, and have met a lot of different people. In a way, it's been a education in itself, and I'll always think of it that way." Jack has never been a believer in the "eat, drink, and sleep baseball" method. "I love the sport," he explains, "but it has its place. To take it any farther than the diamond is a big mistake. I've seen what that attitude can do to people." Away from the playing field, the 21-year old Forty-Fort resident finds solitude in music, and enjoys playing his guitar for relaxation. "It's sort of my security blanket," he said, "but I intend to get good at it, and maybe concentrate on it more seriously someday." For Keller, someday is not too far away. In less than two months, his academic and athletic careers come to an abrupt close. He has made many friends in four years, and everyone of them have been better for it. Baseball players come a dime a dozen, but only one is called Jack Keller. 2- Man 0f fense urting Stick men,· JJ • . TY7 t h. D Sl.de zines ·. A ustin J"Y a C ing L' rorn ·R. This was going to be Craig Austin's year. Picking up the slack after his good buddy Billy Winter had injured his foot last season, Austin led the Colonel's to their first Middle Atlantic Conference title in history, and was named all-league when it was finally over. How do you duplici " a season like that? It's hard - -.ery hard, but Austin was going to do it. SATURDAY IN CARLISLE, on acreage where the great Jim Thorpe had become a legend thirty years earlier, Austin was standing on the sidelines, a crutch under each arm, as his teammates struggled past Dickinson 12-10. His collegiate lacrosse career had unexpectedly come to an end weeks earlier, when the Boonton star injured his knee "just goofing around" on a basketball court. Without Austin in the lineup, the scoring burden appears to rest almost entirely in the hands of the uncomparable Winter and sophomore midfielder Bruce Davis, as Saturday's game would indicate, when the pair collected all but two of Wilkes' twelve goals. It can be said of almost every sport, that when offensive production lies in too few hands, defeat cannot lie far ahead. Dickinson tried double and triple teaming both Winter and Davis, without much luck. But can the two have the same amount of success against a better caliber club? THE COLONELS WERE on the road yesterday afternoon . for the second straight time, .battling non-conference foe Lehigh at the Bethlehem campus. Saturday, they will get their first true challenge for the MAC title from Gettysburg at Ralston Field. Gettysburg is one of two obstacles that appear to be blocking the Colonels from the conference trophy roQm once again in 1976. The other is Franklin & Marshall in the season finale on May 8. It is doubtful that Mattei's club can beat Gettysburg with a two-man offense. Somewhere within the ranks must come a replacement for the injured Austin. It took Billy Winter's broken foot to bring out the best in the team last year. Do surprises come in pairs? 3MACHINES IN ONE Runs pre-recorded programs. Learns programs you write. Works like an advanced professional calculator. Whether you demand broad versatility, or narrow specialization, the SR-52 calculator is for you. Great graduation gift! 395.00 Stationery, street floor, Wilkes-Barre KELLER ------------------. I WANTED I "He'll do anything for anyone." I 1 1.· I I Field Hockey Players Meeting: April 13, Tuesday Noon At WeckesserAnnex If Interested, Contact Mrs.Meyers(868-5859) I 1 " 1. I I 1-----------------.a A Strange Breed 'Bird Dogs' Searching For Next Superstar ,. You can find them at almost every before a knee injury did the trick to · high school or college baseball game em. It's too Lad. He had a lot of that features a fair brand of talent. promise. It's OK though. I'll find They're the ones that stand behind another one just like him. All ya' the backstop in their rumpled tan gotta do is keep your eyes open." overcoats and checkered butch caps New players intrigue them. They trying to spot the next Jim Hunter or want to know all about them just in Johnny Bench. case ... "This Leskiw. He's a big boy This special array of human ain't he? Good arm too. What's his beings are the "popcorn scouts"- first name? What year is he?" thebird dogs. They travel to town One of them came up to Mike after town, ballpark after ballpark, Supczenski. He knew Super already. looking for that special talent that Met him at the American Legion will be their ticket to the bigtime. finals two years ago, when the The players get used to seeing sophomore was still in high school. them after a while. They come into "Mike, how ya' been? Still hittin that the dugout before the game, shaking ball I see. Good boy, good boy. " And hands with new prospects, and re- they move on. acquainting themselves with old The popcorn scouts stray away ones. Tuesday, they were there in from the established prospectsfull force, when Wilkes and Eliza- people like Jim Stehle. Every scout bethtown clashed. worth his beans knows about " Hey Elmer how've ya' been? Stehle's arm by now. Their ticket to Came up to see the game too, huh? I the big time lies elsewhere, and so hooe this doubleheader's over quick. they move on, shaking hands and Then I'll still have time to drive leaving calling cards. down to Hershey and see that big After the game, they say their first baseman I've been hearing good-byes, get in their beat up 1962 about, swings a mean stick they tell Chevies, and move on. Somewhere me." out there is their meal ticket. SomeSitting on the bench as the teams . where, hidden from the rest is the warmup, they are eager to tell you of next Mantle or Clemente. " I heard the last player they signed. "Yea, about a kid down in Westmount. I Ricky Haver was his name. Got up think I'll check him out." And they , all the way to ,AAA ball he did, move on. - �The Beacon April 8, 1976 Pagell The Battle For Talent-Part III , Locals Want The Big-Tiine (conclusion of a three-part series) down off the clouds. Bearde fervently disagrees. Publicity Ah, the great American dream of the high school isn't the problem," he states. "In fact, it's good for a athlete. To rise up from the multitude, and become a ·player to see his name in the papers. It's the job of the super star. And then, with that feat accomplished, to sit . coaches however, to be realistic about the whole thing. back and wade through the hundreds of college offers that " They only-see basketball in this area until the playoffs. are pouring into his mailbox. For one of every one And then they see Nanticoke going places and say to themselves, 'they did well, and our kid did well against hundred athletes in the country, this scene has become a them, so he can go bigger.' It just doesn't work that way.'' reality. But for the other ninety-nine, it will always remain a dream. Unfortunately, a great many of them are Once again, the answer seems to lie in the local athlete's reluctant to admit it to themselves. fondness for " getting out of town." Bearde agrees. " There Rodger Bearde has encountered a great many of the is not one factor you can p.inpoint for the Wyoming Valley latter type individuals during his collegiate coaching athlete's hesitancy to come to Wilkes more than the fact career, and he hasn't had to go far to find them. They're that most of the kids want to leave and go away to school." right here in Wyoming Valley. "I guess it's only natural And who can blame them? In going away to college, the for a kid to want to go away to school," explained Bearde. " It is always the dream of every athlete to get that big scholarship from an Indiana or UCLA. But they've got to realize that being all-league in this area doesn't constitute By Paul Domowitch an automatic starting berth on a Big Ten team." THE LOCAL ATHLETE with the big-time attitude has turned Bearde off the last few years. "I'm not going to talk to a player unlels he'll say that he's interested in playing in the Middle Atlantic Conference for Wilkes local kid sees the chance to party every night until dawn, College. If he's embarrassed to admit that it's a small and not have to worry about staggering home to good old college, then I don't want him-because he'll be problems mom & pop in a state of total inebriation. An out o~ town when he comes. " . college is also new territory for the Wyoming Valley playBearde doesn't mind talking to an athlete who has boy to conquer ("hey beautiful, Ya' wanna get lucky?") aspirations of playing big-time ball, but when he speaks of "Some would rather go to Susquehanna or Juniata instead Wilkes as a last resort, then it's time to wave good-bye. of Wilkes," explains Bearde, "just to get away from Explains the Colonel mentor, " It has to be a player who home.'' says, 'I'm thinking of going to Temple, King's or Wilkes.' IT'S NO SECRET that a lot of people feel Bearde does But if he says ... 'Temple and King's, and if I don't get in not respect the value of local talent. But that statement is there-then Wilkes,' we have no use for him." nothing but garbage. The 35-year old mentor turned the There has been a great deal of speculation that the Colonel cage program around with three local baJloverwhelming publicity giverr high school athletes in the players-Steve Ference, Clarence OLgo, and Greg Wyoming Valley area has been responsible for their "I'm Buzinski. And in 1972 (his second year at Wilkes), Bearde too good for Wilkes" attitude and their refusal to come Sports Chatter \ brought in a busload of local players. Of that crop, however, only Frank Britt had the patience to stay around. "We've lost a lot of local kids,'' he said, "simply because they didn't want to wait." While the afore-mentioned Ference, OLgo, and Buzinski were responsible for the re-vitalization of Wilkes College basketball, Bearde also admits that their rise to stardom :has hurt. "Every year after they broke into the starting lineup, a local kid comes in and says to himself, ·•well, I did better than they did in high school, so I should play at Wilkes.' -But they don't possess the attitude and stick-with-it desire that those three had. And that makes all the difference in the world." BEARDE HAS ALSO had to be selective with the local cage prospects, because King's (Division II) can give an athlete a full scholarship, and Scranton (Division III) was doing the same (that's a no-no Bessoir). Two weeks ago, we told you of a local guard that Bearde had to shy away from, because King's showed interest in that same prospect. While Scranton may or may not be doing things a little under-handed up there, their success this season has given every Middle Atlantic Conference basketball program a lift. The MAC is becoming a dominant Division III athletic structure in all inter-collegiate sports, and Wilkes no longer has to bow their head in shame when they mention their league affiliation (although the aQministrative operation of the conference is still the biggest farce in the Eastern United States). For Rodger Bearde, the pieces are beginning to fall into place. He has gained a foothold in metropolitan recruiting, and is gaining ground on the local scene as well. And the NCAA ruling going into effect in 1979, that will limit full scholarships to Division I, will drop the rest of the small colleges down to Wilkes' level. And then, it will be a case of "may the best man, and not-the most money ... win." ' 'Yes We Can, 'Shout Golfers After Quadrangular Conquest The Philadelphia Phillies had a slogan a few years back that went "Yes we can, yes we can.'' Well, that chant has been heard around the Wilkes campus all week, and it's being echoed by none other than the Colonel golfers, who ride into tomorrow afternoon's match with Moravian, with an impressive 3--0 record. All three victories came last Friday down at Lebanon Valley, when the Colonels of coach Rollie Schmidt overcame several rain delays to top the host Dutchmen, King's, and Haverford in a quadrangular meeting. "IT'S THE FIRST time in my memory that we've ever won our first three matches," explained Schmidt, "and I'm very pleased to say the least." Lebanon Valley finished fourth in the MAC tournament last April, while cross-town rival King's has always been highly-regarded on the collegiate golf circuit. What makes the fast start even more promising is the fact that the golfers themselves feel they're still a long way from peaking. "We played well enough to win,'' commented team co-captain Larry Gurnari, who finished with a mediocre 84 on the rain-soaked course, "but we are capable of performing a lot better, and I think we will before long." While the golfers' one week stay in North Carolina has gotten the team out of the gate quicker than ever, the local weather is still causing some problems for them. They were scheduled to entertain Lycoming and Ursinus yesterday afternoon up at !rem Temple Country Club, but the course isn't quite ready for play yet. It is expected to be open for their all-important tri-angular with defending MAC champion Scranton, and Upsala next Thursday. THE COWNELS WILL face Moravian tomorrow on the Bethlehem Municipal course, with sunny weather expected. The Schmidtmen DH ELEFANTE-PJCKJNG UP STEAM ift?rttttrrrr:rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrtrrrrrrrttttttrtrtrrrrrrrrrrr :!! Netmen Lose; But Keep The Faith I \\ ff :=:=:::= Get Those Softball Rosters In edged out the Greyhounds by two strokes at lrem last year, but Moravian bounced back to finish well ahead of the locals in the MAC event, in seventh place. Seven Blue and Gold golfers will make the trek down tomorrow, led by Gurnari, Mark Jarolen (shot a team low 80 in the tri-angular win), and sophomore sensation Kenny Dunlavage. Junior Rick Cronauer, who didn't make last week's trip, is expected to get his first 1976 shot at competition, along with two other Colonel playing partners. CHIP SHOTS: Unable to utilize the !rem course this week, the team has been practicing over at Ralston Field ... their victory over King's in Friday's quad was the first in history . . . the MAC tourney is scheduled for April 26, at the Hidden Springs Country Club in Willow Grove. -DO MO WITCH- :::::::: :!:J :/::: }) :=:=:::: :=:=:::: {{ ::::=::: ff Deadline : April 15 ;:::;::: The Wilkes College tennis team opened it's season last Saturday with a defeat in the hands of a very talented University of Scranton team, 7-2. In spite of the sting of a seemingly lopsided defeat, there were some Colonel high points. Wilkes coach Tom Rokita says, "We got beaten pretty soundly but the squad played very well and that is all you can ask. The Royals are really loaded and I'm proucf of our team's performance.'' One of the highlights of the afternoon, was the outstanding performance of senior Fred Bohn. Playing out the number five singles Jpot, he salvaged the only Colonels singles win. •. He later contributed to the other Wilkes team point when he teamed with fellow senior co-captain Gary Paich for a vietory in the doubles. One of the afternoon's most disappointing moments came when Wilkes had to forfeit two matches when two Colonel freshmen missed their starting times. There was an apparent mixup and the first-year men didn't arrive in time. But the Colonels will continue to press ever onward Rokita says, "I'm still encouraged. We played. well in the exhibition College Bowl Tournament last week, finishing third in a field of four teams. SUNY of Binghamton and Scranton finished first and second but we beat King's which has to be considered a moral vietory in any sense." The Colonels will entertain Baptist Bible today at 3:00 and Juniata on Saturday at 2:00. (I hope the team members note the times.) {{ {{ ::::=::: :;:::::; rt ;:;:;:;: {{ =:=:=::: )} ;:;:;::: :=:::=:: \{ }} �The Beacon Page12 ••• ACON SPORTS April 8, 1976 --Colonels Want Two From SU-BY PAUL DOMOWITCH It has been said of ties and doubleheader splits down through the age of modern sport, that it's like kissing your sister. But when it was all over Tuesday afternoon in cold and rainy Elizabethtown, the Wilkes diamondmen were grateful to be kissing anyone. What the came within one game of kissing, was their Middle Atlantic Conference championship hopes good-bye, after New York Met draftee Carmen Coppa} knocked them down for the second time in two years, to the tune of a heartbreaking 1-0 shutout. But angry and determined, the Colonel offense resurrected once again, and rallied behind the artful pitching of the master-Jim Stehle in the nightcap. HOW IMPORTANT WAS that win? Well, had they lost, coach Gene Domzalski's team would be sitting two full games behind the Blue Jays in the MAC standings. When you consider that Coppa} is going to pitch two of E-town's four remaining MAC tilts, it is safe to assume that a second loss Tuesday would have buried the Colonels' aspirations for the league crown once again. But the victory has kept them even with the defending MAC champions (in the loss column), as they enter Saturday afternoon 's important KRESKY doubleheader with Susquehanna at Artillery Park. Tough One To Lose "It was a big win for us," said an exhuberant Domzalski after the game. "It took a lot of determination and desire on the part of this team to come back in that second game. But they did it, and I'm proud of them." CARMEN COPPAL COULD retire just on the success he's had against the Colonels alone. La&t year on opening day, the tall righthander, with the big motion and the slow curve, salvaged an IHi win at Artillery, and went on to lead his team to the conference crown. Tuesday, he iilnited Wilkes to four hits in the opener, and gained the win over a dejected Andy Kresky, who pitched one of the finest games of his young career, only to lose 1-0. Coppal's name was on the lips of every Colonel player prior to game time. They had hit him well a year ago, and despite his $15,000 bonus offer from the New York Mets, they were unimpressed. Third baseman Don McDermott was like a kid waiting impatiently to open his birthday present, as he talked of the E-town hurler. "I just want to get one good cut at his fastball. We hit him all over the place last year, and I know we can do it again." True to form, the hot-hitting McDermott banged out two of the four Colonel hits against Coppal, including a 400-foot triple in the fourth inning. But his teammates didn't have the same success. Coppal's bread and butter pitch is his fast ball. But he keeps opponents off-stride with an excellent slow curve. He struck out only five Colonel hitters in seven innings gf work, but had them popping up off-speed breaking balls /time and time again. THE COLONELS' ATTENTION now turns toward Susquehanna on Saturday. One year ago down at Selinsgrove, Domzalski's team romped over the Crusaders in the opener 10-2, only to lose by that identical score in the nightcap. A week ago, the veteran mentor had said he would be happy to get through this week winning three of the four league encounters. Using some simple mathematical deduction, that means a sweep Saturday is expected. Domzalski won't decide until game time what two pitchers he'll go with in the twin bill, but sophomore righthander Barry Harcharufka, who picked up the win against Allentown, is a good bet to receive one of the starting assignments. Kresky and Stehle worked Tuesday, and in all probability, one of them will be on the mound again this weekend. The Colonels earned a reprieve from the ashes of destruction Tuesday against E-town, when they won that second game. But winning one and losing one won't do any longer, and they know it. Kissing your sister is all right once in a while, just as long as it doesn't become a habit. DIAMOND DUST: In last year's win over Susquehanna, Stehle set a new Colonel strikeout record, whiffing 16 Crusaders in only seven innings of work ... after three games, McDermott is leading the team in hitting with a .666 BA (6-9 ). Right behind him is Winky Leskiw (.546, 6-11), · Greg Snyder (.444, 4-9), Mike Supczenski (.363, 4-11), and Dave Trethaway (.363, 4-11). Wink has four RBl's including a triple and a homer, while Super leads the team in runs scored with four ...Trethaway stole three bases in the second game win over E-town ... the Colonel pitching staff has given up only one earned run in 22 innings of work ...E-town still leads the MAC Northwest Section, by virtue of its 3-1 record. The Colonels are 1-1, in league play ... Saturday's doubleheader will be carried on radio by WCLH (90.7 FM). (Regular baseball scribe Earl Monk is on vacation. ) Boonton Boys Bolster Program BY JEFF ACORNLEY Landing a topnotch athlete at Wilkes College has got to be considered for nomination as the eighth -wonder of the universe. Not that Wilkes hasn't gotten its' share of good athletes, but they certainly don't come knocking on our door, begging for admittance. It takes a combination of desire for a good small college atmosphere on the part of the athlete and a tremendous amount of legwork on the part of the coaching staff. Jon Hobrock of the Psychology Department is the Colonels assistance lacrosse coach and plays the multiple roles of professor, coach, and sole recruiter. (I don't know whether this qualifies him for schizophrenia but it's got to come close!) ------------I 1 I I I II I I I I BEARDE AND , THE LOCAL CAGE MARKET Paul Domowitch: Page 11 I I I II I I I I ·---------· (Come to think of it, I don't know what schizophrenia is. Maybe the coach should be interviewing me! ) (With his note pad and leather couch.) Hobrock says, " It takes a lot of time, money, and energy to have a good recruiting program. With the kind of requirements that Wilkes has for admission, •' it is indeed a challenge." Recruiting for lacross players takes on a little different twist because of the lack of good quality high school programs. The ratio of high school }across players who go to college is about 2 to 1 when compared to the ratio of other major sports it makes the chase for talent a very specialized and very intensified event. Hobrock says, "If you play lacrosse in high school you are virtually assured of attending a college because then it is not necessary to teach the basics and fundamentals at the collegiate level." The most productive recruiting high school in the Colonels lacrosse history has been Boonton High School in New Jersey. Coaches Mattei and Hobrock stumbled on THE BOONTON BOYS-Wilkes · College lacrosse has skyrocketed to Eastern this veritable gold mine quite by accident. prominence the last few years with the help of a boatload of ~lent !rom the Boonto~, Back in the spring of 1971, the Colonels had New Jersey area. This year's crop includes George Hodges, Bill Wmter, Bruce Davis two members of their team come from and Kurt Franke in the first row. Standing are assistant coach Jon Holbrock, Jim :Soonton without any recruiting at all. O'Neill, Craig Austin, Bob Franke, and head coach Chuck Mattei. When the coaches discovered the quality of academic college that played good wereontheirwaytoNewYorkforagame. Steve Moscone and Steve Coleman the¥ lacrosse and Wilkes stumbled right into his (A little public relations never hurt decided to investigate. lap. anyone.) They journeyed to New Jersey and found A close friendship has been consumated Coach Hobrock says, "Recruiting enan outstanding team. They have finished and he has sent many fine athletes headed compasses just about everything from wither first or second in the state in the toward Wilkes-Barre. Current standouts wining and dining the student's parents to last four years. The Boonton coach, Dick include Billy Winter, Craig Austin, Bruce babysitting while they go to the movies." Rizk, had been sending his players to Davis, and Kurt Franke. Alumni of both The pains of being so selective are all Muhlenberg but was disappointed in' the Wilkes and Boonton include Vince Krill worthwhile when a boy has something brand of lacrosse that was being played and John Malatras. Wilkes hosted the when he graduates plus being able to con: there. He was looking for a good, small, entire Boonton team recently when they tribute to an excellent lacrosse program. � 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 Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1976 April 8th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976 April 8 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/8df5bd9fd4a054c9897131ed12c6b139.pdf def3734864bdb3abf1844fb73449350e PDF Text Text Vol. XXVIII, No.21 April 1, 1976 Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Community Campaign Exceeds Goal Capin, In Unprecedented Move, Explains College Budget To SG By Wilma Hurst Acting President Robert S. Capin made history Tuesday night when he appeared before the student - government 6ody to explain the college's budget. Mr. Capin, who requested tl~e time to speak to the student representatives, said that his appearance was a first at Wilkes College, since at no other time were students informed about budget procedure. Mr. Capin's primary reason for discussing the budget was the fact that tuition, room and board will ' increase next year, and he felt that as " a member of the Wilkes College Family," Student Government should know what it takes to run the college. The 1976-77 budget, the product of several months of planning, was designed to proviJe adequate revenue to cover all operating costs including a salary increase, a modest surplus, · and a minimum tuition increase. Mr. Capin voluntarily met with all department chairmen and administrative heads to determine the total dollar package needed to operate the col!ege. A list of expenses and known revenue was compiled to calculate the amount of money needed from tuition, room and board payments. Expenses increased 4.9 percent, according to Mr. Capin, due to rising utility rates, (a 14.5 percent increase) expanded maintenance service needed for the SLC, (a 12.5 percent increase) additional security services, (30 percent increase) and increases in areas such as administration, janitorial service and elevator maintenance. The salary increment is still below the cost of living increase. Also on the SG agenda Tuesday evening was a report on the damages to the gym floor in the form of a reply from the Bellefonte Insurance Company. The company ruled that Fang Productions is not responsible for the damages . and continued on page 6 Umphred Lists ·Totals At Final Luncheon Will1am Umphred, chairman of toward the "other sources" goal of the college's Development Com- $135,000, which meant that this · mittee, pronounced the 1976 com- phase of the campaign was surmunity campaign as a success, as passed by $38,000. pledges exceeded the $110,000 goal Arthur J. Hoover, college camDivisfon leaders- reported that paign coordinator, reported briefly final week pledges reached $iJ3,175, on advance pledges and gifts from making the final total of $120,254. alumni, as well as providing a reThe $325,000 overall goal of the ; view of the nearly $15,000 contricampaign includes an $80,000 alumni .buted by the " college family " as it contribution from a campaign which .· worked against a $10,000 goal. is now underway and will -close on · The total amount collected to date May 31, the end of the college fiscal .stands at $293,254 against an imyear. mediate goal of $245,000, which exThe remainder of the campaign eludes the $80,000 raiseda among effort included the $110,000 com- . 9,000 alumni who are residing in all munity phase and goal of $135,000 ; of the 50 states and many foreign from " other sources"-college fam- countries. If the alumni are successily, trustees, and corporations and . ful in meeting the challenge the goal foundations. - set for the campaign of $325,000 will Umphred also listed the sum of be in excess of the overall 1976 $173,000 as having been collected campaign goal. a , Acting President Robert S. Capin explains budget procedure in detail to Student Government members Tuesday night. Monday, 8 -p.m., fn CPA - Role Of Tod.a y 's News Media Costs At Other Colleges @ Is Suhject;For Public Forum :!'{::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::: :::::: :=►=== =====::::::::::: : :: : : :::::::: : :=::::::::::===:=:=:=:=: : :::::: : :::::::::: :: : :::::;::::::=:=:::::::::=:::~=:::::::::: ::::::::::i ; ji !~ ···· ._i:_=ii. t Institution Comparati;!'~~1ege Costs Room & Books, Tuition Board Personal, Albright :::: Bucknell { Dickinson (1) Gettysburg * :::: Juniata * (2) :\:! Lafayette * :::: Labanon Valley :::: Lehigh !:\: Lycoming (3) l Muhlenberg :::: St. Frances * \ Susquehanna * :;:; Ursinus (4) \ Allegheny * ::;: Elizabethtown \Wilkes (5) ::::IGng's (6) :=:: Based on December, 1975, figures I ~~ 2890 3615 3510 3330 2880 1400 1400 1690 1120 1420 2803 3550 2550 3125 2200 2812 2780 3050 1400 1525 1250 1300 1150 1246 1270 1280 620 625 750 750 625 , 752 600 670 2350 2200 1300 1230 650 5115 700 550 625 ·] Total :i:l Costs :::: :::: .ffl90 f 5600 :::: 5900 5000 4925 4995 43 23 5700 455o 5175 3975 4810 4650 5000 4500 4200 t f :::: :::: ): :::: ;::: f :::: f :::: f :::: =::: ::=: =::: • tentative or estimated (1) aqdditional $35 assessed of student teachers (2) Additional $30 to $90 per year assessed of science majors for lab fees (3) additional $100 assessed of student teachers (4} additional $200 tuition a nd $50 books and supplies for science majors (5) 197!>-76 fees; 1976-77 fees not yet known (6) based on 197!>-76 fiscal year. The role of th~ nation's news currently New ~ersey corresponde~t media in today's society will be the _for WNBC-'TV news, and Neil focal point for discussion when the ~dur, a graduate of Plymouth Journalism Society of , Wilkes High School, who last ~ear moved College, in cooperation with the from The New _York Tunes sports Concert and Lecture Series, pre- sta~f to CBS-"fY m Ne:w York, where sents a public forum on Monday, he is a news ~rector and prod~cer. April 5, at 8 p.m. in the Center for the Also ~ppearll_lg o~ t~e panel will be Performing Arts. · T~m Bigler, editoriahst_ WBRE-TV, Two former Wyoming Valley Wilkes-Barre,_ who will serve . as residents, who are now working out m?d~rator. Libby Brennan, socie~y of New York - and New Jersey in ed_itor for the Sunday Independent m network television news, will join a Wllkes-Barre who re~ently return~d panel of local news personalities in from a tour of the Middle East, _will reviewing the responsibilities and be ~ong the guest pan~hsts. problems of the news media. Roun~ng o~t the scheduled hst of Richard Colandrea editor-in-chief panehsts will be Tom Powell of of the Beacon, is chairman· of the WD~U-TV in Scrant~n and Paul first program of its Kind to be held on G?has, a staff. writer for the the Wilkes College campus. The title Wilk_es-Barre Tunes-Leader _and of the forum is : " The News Media's president of the local American Role As the Nation Marks Its 200th Newspaper Guild and Roy Morgan , Anniversary." vice president and general managtr Returning to this region as special of WILK Radio. panelists are Jim Collis, a graduate . . , of Kingston High School, and contmued on page 3 · �11teBeacon Page2 April 1, 1976 Publishing Anniversaries Noted Curriculum Revisions Approved 6Y Faculty Beacon By Joe Buckley Two college publications, the . Beacon and the Amnicola, are celebrating their 40th and 30th publishing anniversaries, respectively,, this year. Another publication, the Manuscript, will celebrate its 30th publishing anniversary next year. Acting President Robert Capin extended his congratulations to the three staffs and said, "In the years that I have been at Wilkes College as a student, faculty member, and to carry news of school social affairs administrator, I have had the and to better acquaint members of pleasure of being acquainted with the student body and the faculty with many fine young student writers, one another. · who provided extremely vital forms · During the 1940's, the Bucknell of communication on campus." Beacon was largely concerned with "I have seen some very fine staffs World War II and the affect the war over the years," he continued. " I was having on the college. It was at can recall instances where student this time the newspaper began writers and editors carried out their taking student opinion polls on mission under some mighty strong current social and political quespressure but always in keeping with tions. high ideals and practices." The Bucknell Beacon continued to All three publications qr their publish until 1947 when Bucknell predecessors were orginally pub- University Junior College became lished under the banner of Bucknell Wilkes College. At that time the University J unior College. newspaper's name was changed to The first publication at the junior the Beacon. college was The Bison Stampede, a The Beacon continues to publish literary magazine sponsored by the articles directly related to the school English Department. Lacking stu- but it no longer ~arries stories on dent interest, The Bison Stampede larger ·national issues. gave way after only one year to The yearbook was first published another publication, the Bucknell in 1946 under the title of the BUJC Beacon. Yearbook. When the junior college The Bucknell Beacon was created became Wilkes, the yearbook's By Wilma Hurst reputation and academic stature of The Curriculum Committee's the college. proposal to amend the general The amendment proposal puts the requirements of the curriculum core Foreign Language Department on was passed by the faculty with a few an equal basis with other departminor revisions. The new general ments in the humanities distribution college requirements will be area. , included in the 1976-77 Bulletin and In the mathematics-science area •will apply to freshmen entering in two departmental sequences in name was changed to the Amnicola. the summer and fall. Presently biology, chemistry, engineering, The first issue was devoted to enrolled and transfer students will environmental science, physics or summaries of the history of the follow the current requirements or mathematics is required, with no college and its organizations. It the revised core. In addition, all more than one sequence from serves as a good historical record of department requirements presently any one deparhnent. the first 13 years of the school. listed will remain in effect. Two departmental sequences in Except for the summaries, the The new core reduces the number commerce and finance, political style of the yearbook has not of credit hours required and allows science, psychology, or sociology changed much over the past 30 for greater flexibility in choosing anthropology makes up the social years. courses. Ubder the core, English 1~1 science requirement. Again, ~nly The first issue of the Manuscript and . one upper-leve~ course . 1s one _sequence may be taken ID a was~also published while the school· reqwr~d, alon_g with physical particular depa!"1ment. . was still a junior college. Published educati?n, . hyg1e~e and the . 101 The core apphes to all students ID three times a year, the main content course m either fme arts, music or both B.A. an~ B.S. programs. of the literary magazine was mostly theater a~ts- . . . Present e~ceptio~ a~e the ~.S. prose with very little poetry. . In the d!stnbution areas, humam- programs m eng1;11eermg, med!cal Now published only once a year ties reqwrements have seen the technology, music education, the content of the Manuscript ha~ &reates~ revisions. Three of the four physics and nurs~g. become predominantly poetry with listed six-ho~ sequences. must be some prose. The Manuscript has chosen : English 151-152; Histor}'. 101 Biggest Sele<.."'tion also included art in its editions of the and one upper-level course; Philospast few years. opy 1_01 and one upper-level course ; Best Prices All editions of the Beacon Foreign Language 101-102 or 203-204 On Amnicola, and Manuscript from th~ or courses at the student's level of first issues are on preserved in the compe~ency · . . treasure room of the college library. , It . Is the . foreign langua~e reqwrement which was amended m the original proposal, as the 203--204 frompagel sequence was required, meaning Capin told the Student Government that he "elected · that a student with no foreign to meet with every academic and administrative language background would be \ chair~an individually during January and February" , forced to take 12 credits to fulfill the i and d1~cuss ways to tighten each departmental budget. requirement. It also restricted · Capm revealed that tuition and room and board taking- upper-level courses such as i I charges together make up close to 70 percent of the translations in European literature I college's total operating budget. "That's not the most to satisfy the core requirements, and ! in the opinion of Foreign Language healthy situation," he said. Gateway Shopping Center The $200 incre~se in tuition is comparatively small to Department Chairman Michael (Near Jewelcor) the total operatmg expenses, Capin noted. "I wish I Seitz, would seriously affect the had better news, but I don't, " he said. future of the depaE_~1:1_1en~ and the Amnicola Manuscript Tuition Increase conclusion that the best we could do was to hold down the increases to the announced levels. The expenses involved in operating the college have been reflected upwards just as you have experienced. In an unprecedented move, Acting President Capin requested Tuesday night to go before Student Government and explain reasons behind the college's proposed fiscal budget and the necessity for the tuition and room and board hike. He is scheduled to appear before the faculty, and explain the increase this morning at 11. Diamonds VanScoy o·am ~ ( ·- on d Salon fabridand,.· · · •· For All Yout Sewing N eeds Gateway Shopping Center Midway Shopping Center Kingston, Pa. 281-1132 Wyoming, Pa. 693-1330 / Look into the Air Force ROTC. And there are 4 -year, 3 -year, or 2-year programs to choose from. Whichever you select, you'll leave college with a com mission as an Air Force officer. With opportun ities for a position with responsibility .. . challenge ... and, of course, financial rewards and security. The courses themselves prepare you for leadership positions ahead. Positions as a member of an aircrew ... or as a missile launch officer ... positions using mathematics ... sciences ... engineering. Look out for yourself. Look into the Air Force ROTC programs on campus. 136 Wyoming Avenue - Scranton Viewmont Mall - Scranton © , Pierce St. & 3rd Avenue - Kingston 1975 Arby s, Inc. • Capt. Bonebrake Extension 371 r 372 KocyanHaU Put it all together in Air Force ROTC. �Page3 April 1, 1976 . Blossom Fe.stival To Begin April 30 By Mary Ellen Alu Wilkes College will play a ~ajor role in the first weekend of the Cherry Blossom Festival April 30 - May 2. According to George Pawlush advisor to the Cherry Blossom Committee at the college, activities will be centered on the lawns of Chase and Kirby Halls because of the construction work on the River Commons,. During this weekend, Jay Fields will direct a Reader's Theatre, "The Fantastiks," in the Student Union Building. An All-College Carnival will take place on Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. on Chase Lawn. There will be Band Shell Performances featuring the Brass Ensemble, the choir, the college band, King's choral group, a dance group from Luzerne County Community College, and a Barbershop quartet. There also will be a Fine Arts Exhibit in the courtyard of the Stark Learning Center from 1 to 6 p.m. A discotheque will be held in the . THE _WECKESSERS-Weckessers Hall sta~ds as a monument -to the gym Saturday evening in conjunc- mdustna~ strength of. Wyoming Valley and the man who built it. tion with WCLH-FM. Sho~ m the reception room of Weckesser Hall when it was a woman's Other activities during the Cherry dormitory are Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Weckesser. Blossom weekend will include This photo was taken as they observed their 50th wedding anniversary. campus displays (with awards), and tours of the campus buildings. 'Ping Pong Finals Begin Last Round & bf·-~" Ginny Edwards "But despite some adversities of construction," he said, "I don't think the spirits in the community and on the campus will be dampened." He added, "Our campus will be open as a showplace during the weekend." The new chairman of the committee is Ginny Edwards. She was chosen by Student Government to replace Howie Stark, who resigned from the position. The festival will begin at 2 p.m. Friday, April 30 as Campus Field Day is held on Bedford and Chase lawns until~ p.m. Many games will be_ featured mcluding sack races. A Wilkes College party featuring a well-known band will be held at 8 that evening at Ralston field. . The First Annual Wilkes College Engineering Club Ping Pong Tournament recently entered its final round of play, with four teams remaining in competition. Both Electrical Engineering teams survived the preliminary round, along with teams from the Physics and Math Clubs. Earned point& from the previous rounds were wiped out at the begjnning of the final round, and the four teams are competing equally. Six matches are scheduled in this last series of competition. Points are awarded for each win or draw, and the team accumulating th'e most points will be declared the winner of the tournament. This final round, like the preliminary one, consists of "power matched singles" using ITTF and USTTA rules and officials for each game. · Surplus Records · ·And Tapes · · 397 S. Main St., W-B \Across from Penn Plaza Shopping Ctr.) _ Open 10 to 10 Everyday On ,· Absolutely TheLowest Prices Records And Tapes Anywhere! Low Overhead Means Low Prices I LEOMATUS 44 Public Square Wilkes-Barre Newspapers Magazines Paperbacks 1 · . Sporting Goods 39 W. Market Street .. Wilkes-Barre By Mary Ellen Alu With graduation just around the corn~r, manr seniors have begun seekmg employment in their fields. Twenty-two companies have visited the Wilkes campus since • February 1 according to John Chwalek,_ placement director, giving semors the opportunity to be interviewed by various firms who need employees. Chwalek said that at least 12 additional companies are expected to soon visit the campus to hold senior interviews. He explained that many firms are no longer able to come to the campus to interview students because of budgetary problems or because they do not have jobs available. th~~:::~:~ ~;esa~~~ hiring like Chwalek explained that while jobs a~e hard to get, he do~s to discourage students m not anywant field. By Donna M. Geffert Wilkes College has many attractive and historically significant buildings on campus, among which is the mammouth structure located at 170 South Franklin Street, Weckesser Hall. The three-story building was constructed in . 1914 and designed by Charles Gilbert Weckesser Ha"ll stands as a tribute to the industrial and merchantile strength of Wyoming Valley and the man who built it and bequeathed it to Wilkes College in 1956 Frederick J Weckesser. ' , · Until the day of his death, Weckesser was closely associated with the founding and progress of the F "Maybe certain majors are not . . needed now," he said, "but in two W. Wool~orth empire. years they may be in demand." Born m Clayton, New York, of He stressed that Wilkes is not the Ger_man parentage, he entered the only_ col~ege where. there has been a busm_ess world at the age of 10, d~cline m companies holding interworking before and after schQOl views on the campus. " But Wilkes is hours in a general store. . getting its ~hare of interviews." At 19, he secured employment m . ~ny semors hav~ expressed the Watertown, New York, and later difficulty they face m trying to obffi:oved to a position with the F._M. ta_in emplo~ent after graduation. Kirby and Company, the store which Different ma1ors are having varying formed the cen~r of the F.W. ~egre~s of success in even obtaining Woolworth t;!nterpnses. mterv1ews: . . Weckesser came to Wilkes-Harre Patty Shillac1 of Exeter, a Spanish m 1899 to become the general and math major said, "Students manager '.111d buyer of the ~ir~y · have_ to ~ke ,,.the initiative when store, and m 1912, he became district seeking Jobs. . ~he ~lieve~ the manager, a member of the Wool- Placement Office 1s domg all 1t can worth board of directors and a lead- to help seniors find employment. from page 1 ing figure of the executive com- "The bulk of the effort has to be on mittee. the part of the student." Collis and Amdur will present Weckesser Hall has served as a Joseph Aquilina of Pittston is a their views on the role of the news women's dormitory and as the psychology , major. He has not yet media today, with each scheduled to college library since its acquisition had any interviews at the Placement address the panel and the audience by Wilkes. Office, since "the interviews are for five minutes. Local news Currently serving as the college's mostly for business, accounting, and personalities will then be asked to chief administrative building, Weck- education majors." offer their views on the same esser Hall houses 14 significant Many interviewers admit that subject. The moderator will co- offices. they are not hiring many new ordinate an exchange of views based In the lower level of the building, employees. Debbie Baller of Plains, upon answers to questions that will the Division of Continuing Education a Spanish major, was given such have · been supplied by students, and Graduate Studies and the Re- information during one of her interfaculty and administrators. gistrar Office are located. views. She was also told that enrollThe final portion of the program The President's Office, Dean of ment was down in the school system, will allow the moderator to ask for Academic Affairs Office ancl the Re- but she put an application in for a questions of anyone on the panel by corder's Office can be found on the ~~ching position anyw~. persons in the audience. main floor along with two con-· Collis, who is the son of Joseph ference rooms. Collis, recently retired managing The second floor of the building editor of the Wilkes-Barre Record, houses the two offices of the deans of received his bachelor's degree from men and women, Student GovernProvincial Towers Columbia University and his ment, Commuter Council and Inter18 S. Main St. master's degree from the same Dormitory Council facilities. Wilkes-Barre institution's Graduate School of The Public Relations Office, Journalism. He completed the Army Sports Information Office, Alumni Books, Records Information School training during a Affairs Office and Development And Tapes two-year tour of service and then ·Office are maintained on the third 825-4767 joined WGBI-TV and later floor of Weckesser Hall. WDAU-TV in this region. Later he Today, Weckesser Hall is included Cliff & Monarch went with WTEV-TV in New in the "Pennsylvania Register of Notes Bedford, Mass., and then joined .~Hiii·iiistiioiiri•c~S~i~te~s~a~n~d~La;:n~drr:i,;;.ai;rfks~.'-:'-~-~~-iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii~iii~ NBC in Philadelphia in 1964, wh~re ti .. . he gained a highly favorable .Now Open - Under New Management reputation as a top newsman. Amdur wrote spots in Wyoming Penn Plaza, W-8 Phone 822-2168 Valley while still at Plymouth High 1 Free Campus Deliveries School and received his bachelor's Jhick and Chewy Sicilian Pizza degree from the University of Hoagies: Italian- Meatballs- Sausage .Missouri. He joined· the Miami Herald sports staff in 1961 and i Ham & Cheese-Salami & Cheese worked there for five years, Roma Special receiving the Florida Sports OPEr-.1: Writer's Award in 1966. He moved to ,. , 11AM-11PM . , , 't;. ;,:11 Angelo Mon.-Thurs. the New York Times as . a staff Parente11 AM-12 Midnight Fri.-Sat. writer until last year, when ' he Prop. 4PM-11 PM Sun. moved into the electronic media. .p anel · Bookand Record Mart 1 Chuck Robbins All Types Of ShirtsPlain Or Printed And Novel Desi Weck esser H all Has • tone • a1s1gn1f1cance • •• HIS Job Hunt Underway -By Seniors ROMA PIZZA · �Page4 The Beacon April 1, 1976 Editorials Capin Applauded . We app laud Acting President Capi n's frank ness and sinceri ty in discu ss ing, in such open and det ailed fas hio n, the proposed budget of Wi lkes College and t he reason s for th e increase in tui t ion and room and board before Student Govern ment Tuesday ni ght. A fter bei ng shown the res ul ts of President Capin 's three lon g mo nths o f exploring di fferent alternatives and com binations of th e budget and talkin g w it h departmental and admin istrati ve chairm en to exp lore any poss ibil ity o f departm ent al prun ing, we fee l t hat next yea r's increase o f $200 is a most m odest and necessary f igure . At f irst the student might shake hi s head at t hi s f igure in utter di sg ust and demand t o know what addition al serv ices he will rece ive in return . Honestly we can only think of one -the survival of Wi lkes Co llege . The state-s upported co lleges and universi ti es are f indin g these times difficult also . Huge cutbacks in bot h budgets and facu lty have been ordered for these institutions in New York an d New Jersey. Well , you might say , t hat's t hem and not us. Take a look at Penn State and y'gu' II see cutbac ks, too . Take a look at the chart on page one and see t hat Wilkes College, tui t ion wise , falls below all col leges and uni versities in its own category . Do you know in the proposed fiscal budget that Mr. Capi n revealed Tuesday night shows a provisio n for a 5 ½ percent salary increment ror taculty members which is , in fact, below the cost of living perce nt age? Our facu lty , sa lary w ise, fa lls below the national average, an aston ishing fac t indeed. We are al l in t he same boat and if we w an t a cost of a co llege education we' l l have to pay for it. If you. hold a college degree, ~tatistically , you wi ll earn more money th an t he person who does not during you r li fet ime . l3ut, in spite of all this, we m ust tu rn t o Tu esday night's Student Government meeti ng and look w hat happened . For t he first time in the history of t hi s co ll ege, t he c hief executive officer went before the stu dents, even prior to meeti ng th e facu lty , w ith t he enti re fi scal budget, and explained to us what he fe lt we, as students, have a right to know-the way we stand . - cl"'"' c7' . ~ . ,,-e- -- -- ·I '----------------------------°'. - ~ ~-~~ --= - - - - - - - - - - - - -- --- :!~ Drop Seen In College Board Scores; Wilkes Is Reflecti11g National Trend By Wilma Hurst A study of college board scores conducted by the American College Testing program indicates that high school students entering college are more poorly prepared academically than ever before. Wilkes is following the national trend in the respect that board scores, particularly in the verbal area, have decreased. According to Joseph Kanner, director of testing, scores have not dropped badly, but have dropped enough '.' to cause concern." He said that two or three major research projects are attempting to discover the source of the problem since As we have been bombarded with countless reports and theoretically, scores should be reve lat i!)nSo n the saga o f Watergale, almost to the point where increasing. He stressed that the th e word has becom e household , we can only attribute th e problem may not be as serious as it who le affair to the perennial watchdog of Ameri can society-th e appears, and referring to the drop in board scores said, ''There is a news medi a. . change, but we haven't determined 1 hi s Monday, Ap ril 5, at 8 p .m . th e Journ alism Society, in the meaning of that change. " cooperation with th e Concert and Lectu re Series , will present a John Whitby, dean of admissions, public forum in the Center fo r t he Performin g A rts, w it h a panel agreed that Wilkes is reflecting the of national and local newsmen , and examine t he ro le of o ur national trend, but added that while nation 's news media today . the verbal scores have decreased Because of Watergate, the interest in t he f ield of slightly, the math scores have actually increased. The average. co,mmunications, particularly on the investigative side, has verbal score for this year's skyrocketed among the members of our society . We hope the freshmen was apprmµmately 490 out cast of journalists, that will address themselves and the of a possible 800 in the Scolastic audience on the press 's role, will be able to shed new light and Aptitude Test, (SAT ) which is above perspect ive on the news gathering function t hat takes place the national average. Math scores within our country . were somewhat higher. I he panel wil l look at the news media, where it has been , Whitby also pointed out that while where it is , and where it is go1,1g . We ho pe th at th e student board scores are going down, body , the facu lty and admin istration, and t he community, w ill performances ·a nd grades in college se t as ide som e ti m e M o nday evening fo r thi s program . are better. He referred to a Beacon article which indicated that quite a It w ill be we ll wort h it. few professors think students are actually better prepared than before Beacon and cited the fact that high schools . are offering more advanced courses. Ed itor in Chief . .. .. . , .. .. . ... ... .. ..... , . , . ..•... . . . , . . ... . Rich Colandrea ·I "Fifteen years ago," he said, " I Managing Editor ....... Donna M . Geffert · don't think there was a high school in _..... . .. , .... , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrice Stone News Editor . this ·valley offering calculus or Co copy Editors .. . ........ Ma ri anne Montague and F ran Polakowski Sports Editor . .... Paul Domowitch · Chemistry II. But I don't think Op Ed Editor . .. .... Sand y Akromas . students are getting the writing Business M anager . . Patti Reilly .. Doltie Mart in Advertising Manager . . experience they should have." ... . .. Gwen Faas, Rosie Noone, Patty Vetter • Circulation Managers . The newly-instituted writing lab Cartoonist . . ...... Joe Dettmore at the college, designed to help Reporters .. Jeff Acornley, Mary Ellen A l u, Frank Baran, Joe Buckley, John Henr y, Wilma Hurst, Floyd Miller, Dave Orischak _ ' students who a e having difficulty Janine Pokrinchak, Mary Stencavage, Lisa Waznik .:, . with basic writing skills, also points Adv isor .. . .. •.. ' to the need for a better high school . . .. ............... Thom as J . N,oran Photographer ·1 E11glish background. - - -- - - - - .- - -- ....... Ace Hoffman Studios , Mr. Kanner offered his opinion on Shawnee Hall , 76 W. Northampton Street, Wi lkes-Barre, Pennsvlvania 18703 Pub I ished every week by students of Wilkes College the national decline in verbal scores Second class postage paid at Wilkes- Barre, Pa . by stating that teachers in Subscription rate : $4 per year . Beacon phone (717) 824-4651, Extension 473 Office House : daily . All views expressed in letters to the editor, columns, and , elementary schools have become viewpo ints arP. those of the individual writer, no ! necessar'ily of t he publ icat ion . ,j more permissive and less demand' ing. "Teachers are getting away from the basic skills-voc;ibulary Journalists At Wilkes - <_.; building, reading, writing and arithmetic. They are bypassing the basic tools and have entered an era of permissive concepts. They need to set demanding goals that are still within .range." He also believes, that in a "T.V. generation" such as this, where children are possibly learning from visual communication, tests are still concerned with what is learned from the written word. He stated that perhaps new tests must be devised to accurately determiI}e how much and by what means a student learns. SAT scores are not given a large amount of importance when a student applies for admission, however. Mr. Whitby stated that Wilkes has "never weighted the board scores to the extent that some other colleges have" because the admissions office has more confidence in what a high school has to say about a student. He pointed out that 60 percent of the students at Wilkes are from the local area and experience has shown that the high schools are reputable institutions. Dorm students generally graduated from schools in the Middle Atlantic District, which also has _a good reputation. Mr. Whitby explained that board scores are used more for counse.Iing purposes than for admission .requirements. Remedial work or a suggestion to reconsider a choice of major" may result from poor scor~s. $5 Saving? Look._ing-back 14 years, the tuition at Wilkes College was $850 for one academic year. The student activities fee was $30 per year and the graduation fee amounted to $20 per annum. Today, tuition costs have risen to $2,500 a year. It now costs $40 for your graduation fee, and, astonishingly enough, it only costs the student $25 for the activity fee. Do we have a $5 saving? The Journalism Society in conjunction with the Wilkes College Concert and Lecture Series will present a panel discussion of prominent national and local newsmen on Monday, April 5, at 8 p.m. in the CPA. . Sister Marie Turnbach, RSM, will speak on "Women in .Politics" Tuesday, April 6, at noon in Stark Learning Center's room 1. . The lecture, open without charge to all Wilkes stcdents, faculty, and administrators, is sponsored by the Political Science Club . Financial Aid packets are available on the first floor of Chase Hall and must be picke_d up immediately. Doreen Psikus will present her Senior Voice recital on Saturday, April 3, at 8:30 p.m. in the Recital Room of the CPA. The Wilkes College Committee for a Clean Environment is sponsoring a photography contest. Entries will be accepted until Wednesday, April 21, 1976. The three categories include black and white prints, color prints, and a special interest category for snapshots. Commuter Council, under the direction of Jackie Pickering, will meet today at 5:30 p.m. in the Commons. Inter-Dormitory Council (IDC) will meet on Sunday, April 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the Commons with Mike LoPresti presiding. Student Government will meet on Tuesday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. in Weckesser Hall. Zeke Zaborney will preside. A Bike-A-Thon will be held for the benefit of the American Cancer Society on Saturday, April 3. Forms may be picked up at the Kirby Health Center. �The Beacon April 1, 1976 Wilkes Tutors Run 'Math Machine' h By Lisa Waznik Babetski, who has been a tutor for "The whole place is jwnping !" Room 425 of Stark Learning two years says, "Tutoring has "People know I'm a tutor and they Center is probably the busiest discouraged me from teaching. I even stop me when I'm walking classroom in all of Wilkes College. just don't have the patience." down the street to ask for help." Everyday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Dan, a senior who seeks a career Tony is scheduled for eight tutor the "Math Machine" is constantly in · programming or possibly hours but usually winds up putting in running. graduate • school, doesn't mind about four extra hours. "They even And who fuels the "machine?" It's tutoring but believes, "It's aggre- call me at home!" , Dave Wasilewski, Thonchai Patch- vating at times." But surely the tutor who receives ana, Joanne Englot, Tony DeVita, Dan says he meets some the most calls at home (not always and Dan Babetski, the student math interesting people in the tutoring about math!) is pretty Joanne tutors. business. But are they as interesting Englot, the lone female in the group, This tutor service is provided by as Thonchai ,Patchana, a junior a junior in her first year of tutoring the Math Department free of l.ilarge physics major? - · ! at Wilkes. to students. The tutors are not Thonchai, who-is from Thailand, is Prior to tutoring at Wilkes, the intended to replace regular instruc- a math expert who wants to be a Bayside, New York resident, who tors as far as out of classroom help is . nuclear engineer. now lives with her grandmother in concerned. "Math is a m~st impo~t part of Nanticoke, gave private lessons in I As junior math major Dave Wasilewski says, "We're here to help ,students overcome the little stumbling blocks, like the explanations in the book." However, he said when an entire concept is misunderstood, it's better to go to the teacher. " Da," who has been tutoring since his sophomore year, finds the most problems occur when a student thinks the tutor can do everything. "They give me a 'dismal look' when I tell them I don't know a particular problem, such as probability, which has been added to Calculus 105-106." " Most students find calculus hard in college hecause they lack a sufficient high school background. This holds true especially with students from the Valley." However, Dave finds tutoring rewarding and a great asset for his own future in math education. · The tutoring experience has led one tutor away from the teaching field. As a matter of fact, Dan April F oolishµess Happy April Fool's Day to all you April fools, May fools, June fools, no fool like an old fool , the fool and his money, and those of you who like to fool around. Today I have written down my suggestions on how we should observe this esteemed holiday. Like usual, my suggestions will probably not be followed, but I feel important when I write them down. First I think the moon should appear in the morning and the sun should rise at night just to set the atmosphere for the occasion. I'm having a little trouble getting in touch with the guy who's in charge of all this. Some guy, Peter, keeps answering the phone and putting me off. He says there's no way I can get in touch with the Creator right new but told me that when my time comes I'll know. And he adds "Don't call us - We'll call you!" I guess we'll have to do without the special effects and make do with what we have to celebrate. I have a couple suggestions for students and faculty. So chip in and let's make this the best April Fool's Day ever. 1. I think that just for today Dr·. Reif should walk on the grass, go through the wrong doors, and spill coke and potato chips all along the halls of Stark. 2. No one should wear jeans to class. Boys should wear suits and girls should wear dresses - or better yet girls should wear suits and boys should wear dresses. 3. We should all play switch-majors for the day. Send an art major into physics," he stated. math. (Sorry boys, no more private. nursing so he can brighten up a hospital or a bio ~ajo~ into English so he You can find Thonchai in Stark lessons!) can dissect a sentence. Better yet send a psych ma1or mto math so he can almost every night until 1 a.m. doing "Sometimes the boys think I'm find the underlying, emotional, deep-rooted causes of an inverted fraction. research. (Although these aren't his foolish," she replied when asked 4. Be _nic~ to _your par_ents. Send TH~M money.. scheduled hours, he is glad to help about being the only female tutor. 5. Write m Richard N~xon as a ~andidat~ for the ~976 Presidency. then, too.) She believes that others think she is 6. Buy yo~seH something you don t need, hke an artichoke chopper or a His pet peeve is the way students just not as smart as some of her plastic yacht cover. . . , . become too dependent on the male counterparts, merely because 7. Pl~nt tomatoes m the basket ?f Dean Ralston s bik~. . teacher or only study what is going she is female. But the other tutors 8. Pamt Weckesser Hall red, white and blue for the Bicentenmal. to be on a test. "You learn through readily agree she is just as capable~ 9. Tell Drs. Williams, Henson, and Wuori that you understand research," he said. "I wish I had Joanne who is also a member of everything they're saying and more. more tim~ for r.esear~h and not have the wo~en's tennis team, says IO. Buy your f~vorite prof. a pet boa constrictor .. to spend t1me on English or Germ~n. sometimes kids just come in to talk 11. Only go up m the ~arrish elevator one at a t1me. I don't mind them, but I · enJoy even when they don't need help (But 12. Don't talk m the library. physics so much more." . • ; can you blame them? Just don't let a . 13. Raise your hand in English class to ask a question about a math Another person needing more certain King's College swimmer problem. hours in tbe day is Tony DeVita. catch you!) 14. Send a get well card to somebody who isn't sick. Tony, now_ a sei:iior math ~ajor, h~s However, the best way to meet 15. Walk ar?~~ with 31:1 wnbrella up if the sun is shining, or wear cut-offs been tutormg smce the sprmg of his Joanne and the others is to take and sandal~ if its snowmg. junior year ~nd wo~d like to secure advantage of the tutor service. You 16. G~ ~o a Student Government meetin~ and ask them for funds to pay ~ care~r m busmess, althou~h, ·may find most of your fellow your tmtion. Teaching would be a mce students there sharing the same 17. Go to a baseball game and ask where the goal posts are. possibility." / . problems. 18. Tell Mr. Denion that_when you're home you miss the caf food. So~e d~ys when Tony is all c~ught The tutors may be a few minutes 19. Tell your pro~s y~~ hke to st~?Y for exams. up with is own work, not a smgle late in getting to Room 425 but 20. Tell me you like Dream On. student appears for he~p. B_ut try a wait-it will surely be worth the lf you follow any of these instructions you will qualify for a high-ranked day when Tony needs the t1me and trouble! April fool. You are also qualified to answer the question "What Kind of Fool · Am I?" That's about all I can take of this foolishness. Stay tuned for the next big holiday-Income Tax Day. P.S. Happy Birthday Bobbo !: ! S-tudents Are Now Able to Fail~ , Any Course In Thirteen Easy Steps✓ With the tenth week of school rapidly approaching, many of us are deciding whether or not to drop that ridiculous course or to just take the "F". Have you ever received a failing grade before? It is not very hard to accomplish. If you are failing a course or interested in doing so, check off these 13 easy steps for your big final "F" ! I. Be absent frequently. Let the slightest indisposition keep you at home. Pamper that tired feeling. Think of the others. It might be catching. 2. When attending class make a dramatic entrance after the lectur~ begins. The instru9tor will thus get acquainted with you sooner. 3. Do not study the assignments. The instructor disagrees with some of the text anyway. In fact, if you are not on the GI Bill, why buy the texts. 4. Postpone doing homework until after that done by others has been discussed in class and eliminate having to think for yourseH. It can be done faster that way and the time saved more than makes up for the time lost on prelims and will permit you to go to the movies. By Marianne Mont 5. Do not pay attention to the the instructor where to go. figures and curves the instructor 10. Use dice to determine best puts on the blackboard. That girl answers to " True and False" and last night had better ones and the " Multiple Choice;' questions. •This blind date tonight better have. method is quick and gives a varied 6. If the text says two certain pattern of answers. The instructor reagents give a white precipitate . gets suspicious if you simply when mixed, but the experiment alternate. A crystal ball may be produces a blue one, do not question better for "Completion Type" why. It is just a chemystery. In fact, questions. why bother with laboratory when the 11. Don't review old prelims. Let results are all stated in the book. the dead past lie in peace. The future 7. Do not attend laboratory at the lies in pieces anyway. scheduled time, but come when the 12. Pad the body of essay type instructor is not bothered by other questions with Lincoln's Gettysburg students and you can have his Address repeated as many times as undivided attention. He may appre- needed to give impressive length. ciate alibis, especially unique ones. The Declaration of Independence or 8. Do not record experiments . Washington's Farewell Address are while in the laboratory. Wait several' also effective. The beginning and weeks, when some observations end should be pertinent to the have been forgotten the record wiij subject matter. The instructor may be shorter. Then hand your reports read that much. in at or after examination time when 13. If a passing grade still stares the instructor is too busy to read you in the face, you are hopelessly them. intelligent. Your b'est chance is to 9. Never work with clean study all night befor the final apparatus. Many discoveries and examination and appear there inventions have resulted from bleary eyed, mentally fagged and chance impurities. Who knows? A barely awake. million dollars may be just around P.S. There are reputed to be the corner for you. Then you can tell thirteen steps to a gallows. Many Different Countries .Celebrate April Fool's Day By Mary Stencavage April brings a lot of things: showers, the first real taste of Spring, sometimes Easter, and April Fool's Day. Ever wonder how the custom of playing practical jokes and tricks got its start? Alt)lough many explanations for the tradition have been offered, there is little or no agreement on any of them. The impression prevails that it has something to do with the observance of the Spring Equinox. . Around the world, in various nations, April Fool's Day is celebrated in different ways. In India, for example, the Feast of Huli which occurs on March 31, has been celebrated for countless centuries by sending people on foolish errands. In France, April fooling .became a custom after the adoption of the reformed calendar of Charles IX. The person who is fooled in France is a "poisson d'avril" which is an April fish. In the.beginning of the eighteenth century, April fooling became common in England. In Scotland, the April fools are called "gowks"-the " gowk" being a cuckoo. In the United States, the early settlers brought the custom with them. So today, if s'omeone you know comes up to you and tells you you're wearing two different colored socks, or that the term paper you've been putting off for as long as you can, is due today-before yo1,1 have a cardiac arrest-think twice, because it:S just their way of telling you that today is-April Fool's Day! r-------------, NOTICE Attention has been called to the calendar change for the Easter Weekend QY Robert S. Capin, acting president. Classes will conclude on Thursday, April 15, at 10 p.m. and will resume on Monday, April 19, at 8 a.m. This change was made in response to students, faculty and administrators who expressed a desire to have Good Friday as an open day instead of Monday, as had been originally listed in the calendar. ·------------..1 �)?age 6 The Beacon Physics Is A 'Stepping Stone' To Many Careers, Says Bellas Working with students in career planning on an Since physics is the most basic, fundamental individual basis are Dr. James J. Bohning, chairman science, it serves as the basic, fundamental discipline of the chemistry department and other members of the for careers in a multitude of areas. department. "We work in conjunction with the "Physics is 'good training' or is a 'stepping stone' for American Chemistry Society. It's a tight market, but almost any field," stated Dr. Frederic Bellas, chemistry is versatile," stated Dr. Bohning. "Many professor in the Wilkes College physics department. think that chemists only work in a lab and wear a white With a degree in physics, a student could choose a coat, but this is a misconception. Chemistry has all career in physics, bio-physics, physical chemistry, sorts of variables: business management, literature, medicine, medical research, geophysics, applied and forsenic chemistry is now becoming a big area." mathematics, communications, and computer Chem majors are very useful in the health sciences, technology. in hospital labs (clinical chemistry) and in biology, The government also provides career opportunities which is becoming a high interest field . for the physics major. Satellite and space programs, "I like to emphasize that we do not 'train' our and ionosphere (air), geophysics (land) and oceanic majors. This is not a vocational school. Students need a research programs are some career possibilities. broad background for them to move into new opening Environmental and pollution control and defense and fields. The student must be able to think and expand his weapons research give the physics degree holder other ideas. If he can't do this, he is lost," asserted Dr. job outlooks. Bohning. . Why is physics such good training for all of the above ~esearch in environmental science also demands careers? time and a certain ability. Dr. Jeff Cline and two of his " Physics teaches you how to think," said Dr. Bellas, students are finishing up weeks and weeks of studying, "and the field 'never sleeps' in the sense that it is sampling, and testing the acid mine drainage of the continually probing deepep; and modifying what it Susquehanna River. The combined research paper will already knows·into new areas where no one has gone. be published in a chemistry journal. Under Dr. Bruce "The physicist has been responsible for the radio, Berryman, two students are investigating the amount TV, electricity, nuclear power, communications, and type of particulate matter of the Wyoming Vall.ey. interplanetary travel. I would not be surprised that, if " The Ui:iiversity ·of Green Bay in Wisconsin only cancer does have a cure, it will be provided by some offers environmental science, which is broken down physicist working in conjunction with medical into many areas. Their placement figures are research." outstanding," according to Dr. Cline. " · ·•studen~ entering the physics program at Wilkes A 12 year veteran of Wilkes, Dr. Robert E. Ogren, is should be smcere, dedicated, curious, honest, and like trying to advise biology majors on future careers. hard work. They also need to enjoy what they are "The big problem is that students are not willing to studying," advised Dr. Bellas, who has been teaching,relocate, and they should try to secure a position in physics at Wilkes for about 14 years. their field. The pay may not be what they want, but Wilkes College has every reason to boast about its they should make the most of t~e opp<>rt~itie_s." . physics department. Dr. walter Elasser, a famous Dr·. Ogren _recommends tha_t b~o _semors fmd Jobs _m physicist from Princeton University, visited the the ~1ology field bec~use ~~e_md1v1dual needs to b1;11ld campus several times and stated that the Wilkes ~Phis recomme~dations. A Job not related to the field • College physics department was the " best equipped : 1s ~etter than no Job at all, but the stu~ent would not be small college physics department east of the · U:>1~g the tools he lear~~d. ~ter _it m~y- be,,more Mississippi River." difficult to secure a position with his trammg. · Environmental · h •t b. 1 d What about graduate schools? " More education may . . science! ~ ~nus ry, 10 ogy an not always be the answer for making yourself more phys~cs are mter-relate~ ~sCl(?lines and st~~ents fr~m marketable," said Dr; Ogren. the field may look for s1mllar Job opportumties-which " Bio majors may have some luck in industry. The are numerous. industries prefer to hire B.S. grads and train them," Careers offered are: environmental equipment according to Dr. Ogren. operation (wildlife atte ndant, waste water treatment In the final analysis, he believes it is the individual plant operator, or solid waste systems manager); person to secure a position. Employes look for environmental technology (technicians, ~spectors, personality, natural abilities, training possibilities, monitors, and testers); education (educators, and work habits. "These marketable skills could mean engineers, health services, planners, or natural- .a graduate with a strong B.S. would be preferred over resource managers); and science and research (life another because of one or more of these scientists, physical scientists, .social and behavioral characteristics." scientists). By Sandy Akromas .SG April 1, 1976 By Patti Reilly trying to garner Potsie's attention. A daily ritual at most dorms on ~e show wa~ representative of the campus is the 11:30 a.m. get- trials and tribulations of the first together to watch the popular show teenage cn~sh. "Happy Days." "Happy Days" reMr. Cunnmgham and Richie have runs are addicting to many of the an excellent ~apport. "'.ith each students at Wilkes. Some students other. In one episode R1ch1e and his arrange classes and various meet- ~a~her ~et,_unknowingly, at a go-go ings around the program. JO~t. R~ch1e was disillusioned at Student Government President ~eemg his father at such an estabZeke Zaborney has been known to li~hmen~, and Mr. Cunningham was speed up the Tuesday Student disappomted to th~ that his son Government meetings in order to be h~d to resort to this type of enterback in time for the Tuesday even- tai~ent. The outcome of the epiing telecast of te show. so?e is that the father-son relationWhy is the show so popular? Many s~up ~ecomes a man-to-man relastudents feel that . "Happy Days" tionsh~p, each understanding the represents a similar . era in the other _m a deeper sense. American experience. It was a time Alli~ all "Happy Days" is reprewhen tests, papers and exams were sentative of an American dream of not a besetting problem-one's only harmony and security in society. ?bli~ation was to get to the hang-out , m t1me to meet the gang. Fonz~e, considered by many _to be ca 11 .the mamstay of the program, 1s the • re I I epitomy of coolness. His calm colA concert of organ music will be lectiveness solves many of the dif- presented Sunday, April 4, at 3:30 ficulties of his friends. p.m. by Dr. H. Cutler Fall, faculty Richie, played by Ronnie Howard member, at the First Presbyterian of Andy Griffith fame, is represen- Church, South Franklin and Northtative of teenage naivety. In fact, the ampton Sts. It is part of the Faculty entire Cunningham family-How- Recital series sponsored by the ard, Marion, Joanie, Richie and Wilkes College Department of Howard Jr.-is very characteristic Music. of the typical American family of the . The Passion Sunday program will 1950's. They are all very trusting in mclude Italian compositions by themselves and their society. They Cavozzoni, Zipoli, and Frescobaldi. are not preoccupied with world Variations on Passiontide chorals by problems or politics, but rather with Scheidt and Waltuer will also be their immediate surroundings. featured. One episode showed Marion, Mrs. Other organ compositions to be Cunningham, confronting the family performed include works by Pachowith her desire to participate in a bel, Boehm, and J .S. Bach. dance contest. Everyone guffawed Dr. Fall has been a member of the at the absurdity of a wife and mother Wilkes Faculty since 1969 and being interested in dancing-at her teac~es Music History, piano, organ age. Marion continued pursuing her and mtroductorf cour~es in music. goal with Fonzie acting as her part- Dr. Fall received his B.A. from ner. They met at off hours and. prac- Brown University and his M.A. ticed wit~ a sure fire determination, fr_om Yale._At Yale he studied organ until the rest of the family actually ' with orga_mst ~- Frank Bozyan. He thought that Marion was having an then st_udie~ with R~ger ~yguist of affair with some unknown man. the Umvers1ty of Califorma at Santa Another episode showed Joanie, Barbara fr(!m which he received his the Cunningham's daughter, head doctor!lte. over heels in love with Potsie }{e lS presently secretary of the Richie's friend. Her first crush local chapter of the American Guild ended in defeat after the trials of of Orgamsts. · The concert is free . frompagel denied all claims for payment. SG .President Zaborney speculated that \" in my guess we might have a court 1case." ' SG members voted on the inscription for a plaque honoring Pete ·Jadelis, the former SG president who is responsible for "making the Student Union Building .a reality." Nominations for Student Government President were held, as Gina O'Brien and Al Berger became ! CLASS OF 1978 . Jo$ten's factor_y representative will be ~n the Book:5tore on Apri! ?rid to assist you m the s_elecbon of your Off1c1al Wilkes College . class rmg. A ~-00 depo~it is required. Rings ordered on this date will be delivered on a COD basis to your home address during midJune. Wear it proudlyIt's your COLLEGE ring!! ~Happy Days' Addicts Abundant on Ca/Tlous candidates for the office. Elections will be held April 13. The body passed a proposal which would place a voting student on the board of trustees to voice student opinion, report to the student body, and provide better rapport between students and the board. The proposal must go through several other groups before it becomes final. Basketball Games To Benefit Drive Two basketball games will be held in the Wilkes College gym on . Sunday, April 4, at 7 and 9 p.m. for the benefit of the Wilkes Fund Drive. _Tickets will be on sale at the door with all proceeds goin to the Wilkes Fund Drive. 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They have lost much of the highly-valued experience that made last years' squad champions. On the bright side, they have seven returning lettermen, but on the realistic side they have also lost seven to graduation. It is very difficult to win consistently with a lineup bulging with inexperienced freshmen. · Despite all the promise and future hope that a good crop of freshmen always brings, there is still needed a tri-captain Craig Austin is lost for the year steadying influence if there is to be im- because of torn ligaments in his knee. Other veterans returning however, include Coach Chuck Mattei says, "If we weren't the tri-captains Billy Winter and Fred the defending champs, this would have to Lo~ma~. Two. years ago ~inter led the be considered a rebuilding year. We had a nation m scoring, and h~ ~111 have to r~ very disappointing Florida trip. Our fresh- , turn to ~hat forn:i ~fter 1!11ssmg most of last men discovered what college ball was like. year with a leg mJury, 1f the Colonels have any hope of back to back MAC crowns. "It is much tougher competition a nd Midfielders Bruce Davis, Kurt Franke, much more contact is allowed compared to and Nick Lozorak are back also, along high school lacrosse. This final week of with Mark Davis at attack. pre-season practice has been used to correct some of the mistakes that we made in If the Colonels can survive their very Flgrida with hopes of being ready for the · tough schedule during the first portion of opener." the season, they just might .surprise a few EVEN THE COLONEL'S limited exper- people. Their calendar consists of eight ience has received a fatal blow. Senior conference opponents and two very good non-conference foes. Dickinson is the Colonels first obstacle in what could be a very important match. Dickinson is generally regarded as the MAC darkhorse, with a. much improved squad and could give Wilkes some problems especially since they have never beaten the Colonels. That is what is commonly called motivation. !I! {) :;:::::: It looks to be an exciting season not only for the Colonels, but for the entire league. It is very well-balanced and should be competitive. The Wilkes team has a lot of character and is certainly capable of overcoming difficulties as they have in the past. It promises to be a very exciting season. THE BATTLE FOR TALENT: PART II · 'B' THE OUTLAWS-. BEST .. _ OF THE . · T,o· ,n' rr;tle,· Outlaws Shoo.t W/ay ,,, D _J_ ~ . lve FOr ClOC k Stri•k es Twe The Outlaws ended the valiant cinderella effort of the Spastic Troopers two weeks ago, when they gunned their way to a 63-57 victory, to capture the "B" Division title of the Wilkes Intramural Basketball League. Onct:l again, it was the extraordinary outside shooting of guard Tom McIntyre that led the way for the Outlaws. McIntyre finished the game with 26 points, and was named the MVP of the tournament. High scorer for the Troopers, who deserve a great deal of credit for their play in the tournament after being seeded eighth, was Ray Ostroski. Ostroski, playing with a badly It r,,. .J. roo1rners •' injured hip, still managed to keep Thompson and Eiden both finished his club in the game right until the the night with 15 points. end. McIntyre, Thompson and Eiden Outlaws Jim Eiden and Dennis from the Outlaws, and Ostroski and Thompson began finding the range teammate John Knesis were selectearly in the s_econd half, and helped ed to the BEACON's all-tournament take the scoring load off the back of team. Knesis saw very little action McIntyre. It was then ~ow~ver, that in the championship tilt because of the Troopers made.their bid for th_e , an injury, but it was his play in the le~d on th~ shootmg ~f. Ost~oski. Trooper's semi-final victory that got With two mmutes remammg m the them to the championship round game, they trailed by"a mere three. INTRAMURAL TIDBITS: Int~aDoom came seconds later though, mural softball rosters are asked to when Thompson was fouled and be turned in to IM director Joe made both ends of a one and one sit- Skvarla no later than April 15. uation, to put the game out of reach, Skvarla's office is located on the and his club into the throneroom. second floor of Weckesser Annex. Diamondmen Stacked "' with junior Jim Michaels and former Meyers all-scholastic Dave Hungarter spelling him at the hot corner. Both Michaels and Hungarter will also be used at DH also. Another junior, Terry Schoen, will back up Trethaway at second. AN AWESOME OUTFIELD corps is headed up by possible pro prospects Steve Leskiw and Mike Supczenski. " Wink" was the Colonel's first diamond all-American in history last season, leading the nation in slugging percentage (.869), third in RBl's (1.33 per game), and third in triples (0.33 a game(. Soph centerfielder Supczenski is what Domzalski calls "they key to our whole attack." One of the finest defensive outfielders in the league with a strong, arm and superlative speed, "Super" also swings a potent stick. Last year, he led the club in runs scored (21), hits (27), hit two home runs'in one game, and batted .360. Senior Tony Schwab, who became a legend in local high school ball, when he was named the (cont'd from p. 8) Wyoming Valley Conference's MVP as a 14-year old freshman, will start in left. On the recent trip to the Southland "T" led the Colonels in hitting (.454). These three starters will be backed up by sophomores Bill Hockenbury and Bill Polaha, and freshman Steve Grasley. All three can fill in ably at any time. The designated hitter role is expected to be filled by freshn1an Lou Elefante, a left handed hitter with plenty of power. _ Last, but certainly not least is veteran catcher Jack Keller, who has been a starter since he broke in as a freshman four years ago. Jack is an excellent defensive catcher, and has been ripping the ball to all fields thus far in pre-season workouts, giving Domzalski even more reason for optimism. Backing up the Frenchman will be sophomore Ken Suchoski, who didn't con1e out for the team last year, but tore up American Legion ball with his fine bat. P~ete_nd for just a minute that your a salesman, and the product you are · sellmg 1s none .other than good ole' Wilkes College. Tough job, right? And even tougher if you are Rodger Bearde, and vying with a dozen other salesm~n (_oop~, e~cuse me-coaches) for a cage prospect. The first mclmation would be to lie ( "Listen kid. You come to Wilkes and we'll gi~e yo~ a new corvette as soon as you set foot on campus. Atte~ding classes 1s optional, but you do have to show up for graduation in four years. You'll have.your own room with wall to wall carpeting, color TV, and a pool .able. And if you get bored with all that, we have chick.s waiting in line outside the jock.s' dorm."). Some coaches do use a pitch very similar to !hat, an? · it ma~es Bearde's job that much tougher, because a lot of unpress10nable high school athletes with big heads believe tl.a~ _garbage: "BE~RD~ LIKES TO do everything with a personal touch. He explains, the first tune that I meet an athlete at a game, I'll give him my name card, and just say hello, who I am, and where I'm from. Then I'll follow that up with personal letters." Bearde emphasizes the word personal. "The personal touch gives the athlete the feeling that Wilkes is a very personal school-w.hich it is. It's the people and the close atmosphere here, that we try to sell to a prospect.,, If ~earde really wants an athlete, he'll find something out about the boy's ,famlly, and see what he is interested in studying when he comes to college. " If for example, he were interested in psychology," Bearde said, "then I would send him all the information I could find on that particular field of study at Wilkes." In other words, straight talk-not jive. Bearde also finds out if the prospect can graduate in four years. If he can't then he shys away. He's interested in the student-athlete, not the athlete-student. "Most of the kids I'm after do have pretty good grades" he adds, " because we recruit basically from the Catholic Leagues inste~d of the Public. Tlle academic standards are a little higher there." Keeping right in line with the personal aspect, Bearde will send a prospect a little note in the mail after an exceptional performance in a tournament game, in the hope of persuading him to send in that all-important entrance application. Be'.3rde's chariShla lik~bleness, and outright honesty are the key reasons for his success as a re~rwter; those and the fact that he has built a winning basketball program m the half decade he has been at Wilkes. . THERE AR~ OBSTACLES standing in Bearde's way, however. The first 1s the academic standards at Wilkes. It's tough to get in, and even tougher to stay. A coach can suggest a relatively easy program setup .for a freshman athlete, but he can't go to class for him. · · The out-moded academic requirements at Wilkes also turn off a lot of recruits. The prospect of having to take four semesters of a foreign language (a ridiculous rule in the first place) nas turned quite a tew JOC1s away from the college gates. The lack of much athletic scholarship money is another problem. Bearde can't offer an athlete much in the way of money, unless he is poor. And come 1979, all full athletic scholarships outside of Division I will be stripped away. ~d what does Bearde say to a black athlete? Wilkes is a predominantly :,vhlte colle~e,.and for an out ~f town blac~ student, it can get mighty lonely m the begmnmg. In fact, Wllkes has given new meaning to the initials BYOB (bring your own broad). Needless to say, the odds are stacked against Bearde from the outset. But he's learned that if you don't overcome them, you're stuck with a loser. (NEXT WEEK: BEARDE AND THE LOCAL MARKET) 1 �lPageH April 1, 1976 The Beacon DiaIDondmen Stacked; Open With Allentown DOMZALSKI Crown Within His Grasp BY EARL MONK The Wilkes College baseball team will open their 1976 season Saturday afternoon at home against Allentown College; a season that already has been earmarked for success. Depth and experience keynote this year's Colonel ballclub. Not only does coach Gene Domzalski have a host of returning starters back, but should one . falter, or injuries crop up before season's end, there are able replacements at every position. · Gone from last year's 14-4 club are pitchers Paul Hughes and Jerry Bavitz, outfielder Chuck Suppon, and catcher-DH Mark Omolecki. Replacing this quartet is · a host of talented freshman, who strengthen an already fine team. · THE PITCHING STAFF will feature the "Big Three"; junior southpaw Jim Stehle (15.5 strikeouts per game last year-tops in Division Ill), and sophomore righthanders Barry Harcharufka · (3-1) and Andy Kresky (4-1, 2.37 ERA, no-hitter vs. Scranton) . Complimenting these three will be Joe Rokita And Company Battling Heavy Odds Wilkes College tennis coach Tom Rokita does not have one of the most :sought after jobs- in the country. 'Tennis is a minor sport at Wilkes, and that is an acknowledged fact. · Four starters are back from last years squad, including number one singles player Judd Davis. Also returning intact is the Colonels best doubles combo of Gary Paich and Fred Bohn. Another returnee is Mark Abruzzesse with newcomers Bob Klein, Gary Krupenski, and John Thalenfeld rounding out the starting team. Essentially, there is nothing wrong with the administrative :attitude toward the sport, because ·small independent schools like iWilkes simply cannot financially The Colonels are competing in the :support every sport the way they 'WOuld like. Unfortunately, that little College Bowl tournament tomorrow '.Piece of business logic doesn't make with Binghamton State, Scranton, _and Kings, int eh hope of getting in :Mr. Rokita's job any easier. some competition before the regular He doesn't exactly have students season starts. Jlocking to his door to try out for the team. He does well jusJ to have a The season opens Saturday at tcomplete squad. Ralston Field, and the team will be The bad weather early this spring lucky if it wins half of its matches. lhas severely hampered any prep- But they have a classy coach, and mration for the regular season. It is they are playing the game because 1Very difficult to play tennis in snow they enjoy it. In a way that is all the prestige they need. rshoe!j and mittens. ••• Delozier (2-1 two years before sitting out a year of action), freshman Danny Pisarcik (all-scholastic at Meyers High, and two saves in the team's pair of wins down South last week), and kµckleballer Manny "Wilbur" Evans, who Domzalski called "our most pleasant surprise down South." A strong offensive and defensive infield adds to the Colonel optimism. Probable starter at first base will again be sophomore Neil Bavitz, who is coming off a tremendous year. As a rookie, he hit .349, and led the team in doubles with seven. At second base is the incomparable senior co-captain, Dave Trethaway, whose .479 batting average last year would have led the nation, if not _for an ankle injury late in the season, which left him one at bat short of qualifying for NCAA honors. Senior Greg Snyder ( .312) will fill out the keystone combination with Trethaway, with junior Don McDermott (.328) rounding out the starting infield at third. McDermott will also be utilized at first, (continued on page 7) EACON HARCH' Part QfThe ' Big Th ree' SPORTS One Last Title Chase For ]arolen And Gurnari Success is an elusive goal, and no one knows that better than golfers Larry Gurnari and Mark Jarolen. For three years now, they have tried to bring the Middle Atlantic Conference golf championship back to Wilkes, and for three years they have come up short. As they stand ')n the threshold of their fourth and final collegiate season however, they are optimistic that it's time for a change. Explains Gurnari: "insufficient pre-season practice, lack of depth, and disappointing tournament performances by Mark and myself have hurt us the last few seasons. "We've ta~en care of the first problem, the second appears to have taken care of itself, and the third is up to me and Mark." Indeed, the Colonels of coach Rollie Schmidt do appear to have their best chance for an MAC title since they captured two back to back crowns in 1971 and 1972. Both Jarolen and Gurnari rank among the top five in the league, and sophomore letterman Kenny Dunlavage gives Schmidt a solid number three man as well. But the key may lie beyond that; in the all-important fourth and fifth slots. Letterman Carl Holsberger, Len Malshefski, and Don Ole~zulin are back, along with another veteran, Rick Cronauer. But all eyes are on the freshmen. Seven · rookies are vying for a spot in the Colonel lineup, and if one or two can establish a name for themselves, an MAC crown may not be far away. Heading the "kiddie corps" are Jeff Fritt, Old Forge; Bryan Hoynak, Lakeville; Dave Kollar, Drifton; Steve Nielson, Mountaintop; John Ralston, Wilkes-Barre; Joe Skladany, Mountaintop; and Sandy Pensieri, Plains. Miss Pensieri is the first woman to ever compete on the Wilkes golf team, and in addition to being an excellent golfer, the pretty blond will no doubt be a big lift to team morale. Hoynak, Nielson, Ralston, and Skladany all made the trip to North Carolina, and rate an early edge over the fellow yearlings. Other Colonels who. could see action are Steve Bloomberg, Wilkes-Barre; and Stan Kuren and Joe Wilkes, Nanticoke. The team will open up the 1976 season tomorrow afternoon, participating in a tri-angular match with Haverford and host Lebanon Valley. "The first few matches have never been much of an indicator," explained Jarolen, " but it will be different this year. "We've gotten in a week of very valuable practice, and right now, I think we're ready for anyone." Highlights And 'Low' Lights Of Dixie Tour BY PAUL DOMOWITCH On the trip down, the~ talked of sweeping through the South just as surely as Ulysses S. Grant did, little more than a hundred years earlier. But when it was over last Friday, the Colonel diamondmen stood at 2-3. They had not matched Grant, nor any other Dixie conquestor. But that is inconsequential. The purpose of the trip was to gain experience, and that is just ·what they did. . It was the first opportunity this scribe had to make the trip with the team, and by the time the week liad come to an end, the notebook was flooding with jottings written down during the week-long stay in Maryland and Virginia. There were on-the-field highlights: Pitcher Manny Evanskeeping Randolph-Macon at bay with his knuckle ball, on his, way to four shutout imiings, and his first collegiate victory. - Tony Schwab's three-for-three, and three RBI performance against R-M. - Freshman Lou Elefante's bases loaded, 400-foot triple in that same win. -Danny Pisarcik comin~ off the bench in relief against Randolph-Macon, and salvaging the 8-7 win. -Beating Maryland University ti-4, m a scrimmage at College Park, less than two hours after a five hour drive from Wilkes-Barre. -Joe Delozier's four shutout innings in the twin bill loss to Richmond. -Mike Supczenski's two run triple in the win over Maryland. And then, there were the on-the-field "low" lights: -The 9--0 loss to William & Mary, that featured seven Colonel errors. Coach Gene Domzalski termed it "the worst performance by any team he's ever · coached," and swore it would never happen again. -Three Colonel baserunners being picked off against Randolph-Macon. -Managing only two hits in the 5-0 loss to Richmond in the opening half of a Friday twin bill. - Having rallies killed in both the fifth and sixth innings of the second Richmond game, when runners were thrown out at the plate. - Mike Supczenski, and Neil Bavitz missing the final three games of the t rip because of injuries. Super jammed his thumb, and Cub pu~led a leg muscle. And there were the off-the field highlights: -The cockroaches everyone kept finding under their bed at William & Mary. - The trip through Williamsburg that saw us go down the wrong way on two different one way streets, and through somebody's front yard ("hey y'all come in and have some chicken, here?"). -The strange takeout service at the pizza place in Wil!iamsburg ("pay me 'now, or ... pay me later." ). -The girls' dorm at Randolph-Macon ("hi there, I'm Hong Kong from Luzerne."). - The bush fans down at RandolphMacon. They had a name for every pitcher Wilkes used (knees, fat boy, and no-neck) . -The fifteen minute trip from Randolph-Macon to Richmond that took more than an ·hour (Coach : " I know it's around here someplace." ). - The sight of twenty guys from Wilkes-Barre singing " America the Beautiful" as they . marched across a bridge on the Richmond campus (what did you expect? The girl's school was two miles away ). -Those pictures of Ursula Andress. -The drunken fans at Richmond, that were heckling the Wilkes outfielders all afternoon ("Hey centerfielder, you and the rightfielder oughtta get together and run some sprints."). · -The whole team going to see "The Creature From the Black Lake" at a theater in downtown Richmond. -The party that last night in Richmond at the hotel. The gold van running out of gas twenty miles outside of Hazleton on the ride home. It was a trip to remember all right. The week together brought a close team even closer, and on the trip back, Domzalski said of his squad : "I'm really proud of this team. You couldn't ask for a better bunch of guys." In another month or so, they may prove just that to everyone else as well. � 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 Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. 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 Beacon 1976 April 1st Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976 April 1 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/b1a6959a0ff5e3034307cdfb617efef7.pdf 6a8cfaf58f63cbcea814ac62541eba39 PDF Text Text Vol. XXVIII, No. 20 _ . '"\ March 18,1976 -·Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, P ennsylvania Campaign Hits $147 15. This Week $24,110 Collected From Community INDEPENDENT COLLEGES: An Assessment Of Aid Programs · $30,000 From Other Sources [The following article was written in response to a specific · request by the Beacon to Dr. fra.ncis ). Michelini, former president of Wilkes College from 1970 to 1975, now president of t he Commission for Independent Colleges and Universities in Pennsylvania . ] Wilkes College campaign workers reported yesterday that the 1976 fund campaign reached the $147,415 By Dr. Francis J. Michelini overall mark during the second President week of the month-long campaign in __Commission for Independent Colleges and Universitie-s _ which the overall goal is set at 1 Changing conditions and new problems see independent higher education $325,000 and a local goal set at at a crossroads. During the past few years national trends and public 1 $110,000. -_ policy decisions have combined to pose new problems for students seeking At yesterday's Hotel Sterling to attend the nations' independent institutions, as welt' as for the Many veteran campaigners joined with new volunteers .,...,~.....t .. .., luncheon, team capta_ins r~ported institutions themselves. A most laudable objective, the provision of access . . . . . that $24,110 was raised m the to· low income students, and expansion of educational opportunity to Wilkes c_ollege held its ~econd report meeting in 1~s 1976 campaign to raise community phase of the drive and broader segments of society, became central factors in the rapid growth of $110,000 m_ the commumty a~ part of an overall drive to attain $325,000 at a , $ 0,000 was collected for the "other 3 publicly supported higher education during the past fifteen years. luncheon m the Hotel St~rlmg. ; sources" category. I.Enrollment-full-timeequiv. (PennsylvaniaDept.ofF.aueation) Shown at th~ speakers tables_ are, -l~ft to right, seated-. Thomas J . . However, $80,000, as part of the statestateComm. Moran, exeeutiye director of public relations and development! Mrs. Doris . overall total, has been generated Private owned related Coll. Total Barker, co-chairman ~f the Telethon; Louis Shaffer, past chairman of the 1through the efforts of some 9,000 1965-1966 148,848 42,048 60,099 4,160 255,155 -- board; Joseph J. Savitz, chairman of the board of trust~s. Standing- alumni who have drummed up 1976-77 170,256 79,533 120,312 58,257 ~omas Peeler, campaign chairman; Robert S. Capin, acting pr~sident of •support throughout the 50 states as 428,358 II. Percents enrolled to total: ·-Wilkes College;. Mrs. i:atsy Reese, co-chairman of the Telethon, Andrew well as in many foreign countries. 1965-66 58% 16% 24% 1.6% Hourig~n Jr., vice chairman of the campaign; Arthur J. Hoover, college The alumni portion of the campaign, 1976-77 39% 19% 28%14% campaign coordinator. __ unlike the present local drive which While the growth of the publicly supported- sector has result-ed ·in i -C'f • ~ e..Dds on.Mi:rrch 31 , will be completed improving access for some, these developments now present a serious i ~n May 31, the end of the college_ _ difficulty for many students who seek a choice among all programs and · , fiscal year• institutions. Prim~rily, the difficulty springs from the growing gap rp D To date, there has been $53,415 between tuition charges in the privately and publicly supported ; .I collected_ toward ~he $110,000 institutions. In the face of inflation, independent institutions have been · 'J _,lj __ co~unity goal le~vmg a $56,585 forced to increase tuitions regularly during the past decade - more than In response to Student Govern- . Baltruchitis added that gradua- remamder to be raised. . ~00 percent since 1965. But state-owned or s~te-relat_ed_instituti?ns, their ment inquiries, Dean Edward tion ceremony costs are expected to n:ce. $3JJ'~ c~llec$6~~thi pasJ increased costs offset by Jax-supported appropriations which have Baltruchitis provided SG Tuesday increase this year. wee isa e to_ e .' co ecte increased during that same period from approximately 75 million dollars evening with a list of expenses paid · In other business, Inter-Dormitory laSt week " which yields,, $94,000 to 500 million have maintained a fairly steady tuition rate with the portion with monies received from the $40 Council President Mike LoPresti , toward the 0ther sources goal of of cost being borne br the student declining from 52 percent in 1965 to 34 graduation fee. announced that participants in a fist $2~000. th $94 000 . " th O er percent in 1976. , · In 1975, Baltruchitis said, $22,400 fight at the St. Patrick's Day party us,,, e . ' . m The resulting price gap between tuition in full charge independent and 1was obtained from the fee to fund at Gus Genetti's ballroom will be s?urces • combmed With the $53, 415 the taxpayer supported institutions leaves little choice for thousands of .$22,288.58 worth of , graduation assessed for the $320 damages.-The · gives the $147,415 total at the end of Pennsylvania students from families of moderate means. ,cermonies and related events. damages included a broken mirror, the second week. . To restrictions of student choice must be added another problem: the Among the items covered by the defaced wall panels, smashed coat Throu~out t~e campa~gn, Robert rapid growth of the College student population of the sixties has ended. In ,fee are speaker's stipend; caps, racks, and two broken parking Stat t~cting presi::t, dr~s many states enrollment projections call for no increase or an actual gowns, and hoods for graduates; gates. Reportedly six to eight people ~ t e_ a e h~s~ 0 ~ ta ive 18 0 mcrease sc O rs P ass1S nee decline in the coming decade. , ·printing of diplomas ; senior picnic were involved in the fight. · In the face of these problems, citizens and educational leaders concerned at the Farley farm ; senior Lo Presti declined to reveal the to ?ee~y students_a nd help offset the about maintaining access and choice as well as the manifest benefits of luncheon; trophies and various names of those involved pending spiraling operatmg coSts at th e pluralism in higher education alie taking step,s, albeit c~utious ones, to jawards ; floral arrangements for the further discussions with Dean co~t· H . J . h . reduce this growing tuition gap. , lspeaker's rostrum ; senior dinner George Ralston. _ ew ourig~n, r., vice-c ai~At the federal level, the Basic Education Opportunity Grants, more dance expenses; salaries of college - LoPresti said the management of man of_t~~ c~raig~hexpresfe~ his commonly called B.E .O.G.'s, represent an " enrollment" of a base of , and Kingston Armory maintenance Gus Genetti's was fair in its reaction apprkecia iohn . 0 f e vo un eer workers and custodians· and to the damages, and would still wor ers, opmg _or even more continued on page 6 several other expenses. ' · · · tin eel - successful results m the weeks to eon u on page 2 ,come. - Ltemiz - •-ed~ uenior E·X p-enses ' -._ I F• h ig ters O r av DamnPeS t I c:~~\ Fields Says Termination 'Discouraging' -, Dr. Francis J. Michelini, a faculty member of Wilkes College from 1955 to 1975 and president his last five years, as he discusses the critical need for funding to independent colleges and universities. By Patrice Stone and Lisa Waznik Earlier in the year Fields had "It's discouraging that even 1 wtitten a letter requesting a leave of though you do a good job, you still · absence to continue the work toward can't feel secur~ in your position. I his doctorate degree. He made the think· it's political," asserted Jay request with the stipulation that he Fields, theater instructor and I receive financial aid from -Kent director of last week's successful I University, where he planned to production of " Cat On A Hot Tin I continue his education. He still has Roof." Fields received his notice of i not received word from Kent termination last December. J University. \ - Fields explained that he was t When Fields asked Acting Presiasked to the president 's office at that ' dent Capin if the notice was valid time where he received a letter . even if he didn't receive the saying that his services were no financial aid, Ca pin still advised him longer needed because of decli)ling -to pursue his doctorial studies. enrollment in the Theater DepartThe theater instructor stated that ment. Acting President Robert S. · he wasn't surprised when he Capin, in an interview last week, received the notice because of the confirmed the termination of Jay problems with " Hot l Baltimore" Fields. which was produced last November; even though that was not given as the reason for the te.rmination. A disagreement arose over the use · of a four-letter word in "Hot l Baltimore." Fields was asked to rewrite portions of the play that contained the word. Fields, who won his case over the disputed .word, believes that just as an artist's work should not be tampered with, neither should that of a playwright. The same word was used in " Cat On A Hot Tin Roof," without incidence. Leave of Absence Reques.ted Acting President Robert Capin, who is also dean of Academic Affairs, explained "Jay Fields had asked for a leave of absence to finish continued on page 2 �Marbb u; 197& ' TheBeacon Page2 Fields Comments his doctorate. The theater enrollment is not good. We could not promise him a job (when he finished his education) because of what's been happening with the enrollment." Mr. Alfred Groh, chairman of the Theater Department, stated, "The administration as per instructions of faculty, examined the status of faculty members who don't have tenure. In light of enrollment, decisions were made affecting all departments that were not tenured." Groh, Fields and Klaus Holm make up the Theater Department. Of the three, Fields is the only one who is not tenured. When asked if members of one department could teach in another department, Groh replied that he couldn't see why not as long as they're qualified. He pointed out that Fields taught a speech course for the English Department (which is hiring two new instructors next year) last semester. ... Fields also carried an overload of credit hours last semester as well as this semester. Groh explained, "PartofJay'soverloadresultsfrom the fact that we've added extra courses, but · the enrollment is small." from page I Fields took the theater seriously, an . · approach that the students appredated, other directors treated the theater as a hobby. Students who I have worked with both noted that they learned much more with Fields?' approach. Cardoni commented, "When we worked with J ay, we worked, sweat and learned." I ••<<<•:cc/::c•/<'.•• Theater Serious Business . "Theater is not a game, it's a ' business; there's no fooling. Others may see it as fun, but I take it as serious work." He also questioned whether someone with experience in the theater is as qualified as · someone with experience as well as . educational training. · Fields began teaching at Wilkes three years ago after teaching for BAND CONCERT-The Wilkes College Concert Band will present an evening of 2oth Century music tonight at several years in high school and one 8:30 in the Center for the Performing-Arts. · year at Glendale State College. At The program will have a bicentennial theme and will feature Aaron Copland's "Uncoln Portrait," with Karl Wilkes he directed such plays as · Bacon as narrator. "The Crucible," "A Company of Shown are the principal participants. Left to right - Gail Ober, ManbebJl, (student conductor); Richard Wayward Saints," "One Flew Over · Schwartz, Scranton, (student conductor); William Weber, Concert Band Director; Bacon, Woodbury, Ct. ; and the Cuckoo's Nest," and "Hot 1 Mark Dubik, Plymouth, (student conductor). • Baltimore," as well as "Cat 6n A The program wiIJ include three American marches of contrasting styles: "Americans We" by Henry Fillmore, Hot Tin Roof." "The Circus Band" by Charles Ives, and an "American Salute" by Morton Gould. Next year he hopes to work toward The concert is open to the public without an admission fee. . completion of his doctorate, which is 1approximately half finished. He holds a B.A. degree in French and from page I i English, with a concentration in accommodate Wilkes College stui speech and theater, an M.A. in · dent parties in the future. education, specializing in speech ;_ McCormack, and Jimmy Carter. . IDC, Assistant Housing Director By Frank Baran Many Students Concerned . I_and theater, and an M.A. in theater. · With one exception, the candidates i Molly Denison, and ·Ralston have Students that have worked with I Dr Thomas Kaska chairman of : · Fields on various plays and in the the · English Department who' Who should be elected President of listed on the machine are nationally i sent Gus Genetti's management a recognized active presidential as- letter of apology for the incident, classroom _feel that they are losi!)g , "heard nothing but the finest things the ~nited States in 1976? one of their best _educato!s· Dr~w Iabout Fields' courses," stated, "I ~ilkes ~tudents can help ~wer pirants. Shapp withdrew from the according to LoPresti. Baltruchitis reported that he was ~dmesser, a seru~r En~lish ma1or I feel positively that it's a real loss . this_9uestio~ today by ~ot~g in the presidential race. last Friday, too wi~h a concent_ration in theater, · that Jay's going. Students are going Poli~ical _Science Club s ~rmulated late for his name to be removed the only member of the Activities from the ballot. Fee Fund Committee present at the voiced the feelings many of the , to miss him He brought a presidential preference prrmary. The voting machine has been committee's Tuesday afternoon thea~er studen~ in a meeting with professionalism. to the Wilkes The ball~ting ~gan ~ morn~g President Capin. Landmess~r. was ; theater that will be difficult to at 1~ and will contin~e until 8 p.m. in supplied by the Luzerne County meeting. The committee was to act r~portedly told that th~ administra- h eplace. ,, . the Commons .. All Wilkes students - Election Board and Registration on SG's recommendation that next tion cannot keep an instructor at • , · whether they are actually registered Commission. year's student activity fee not be Political Science Club members increased. , Wilkes because one studen~ thinks to vote locally or whether they are Absent from the session were he's good. CORRECTION dormitory residents or commuters. will be on hand throughout the John Cardoni, an active student in - may vote. balloting to answer students' student members Edward Zaborthe theater, expressed his concern of David Brown, senior English Students will be asked to declare a questions about re~istering t? vo_te ney, Howie Stark, Charles Munson, the go~ls o_f educational theat~r. major, did the photography for "Cat party preference before entering the for t~e actual April 27th l?rrmary Robert Spinelli, and Patti Cullinan; Cardoru pointed out that while On A Hot Tin Roof," shooting over 60 voting machine. They will then have ele~bon and_ about operating the I faculty members Dr. Richard Sours · slides, some o f which were used in the opportunity to vote for any of the voting machine. , and Robert De Young· and administhe actual production. Jo Ann candidates listed in their party, or The results of the election will be trators Arthur Hoov~r and Joseph posted at several locations on Chisarek. · Saporito, assistant to the director, they may cast wr-ite-in votes. ' was responsible for the slides as far Candidates appearing on the campus this evening. . . . Cullinan and Stark indicated they The club hopes the election . will were not informed of the meeting. as scheduling for the pictures and ballot are Republicans Gerald Ford Spinelli works Tuesday afternoons 'locations, but did not d0, the actual and Ronald Reagan, and Democrats serve as a barometer of Wilkes photography. ' Henry Jackson, Milton Shapp, Fred stud~nt . opinion . on the . ~976 as part of the college's community . - - ·, ~ . .Harris, Sargent Shriver, Morris president~al campaign._In a~dition, service program. Baltruchitis said Sours Hoover Udall, George Wallace, Ellen the election resul~ will gwde the club's delegation to Bloomsburg and Chisarek "voted by proxy" o~ Biggest Selection State College's simulated Demo- the matter. Best Prices cratic National ·convention in balloting for presidential ,::aP.d Off Good Friday On vice-presidential nominees. I Ballot·1ng 'Be·1ng Held Today For Pres·1dent·1al Preferences Diamonds . VanScoy Diamond Salon 11 Types Of Sliirts~ . . tedAnd si ns. Gateway Shopping Center -~ (Near Jewelcor) Now Open - Under New Management ROMA PIZZA Penn Plaza, w.. e Phone 822-2168 Free Campus Deliveries J"hick·and Chewy Sicilian Pizza Hoagies: Italian - Meatballs - Sausage Ham & Cheese-Salami & Cheese Roma Special OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. Fri.-Sat. Sun. 11 AM-11PM 11 AM-12 Midnight 4 PM-11 PM Angelo ParenteProp. Positions Available In Upward Bound Summer Program Project ·u pward Bound, located in Chase Hall, is now accepting applications for tutor-counselor positions during its six-.week summer program. The program is scheduled to run from June 13 through July 23 and ' tentatively scheduled is a week long Bicentennial tour of historic areas in the New England area. Project Upward Bound was founded at Wilkes College in 1967. It is a year round program designed to assist high school students in preparing for college, business school or some other post graduate · study. The tutor-counselor positio1., which is open to students who have compl~ted their junior year, combines the responsibilities of : : resident assistant and academic , tutor during the six-week program . . According to a spokesman, students who are interested in Upward Bound positions are to contact the Upward Bound office at· Ext. 382. ---- - - ·· .: Bookand Record Mart Provincial Towers 18 S. Main St. Wilkes-Barre Books, Records And Tapes 825-4767 Cliff & Monarch Notes SG On Easter Monday A change in the current college calendar relative to the Easter weekend was announced by Robert S. Capin, acting president. Classes will end at 10 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, and resume. at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 19. Originally, classes had been - scheduled for Good Friday, April 16, with Monday, April 19, listed as a vacation day. urplus ecords And Tapes 397 S. Main St., W-8 ,(Across from Penn Plaza Shopping Ctr.) _ 9pen 10 to 10 Everyday On Absolutely Tfie-lowest Prices Records And Tapes Anywhere! Low Overhead Means Low Prices �Ma~hJI, 1976 The Beaeen 7 Page3 Meet-Eric ... New Information System In Library By Wilma Hurst , The "pride and joy" of the Wilkes being used. Miss Nevil also pointed it was estimated that the yearly cost library is the huge Educational to that fact, commenting that both -of microfiche alone is over $1,500. Resources Information Center graduate and undergraduate stu- Wilkes has all the information (ERIC), says Leota Nevil, micro- dents, faculty members and people · available in the system since 1956 room librarian. ERIC is a gigantic in the community frequently use the machines needed to read and reference resource system which ERIC's resources. i copy the material, and the various can ' be used to track down Although a number of other I indexes used to locate· the articles. educational materials in almost any colleges and universities in North- · Miss Nevil explained that it is eastern Pennsylvania, including difficult to give ·a thumbnail subject. "I haven't seen a subject that isn't King's College · now employ the description of ERIC because it is a cove~d in some manner," she system, Wilkes was the first .vast, complex system with an remarked, adding that ERIC's scope institution in the region to set up an almost liniitless use. "There's ART EXHIBIT-Artwork by Marie Lucas and Mary Ellen Dwyer will be is so broad "sometimes you need to ERIC. The original cost of the always something you can ask about exhibited in the Conyngham Annex Gallery March 28 through April 2. interpret the educational aspects system could not be determined, but ERIC." Shown are, left to right, Miss Lucas and Miss Dwyer with samples of into· it." their works. · The ERIC system publishes two Gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 12 to 9 p.m. · main indexes - "Resources in Education" (RIE) and "Current Index to Journals in Education (CIJE)." The CIJE lists articles contained in periodicals which can Wilkes College students have been there is-hardly a day when I do not usually be found on microfilm. By criticized in the local news media for have to pick up discarded cans from using the "Thesaurus of ERIC being the "worst possible polluters my front lawn.'.' Joseph Matteo, a junior music While a high school student, he Descriptors," the researcher can in town" -because of the litter The Wilkes College Committee for education malor from Hazleton, will studied piano with Jane Jenerose determine how a specific subject is . .discarded on campus and on nearby a Clean Environment, in a ., be featured as a soloist in an and was accompanist for two church indexed. properties. tat t t th I I di upcoming Northeastern Pennsyl- choirs and the Philharmonic Chorus The subject index section of CIJE An unnamed South Wilkes- s emen o e oca news me a vania Philharmonic concert. m· Hazleton. lists the articles relevant to that B . t . th dail earlier this week, took exception to arrean wro e m e Y the implication that all Wilkes b The symphony orchestra will . In his sophomore year at Bishop particular su ject and gives specific newspaper recently !hat "there are ,• students were litter offenders. The present its fourth in a series of six Hafey, Matteo became a member of ~for~ation for . each arti~le, two classes of people who should be Committee pointed out that only a concerts on Sunday, March 28 in the the Hazleton Philharmonic Orches- mcl1;1~g w~ere to f~d the material. aske~ to l~ave ,~own, or at least (be), minority of students place their !rem Temple. . tra. Last year' the group toured ' Ad~tional informatio~ about ~e he~vily fmed. These classes, the '. desire for convenience in disposing Matteo, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Romania, Holland and France. .., article ca~ be found m ~e m~m writer _contended, were dog owners of litter ahead of the rights of other Joseph Matteo, is a graduate of I At Wilkes, Matteo studies piano entry se~ti~n. The last ~tep ~s to fmd and Wilk~s stu~ents. people and the community to a clean Bishop Hafey High School, Hazleton. I with Anne Liva and is a member of th e penodical . or nucro!ilm and .'.fhe writer cite~ beer _and soda environment. - -·- -the Wilkes Concert Choir. extract the desrred matenal. cans, papers, frU1t peelings, and This is his first year with the The ~econd ~If . of the E~IC other garbage strewn around Copies of the letter and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Phil- sy_s te~ is the nucrofl~he collect.ion. dormitory lawns as examples of this_ committee's statement have been harmonic. Two other Wilkes . Microfiche are . flat pieces. of film, litter. sent to each dormitory. students, Tom Frew and Gail Ober, each_ of which contains ~p- - The problem is not confined to the . The committee !equests cooper~and two Wilkes faculty members, · pro~ately 98 pages of material. campus, however, the writer t 10n ~rom all Wilke~ students m William : Weber and Th od , The li~~arr _Presen~y i~_a s_ ~x~c_tly maintains. "During sch9<>1 months, _ redu~,mg the campus litter problem. . e ore •· 200,464 mdividual pieces of nucro-· · · · · -- ..,;_ -- Vermeychik also are orchestra _ fiche in the ERIC collection . members. M t 'al · f' h be Matteo will perform the "Concerto a eri on . micro ic" e can Newspapers Grosso No. 1 for Piano Obligato and !ound by r_efe~~g to the, Resources . Magazines Strings" by Ernest Bloch. m Educ~tion md~x. _The ~rocedure Maestro Thomas Michalak is for locatmg material 1S baS1cally the Paperbacks conductor of the orchestra. same used for ~IJ~. The thesaurus ~---:T, leads to the subJect mdex and then to r ·· the abstracts for each article. The Wilkes Stude-nts Criticized For Polluting_Campus·Area Symphony Orchestra To Feature Junior Music -Education Major . LEO MATUS 44 ~blic ,~qua.re .Wilkes-Barre ~er CllllEIIIE= ~~~=~=~;;;;~~~~~::-::;:::==:::-~'.;:::::::;:"".''.'"·__ - .r J~U · \ :.,.,i,r.,.J,..Jil.1_;. · · ,f · ~Aiivow·s.w1ngN~ o-wav Shopping center ' -K~:L . :':sc:n=~r=:o::.:.; -r. Midway Shopping c - Wy~ir We put . some of America's most 1m~ant natural resources into the ground. be used after the librarian is consulted. More detailed instruc, tions for locating information can ;.. also be obtained from Miss Nevil.Most of the material found on microfiche is not readily available from any other source because it is usually unpublished and noncopyrighted. It is this aspect which makes ERIC an important research tool, along with its extensive coverage otmaterial. . Dr. Eugene Hammer, who was instrumental in obtaining the system, stated that ERIC is a "valuable collection of material whiJ!h isn't available any other way," and noted that the system is CC Officers Respond To Student's Complaint . .' 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Commuter Council officers have responded _to criticism from a Wilkes-Barre student that they do not keep scheduled office hours. CC President Jackie Pickering has pointed out that due to academic commitments, she must be off campus most of the weekdays. If commuters desire to contact her, Miss Pickering said that they can leave a message on the door of her Weckesser Hall office or -with the Deans' secretary in Weckesser. CC Treasurer Len Shatkus has indicated that he can usually be located on the second floor of the Commons weekdays between 11 a.tn. and 1 p.m. -- If you've- got it, prove it. If you want it, work for it. If you think you're a leader, show us. That's what we ask and expect of every college man who e'nters our Platoqn Leader~ Class commissioning program. PLC . .. with gr? und, air and law options, _ summer training', and the chance for up to $2,700 in financial assistance. But 10 make our team ... you have to meet our challenge. ~ THE MARDI.~ · ·'1f LOOKING FORAFE¥iiDtlJMEN. ~ For More Information About Marine Officer Programs Call Collect Captain Ken Priestly (717) 825-6811 Extension 219 �The Beacon Page4 Marchl8,l~ "CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF" Editorials By Joe Dettmore Exit Stage Left There is probably no doubt in anyone's mind that Jay Fields, as a director of the theater, could stand out in front of the audience after one of his plays and receive a continuous · applause for his superb talents and innovative techniques that he has brought to the Wilkes College theater. Knowing that Tennessee Williams' "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" would be his finale in the Wilkes theater, Fields crafted the production into the capstone of his three year career as a director and an instructor in the Theater Department . From outset, Fields' productions generated a certain ray of professionalism which prompted a local newspaper columnist to tab him as "genius ." Fields believes that his defense of the offensive words in the script of " Hot I Baltimore" had 'something to do with his termination. Students involved with the theater think that his termination was, in part, an attempt to remove a man who was "too good." College officials cite the decline in enrollment in the theater courses and his non-tenured status as reason for his termination . .. We say that Jay Fields is an innovator and the college is not only hurting the students by dropping an instructor of such high caliber, but the college as a whole which is always striving to ... ....... ..._ __ move forward with a diversity of ideas. .. .. --...:..· Is it really the tenure policy that effects our best teachers here or is it the certain type of conformity which says you must stay within a certain baseline? Fields is certainly not the first and will not be the last instructor to fall victim to collegiate belt tightening. But, aren't there other ways of slicir:,g the budget to retain a faculty By Jonathan J. Szostek member with such an outstanding track record? Not one person This morning as I woke up we intervi_ewed had a negative comment to make about the . to the sound of rusty gears ability of Jay Fields as a theater instructor . ):): , danced upon my ears . It would only make sense that if the Theater Department had a more talented cast of instructors, it could build an even better I looked out the window reputation, and, in turn, attract more students. and walked down the road How does the college justify to the student body and the There they were playing surrounding community these types of decisions? Our loss of Jay lo and behold Fields is obviously someone else's . gain, but as Fields hims·elf said: " Theater (just like everything else) is not a game, it's a Modern day dinosaurs business .." . they claw at the ground Don't do much but look busy We'd like to-know· when and how you draw the fine line when someone's around between the budget and ·t~e educational value . ·• Modem Day Dinosaurs t But late around midnight in the first hours of the day Is when they really goof off Campaign Support Ill ::.=::::.:g Ill } Yet some; at the ground they :::: must bite :;:: Don't matter what they chew :::: up } can't stop their appetites Once more, we would like to call for support from the local community in order to raise the $110,000 regional goal as part of the 1976 Wilkes College fund campaign . To date, $53 ,415 has been collected by campaign workers from the people in Wyoming Valley . However, $56,585 is still needed to reach the $110,000 plateau . With the final report coming on March 31, only two more weeks remain to reach the goal. We hope the campaign workers dig in down the homestretc , so we can announce the good news April 1. f (:::: i=:=: :=:=: :::: J j Just modem day dinosaurs { ain't got too much brains :::: As they chew up the pavement =:=:: t and break water mains i:::: J: ti :111[ They lived up by Parrish :::: but moved down to Stark Hall ::::: How well I know their f · :::: movements :=::: as they shake the walls t "I Beacon Editor in Chief .. .. ... ....... . .. .. .. . ... . ....... .. .. .... Rich Colandr ea ManagingEditor ...... . . ,, .. .. . ..... . . . . ,, .. ,,., , ,.,,,, . ,,,,.,, DonnaM. Geffert News Editor .............. . .. . . . .. ... .. ... ... . . . ....... . . ... .. . . . . , Patrice Stone · Co copy Editors ........ ... .. ..... . .. ... Marianne Montague and F ra n Polakowski Sports Editor '' . '.' '.'.'.' .. ' .. ' ... '.' ' . ' '' ' . ' '.' ' ' ' '' '.' ' .' '.' . 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Subscription rate : S4 per year. Beacon phone (717) 824·4651, Extension 473 911ice House: daily. All views expressed in letters to the ed itor, columns, and viewpoints are those of the individual writer, not necessarily of the publication. ·} • I;_f_· · :;:: ' ·):.·)_: :;:; :::: :::: Tonight I'll go to bed {: but I know I won't sleep (.: I'll just begin to doze off ::::; when one let's out a piercing ::_!..=: squeek :::: u ::;:: Mod d din _:::: theye~/it the ; : ! d I:;:: Don't do much but look busy :::: •• .. · : :_ when someone's around :_:_.: _:. ~•❖ I :•:•: Ir} Only modern day dinosaurs !:;:: ain't got too much brains :::: ::.::. As they chew up the pavement :=.=.·-: =:=: and break water mains :;::: ' 0 I If ' :❖ .❖: .:::: ::::: f ~~~ ~lwd~, too [ . :::: We know they do! ?: . =:;:::::::;:::::::;::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;;:::=::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;.:; .,,__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _....,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ , . ,1, \ rn Tickets are now on sale for the Junior-Senior Dinner Dance to be held on Friday, April 9, at the Treadway ,Inn in the Commons from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and in the cafeteria from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. until the 150 tickets are sold on a first come basis. Tickets are $20 per couple. · Anyone with theatrical or comical ability who would be interested in doing a half hour show for WCLH's "Lighter Than Air" production is asked to contact the station at 825-7663. The Wilkes College Band Cpncert will be presented tonight at 8:30 p.m. in the CPA. Commuter Council will meet today at 5:30 p.m. in the Commons. Jackie Pickering will preside. Tickets for the musical "Sing Out, Sweet Land" can be obtained by contacting Myra or Mandy in Hollenback Hall at 823-9895 or Ext. 423. Tickets can also be obtained from any Circle K member. Price of the tickets is $5. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors interested in earning college credits by completing Marine Corp summer training are invited to call or visit the U.S.M.C. Officer Selection Office, Room 302, Veterans' Administration Building, 19 N. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. Phone 823-4131 or 823-4132. The Fine Arts Association will sponsor a trip to New York City Saturday, April 3. The bus will depart from the library 7: 30 Saturday morning, and ';"ill leave the New York Port Authority at midnight.• Cost of the trip is $9 and payment is due Tuesday March 30 I Reservations and payments may be made in SLC with Caroi I Markey. I A Nostalgic Crafts Exhibit opens on Sunday, March 20 in the I Sordoni Art Gallery. Sponsored by the Luzerne-Wyoming Counties I Multi-Purpose Senior Citizens Centers, the crafts to be shown include I embroidery, tadding, croclie!fng, knitting, needlepoint, quilting, I jewelry, painted china, furniture, dress-makmg, toy-making, I doll-making, leather and metal work. Gallery hours are: Sunday · 1 through Friday 1-5 p.m.; Saturdays 10-5 p.m.; and, Tuesdays and I Thursdays 7-9 p.m. 14i ~-----~-----------------~-A 6. What was the very first James at ~as _the 1:1ame of the Polar (007) Bond movie? . Bear and hlS sidekick who appeared I ·on "The Magilla G ill Sh 1 ,, 7. What was the name of the . or a, ow· Douglas' farmhand on "Green (hint: Remember Captam Frost- Acres?" · bite?) . 2. What was Underdog's girl- · Answers friend's name? What was peculiar 1. Breezly and Sneezly-:about Underdog's vocabulary? 2. Polly Purebred. He always 3. What were the names of the four spoke in rhymes. Monkees? 3. Mike Nesmith, Peter Tork, 4. In the series of movies, "The Davey Jones and Mickey Dolenz. East Side Kids," what was Satch's 4. Horace Abusey Jones. real character name? 5. Robert Keeshan, ·who is better 5. Who played the part of the · known to us as Captain Kangaroo. original Clarabell on "The Howdy 6. Dr. No. Ooody Show?" 7. Ebb. 1. Wh �llrn;;c::i::Roff'Fi:id:*i::M,11 March 18, 1976 /I - •:-:-~-· Reflected In 'Cat' " By Donna M. Geffert __,_. 1beBeacon . Page5 WCLH Initiates New Programming ,, - II . b =~::::: Tooker, also came on strong as WCLH is planning to initiate dramatic personalities. -programming in the form of three John Forte, as Dr. Baugh also was • specials. Also, the radio station is good in his short role as a Southern introducing two new weekly shows. doctor characterized by a long cigar and slow calculated gait as well as Sue Bruno will present an "oldies Rosemary Nicastro as the nurse. but goodies" show every Thursday B bb R 1 'ds T J ·, night from 9-11 p.m. The program o y ow an , erry ean will f t · t 1965 Searfoss and Megan Clocker as Mae ea ure songs prior o .. and Gooper's "No-Neck" children ; Another weekly program will be executed their roles as screeching : the Polish-American show every monsters with shrill childish voices. Sunday from 3-4 p.m. Polish culture, Th t • ed th music and history will be discussed ~a er-goers _rea11Y rec~iv e , best mterpretation and display of Two hours of Buddy Rich music acting on the Wilkes College campus ever presented as the cast will be played on Friday, April 2 dramatically fried in their in- from 3-5 p.m. dividual roles, excellently porThese shows were added to traying Tennessee Williams' sym- . provide expanded and interesting bolism and themes features to the WCLH listeners. 1 ________ · ----------------~-- The genius,of Jay E. Fields once again was displayed during the weekend performances of TennesBy Marianne Mon see Williams' "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof." As a director Fields' interpreta, tion of .tbe American playwrig~t•s symbolism_ was clea~ and precise. _It's_getting to be that tune of life for most seniors when we have to put the The blocking techniques__ h~ emwild, carefree days of school behind us and go out into the cold cruel world plo~~ also held muc~ dif1mty, .as of job hunti~g. I thought I'd give you some tips on how to get a good job. exhibited by Margaret s poses as a Follo~ the mst~uctions and examples listed and I'm sure that next year cat frying on a hot tin roof. . ' . . . yo~ will be frw~fully employed ( even if it is making license plates in The mtensity, enthusiasm and pr1Son.) . enunciation generated during the · The Application , performance made W: ~ware\ of _the 1. General Info- Never use your real name. No matter what it is it is not superb talents of the dire~tor. distinguished enough. Rather, use a name like Dwight Eisenhowe;, Nelson The bedroom set, designed by Rockefeller, or Abraham Lincoln. (Names not recommended - Richard Klaus Holm, once again displayed· Nixon, Patti Hearst, or Billy the Kid.) , the best staged in the valley's theaters. Never give a permanent address. Then the FBI will have more fun investigating you. Upon entering the Center for the · Performing Arts, the audience 2. Education- Here you have the advantage. You are a Wilkes graduate immediately was made aware of the like ~o many great Americans before you - George Washington, St. symbolism involved in Williams' Patrick and Wally Placek. There should be companies looking for YOU. script if only noticing the placement Unfortun~tely, too many companies feel they are not good enough to of the pillows on the spacious set. attract Wilkes graduates. We have to help these employers overcome this If one noticed the hint given by the fear of rejection. Go out and let them know we care. dramatist while studying the I just had an interview last week with one such company. This is what Southern styled set, the themes of transpired: · · · mendacity and lack of communication, especially in a marriage, were 3. The Interview e:icemplified by Holm's workRep: Why do you think our company should hire you? manship. Me: I'm a Wilkes graduate. I have experience looking for parking spaces beggirffor fµiancial aid, and walking around potholes on the main streeti. Drew Landmesser's lighting abiliRep: What's your cum? ties also added to the flavor of the '"'i"''"'"'"' i"'irn1 • Me: .018, but that's because there are at least seventeen teachers at the setting as well as the plot of the play. scho_ol who don't like me because I know more than they do. His expertise blossomed with the Rep : Are you willing to move? detailed slide projections and bright . __.:..:._.;---···..$'~·;?)')~::::::=t f' - Me: Of course not. I expect to build a branch office on the vacant lot next to fire wotks display. IDENTICAL TWINS-Having a brother or sister can be fun as well as · Murray Popky's costuming also trying. But identical twins present special problems and pleasures. Kevin my house. enhanced the Southern atmosphere and Keith Augustine know from personal experience what it is like to be Rep: What salary are you requesting? of elegance, especially in the attire mistaken for your brother all the time. (Kevin is wearing the solid colored Me: I think $50,000 would be a decent start. I know that's low for a person of my qualifications, but I'd only expect to work two mornings and one of Big Mama, who appeared just as shirt and Keith is wearing the plaid one.) afternoon. rd like to· ease myself into the rat race gradually. her role dictated, a rich, exRep: Who is giving you recommendations? . ~ travagant and boisterous wife of a No one. I don't really think highly enough of anyone to let them have the god-like plantation owner. honor. All I need is my. own recommendation. Cathy Roccograndi, as Margaret, Rep: Are you interested prunarily in making money or in doing service for reached the zenith of her local acting your fellow inan? career, as she_ totally enveloped Me : Making money, of course." Llfe is just one biggameof Monopoly to me. herself into the dramatic role of a Rep: Have you had any other job offers? By Janine Pokrinchak twins commented there was "no Me: No - I haven't offered myself to any other companies yet. It was nice woman who is childless because her \ competition for grades." husband will not sleep with her and a enough of me to give you the first chance. So when do I start? woman who is terrified of growing Walking from his car the other Outside of studying, the biology Rep: If I have anything to say about it you'll start in about 12 B.C. so don't old and poor. Miss Roccograndi day, Keith Augustine was greeted by majors spend their tune swimming hold your breath waiting for that vintage year to roll around again. literally could be detected as frying a fellow swimmer with ''Hi, Kevin.'' on the Wilkes College swim team. Me: Don't be embarrassed. I know you feel your company isn't good as a cat would on a hot tin roof in the Not wanting to hurt his teammafe's Keith swam the 200 and 500 yard enough for me, but l'll make the sacrifice. ,Mississippi Delta, unable -to jump feelings, Keith answered back. freestyle events while !{evin Rep: Spare me, huh? We'll see you around, buddy. . ,, .. Later that same day, Keith's friend competed for Wilkes in the 200 yard down from it. Another company bites the dust. I wish I could convince them to have mentioned in lab-he had seen Kevin. !I.M. and the 500 yard freestyle. Bruce Phair, as the alcoholic " No, that was me," commented · , After graduation, the brothers more confidence in themselves. The next tune I'll have them come to my Brick, also perfonned beautifully, Keith. want to "work outside with people." house for the interview. Maybe that will show them I'm only human too. taking advantage of his personal I hope you all took notes on this learning experience. Happy job hunting! This example of mistaken identity They are interested in many fields of prop, a right leg cast and crutch. He occurs frequentlyto Keith and Kevin biology, especially dentistry. Ene~acted the intense feelings of' pain Augustine because they are identi- !vironmental sciences _a nd ecology as a former crippled football star cal twins. are included on their list of favorite turned radio announcer turned The Sheatown residents note that subjects. Keith mentioned that he alcoholic, trying to achieve the most of their friends can tell them would like "anything except " click" in his head from liquor to be apart. "After a while, it's easy." working in a lab." The Wilkes College Air Force inv_olved too much noise. He at peace with himself. The sophomore biology majors Music (particularly hard rock), ROTC detachment marked · on . subsequently moved to Roswell, Joseph Gavlick, as Big Daddy, say they get along well with each sports, and Monty Python attract Tuesday the 50th anniversary of the - New Mexico, where he continued to came on stage with great confidence other and have about the same J the Augustines' attention. Referring successful flight of the world's first conduct experiments until his death and successfully portrayed a temperament and personality. They to Monty Python, Kevin added liquid-fueled rocket. in 1945. . Mississippi Redneck who made it agree their circle of friends is "They're off the wall." Dr. Robert H. Goddard, native of Dr. Goddard can be described as big in life by acquiring 28,000 acres basically the same so most of their Born five minutes earlier than Worcester, Massachusetts, and a having the same relationship to the of the Mississippi Delta land as well tune is spent together. Kevin, Keith would "rather be born physics professor at Clark Univer- modem science of astronautics as · as $10 million. The vulgar Big Daddy Having a brother in the same a year apart." Kevin also made the sity, designed, built, and launched a the Wright Brothers have to exemplified Wiliams' notions of classes does have its advantages. same remark. After being with each . small, uncontrolled rocket which aviation. He demonstrated in 1919 mendacity and poor communication Keith and Kevin said they do not other most of the tune, it would seem : started mankind on its road to Pte that a rocket develops its propulsion in life. _ study together, but they compare that they would tire of each other's moon and beyond. - through a reaction, and that this notes if one happens to miss a company. But the only objection · The first rocket traveled' 184 feet in reaction will take place in a vacuum. Priscilla Wnuk, as Big Mama, lecture. ,came from Kevin. "He's (Keith) 2½ seconds, reaching a height of 41 He was also the first to -use totally captured the role of a Wondering if professors could :always late." feet. Its success was as weakly · gyroscopes to control the direction grasping woman, appearing to love possibly mix up their grades the NOTICE ·applauded as was the flight made by of a rocket's flight, first to fire a her husband but also concerning ' Participants in the Amerithe _first airplane some 23 years , rocket !aster than the ~peed of herself about her inheritance since can Cancer Society's bike-aearlier. . sound, first to patent the idea of a hei: spouse was dying from terminal NOTICE thon to be held Saturday April Dr. Goddard was ridiculed by The multi-stage rocket, and first to cancer. Miss Wnuk was convincing. Nominations for Student Govern3 may obtain sponsor ;beets New York Times for his suggestion develop the mathematical theory of Eileen Rowlands, as the fertile ment president will be held Tuesday, week from the Student that flight to the moon was possible, rocket action. In his lifetune, he was Mae; Randy Smith, as her husband, March 30. Elections have been Government office second and his experunents were soon granted 214 patents associated with Gooper, the corporation lawyer; and scheduled for Tuesday, April 13. floor, Weckesser Hail. banned by the state because they liquid-fueled rockets. Jeff Schlicher, as the Reverend Job .~unting Season Auggie Twins Share Identical Problems Rocket Anniversary Observed this ' �The Beacon ~i ·, · 1 : Ability to _Communicate Advc1ntageous in ·Joh Market . f Th . . h f "fth . . ts is t e .' m_a senes o art,cl~s dea(mg with degree -areas ,n relation to employment opportunities . By Sandy Akromas If you are able to use the English language carefully and precisely, a career ~ communic~tions may be your future opporturuty. "Careers in communications is one of the fastest growing fields' in American society," according to Paul S. Swensson, retired associate director of the American Press Institute. ''Those of you who want careers in communication arts must become masters of reading, the sooner the better. You must spend at least one. third of yow.: life in r~ading.'' Another bit of adVIce from Mr. Swensson is for students to master s~lling, punctuation an<!._gi:-_ammar because these are "universal road studying in other areas tends to presentation and discussion of shortsightedness. signs." createapersonwhoiswellprepared selected topics). "Thesearethefacts: atnotimein If you are asking yourself, "Well, to communicate, but has limited the In an effort to keep journalism the last 15 to 25 years have how can I get into the field? " or knowledge of subjects about which stu~en~ up-to-date, ~uest speakers newspapers hired more than 25 per "What does Wilkes have to off;r m: he-may be called upon to report." are mvited to lecture m each course. cent of each year's graduation class for a communicati·ons car ?" A Wilkes student can gain an The classes visit the regional •regardless of the size or quality'. . . eer · , equivalent of a minor in journalism newspaper, radio and television Where did the other graduates go? then stop the questionmg. Wilkes College has the courses. - completing as many as .18 to 24 stations as observers. "That's a story most editors and• "A major in journalism is not hours - by taking the journalism If you have the interest, the college deans do not hunt or report. offered at Wilkes College because it courses as electives. . courses are available, now what The other 70 to 80 per cent of the is felt that the preparation of The students are then able to put ,about a future job? Where do you go journalism majors go and will individuals for work in the field of their journalism background to use from here? continue , to go into related fields communications (journalism) is in the professional internship · "Some of you are worried about where ability to control the language better served by providing a broad (Journalism 252). Students work in getting a job, a summer position is a necessity in getting and holding liberal arts background wiih a nearby newspapers, radio or during the school years and a a job." . __ _ _ specialty in another area and a , television stations, advertising permanent one after graduation. To "Journalism students are enconcentration in journalism," ac- · agencies and in public relations you I offer a bit of Chinese•wj.sdom: couraged to work on a part-time cording to Thomas J. Moran, offices of independent or institu- 'I'm an old man and have had many basis in the professional field of their director of public relations ·and tional status. The interns gather troubles; but most of them never interests. While job opportunities development. . weekly to and share their happened.'," stated Swensson. are not plentiful, it has never been Moran, who strived to institute the ' experiences. "You hear from editors that the difficult for the determined student journalism courses at the College, i ~er journalism ~ourses include: supply ·of journalism gradu~tes is to obtain this kind of employment,'' feels the student should study in . Topics (a special study of greater than the capacity of added Moran, who has over 20 years diverse areas. "Taking an overload !' journalism subjects); Independent _newspapers to hire them. So what's of news experience. of . journalism courses wi~out . Research; and a Seminar (the new? Forgive them for their discuss I ' Most employers think twice about hiring people with ·· criminal records. Phone fraud will result in a criminal record. y -Think twice. . dollars that can be applied to education costs ,at ,any institution. In Pennsylvania the average recipient receives $700 which represents about 60 percent of the cost to attend a 2 year community college, about 33 percent of the cost at a state-owned college, but only about 15 percent of the cost to attend a four-year, ipdependent college. The gap to be financed or the Hout of pocket" costs faced by a student, range on the average from $490 at a public two-year, to !)early $3,800 at an independent four year college. This gap to be financed by the· student and his parents obviously encourag_es enrollment in the public sector (increasing the demand for Pennsylvania taxpayer support of the sub'sidy required for each student • from the state) and illustrat~s the potential. of the BEOG program to ,, become an instrument which will severly limit student choice while ·. meeting the objective of success. Increasingly cost' is restricting choice to the low cost /public sector institutions, even for stude~ who ,would prefer the academic enviornment and programs of an independent college · or university. The federal government has -a program, the Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants (SEOG) which attempts to provide ·j-1 institutions with supplemental funds based on need formulas, which can be ' used by independent collges to help' bridge that tuition gap. Unfortunately, · although the concept of BEOG for "access" and SEOG for "choice" is very good, we have not seen appropriations balanced between these two federal programs at a level that can accomplish both objectives. Pennsylvania is among the most progressive states in recognizing the economic benefit to .the state rendered by its independent sector instiutions. The legislature recognized that increasing enrollment shifts to public institutions becomes economically counter-productive. It places greater pressures on the legislature for increased appropriations· at a time when taxpayers are increasingly reluctant to accept higher taxes to pay for them. They have funded the state scholarship program administered by the Pennsylvania Higher Education assistance agency (PHEAA) which , helps needy students in both public and independent institutions by tuition grants. Of all students enrolled.in 1975-76, twenty-seven percent of PHEAA grant recipients were in- the private sector institutions, the balance in public. Obviously, although of great significance, after all state and federal program assistance is considered, the tuition gap remains high and a deterrant to choice. . Iri 1974 the legislature enacted the Institutional Assistance Grants program to attempt to modify the continuing inflation pressures on private institutions which are contributing to constantly increasing tuitions and driving more and more students into the public sector. This program recognized that every student in a private institqtion costs the institution mone:v;- since tuition rarely pays the full cost of education. _ The legislature leadership from N.E. Pennsylvania, President Protempore of the senate, Martin L. Murray, l<epresentative Fred Shupnik of the House Appropriation and Education Committees, supported by Senator Wood, Senator Mellow and regional Representatives O'Brien, Musto, O'Connell, Ustynoski and Hasay and many other thoughtful legislators of both parties brougQt the legislation and an appropriation of twelve million dollars to final approval. This provided a cost of education I allowance to the institutions to aid in meeting those· additional costs incurred while educating a state scholarship recipient. This program is • · '\ administered by PHEAA and has had a substantial impact on out independent institutions. For almost 70 percent of the over 80 independent colleges and universities in Pennsylvania, it served in avoiding deficit budgets and kept tuition increases lower than they would have had to be meet escalating operating costs. In summary, Pennsylvania has achieved development of a strong public sector of higher education, provided ·a balanced program of student aid , through PHEAA to supplement the federal aid programs, and has recognized the necessity for maintaining its private sector, both for providing diversity and choice to students and because of the economic benefit to the tax payer. No balance is ever perfect and constant effort is required to achieve and maintain programs to provide the young men and women of the Commonwealth with both "success" and "choce." Our efforts to the Commission for Independent Colleges and Universities is to maintain public awareness of the need for increased awareness of the benefits of a strong, vital independent sector to provide academic diversity, quality and choice in the tradition of a free society. I I @ Bell of PenrlSY1vania Independent Colleges (from page 1) �1be Beacoa. ,,, . Page7 'B' Fin-al Tonight; Gino's Win 'A' Outlaws Face Trooper Squad In Title Clash The surprising Spastic Troopers and unbeaten Outlaws have advanced to tonight's championship round of the "B" Division Intramural Basketball League playoffs. The title game will get underway at 8 p.m. in the Wilkes gymnasium. Mignight still hasn't come for the " cinderella" Troopers, a team very few people gave a fighting chance prior to the start of the playoffs. They entered the tourney with a so-so 3-2 record, and were seeded last among the eight teams competing. But they upset pre-tourney favorite Miner Hall m the quarterfinals, and put the lQi;k on a championship invite by knocking off . Diaz last night 54-42. · Once again, it was the shooting of Ray Ostroski that provided the fuel for the win, as the junior guard poured in 25 points. Ostroski and teammate John Knesiss, who had 22 points, broke the back of . the Diaz defense, and turned a close game into a route during the final four minutes. The Outlaws were a slight underdog in their semi-final matchup with Ironmen, but they took the lead early, and were never headed in a 53-36 romp. Holding on to a ;n-24 leadwith 8:45 remaining, th€ Outlaws caught fire behind sparkplug Tom McIntyre, and reeled off 16 points in a three · minute span to put the contest on ice. McIntyre finished with 18 points. High scorer for Ironmen, who went down to their first defeat of the season, was freshman Bill Slavoski ·.vith 14 points. ■--------■ Liberty . Cleaners - USUC Stopped In Its Attempt For 2nd Crown THE CHAMPS-Pictured is Gino's, who won the "A" Division Intramural championship on Sunday night. Team members, first row, left to right are: Scott Kendig, Joel Buckey, Chet Dudick, and Jeff Renoe. Second row, left to right: Tony Fannick, Dave Dudick, Gene Marianelli, Rich Mutarelli. Absent when photo was taken were Mark Rollock and Mickey Calabrese. Track Club Meeting Today The Wilkes College Track Club is now organizing for the 1976 season. A student run organization with the purpose of bringing together people interested in competing in track and field, the club is open to all Wilkes College students. ' Anyone wishing to join the club should contact George Pawlush on the third floor of Weckesser ~ Hall,' or Mike Salley. There will be a meeting this morning at 11 a.m. in Weckesser Annex. Ill Guvs .,, } J,· z zd1~,.~.i:,' ,_,_ c;, _ Sports · Chatter By Paul Domowitch THE BATTLE FOR TALENT (first in a three part series) This isn't Notre Dame, UCLA, or Indiana. It isn't even Philadelphia T~xtile or Morgan State. It's Wi,lkes College; tiny, hole in the wall Wilkes College, with its no scholarship (sorry kid, if you're not poor we can't help ya') Division III basketball program. Four or five years ago, the only people wearing Blue and Gold basketball uniforms were . local kids who finally came to realization that they weren't as good as their press releases, or out of town jocks who made a wrong turn on their way'to Northwest Southeastern Florida State College of Rabbit Breeding. But Rodger Bearde, a basketball coach with a carload of charisma, and even twice as much determination, got it into his head that he could changeall that, and the rest is history. The cream of the local crop is finding out there is no place like home, if they are willing to wait, and plenty/of out of town cagers are going directly to Wilkes--Barre without passing go. How does a small-college basketball coach, with little more to offer a itt'BR'OTHER'Errm:r•cr•n:•t\{ :~~~~;;~:;~;;;;~;;::~~~ JI ELECTRIc 1111 super-powered typewriter with key set tab, electric carriage return, and 12 " carriage. Half space ratchet, line drawing aperture, Picalite type style, 6 electric repeat characters, deluxe.molded contoured carrying case. 189.95 . Stat10nery, street floor, Mama Mia-Gino~ -- GIN0-811 fg f .... c. Dudick 7 7 5 0 4 2 0 1 15 1 14 3 13 0 · 0 1 9 0 4 0 0 25 Ii 55 ~.~~~:~ Kendig Muta,em Buckey Fannick - 11 usuc 11153 tv , ""' ~7::~.ts1<i ~~ti;,~~icz ~:~ i ~ 4 0 8 ~ McDermott ~ ~ by 1~ _,!.! i.' ~!t~1t=~;:~~1::~s:.sr:*r:: ::tt~!~~=:a~:ti the King), or Bob Piano (head coach of St. Raymond's in the Bronx). " I'll get a list of prospective players from them in early January. Most of the kids they tell me about are usually in the New York City playoffs in March, so Jim (assistant coach Jim Zardecki) and I drive down there, and get a chance to see them all play during a two day period." While the players and citys change, the approach remains the same, and the two Blue and Gold coaches spend every weekend in March driving to gyms all across the East. Their recruiting buqget amounts to very little (surprise!), which is why the New York area is so promising an item. The city event brings together sixteen teams under the same roof, and travel time is almost non-existant. Bearde doesn't fool himself however. Wilkes cannot battle the big schools for some of the best talent, so he waits. "If a kid is really good, he's going to have feelers from other s~hools," explained Bearde. " So we wait, and if the feelers are legitimate, we'll just drop him because we can't compete with schools that can offer a ballplayer a full ride." JUST RECENTLY in fact, the Colonel mentor had to give up on a high scoring guard from the Wyoming Valley area, because King's was interested in him also. But all .is not frustration for Bearde. " When I go down to the city playoffs," he said, " many of the coaches recognize me now, and are eager to,tell me a?<>\lt players on their team, that might be interested in coming down to Wilkes. •:•:•:-: 1 "I have been talking to Brenden Malone, the coach at Power Memorial , ::::=::: (Jabbar's alma mater) for the past five years, and last year was the first :::::::: time he approached me, and told nie he might have a player or two for me. fil!)M,;:m;;; ,;,im ti~i•Bm00,,m,r·t:rn·::::~::;:;:;::! BY PAUL DOMOWITCH The walls of the USUC dynasty came tumbling down Sunday night, and their hopes for a second straight " A" Division Intramural cage title right along with them, as Gino's outgunned the defending champs 55-53 at the Wilkes gym, to take its place as the new "king of the hill." Mastermind of the onslaught was sophomore Chet Dudick, who rifled in nine of his team's final fourteen points to supply the sustaining force of the victory. Dudick finished with fifteen points to lead all scores. IT WAS A battle of unbeatens going into the championship climax, with both Gino's and USUC sporting unblemished 7-0 records. The former had very little trouble eliminating Whiz Mob in the semi-finals, while the same was true of USUC, who allowed Denison to shoot themselves out of a championship berth. USUC broke out to an early lead on the fine inside play of their center Mike Kmietowicz, but Gino's, behind the team's namesake Gene Marianelli, managed to stay close. However, USUC, substituting freely in the first half, managed to break out to a 27-19 advantage at the 2:35 mark, on a 20-foot jumper by guard Mike Supczynski. ~=:·:::·s:::1::::=~i:::..u:a:.·••k of· led by four at the half. The defending champions retained their slim lead, until a baseline bucket by Marianelli with li:05 remaining, tied it at 35. Chet Dudick, who had only four pJ>ints until that time, then hit from the outside to give Gino's its first lead of the game. USUC FOUGHT BACK as Kmietowicz hit -a pair of shots, but Rich Mutarelli, who had made only two of his first 10 shots from the field, tied it again at 41, on a long range jumper. Then, the craftsman Dudick went to work. The former GAR great hit ·three straigbt from outside, to open up a four point cushion, with 4:25 remaining. USUC refused to quit however, and overtook Gino's 51-50, on a pair offree throws by guard Greg Snyder at the 1 :30 mark.,A pair of turnovers by both teams followed, before Mutarelli put Gino's up for good on a 25-footer with 30 ticks left. lot -~1:!:r::r1i::11:.::, -::,: �March 18, 1976 Pages ••• ACON SPORTS DIXIE HERE WE COME Golfers Leaving Saturday On ~chocolate Excursion' Ex-WilkesGreatWill House Stickmenln Sunshine -State BY PAUL DOMOWITCH BY JEFF ACORNLEY All of you spring break vacationers won't be going to Florida alone this year. The Wilkes lacrosse team will also be departing for the sun and fun of balmy Florida. Although your reasons for heading South shall remain unmentioned, the Colonels will be traveling to Dixie to compete in the Suncoast lacrosse tournament in Tampa. The tourney is sponsored by the Tampa Bay Lacrosse Club and the University of South Florida, in an effort to create some pre-season competition for schools in the North, where the cold weather is often a factor in early season training. The event is in it's third year of existance, but this is the first time Wilkes has en'tered. There are seven teams registered for this year's competition including Wilkes, Kenyon St. , Lawrence University, Williams Eollege, RPI, Dartmouth, and the Canadian National team. The games will be strictly exhibition, but there will be a trophy for the champions. The Colonels will be driving down in the school station wagons and a rented van, and will be staying and eating at the University of Tampa, thanks to some special arrangements made by former Wilkes athletic standout Joe Wiendl. The funding for the trip was entirely self controlled by the members of the team. Coach Chuck Mattei said, "I am very proud of the men on this team. They worked very hard to make this trip possible." The sale of campus directories and hoagies and the contributions of some lacrosse alumni were the main sources of income. The Colonels will be departing tomorrow and returning on Saturday, the 27th. Then on April 3, complete with tans and some competition under their belts, they will be ready to begin the defense of the MAC title. f .. ----·.-·.-·.- -·:·.·;·--···.. :::::: ::.::::::.::::.::.:.: :.:.:: :.:.: :................. ¥: I Consolation For Jack; I i 'M AC First Team Pick ir Jack Brabant, -whose biggest dream while in a Wilkes College basketball uniform was to play on a conference champion, received some solace Tuesday, when he was named to the all-MAC first team. The 6-4 redhead, who came to Wilkes four years ago out of New ·· ::: York City, and is leaving as the second greatest scorer in Colonel ;! ' :v!~e ::ie:1~~ Middle Atlantic Conference's first unit. The past two seasons, he merited second team selection, but Tuesday's announcement is the highest tribute ever payed to a Wilkes cager. Jwnping right into a starting berth as a freshman back in 1972, Brabant never missed a single game during his prolific career. The "iron man" led the Colonels in rebounding the past three seasons, and was the team's leading scorer since he ~,~ 1:!;?r· · ~~ iii: : : ri: ~~~ .. :::: llll While Brabant's 1407 points ranked second to Len i:i: Batroney's 1629 in Colonel annals, the former all :::: Brooklyn-Queens standout established a new school :i:i record for field goals in a career with 610. :;:; Joining Brabant on the MAC first team are f Scranton's Jack Maher, Susquehanna's Dave Long, :=:= and the great Philadelphia Textile tandem of Ray Tarnowski, and Emory Sammons. Sammons was almost a :::: unanimous choice by the coaches as the conference's :::: Most Valuable Player. f Named to the second team were Jim Edwards of :;:) Textile, Roger Galo of Juniata, Paul Miernicki of ;:[: Scranton, Mike Scheib of Susquehanna, and Paul :::: Cuttic of Elizabethtown. DOMOWITCH I r ·•❖•···••·❖:❖;#:•·❖····•····❖~;~;.:;:❖·••;•;•;•;:;:;•;:;•;;::~~~~;•;•;;;;;:;•:•:•;;;•:-;-::;•;:;•;•:•:::::::::•:;:;;•;:;•;::-;:;•:7;-:$::· WHO'S FOR SOME REDMAN?-Pitcher Jim Stehle and All-American outfielder Steve Leskiew are caught during a lighter moment, as the Colonel diamondmen attempted to get in some stiff workouts between snowfalls. College Park Firs't ·Stop For Diamond Club BYEARLMONK This weekend, for many Wilkes students, will be the beginning of a welcome vacation. But for the Colonel baseball team, it marks the start of a rigorous spring training down Dixie way. Coach Gene Dornzalski and .a squad of 21 players will put on their traveling shoes Monday morning, and head South for a good, hard week of worth. Unlike Division I, II, and even many Division III schools such as Scranton and Juniata, the Colonels cannot afford to go as far as Florida or Latin America to train. They are just a typical small-college team trying to compete on as high and efficient a level as possible. , Their swing into Maryland and Virginia may not seem impressive to larger schools, , but it will be a tough challenge for the Wilkesmen, and Dornzalski hopes that it will get his club ready for their April 3 opener with Allentown. · The Colonel§_ "swing into spring" with a schedule of five games in five days against some topnotch clubs. They will open Monday afternoon with Atlantic Coast Conference power Maryland. As a Divivison -I school, Maryland is able to offer lucrative scholarships; a luxury Wilkes can't afford. Tuesday, the Colonels play William & Mary, another school with a well-developed diamond program. On Wedfiesday, the Colonels have an off day. However, with no games scheduled, the Colonels will hold double workouts-one in the morning, and another in the afternoon. Domzalski feels this will be an excellent opportunity in good weather for some much-needed batting · practice. The Colonels then play Randolph-Maco!! on Thursday, and finish the Dixieland tour with a doufileheader Friday afternoon. Both these schools are extremely talented, and will give the Blue and Gold stern opposition. Last spring, Wilkes beat Richmond in the first game of their twin bill, but lost the second in extra innings, to finish the Southern swing with a 2-3 log. In short, the week will allow· the Colonels a chance to play four schools of high calibre; competition Domzalski , hopes will prepare his c)larges for opening •day, and a shot at the elusive Middle Atlantic Conference title in 1976. It will also give the Colonels an opportunity to sharpen their skills, apd rounded into shape in a warm climate. As Domzalski put it, "our going down there is similar to major league spring training. It gives us a chance to work on fundamentals and allows us to evaluate personnel and determine a starting lineup." · The Hershey Chocolate Company's stock has been zooming skyward the past few weeks, thanks to the salesmanship of the Colonel golf team. And with candy commissions in hand, the Wilkesmen depart Saturday for Nort~ Carolina, where they will get in a week of valuable practice. Eight golfers will make the trip down to the Carolina Trace condiminiwn complex, which is located just outside of Charleston. Escorting the team in the absence of head coach Rollie Schmidt will be Ed Baltruchitis and Bernie Vinovrski. · A southern golf swing has been on the drawing board for the past five years, with the poor Northeastern Pa. weather allowing the golfers little, if any pre-season practice. "The past few years, the situation has been such," said Schmidt, 'that we don't even get on a course until our first match." The frustration of two mediocre seasons has altered Schmidt's opinion on the value of a Southern trip. In 1974 he said the Carolina courses were conipletely different from the ones they play on during the regular season, so it really wouldn't help in getting the team prepped. But a week of practice on any type of course is much better than idleness. They will leave for Dixie late Saturday ,night, and arrive at Carolina Trace Sunday afternoo~. After a relatively easy day on Sunday, the squad will get down to work on Monday, and play two rounds of golf each day. They will head back home Friday night, stopping Saturday to play a round on a northern course. "There is a good chanct; that we may play a round on the Hidden Springs course in Willow Grove (Pa.)," explained co-captain Larry Gurnari. Hidden Springs has been the home of the Middle Atlantic Conference golf tournament the last two seasons, and it will be held there once again this year, on April 26th and 27th. The players who will make the trip include Gurnari, fellow co-captain Mark Jarolen, Carl Holsberger, John Ralston, Kenny Dunlavage, Steve Nielson, Joe Skldaney and Ryan Hoyniak. DIXIE CALENDAR GOLF Saturday, March 20-departing from Wilkes-Barre at 10 p.m. . Sunday, March 21-arriving at the Carolina Trace condiminiwn complex at approximately noon. Will just shag balls during the afternoon, and settle in. Monday, March 22 to Friday, March ~will play two rounds (36 holes) of golf on the Carolina Trace course each day. May get the opportunity to play the Pine Hurst course as well. Friday, March ~will leave the complex somet1rne in the evening, and stay at a motel on the road. Saturday, March 27-will get in a round of golf at a course on the way home. -- . BASEBALL Monday, March 22-leaving Wilkes-Barre at approximately 9 a.m. Should arrive in College Park, Maryland at 12:30. Will open spring tour at 3, against Maryland U in single game. Tuesday, March 23-will play William & Mary at 3 p.m. in Williamsburg, Va. (single game). Wednesday, March 24-off day. Colonels will remain in Williamsburg and get in double workouts; one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. . Thursday, March 25-will play Randolph-Macon at 3 p.m. in Ashland, Va. (single game.) · Friday, March 2~afternoon doubleheader scheduled with Richmond University. Team will stay at Hotel Richmond overnight, and head back home Saturday morning. Should arrive back in Wilkes-Barre around 4. LACROSSE Saturday, March 20-will arrive in Tampa, Florida sometime in the afternoon. ' Sund?Y, March 21 to Friday, March ~will participate in the Suncoast Lacrosse Tournament in Tampa, along with Kenyon State, Lawrence University, Williams, RPI, Dartmouth, and Canadian National team. . � 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 Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. 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 Beacon 1976 March 18th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976 March 18 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/32986f9971e2bc84a845891d3000c168.pdf af6e28d3ad17a4b60afa90fa4f0f309b PDF Text Text No.19 Vol. XXVIII, ~ Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania · March 11, 1976 Firs,t -Week Campaign TOtals $31,450 $95,450.ls Collected Toward Overall Goal More than 150 community volunteers and dozens of Wilkes College students turned out during the week for a luncheon at the Hotel Sterling as Wilkes College launched its 1976 campaign to raise $110,000 in the community as part of an overall goal of $325,000. Many of the community workers have a long history of service in Wilkes College campaigns and this year are working under the direction of Thomas Peeler, chairman of the drive, and Andrew Hourigan Jr., vice chairman. • R00 , f' WI•11I•ains ' 'C at On .A Hot TIll • ht Ill • CPA at 8 0 Pens.TOinorrow N1g ~ . , . . By Lisa Waznik Tennessee Williams' " Cat On .A Hot Tin Roof" will be offered by the Wilkes College Theater Friday through Sunday, March 11-14, at 8 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte CThenetreerwi~lloralstohebePaeprfeorfrmormingancArteosn. In keeping with the non-realistic effect, Klaus Holm has constructed the set, complete with see-through walls. The stage is raked, }Vhich means it is built on an incline upward of about 28 inches. This will give an effect ·of the entire stage ~oat~g in ffspace to add to the 1magmary e ect. Director Jay E. Fields reveals "the two themes of the play are the difficulty of communication and mendacity, or lying." During the course of action within a scene, all members of the cast, including those not in the scene will be present seated on stage on the side. There is no privacy. Characters cannot talk alone and there is eavesdropping. The lies go on even when the others can really hear. . Williams' non-realistic approach theatrical. It is e ression- _ . _ istic and symbolic. There is no communication and there is no attachment. Joanne Saporito, senior English major from Wilkes-Barre, is assistant to the director. She had spent a great deal of time setting up slides which will be used as a dream segment. She has taken over 60 slides of the characters in costume. Each act ends with a slide depicting an event in the character's memory. The most important behind the scenes person is director Fields who will no longer be teaching at Wilkes @On completion of this' semester. "Since this is my last play, I want it to be my best." Fields explains that this play is not particularly a college crowd pleaser because there is not much action. Acts One and Two are almost complete monologue. Sunday afternoon, at 2 p.m. Thursday's performance at 7:30 p.m. is for area high school students and senior citizens and Sunday ·evening's will be for the benefit of the Dallas Rotary with tickets selling for $3. Two tickets for other performances will be free with · a · Wilkes College I.D. Besides seeing some outstanding student acting at tonight's performance of " Cat On A Hot Tin Roof," the public will be witnessing some of the talents of Wilkes finest behind the scenes workers. Drew Landmesser, senior English Theater Arts major, oversees all problems and works in all phases of production. As the technical director his biggest concern in " Cat" is the light design. He has to deal with many special effects, including fireworks in which he uses flash pots. As the tension in the action increases, so does the volume of the thunder and the intensity of the lightning he creates. But perhaps the most difficult task is creating the non-realistic atmosphere that Tennessee Williams needs . in all of his plays. In the Wilkes production, characters not · pertinent to the act or scene will be , ··'"'"'~ __ _ '__ _ highlighted. The audience is forced to look at these characters and REHEARSING FOR "CAT"-Shown during the many hours spent in rerealize that they are viewing a play. hearsal seated left to right: Eileen Rowlands, Exeter; Pricilla Wnuk, Drew lu\s spent countless hours Wilkes-Barre; John Forte, Pequannock, N.J.; standing:. Rosemary workin with this segment of the show Nicartro, Edison, N.J.; and Randy Smith, Steelton. The show 1s scheduled and deserves much credit. · for March 11 through the 14th at 8 p.m . .in the C.P.A. First week results for the com- had to have additional financia I munity phase of the 1976 Wilkes assistance in order to meet its .College fund campaign , totalled long-standing commitment to serve $31,450 as workers from eight teams young people and the community. and college representatives made Referring to the financial needs of their initial reports at yesterday's the college during what he called . luncheon held in the Crystal Ball- "periods of high prices, high room of the Hotel Sterling. unemployment," Capin reminded Of the $31,450 raised Iduring the the workers that this year's first week, $29,305 was generated campaign would be a tough one, but from the local community and.$2,145 added, _" Please note, that I said was collected from a telethon held tough - not impossible." from Weckesser Hall. Subsequent "Every institution and organizafund reports will be given at Wed- tion approaching the public in a fund nesday luncheons scheduled until campaign likes to think it is unique March 31. . in its appeal to prospective donors," Also reported at yesterday's he said. "I truly believe that we are luncheon was $64,000 that was unique in the sense that we have collected toward the $215,000 goal set much going for us because over' the , for o_ther s?urces. That $215,000 past five years including combmed with the $110,000 com- $14-million in flood losses in 1972 munity goal equals the overall Bi- we had much.going against us." centennial campaign goal of Capin, who has been a student,-. $325,000. To date, $95,450 has been faculty member and administrator raised toward the aggregate $325,000 at Wilkes College, reminded the target. audience that although the college, The 'acting president of Wilkes along with other similar institutions, reminded the volunteers that the is feeling a money crunch, it has coll~ge h~s spent fou_r deca~es in come th~oug~ other _per_iods of regional higher education, dedicated concern smce its foundmg m 1933. to i~s o~iginal .commitment of "~hr~e war~, 'three floods, and a ma~g it possible . for every maJor fire! which de~troyed Conyngqualified student to receive a college ·ham Hall m 196&, failed to keep the degree. . . . coll~ge from ~ov~g. ah~~ ~ th,~ He t?ld the audje!lce th8:t Wilkes is . fulfillment of its origmal mission. not unique as a private college and - -- L- • l bera[ Arts Educat , · .,on • 11 -1 Expands .Career Outl9ok theater has more impact." This is the fourth in a series of "I think the theater arts students articles dealing with employir;ent should take courses in English, opportunftie~ · · speech and art be a By Sandy Akromas jack-of-all-trades," recommended If students are looking for-a career Groh. "College students should not ·in the professional theater, a liberal arts college is not for them, according to Al Groh cha• · f • lrman the theater arts department. "It is a perilous career...it's like a show on stage, you don't know if it will be successful or not." However, careers for theater arts majors are numerous with a liberal arts education. It gives the student oth~r ·opportunities and greater options. In the last few years, the theater has been recognized as a legal profession. Therefore, combining theater arts with a teaching certification enables students to seek a job in high schools. "Art, music, speech, and English . have dominated the high school ' cirriculum. The English teacher would usually dictate the drama program since there were no courses in theater. It was like a 'coffee break' to give the students something to do," said Groh. "Athletics also dominated the curriculum and there· was no funding for dramatics. But now ° specialize in anyone particular su~ject." . . Some high ~chools are serious about drama programs. These · schools are offering programs in continued on page 2 ~ SG Rejects Fee Increase For Yearbook Student Government turned down a request by the AMNICOLA that would raise the activities fee ·and provide every student · with a yearbook. The proposal was brought before SG's attention last week by Debbie Morano, AMNICOLA editor, who cited a lack of communication as the maiii reason AMNICOLA subscriptions are low. (Aproximately 400 books were sold last year.) She suggested that by raising the continued on page 2 �Page2 , ·The Beacon Opportunities For T~eater Arts, Music and English Majors theater and communication arts to Other options for the theater arts <lirectors. Radio and the cinema their students. But courses in major are SOCiaJ agencies (SOcio- JlOSSibiliUes are also open to music theater arts should be offered in high drama) or graduate school, which "';!i0rs. . . . school cuniculum.s." leads to careers in television There" no lurut to performance When high sclwols are willing and communication or teaching theate: opening, ···pop music groups, studio ready to institute drama program,, arts on a college level. bands, and symphony o r - . " then a B.A. in theater arts will mean . stated Williamdepartment. Gasbarro, chairman something to the graduate. There ~e OVer 400 ophons for of the music , "I feel a liberal arts education music maiors. In most cases, the Students, if they are interested in provides a solid base to theater arts B.S. or B.A. mus,~ d...-.. holder has selling, should inquire about sales majors. Wethe arework. training to be toTl,e move for the ~uld JOb. fm . d employ- · Management positions in the music progrindustry. able to do Wepeople are filling graduate trainee March ll, 1976 from page 1 connection will ariBe." basis of communication. Graduate Another ~~ocate of the liberal schools and businesses Prefer to arts educabon IS Dr. 'l'hmna, Kaska, admit or hire people who have the . ehainnan of the English depart. ability to ...,.... themselves. ment. '_'We're Coulldent of good According to a survey, it stated , sound liberal arts .:t"gree ... it IS a "The ability to read and compresound mves~ent. bend what oneorally readsisand the ability English ma1ors should not lock . to lrans!ate essential to themseJv°'! , mto one goal. _A communication_. A man or WOnian' ~ncentrabon for exam~e. . m who can nse good, Plain, uncter~umai-, slandab!e English is worth more wise choice. or a double maior IS a than a 8peciulist." ~ their minds with poetry, sociology ••. ment as a chon<lirector, commer- have Opened up even in the music " English is not an Impractical Opportunities for English majors st not just filling their mouths with cial music udio teacher, or as a industry. • major. Two of our students took law are boundless...they are there for words," stated the department self-ei_npio~ed studio teacher. Mo~e " Until last Year, there was no entrance exams and SCored ex- the student to go after. chairman. " We are here to elevate . pr~-g m the last tW? Years!' difficulty in the nwnber of job tremely high, " noted Dr. Kaska. society and this is our mission." : J)OSlbons as full or JlOrt-tmie·mu.s,c OpJ>Ortunities. But not it is the English majors may select " The theater is constanuy substitute teachers. willingness of the students to move careers in law, medicine, b-ess. J changing and trying to adapt to A B.A. m Performance .d...-.. to the job," advised Gasbarro. " I ioum.alism, and in government. The in graduate schooltheorstudent commercial or educabonal register m the every placement office. changes to serve needs "?'=erClal enables student to seek Jobstelem . •tmngly . urge senior . toopovessrwibhilie"thninie~ing_each of these areas is theater." vismn as composer,, arrangers, or They may never know when a En lish is our 1angua e and the e ·. MBl•ors . 10 5 w••n cc Seats ~ We have great news for beer drinkers. There's a new brew in town. Kodiak Cream Ale, All in all, Kodiak is enough to make a beer the beer drinker's cream ale. drinker give up beer. Or a cream ale lover You see, Kodiak is unusually light and smooth. switch brands. Kodiak Cream Ale has everything beer has, and And now it's easier to try Kodiak. That's _ some things beer doesn't. because, Until now, you could only get Kodiak It has a unique creamy taste. And an extra · on draft. But now, by popular demapd, you can smoothness that only comes from the have a Kodiak at home, too. ' finest mountain hops. We even use a So pick up a six today. Kodiak Cream Ale, special, costly brewing process that the beer drinker's cream ale. gives it a beautif_!-11 body all its own Biology majors' swept the recent , freshman Commuter Council elections, gaining five of the six vacant CC seats. • Elected were biology students Rick Ryman, Debbie Sincavage, and Rebecca Toten, all of Wilkes-Barre; Dave Evans, Hunlock Creek; and Mary Jean Daniels, Plains. Denise Strickland, Plymouth, a med-tech major, was also elected. Because the freshmen seats were filled so late in the school year, CC President Jackie Pickering proposed a constitutional amendment which would exempt CC representatives who have served less than. ten weeks from facing nomination and election for the following year's term. Miss Pickering explained that ~ the amendment were not adopted, the six newly-elected CC freshmen representatives would have to be renominated and reelected within a few weeks if they wanted to retain their seats for the 1976-77 school term. _ A written complaint from Harriet Smith, Wilkes-Barre, was read by CC Treasurer Len Shatkus. Miss Smith said she was ''tired of Commuter Council runarounds" in trying to locate-Miss Pickering and other . CC officers to discuss a problem with them. She pointed out in her letter that Miss Pickering does not keep scheduled office hours. SC from page I activities fee $5"and printing more copies, yearbooks would be printed at a lower cost per book and every student would have easy access to the annual publication. The recommendation was discussed at last week's meeting, and formal action was included on Tuesday's agenda. However, the yearbook editor was not preseni at this meeting, and _SG members expressed disappointment that she was not there to participate in the discussion and answer questions. The majority of the SG body opposed the recommendation to the Activity Fee Fund. Committee, ' basing its opinion on the question of ·, whether a student should be "forced" to ourchase a book. I Bookand. Record Mart ~from Schmidts Provincial Towers 18 S. Main St. Wilkes-Barre Books, Records And Tapes 825-4787 Cliff & Monarch Notes �March 11, 1976 1be Beacon Reknowned Naval Officer Remembered By College By Donna M. Geffert Pagel Rodechko Rejoices Kidnapped Rock Retumed In 1934 he was appointed Chief of .One_ of . the most interesting the Bureau of Ordnance with the By Wilma Hurst historical figures remembered on rank of Rear-Admiral. Upon comthe Wilkes College campus is pletion of his duty in 1937, he What fiendish band of revAmerican Naval Officer Harold returned to sea as Commander of a olutionaries would kidnap a man's Raynsford Stark. crusier division, and subsequently pet rock and hold it for ransom? Who Donator of Chase Hall, Admiral Commander of Cruisers of the Battle would demand that a $3 ransom (paid in $2 bills) be placed in the last Stark recently was honored on the Force. From the latter assignment he toilet in Percy Brown's men's room? local campus when the new $7 million Stark Learning Center was was appointed by President Roose- Dr. James Rodechko may never dedicated officially in his name. velt to be Chief of Naval Operations know, and since his beloved· pet is now safely in his hands, he probably Harold R. Stark was born in with the rank of Admiral. Wilkes-Barre in 1880, son of Admiral Stark's notable service in doesn't care. Benjamin Franklin and Frances this office, from 1939 to 1942, earned The devilish plot began when Dr. Warner Stark. He graduated from him a second Distinguished Service Rodechko was given' the rock for his Medal and fixed his place in Naval birthday. Two days later it was history as an administrator ! of gone. The frantic history professor exceptional competence. received a PaJ1som note through the In 1942 he w~s designated as campus mail, leading him to suspect Commander of United States Naval that it was an "inside job." The note, Forces in Europe. His command written with the usual cut up letters, covered the Azores Islands, as well informed Rodechko that his pet rock as the Mediterranean and Northwest had been kidnapped, he was not to Africa. During this period until 1945, inform the F .B.I., and gave specific he played a vital role in the events instructions for paying the ransom. ·which led to the final victory in The rock's name is "Chip" Rocko, Europe. · (as in "a.real chip off the old rocko) For this service he was awarded although Dr. Rodechko can really 11] a third Distinguished Service Medal only assume it's a boy since "it's by the Navy -and General Eisen- still young yet." It is a genuine bower conferred upon him a PE:digree rock, descended from a Distinguished Service Medal on long line of famous.rocks. "Chip's" behalf of the Army. predecessors have helped construct Admiral Stark retired in 1946, the pyramids of Egypt, ancient following 47 years of active naval European cobblestone streets, and service. the Great Wall of China. In addition to the four DistinguishBeing "very fond of the rock" and Admiral Stark · ed Service Medals, he received 20 " sw:e th ey were toyu:ig with my Wilkes-Barre High School and Harry decorations from many of the affections,'' Dr. Rodechko promptly Hillman Academy, entering the U.S. governments allied with the United accused "just about everybody," Naval Academy in 1899 and States during World War I. , including fellow history professor graduating in 1903. While Chief of Naval Operations, Dr. Joel Berlatsky (who admitted he In 1907 he married the former he received the honorary degree of deals in "hot rocks." ) . Katherine Adele Rhodes of Wilkes- Doctor of Civil Law from Bucknell He theorizes that he "accused so The world will soon be at the Barre. University and Oxford University, many people, , the kidnappers College_'s fingertips wh~n a- teleUntil World War I, his duties England. · apparently thought it wasn't worth typeWI"!te~ exchang_e servi~e (33ASR followed the normal pattern of Although he did not join the Board the ransom," because "Chip" service at sea and shore stations. of Trustees of the College until 1947, . su~denly· turne~ up. Rodechko TWJF) is mstall~ m th~ hbrary. With the . se1:71ce, library perSoon after the start of the war he he was interested in the young cla1m_s that th~ kidnappers le~t t~e sonnel _can dial dir.ectly to any ot~er was assigned to command a division people of this area and the rock m an obvious place (which is subscriber, an~ once a connection of tive destroyers. opportunties that could be offered to "too embarrassing" to reveal) after has been estabhshed, they can send He received the Distinguished 'them through higher education of his "accusations had reaped wr~tten messages to and receive Service Medalfor bringing that fleet Bucknell Junior College. ~ • havoc." writte~ messages from the distant from , Manila to Gibralter at the , In 1937 he donated his famuy nome Although he would have "gladly subscnber. height of the southwest monsoon. at 184 South River Street to the paid the ransom," it was a great The TWX sends messages at a He was next assigned to London College as a memorial to Fred M. relief to have his pet returned rate of 100 words a minute,. -and for duty as Aide and Flag Secretary Chase and his wife, who was unharmed before that · was neces- anyone, anywhere in the world .can for the remainder of the war. · · Admiral Stark's sister. sary. Learning his lesson from the incident, he vowed to take greater be reached. 90.-a-c~94i,,...,.,.._,.._10i1_ _ . _90, _941~ 94~ ~ t l ~ , the library_ is using a precautions with the rock in the . system which connects 1t with only future. 12 area libraries. The new TWX will As for "Chip," he's been resting quietly in his box and says he'd connect it not only . with local rather forget about the whole affair. libraries, but with libraries across the nation. "It will speed up the interlibrary NOTICE Nominations to fill the vacant SG loan process,'' said Dale Buchler, I seat from the class of 1976 will be head librarian. With the interlibrary held Tuesday, March 16. Elections loan, materials which the library does not carry are obtained for its will be Tuesday, March 30. · Freshmen SG elections are being patrons. Our new models include the 750 TR, He added, " The new TWX is held today, in the Commons and economical, efficient, and a faster New Men's Dorm. featuring a full 88 character office method of sending than the present keyboard, half space ratche t., touch system." Buchler explained that the Biggest Selection adjustment, line aperture drawing, & teleprinter now in use in the library Best Prices lid cot,er carrying is rented from The Bell Telephone Company. If the library must reach On case. 89.95. places other than the 12 libraries it is WE IHI AVE .RQck: DO cal/ no-.- F.Bi•0 ■s to0fr' laSJ 11 . New Equipment In Library To Expand Loan S_ervices r,-ao-- NEW BROTHER TYPEWRITERS Stationery, street floor. Diamonds ,.,. '( ~ /'- J.' ,,. ' . . ,i ~ -~ ) >, ' ,,_ ... ., ~ ... <> ,.,. .... 'it ~ ,~ ... - ,:, $. ~ • <I, " '6,: ~ <,;, ... ,,._ , ... 'll, ~ .. ) ..... -VatjScoy , "' "" 't .. ... • <.. ~ .. ..,..~- ~ ,. Diamond Salon Gateway Shopping Center (Near Jewelcor) connected with contacts must be ·made through 'tlie King'sCollege -library. Wilkes is then billed from · King's for outside calls. "So there •will be a considerable savings with our own teletypewriter,'' he said. Buchler said that per~aps there ·will be a reduction in the ·-telecommunications costs of the college if the faculty and administration use the TWX. · Other services which the TWX ·provides include sending mailgrams, telegrams, and cablegrams. The basic cost of the 33ASR TWX is $2,075, plus an installation charge of $50. · Notice The Political Science Club still has a few vacancies in its delegation to Bloomsburg State College's simulated Democratic National Convention to be held April 9 and 10 in ;Bloomsburg. Fee for delegates is 11.50, excluding most meals and related expenses. Overnight lodging in Bloomsburg will be provided at no cost to participants. To become a delegate, contact Paula Strinkoski, club secretary-tre~surer, or attend the club's next meeting, on Tuesday, March 16, at noon in the lower level of Franklin Hall. urplus Records And Tapes 397 S. Main St., w ,..B (Across from Penn Plaza Shopping Ctr.) . Open 10 to 10 Everyday On Absolutely ·T helowest Prices Records And Tapes Anywhere! Low Overhead M·eans Low Price$ �The Beaco_!!_ March 11, 1976 FUNDRAISIN G TTMORE Page4 Editorials Community Receives Appeal For Support we· would like to call for all o ut support from friends , businessmen, alumni, and townspeople in all corners of -Wyoming Valley to respond to efforts to raise $110,000 locally ' as part of an aggregate nationa·I goal of $325,000 for Wilkes College's Bi cente nnial fundra isi ng campaign . . It has been the practice of many private institutions of higher learning, which are feeling t he effects of t he recession , to appeal to publ ic .and priv at e sources for fi nancial assist ance . _In the past, the Co llege has been the reci pi ent of many substant ial contributi on s from its m any friends and supporters who recognize t he Co lleg~'s need for such fi nanci al assistan ce even · though t hey themselves are suffering the results of t he prese nt economic situation . . Our own ache from financi al co nditi on s is eased when we see aid being given from those people and institution~ t ha! have faith in Wilkes College . Last week at the campaign kick-off luncheon in the Hotel Sterling, Acting President Robert S. Capin announced that a check for $50,000 had been received just that mo rning from the J.N . Pew Jr . Charitab le Trust. The campaign , under the ch airmanship of Thom~s Peeler , cannot meet the desi,ed $110,000 -local plateau without,· of course the sincere efforts of the community . We ask our local friends to respond to their highest financial capab ili t ies to _t he eight division leaders and 32 team -captains_ that have taken time to work for an institution that has flourished over the years through the work of people l i~e themsel ves . . Let's make this Bicentennial year one that will be remembered not o nly as t he m ark of o ur nation's 200th birthday , but also for a successful W ilkes College campa ign . - ~~:l - -~ ~~ - ,. MA ~~ °"", ' ' 1 '£ C0I..ONEL ;,--.AU.._ ~ ·lr,·.•····=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=•=❖~:-:,:-:-:-:❖:-:,:-:-:-:-:-:-: :,:-:-:-:-:-:•:•:•:•:❖:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:•:•:•:•:•:•:l!lt J\~ I Congratulations Offered To History Dept Head . [ j David M. Leach, Chairperson. Wilkes College Planning Committee 170 South Franklin Street Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18703 Dear Mr. Leach: Congratulations upon your designation by the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission as a National Bicentennial college. You can be very proud of the work you have done to qualify. Please be assured you can count on my continued support as your bicentennial plans progress. With .kind regard, Sincerely, Hugh Scott United States Senator I...;.-.,,... ,. ,..__ ..,._.,, ,/1:~~-~f' 1 ~ - I/" S.- / , _ _(11..,J,~-.. _?,'~,d 0 1 OWHfR111,_••• • •-~,....,~ ,., _ \ Beacon S ,/,« 11 J/4u,..._ "'4LL . J'V,i(<tJ ...JU1.;' 'fi'll;-;"- 7 , k"'- r.< , r _ ~ ,v,d<J . &.,,- 62<- , . . ,....._ /,tll fll · ,&vu ...,,.,...,.. ,..,, ,_...,_ ...,,,.., _ _ ,_ ,. '"'"•-•"'• - r>c_ . • • .......... . M.""' ....,.......,.. _.,.. ,., •...,,.. . ,,.,.,,•. ..,_,., ...._._,,r' .-• ., _,.,,,_•• ,.,..,.,_,__ ,..,._,. .- _.,__., ,.,,.. ,,,_., .... ,.,- , _,., ,...... ... ·-·-- --- ··--- . 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Northa mpton Street, W ilkes-Barre , Pennsylvan ia 18703 Publ ished every w eek by st udents of Wil kes College Second c lass postage paid at Wil kes-Bar re, Pa . ,Subscriptl on rate : $4 per year . Beacon phone (717) 824-4651 , Extension 473 Office House : da ily . All v iews expressed in letter s to th e ed itor, col um ns, and viewpoints are those of the ind iv idual w ri ter , not necessarily of the publ ication. Do .,\~~~~'\ tis Ed itor in Ch ief .... . . . .. . .......... .. .. . ....... .. .. ... . . .. .. ... Rich Col andrea Manag ing E d itor . . . . . • . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... Donna M . Geffer t News Ed itor . .. .. . .•.. . .. ••. .. . .. . ... . . ... .. . .. Patri ce Stone · Co copy Ed itors ..... . •• .. ...•. . .. . .... Mar ianne Montague and Fran Polakow sk i Sports Ed itor ..... ......... . . . Paul Domow itch I Op Ed Ed itor . . .. .. . Sandy Akromas ' Business M anager _ . . . . . . . ..... . Patti Reilly Advertising Manager . . . . ... . •.... • •... . . , . . . . . . . . . ..... .. .. Dott ie Mar t in ·-- - Ci r culati on Manag ers . . . . . .. Gwen Faas, Rosie Noone. Vetter:, Cartoonist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Joe Dettmore Repor t ers ... .... ...... Jef f Acornl ey , M ary Ellen Alu, F ra nk Baran , Joe Buckley, John Henry, Cathy Hot ch kiss, W ilma Hurst, Floyd Miller, i Dave Or ischak,-] anine Pokr ino-hak, ·Mar yStencava~ :- ,- '. Lisa Waznik ! ·; . .. Thomas J . Moran 1,. ~. Ad visor . . .. . Ace Hoffman Studios · 1 Photogr apher To - /-/IS BE~- .. JDC Survey Misleading Tom Bazzini's foolhardy IDC survey, whi c h was co nd ucted during the fall semester,-was a wast e of ti me, effort , and paper . As far as any attempt to present an object ive analysis usin g random sampling tec hniques , conf idence intervals, and more than a five-cent calculator , the survey he presented was nothing more than an feeble tabulation of sensel ess bal oney . Out of the 701 surveys sent out , o nly 320 resi dent students bothered to res pond . A nd, o ut of the 320 studer.its, not all answered every q uestio n . Also , Bazzin i injected biased comments t hroughout the survey w hi ch leads to bel ieve he was tryi ng to steer t he res ults in the direction he saw fit . Fifty-fi ve students , in on e question , answered favorably . The surveyors,t ook t hat numbe_r and based a conclusion on i t , which was , of course, improper and mi sleading . Share wit~ us th is one question : " Upperclassmen only- How · do you rate the performan ce of IDC this year , in relation to last year?" The survey ind icates that onl y 55 students , out of a poss ib le 320 responded it was better; 57 students said IDC was the same; and , 22 students said it was worse than last;-year . · Now the con cl usion Bazz ini draws: " Thi s shows a distinct · im provement over last year (2 to 1) . Therefore 1 I feel that nothing drast ically new should be done. However for those 57 who saw no ch ange, bet ter publi c ity and a couple of minor cha nges wi ll alleviate any objection s which would arise from them. " ,, For th e record , those students who th o ught I DC is better th is year com prised only 17 pprcent of th e 320 st udents who ·an swe red t he q uest ion . If Bazzi ni , w ho refused help on thi s survey from other IDC members, prefers to foll ow in the footsteps of George Gallop, i hen , we suggest Eco n 231- app lied general statistics . IS GOING [._. ~ --unu,t A~ N,.TUR f or AV ".0.GI ND. c;,Ac;ULAT'°'" • •0••-~"'CICOf'•U•"••nto ,,..,......,,..~, • ·~•~;~~~~•;t..!;~N{ . ~.. N~~t:~ •.~ ~ •......\!l ~ ~ ~ ~J l"lt.'1.HJ Ill lACNISSUf. OUl'l lotG tftU;fl>tl!G.12. ~H" 11,g -- ea{) ACT ...... l HVMHRO,COf'IUOf lotGlt 1ssut: l'U•ll$Hf0Hl.OH ULTQ.f.!Ll.!fti..lUIU ___ _ 1,ro ,,no --- .H.fl..__ -- . J li..t) __ _J 1,-.,r~y ll\al llw llalf'nWflU ona,k by mo.._ IH »nd(o-....rltlf - (<Mr«I Special Sele.ctions .. . \ Positions are available with Bell Laboratories for June graduates with a B.A. .mathematics degree. Graduates must have an average of 3.0 or aJ)ove. Send resume and transcript to Mr. Terrence Ceese, Bell Laboratories, Holmdel, New Jersey, 07733. Anyone with theatrical or comical ability who would be interested in doing~ haH hour show for WCI.H's "Lighter Than Air-" production is asked to contact WCLH. H you are interested, or would like more information on the formal or content of the program, call 825-7663, or stop by the office any day between 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Journalism Society will meet Thursday, March 11, at 11 _a.m. on the second floor of Shawnee Hall. Inter-Dormitory Council (IDC) will meet Sunday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Com.Jilons. Mike LoPresti will preside. Monday, March 15 is the· deadline ·for filing · BEOG Applications for the current 1975-76 school year. Wilkes ~ollege Chorus will present a concert , on Tuesday, March 16 at 8:30 p.m. in the Center for the Performing Arts. Admission is free. - Student Government . will meet Tuesday, March 16 at a6:30 p.m. in Weckesser Hall, with Zeke Zaborney presiding. The joint recital of Chris Hudak, piano, and Mary Jan Kadlecik, trombone, will be held Saturday, March 13 at 3: 30 p.m. in the Darte Hall Recital Room. Richard Schwartz will present his senior flute recital on Saturday, March 13, at 8:30 p.m. in the Darte Hall Recital Room. The senior recital of Jane Lewis will be held on Sunday, March 14 at 3:30 p.m. in the Darte Hall Recital Room. Included will be euponium, trombone and mezzo soprano selections. Linda Papotopli will present her senior piano recital on Sunday, March 14 at 8:30 p.m. in the Darte Hall Recital Room . The second annual Wyoming Seminary Open Chess Tourruament will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 20 and 21 in the Wyoming Seminary Student Center, Maple Avenue, Kingston. A two dollar entry fee is to be mailed to the Wyoming Seminary Chess Club by March 17. For more information call Willard Everett at 287-5948 after 5 p.m. or 288-9576 between 2 and 4:30 p.m. �March 11, 197! Pages The Beacon Talented Professor Lectures With Humor University, Turoczi completed si- In general, Turoczi is "very multaneous research in gen·etics and pleased" with the comments he has Denying rumors of being a · d · hi sh gourmet "chef," Dr. Lester J. J aging. receive concerning . s ow. Turoczi claims to be just a gourmet Finding commuting too extreme However, h~ . would ~e m?re "cook." His repertoire of recipes is and desiring to become "more . feedback. ~e is mterested ~ hear~g limited, concentrating mainly on involved with campus activities," ~Y complamts and compliments his desserts. As part of his teaching the Turoczi moved from Centermore- liSt eners may have. evolution of planets, Turoczi once land to Wilkes-Barre. "I like living Future ideas for "Biological gave his recipe for "outstanding in town," he commented. Within Perspective" include other special French toast" to a class. · walking distance of Wilkes, he now topic programs similar to the rather . can participate in other interests extensive coverage Turoczi gave The biology pr?fessor, h~wever, outside of biology. Turoczi's only Biology of Aging. Also the amateur does not usually give out r~cipes. ae l complaint is "I miss the fresh air." di · k 1an ' t d t did comment that anyone mterested . __ . . , . sc _JOC ey P. s_ 0 con uc in having his recipe for shrimp These other interests mclu~e his !mterv1ews of sc1ent1Sts, res~archi would have to pay for it. own program on WCLH radio. On i ers,: and fellow colleagues m the scamp . . . . ; !he air from 6: 30-7 p.m. on Thursday/ near future. In keepmg with his cooking evenings "Biological Perspective" · • • interests and love of "vllcy creamy deals with Turoczi's reporting new I Under the Contmumg Education: cheesecake" Turoczi has chal- ' di . f . tif' . ~ als department last semester, Turocz1 lenged any~ne in the Wilkes College fs~o;erie: scien i~rur:;li . had the opportunity to teach a class Community to bake the best Tho 10 erhes odine gener tspu ed. , about high fidelity. "The ultimate roug rea g excerp an ' al · t · th · " ted th cheesecake as determined by the passages from various well-written gto is boufefnJHio~ e musibec, nf~t d the connoisseur. He has offered to pay scientific books, the biologist hopes i s ereo . ~ course ne i e e the baker $5 for the prize-winning to ''introduce the public to literature Ipeople atte,:iding_ the 20 hours of , class over five mghts. Pastry · i·t wo uldn't norma11. y see. ,, Turoczi came to Wilkes in the fall ·-Turoczi . admits to "getting over- Turoczi will be t~e Wilkes ~ollege of 1972. In his fourth year here, the the initial microphone shock." "I , faculty representative on _April 1-3 to CHEESECAKE CONNOISSEUR-Dr. Lester J. Turoczi, associate former northern New Jersey don't come across as humorous as in , the Eastern College Science Conprofessor of biology, is searching Wilkes College. for the perfect resident teaches genetics, advanced class because I don't have a captive ference at Rhode Island College. cheesecake. Anyone· knowing the whereabouts of such a delicacy will genetics, evolution and Biology 102. audience and I don't know who's This is the third conference T~oczi receive a reward from the connoisseur. Receiving his Ph.D. from Rutgers . listening." has attended as a representative of I · • • Wilkes. At these annual meetings, undergraduate students present _ · Dad: Well, I want you home at 9:30. -papers dealing with their in- · Me: I'm not even going out until 10 ! , dependent research projects. The Dad: I can't understand why you want to be out on the streets all hours of students have the opportunity to the night. Aren't you happy at home? hear a variety of papers presented .; Me: Ilovemyhomebutiflhavetositinmyroomstudyingforonemore by .0alther .s tudentsltin .thealif~, aneryd · hour you 'II have a mamc · -d epress1ve-sc · h'izo-psyc · ho on· your hands . 1s v . soc1 d t' sciences. al 11 as fun" Dad: Studying! How much studying can you do with the telephone e uca_ ion f afh dents attached to c,ne ear and the stereo sound system attached to the other. experience or e u · Me: You don't understand. I need relaxation. Tho~e things provide an In his teaching, Turoczi stresses emotional outlet for my psychological well-being. the . importance of attitude in ·_ Dad: In my day, we used to hit baseballs over the cornfields and sleigh , addition to the content of the course. By Marianne Mont ride down the ' streets for our emotional outlets. ,. He tries to show a ' practical Me: If we tried to do those things today we'd be put away faster than a application for science and "the joys speeding bullet. · of understanding the basic mechGetting Along At Home Dad: At least it was a lot cheaper than your forms of relaxation. anisms." "Humor is a very Parents come in various shapes, sizes, colors, and levels of impatience. · important factor in teaching," and Me: · You're always worried about money. Why can't you enjoy the Turoczi never misses a chance to Sometime we don't know what to do without them, but most times we don't include a funny line or two in his know what to do with them. Just about the funniest people I know are my simple things in life? Dad: The simple things-like your mind! t parents-and half the time they are funny without trying to be. _ Me: You're a realcomedia~. You'd be good on the Johnny.Carson Show if le~ ures. For instance-I will be 22 years old in June and I still have to BEG to get you could stay up that late! . Even though he claims there is the car. Mom: Now stop this bickering. Let's eat a supper. . "not enough time to -do things," Me: (with my eyes closed, holding my breath) Can I have the car Me: Dad, will you open this ketchup bottle for me? Turoczi has taken music lessons for tonight? (Complete silence permeates the room for exactly two minutes.) Dad: You mean to tell me that you have a college education and you can't the last two years. Realizing he was Mom: Why do you want the car? You always have the car. open a little ketchup bottle! "not as long-winded as I thought," Me: What do you mean !always have the car? The last time I had the car Me: Please, just open the bottle. · the novice musician switched from was in 1972 and then you only let me take it around the block to make sure Dad: That proves that you'd never be able to manage in an apartment of bassoon to piano. "I enjoyed the the battery wasn't dead because it sat in the garage for three and a half your own. bassoon lessons," noted Turoczi. In years! _ Me: Just because I can't open a ketchup bottle? many ways he identifies himself Mom: Well, we don't like to use it _too much. Gas is so expensive these Dad: If you can't open a bottle you probably can't replace a light bulb or with that instrument. By playing the · days. , close a window. Pretty soon it would be so cold and dark that you'd be back · piano, Turoczi has discovered he has Me: The last time you put gas in that car it was 15 cents a gallon and they begging us to take you in. "four thumbs and one finger on each threw in a free cover for your rumble seat. Me: Skip the ketchup - I'll eat my hamburger plain. hand." Like any other music Dad: (struggling with the bottle) Anyway, your mother should see if student, Turoczi is hoping he does these&? !&ketchup bottles opeo before she buys tnem. What's the matter not have to play a jury at the end of Mom: Why can't your friends get the car? · · ----. the semester. "If I do, I hope it's Me : My friends decided to start charging for carting me all around town with you, Mother? after the 'jurors' have had luqch at for the last six years. On my 25 cents a week q}lowance I can't afford the Mom: I guess I'm not as perfect as you, dear. Hottle's." fee. Me.: Well, we're not getting anything settled. Tomorrow we·'ll pretend. I'm right and you guys agree with everything I say. The food connoisseur explained he Mom: Where are you going tonight? Dad: I don't think my nervous system is up to that great of a shock. would be "very eager to travel Me: To Donahue's. So there is no real answer to getting along at home. You just have to play . anywhere (in Wilkes-Barre) for a Dad: Why are you always hanging around saloons? delicious (free) meal." He would , Me: I hang around saloons because I like to watch the cowboys come in it by ear and be ready with an answer for any possible situation. also like to see his "Cheesecake and drink their sarsaparillas.- Where did you get that word saloon? From , Bake-off" become an annual event the Golden Agers Vocabulary Book? Or have you been watching too many P .S. My mother didn't think th~s was funny. comparable to the October Festival. reruns of Gunsmoke? P.P.S. Here's to Al Yanku. -Fan of the Week. By Janine Pokrinchak I I [°~h :t Now Open - Under New Management ROMA PIZZA Penn Plaza, W-B ' Phone 822-2168 Free Campus Deliveries Thick and Chewy Sicilian Pizza -... Hoagies: Italian- Meatballs-Sausage Ham & Cheese-Salami & Cheese ' Roma Special OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. Fri.-Sat. Sun. 11 AM-11PM 11 AM-12 Midnight 4PM-11 PM Llewellyn & McKane, Inc. Manufacturen,-of Fine Printing Angelo P•enteProp. 31 Hill Street Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania , .-• t: b'.n·Jal\Cf . . ForAIIYourSewingN0-way~C. Midway ~ C a n t e r Klnpton, Pa. 211-1132 . Wyom,ng, Pa. 893-1330 LEOMATUS 44 Public Square Wilkes-Barre Newspapers Magazines Paperbacks I �Page& The Beacon March 11, 1976 Wilkes' JRA Serves the Community By Frank Baran In keeping with Wilkes College's tradition of serving the Wyoming Valley community, the college's Institute of Regional Affairs tries to assist local , government officials through training and consultation programs. "We provide research, advice and assistance to governmental and quasi-governmental organizations," explained IRA Director .Andrew Shaw, Jr. "We help local, governments on such matters as fiscal and physical planning, organizational and general operational problems, and other management problems that confront government throughout this region." One of the major tasks of the IRA is sponsoring annual training programs for firemen, policemen, civil defense workers, and other government employees. Last year, 1,400 certificates of attainment were awarded to municipal officials and employees who successfully ,.completed IRA training programs. To train firemen, army reservists, and police S.W.A.T. squads, the IRA operates and maintains a 30-acre site in Hanover Township known as Concrete City. Provides Civil Service Testing The IRA also conducts and evaluates civil seryice tests for police and firemen in Northeastern Pennsylvania municipalities. The IRA-sponsored training programs for members of the Luzerne County Civil Defense organization were cited in 1974 by the U.S. Defense Civil Preparedness Agency. "Many of our activities involve the day-to-day problems of communities," notes Shaw. "Local governments have been relying more and more on federal and state funds in recent years. So when they need expertise in obtaining and managing these programs, they come here to ask 'How do you handle this?' or 'How do you do this?"' Shaw said. Last year, the IRA completed a profile of municipal authority board members for the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association. . expenses for a foreign study program. Total_ cost. of a f~reign stu~y program m Latin America or Spam ranges from $700 to $1,000 for a swnmer. success is the fact that the staff is well-qualified and works closely together, Shaw says. . Philip Tuhy, the IRA's planning specialist, has served as senior planner for the Luzerne County Planning Commission and as acting director of the Wilkes-Barre City Department of Planning. Teresa McDonald, who doubles as the college's director of federal programs and institutional research, came to the IRA in 1972 after serving with the Northern Tier, Pennsylvania, Regional Planning Commission. Walter Niehoff was borough manager in two Carbon County communities and director of research for the Pennsylvania Economy League's Central Division before coming to the IRA. Shaw also served with the PEL before being appointed IRA director in 1972. All IRA staffers also are professors of political science for the college and work . closely with the Political Science Department's chairman, Dr. Jean Driscoll, in providing a balanced and thorough political. science education. The IRA also draws heavily on the talents of many of other college facultymembersinspecialareasof expertise. In particular, Dr. Joseph Bellucci of the Education Department, Dr. James Rodechko of the History Department, and Joseph i Kanner of the Psychology Depart,t m · IRA . programs. ment, ass1s Applications can be obtained from any Spanish instructor, and must be submitted to Dr. Michael Seitz, Foreign Language Department ch~rman, by Monday, ~arch 15. English pepartment To Hire Professors IRA Reputation Has Spread . Indicative of the kind of r.eputation the IRA and Shaw have acquired is a recent request from a Montana County government study commission to review its proposed home rule charter. The prime reason for the IRA's . h StU dentS M Oney A V81•tab Ie FOr SpanlS One to five scholar~hips of $300 each will be awarded to Wilkes Spanish majors for use in foreign study this swnmer or during the 1976-77 academic year. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students with at least a double major in Spanish. They must have at least a 3.0 average in Spanish and must have sufficient funds to cover _all remaining The English Department is , presently looking to hire two professors. CllllEIIE= According to Dr. Thomas Kaska, · chairman of the English Department, "125 letters from applicants have been received from all over the country." He said that over the next two If you've got it, prove it. If you want it, work for it. If you think you're a leader, show us. That's what we ask and expect of every college man who enters our Platoon Leaders Class commissioning program. PLC ... with grour)d, air and law options, summer tralning, and the chance for up to $2,700 in financial assistance. But 10 make our team ... you have to meet our challenge. rears, the department will have one sabbatical, and one retirement, so the new positions are likely to last for only a two year period. 1 He said the department is looking for someone who can teach dramatic literature, and ·someone who can help coordinate the teaching of writing from the 101 course to the writer-in-residence. ~ ·DIE MARINES ARE LOOKING FORA FEW GOOD MEN. ~ For More Information About Marine Officer Programs Call Collect Captain Ken Priestly · (717) 825-6811 Extension 219 · "· All Types Of Shirts.~ Plain Or Printed And Novel Desi ns. ~i~•-•. V.i;:}'.~i..i.iii• }ii . '-:.._:_ . .. .· ;- IRA staff members Teresa McDonald and Philip Tuhy (standing) are pictured above conferring with IRA Director Andrew Shaw, seated, in the IRA offices in Franklin Hall. Walter Niehoff, a fourth staffer, was absent when photo was taken. Writing Lab Offers Students· An Opportunity For Help The writing skills of high school "decide to come on a reglllar basis." graduates are becoming increasing- Between the third and twelfth weeks ly poor, if national averages for of a semester, the lab -becomes college board verbal scores are any extremely busy. indication. This poses serious Miss Szychowski stated the problems for most colleges - students are "skeptical on their first problems which Wilkes College's visit." However, she added most Department of English seeks to students do return. solve with its writing lab. The writing lab moved from the Dr. Patricia Heaman, supervisor library basement at the end of last of the lab, said that most of the semester to room U,7 of Stark students who come to the writing lab Learning Center. The lab is planning had very little high school writing to expand to include machinery, instruction or experience. Karen similar to that in the Nursing lab, for Szychowski, one of the four English self-teaching programs. Students with writing problems majors who staff the writing lab, noted that the lab also attracts are invited to use the lab's resources students who have been out of school weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for some time before entering college. Chorus To Perform The lab offers a special program called "English As a Second Beethoveus 'Mass' Language" to foreign students, who work three hours a week to learn The Wilkes College Chorus will English. Dr. Heaman and Judson perform "The Mass in C Major," by Evans, another staff member, help Ludwig von Beethoven, on Tuesday, foreign students overcome basic March 16 at 8: 30 p.m. in the Center problems in mastering English. for the Performing Arts. Other staff members include John The chorus, under the direction of Micocci, Nanticoke and Ray Jan Pedersen, and accompanied by Klimek, Exeter. Linda Papatopoli; will present the Students seek help from the · five main parts of the Mass: Kyrie, writing lab by their own initiative or . Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, and Agnus through . the urging of their Dei. professors. Aµ fac_ulty m_embers , These parts constitute tlfe Orhave been given ~struction~ . to dinary, the part of the Mass that comment on students poor writing does not change with the church skills. However, the students are not calendar. required to seek help froqi the Beethoven was commissioned to writing lab. write a Mass in 1807 by Prince ~?st of the students who use the Nicholas Esterhazy. Beethoven writing lab are freshmen .. Upper- i interpreted the Mass subjectively cla~men also seek assistance, l and wrote the music according to his usually to be~er prepare for, essay own interpretations. tests, -acc?r_ding to Dr. Heaman. The program will feature solosits The wr1tm~ . lab helps students Victoria Moss, soprano, Sylvia correct spec1f1<; themes and re- Rygiel, alto, Dominick Mistrot, search papers a student may have tenor and Theodore Dennis failed due ~o poor writing skills. The barit~ne. ' lab contains numerous grammar testbooks which contain exercises to give students writing practice. NOTICE Generally, students receive in"Fritz the Cat" will be dividualized help. • . shown Sunday, March 14 at 7 The response from students last and 9 p.m. in the Student Union semester verifies the need for extra Building. writing assistance. Dr. Heaman noted most students �'lbeBeacon March 11, 1976 Page7 USUC III Making Ancestors,Proud There was Super Bowl X, Godfather II, French Connection II, and Deep Throat II; noteworthy numerical masterpieces all of them. But gaining fame in Wilkes intramural basketball circles is yet another ancestor of an original-USUC III. USUC Ill is not to be confused with its father USUC II, or even its grandpappy, the original USUC. And one thing it certainly won't be mistaken for is a mediocre basketball team, because this squad, peculiar name and all, ranks as one of the best intramural cage clubs in Wilkes history. It all began two years ago, when a pair of sophomores, Len Malashefski and Greg Snyder organized USUC. Two years prior, the pair had been starters on Nanticoke Area High School's district championship team. The_ 5-10 Snyder was an all-league guard, while the 6-3 Malashefski_ received-similar honors as a high scoring forward for the Trojans. THAT FIRST YEAR, they picked up their former high school teammate Don Casey, a 6-4 '_'super squad" selection, and .went unbeaten during the regular IM campaign, only to lose in the playoffs. The 1974 off-season brought coaches Malashefski and Snyder a number of highly-touted acquisitions from the Wyoming Valley area, and as opening day drew closer, the finishing touches were put on USUC II; a club which would win its first intramural championship three months later. ~ "We picked up a lot of good players last year," explained Malashefski. Included in that group were Jerry "Bear" Bavitz, and his brother Neil (the Cub, of course), Dor, McDermott, Mike Supczynski, Tony Schwab, and Joe Wilkes. The Bavitz' and Wilkes were also from Nanticoke, McDermott and Supczynski (all league in '74) hailed from Wyoming Area, and Schwab was a former Meyers High standout. "Picking up Bear was a big lift," Malashefski said. At 6-3 and about 220, ge was unmovable underneath." Bavitz also gave the club some extra "brain" power - not that_ they needed it with Malashefski and Snyder running things. · Ironically, USUC II lost to Basketball Busters (led by Billy Winter and Craig Ausfin) during the regular season, but still qualified for the playoffs, and easily won the title. Sports Chatter By Paul Domowitch Malashefski prides himself on the strategy move he made in their championship victory over Butler last season. "The game was tied at half, so we switched from a zone defense to IJ¥U)-to-man in the second half, and outscored them something like 50 to 13." THE ONLY PLAYER the team lost via gtaduation last year was Bavitz, and when USUC III played their first game earlier this season, they had yet two more new faces in uniform. Junior Joe Dougherty, and sophomore Mike Kmietowicz, both former Nanticoke stars who played junior varsity ball for Wilkes the year 'before, shed their Blue and Gold colors for a USUC III tee-shirt. 'A' Division Semi's -On Tap Tonight; Faculty Ousted From Title Scene BY DAVE ORISCHAK Regular season play ended last Friday, with only two unbeaten teams remaining in the "A" Division intramural basketball circuit.. Grueling competition allowed only Gino's and USUC Ill to remain on the undefeated list. Several strong teams have emerged in Division A this year. The - Faculty team has been gaining momentum all season on the wheels of Bernie Vinovrski and Billy Winter, who have teamed up to form a high scoring, fast break offense. Denison is also well primed for the playoffs with several fine shooters such as John Pinelli, Ma_rk Suchter, and Jay Lemonce)li on the squad. Th~se two tt!apis met in the first ' round of the playoffs Tuesday night In the second playoff game of the squad that took the early lead. However it didn't take the Faculty long to warm up, and they commanded an eight point lead at the mid-way p0int of the first half. It was an inspired Suchter who did most of the scoring work for Denison in the second half. The score see-sawed back forth. Suchter sunk-basket after basket underneath, as he proceeded to hand tie Berlatsky and Skvarla defensively, and Denison gained a six point lead with only four minutes left in the game. The faculty came within three points, before time ran out, with Denison taking a 55-52 win into the semi-finals. Sons of Softee team for the entire game, beating them easily. Again it was the Dudick brothers and Gene Marinelli who did most of the scoring for Gino's. Marinelli was the high man with 21, followed by the Dudicks who totaled 34 between them. Dougherty, a 5-11 guard, was a "super squad" selection as a senior at Nanticoke; and was second in the league's balloting for Most Valuable Player that year. Kmietowicz, a 6-4 center, was a i•super squad" selection in both his junior and senior years. · Kmietowicz has been a very valuable addition to the club; especially since Bavitz graduated. "Mike is averaging mor e than 20 points a game for us," commented Malashefski. After his freshman year with the Wilkes JV's, Bearde told him he was too small to play center, and not quick enough to be a varsity forward. So he jacked it up. · Especially satisfying for Kmietowicz was his outstanding performance in USUC's win over Whiz Mob a few weeks ago. Remembers Malashefski: " he outplayed' their big man, Jeff Baird, (the 6-7 transfer from Davidson) and had something like 27 points." FOR FOUR OF the club's players - Malashefski, Snyder, Casey, and Schwab, their affiliation with the USUC cage dynasty is dwindling to a close. The A Division championship w{ll be settled tomorrow night at the Wilkes gym, and should USUC III win it, they will become one of the very few IM clubs in the college's history to win two consecutive titles. But the team will not die, when founders Malashefski and Snyder retire; you can bet on'that. People like Cub Bavitz and Supczynski are waiting in the wings-to take over the leadership role, and who knows what great local high school products will soon be playing for USUC IV, V, and even VI. Rodger Bearde may prefer to do his recruiting in New York City, but for USUC and company, there is no place like home. NEW HEIGI_ITS BY JOE DETTMORE ,,;,----- ______s~.?"IL$.~~~ It was a sharp shooting Denison night, Gino's dominated a weaker WePlrt some of America's most imPP(tant natural resources into the ground. Scranton Hosting Tourney - Scranton University will host the NCAA Division III MidAtlantic Regionals this Friday and Saturday, at the John Long Center. The Royals (22-5), ranked , second in the country, will host Grove City (16-4) in one of the · semi-final contests, while Widener (21-6), the nations third ranked Division III team, will face Mansfield ( 16-7). Saturday's title winners will move into the · NCAA III quarterfinals against the South Atlantic Regional winner on March 16. -DOMOWITCH- Lacrossem~n Warmin-Up For Florida Tour By RICH COLANDREA I High l y trained, highly qualified, and highly dedicated missile officers in the Air Force. Getting down to the vital business of keeping America alert. This is a specialized field available to a few very special men. , You can prepare to enter this exciting field by enrolling in an A ir Force ROTC program. Four-year, 3-year, or 2-year programs leading to a commission of ari Air Force officer. There are scholarships available , plus $100 monthly allowances . And after college, an Air Force opportunity for a challenging job and with paid-for graduate educational degrees. / If you're the type of a guy who wants to plant your feet on a solid foundation , look into the Air Force ROTC programs and look ahead to becoming a missile launch officer in the Air Force . Get all the details ... no obligation, of course. Call Or Write: Col. Dick Wing 137 S. Franklin St., W-8, PA. 829-0194 Put it all together in Air Force ROTC. A _thin°spun group of some 27 lacrossemen are under going pre- season - training as they seek to plot their way to a successful, perhaps unblemished season and another MAC championship. On March 19, the stickmen, under the guidance of head coach Chuck Mattei, who has returned after taking a year off to pursue his doctoral work, wj.ll again make the Florida circuit this year. . Last year, the Colonels proved too much for the southern teams 'they 'vent up against as they steam rolled , j .JSt about all their · opponents. However, this year just might be a different story as the blue and gold will knock heads with a solid number of northern teams heading south. On Saturday, the team will participate in its first scrimmage so far as they travel to Bucknell Un1versitv. The Colonels will be playing the same teams this year with one exception although the order in which they will face the teams has changed. Added to this_year's slate is Gettysburg College, replacing stubborn Kutztown State. The stickmen, also, will face their strongest foe, Franklin & Marshall College the last day of the regular season. Last year, the Wilkesmen opened with a loss to F&M. The move may change things tournament wise for the Colonels who, ltlstorically, are a bit stale on opening day. Co-captain Billy Winter is back after sustaining an ankle injury during the greater portion of last year's campaign. Winter, who is a quick, flashy scorer, a few years ago lead the nation in scoring. Joining Winter in captain ranks are Fred Lohman and Craig Austin. GOLF MEETING There will be a goll meeting this coming Monday at 4 p.m. in Weckesser Annex. All prospective members of the 1976 team are asked to be prsent at that time. �Pages The Beacon March 11, 1976 WfJISENFLUH SEEDED 7TH ( speclalto the BE~CON) Tuscon, Arizona (March 10) The Colonel's' Jim Weisenfluh, with an Eastern title and 18-1 record shining luminously as credentials, has been seeded seventh tonight, in the 167-pound bracketing at the 48th NCAA wrestling tournament here in Tuscon. Preliminary competition is scheduled to get underway Thursday morning at 10 (Pacific Coast Time), with Weisenfluh_facing •Bill Kulberg of Washington St. in the "pig tail" round. Weisenfluh is the first wrestler in Wilkes College history to be seeded among the top eight at this event, and the Rochester; N.Y., resident has high hopes of surpassing former Blue and Gold great John Carr's 1966 third place finish, before the affair concludes Saturday night. Larry Zilverberg, of Minnesota University drew the number one seed at 167 as expected, with Penn State's Jerry Villecco, and Kentucky's Joe Carr ranked second and third respectively. Rick Mahonski, a second place finisher at the Eastern tourney two 1 TICKETS TO A TITLE-Rick Mahonski (left) and Jim Weisenfluh (right) surround their coach, John Reese, who is holding their plane tickets to the national tournament in Tuscon, Arizona. The trio, along with assistant weeks ago, and the Colonel's only wrestling coach Brooke Yeager, left for the event early"Tuesday morning. other representative here, has not been seeded among .the top eight ACON SPORTS MAC Baseball Loop Takes On ·N ew Look BY EARL MONK With spring, and the 1976 baseball season just around the corner, the Middle Atlantic Conference has announced that still another playoff system will be used by the league this year, in its effort to crown a champion. Before taking a peek at the ne.w MAC structuring, let's take a look at the old. In 1975, the league split the "Northern Division" into two sections: one called the Northeast, and the other called the Northwest. (They did the same . with the Southern Division.) Wilkes, along with Elizabethtown, Juniata, Susquehanna, and Albright, comprised the Northwest section, and played each other in a round-robin schedule, to determine the regular season champion, and the section's representative in the MAC playoffs. This year, a slighly more reasonable agreement has been worked out. The -league will still be separated into sections, but they will play a round-robin set of double headers instead of single games, with both ends of the twin bills counting in the standings. Thus, an eight-game MAC schedule, will be used, instead of last year's ridiculously out-moded four. MAT MATTER - Last year's team champion Iowa, and archrival Iowa State, are expected to battle it out for the team title, but Lehigh University, the EIWA champions, who have ·seven members of their team competing here, are expected to present a strong challenge. The Engineers finished fifth last year. I This is a big break for a talen-laden club like Wilkes, who won't see their tournament aspirations·squelched by one loss early in the sea59n. The Colonels will open MAC play April 6, at Elizabethtown, and follow that up with 3usquehanna on April 10 (home), Albright on April 22 (away), and conclude league play at home with Juniata on May 1. , The MAC Northern Division's two sectional champs will then tangle for the overall title on May 15, with the winner almost certain of an NCAA Division III tournament bid. Like the Middle Atlantic Conference, the NCAA has taken on a new look as well, with separate tournaments scheduled for Division II and Division III schools. Up until this season, there was only one small-college tourney for all schools ·not classified under the University Division of the NCAA. The Colonels have been practicing in the gym for the past five weeks, preparing for their important Southern exhibition swing into the Southland during Spring break. While in Dixie, they will play Maryland on March 22, William & Mary on· the 23rd, Rand_olph-Macon on the 25th, and wind up with a doubleheader against Richmond University on the 26th. competitors in the 126-pound weight class. He will face Rick Gonzales of San Francisco St. in Thursday afternoon's preliminary round. Gonzales was the runnerup at the NCAA Division II tournament last weekend. Coach John Reese, who accompanied his two wrestlers west, along with assistant Brooke Yeager, was happy to see Weisenfluh seeded, but expected him to be ranked higher. ~ . "Frankly," he said a little disgruntled, " we had hoped to see him seeded as high as fourth. But the seeding committee felt otherwise, and there is nothing for Jimmy to do · now, but prove them wrong." Top seeded Zilverberg was an NCAA runnerup in 1974, and placed third in the national confab a year ago. He underwent knee surgery in early January, and was not expected back. But the Gopher matman has made, -what most p~ysicians have termed a miraculous recovery, and easily won his straight Big Ten title last week. ' Prior to Zilverberg's - return, · experts had predicted a national title for Penn State's Villecco, who is a two-time Eastern Wrestling League champion, and a 1975 sixth place finisher at this event. Should Weisenfluh breeze through the preliminary rounds unscathed, . his first major obstacle will come in Friday's quarterfinals, where he would meet third seeded Carr of Kentucky. Carr, out of Erie, Pa., placed third last year, but has not looked as sharp during the dual season. NCAA FACTS AND FIGURES Rnal 117&tean_,..,gs 1. Iowa 2. Oklahoma 3. Oklahoma St. 4. Iowa State 5. Lehigh 6. Wisconsin 7. Oregon St. 8. Cal Poly SLO 9. Purdue 10. Penn State 11 . Northwestern 12. Oregon 13. Michigan 14. Yale 15. ~ichigan St. 102 77 68 66 ½ 54 41 36 ½ 36 34 ½ 33 32 25½ 25 ½ 24 23 ½ Flnalre..its: 118 - Shawn Garel (Okla.) dee. Jim Brow n (Mich.I 8-3. 126 - John Fritz !Penn St.I dee. Pat M ilkovich (Mich. St.) 5-5, 3-1 o.t. 134- Mike Frick (Lehigh) dee. Brian Beatson (O kla .I ' 110-5. . 142 - Jim Bennett (Yale) dee. Andre Allen (North western) 5-3. TIIE WAY IT WAS-This 1958 photo of former Wilkes diamond player Ron Palazzi, indicates that Artillery Park was like in that "golden age." The home .of the Wilkes'-Barre Barons professional baseball team, the park had enormous stands that swe_d almost 13,000 people. They were torn down years later, when th~ team became defunct . 150 - Chuck Yagla (Iowa) dee. Lee Kemp (Wisconsin) 4-4, 1-1, split dee. 158 - Dan Holm (Iowa) dee. John Janiak (Syr.) 7 -6. 167 - Ron Ray (Okla. St.I dee. Cliff Hatch (Cal. Poly) 8-3. 1'77 - Mike Lieberman {Lehigh) dee. Chris Campbell (Iowa) 5-4. 190 - AI Nacin (Iowa St.) dee. Greg Stevens (Iowa) 8-4. 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We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. 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 Beacon 1976 March 11th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976 March 11 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/01a7f2d1048079f836d570961e646b52.pdf 9a9e8fc24b4a944561f840dd7e09dd96 PDF Text Text :I Vol. XXVIII, No. is March 4, 1976 Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Pre${clential Search Ending SG Returns Union Board To Independent Position Student Government re.versed its tionally correct, several SG repredecision concerning the Student sentatives, including the president, Union Board Tuesday night, and re- commented that changes were stored it to its former position as an needed in that section of the independent organization. The ac- constitution in order to continue to tion was the result of SG president define and limit the "emergency Zeke Zaborney assuming emer- · powers" of the president. · gency powers in accordance with the SG then voted to restore the SG constitution and rescinding the Student Union Board to its original original proposal which made the state by a 13-0-4 vote. Union Board a committee of Student The vote on the proposal took Government. place during a second SG meeting, In Zaborney's opinion confusion folowing the adjournment. of the resulted when the board was , first. Proposals submitted to SG brought under SG control, and he must have two readings before they felt that it " was in the best interests · can be voted on, leading to the need of Student Government and the Stu- . to call two separate meetings in Speaker of the House of Representatives, Carl Albert, as he presents the ~~~~n~~::ls!0~!:eJ0ou~a~:t ~~= ort[h~oug~ke :e:batec~~~~~~tion Outstanding Wrestler Award to 167-pounder Jim Weisenfluh last weekend current SUB constitution includes an · states that the SG president must at the Eastern Inter-collegiate Wrestling Association Tournament at Lancaster. article which states, "All policies as call meetings with at least one day's determined by S.U.B. shall be ' notice, Zaborney explained that he Judge Max Rosenn subject to review by Student interpreted that rule to mean that By Donna M. Geffert ,,,, t / 4 t Government." SG therefore_ has a speci.al meetings should be called · · certain amount of control and without the provision. With less than three months I I J\ supervision over the board when it Another proposal which benefited remaining in the spring semester, ,,,, t t t operates as an independent body. from the individual meetings was • _ _.,,-...u.roposal was submitted. by .SG one which would amend the SG the Presidential Selection Commit.. By Paul Domowitcb collegiate Wrestling Association representatives John Menio and constitution concerning SG elec- tee, under the direction of u.s; Tournament at Franklin & Marshall Mike LoPresti which questioned the tions. In order to "ensure a more Circuit Judge Max Rosenn, will This was no ordinary wrestling c011ege m · I. ~meast er. validity of Zaborney's action and consistant and organized system of begin putting the finishing touches tournament, this Eastern affair. Th ere they were; th e F ric · ks, th e moved that SG revoke the proposal election of Student Government on its work to select the third And standing tall amid all its golden L'ie bermans, th e J ama · ks, an d th e giving the S.U.B. committee status continuedonpage6 president of Wilkes College. splendor, Ivy hoopla, and honored McCorkels, great cometitors all of under the control of SG. According to Judge Rosenn, the : tradition, was Jim Weisenfluh, who ·gms · hed gues · t.' spea •· ker of the House Zaborney's move was determined n·icentenma · I C.,ampa1gn · interviews are progressing very . is anything but ordinary. of Representatives Carl Albert, pre- to be in accordance with the SG , satisfactorily and the number of Four vears in a Wilkes College t d th d t the tourna presidential candidates have been O ~ sen e e awar • constitution, but he then negated his . uniform has seen the Colonel captain men t' s out st an d'mg wrestle r at action to allow the SG body to vote . · narrowed down significantly. mature from a raw, overly- cen ter mat , i·t was weisen · fl uh who on the issue. He later stated that he ' When asked if the interviews are aggressive combatant, into a polish- . drew th e att ent·10n of the spo tl'ght . over for the candidates the judge i ,· negated the action to avoid ed master of the mats. And the and a stan d'mg ova t·ion f rom the animosity among the SG members. said, "I can't say they are final but it master painted quite a picture at 3000 1 f A Bicentennial Year campaign to , appe~rs that the interviews are th0 last weekend's 72nd Eastern Inter-p us ans. continued on pages Al ugh il!~-move was cons~~uraise $110,000 in the local community ~rawmg t~ a close. Ther~ are none as part of a $325 ooo national goal fixed at this moment but it does not was launched 'yesterday when preclude us from setting up more. Wilkes College held its kickoff We foresee additional ones even with luncheon in the Hotel Sterling. those having been interviewed Chairman of this year's campaign before. We are not resting on one is Thomas. Peeler and vice chairman interview alone to determine a is Andrew Hourigan Jr. president." Dr. James Rodechko, associate· The kickoff luncheon was attended Judge Rosenn also noted that all This is the third in a series of professor of history, and Dr. Joseph by more than 100 volunteers, the actions that have been taken articles dealing with employ- Bellucci, associate professor of working under eig~t division leaders thus far by the Presidential me nt opportunities . and 32 team cap~ms. . . Selection Committee have been by education. Robert S. Capm, actmg president majority rule and that the When asked how the program is of Wilkes_ qollege provid~ key re- 12-member group has respected the By Sandy Akromas progressing, Dr. Rodechko replied, marks, givmg a~ overvie~ of the democratic process. Where are there employment "We are very happy with most of the college needs durmg a period when . possibilities for every student, agencies where the students were private institutions of higher learn- Accordmg ~o Judge . Rosenn regardless of their field of placed. It is anticipated that agency ing on a national level are feeling the further c?mmi~tee meetmgs a~e concentration? Believe it or not, the . seryi_ce will e~hance career opporeconomic pinch and appealing to planned, mcluding one early this opportunities are right here at . tumbes, t:speciallr for g~v~rnment public and private sources for month. . Wilkes College - in the Community , and pubhc servi~e ~~ibons. In financial assistance. The Judge also compl1mented the Service Program. . c?ll~ges and universities 'Yhere Arthur J. Hoover, director of work of his committee when asked In cooperation with Action, an s1milar programs _h~ve existed, alumni affairs is college coordinator about its efficiency. of the campaign. Among those who He said, "Our committee is an independent government agency, place~ent op~~umhes have nospoke at the kickoff luncheon were: exceptionally diligent, conscientious Wilkes College instituted this tably ID?proved. Joseph J. Savitz, chairman of the and able committee. The members program in the 1975 fall semester. A variety of courses are open _to board of trustees and Louis Shaffer, have performed their duties with the Students in the program now have st~dents to ~omplete the 12 social past~airman of_ the board and greatest of diligence ; they have been working since September in science _credits. Among them .~re: longt1me campaign worker for been attentive at all meetings and to public service agencies. Working . ec?nomics (231, 236, 201); pohbcal Wilkes Co~ege, as_ well as the chair- all correspondence; they have spent until August, 1976, (40 hours per •science (210, ~11, 214); history (208, °,!an.and "'.i<;e chairman. . many hours performing duties at week ), the students will receive 30 j 325, 326); sociology (215, 275, 251); It is_ anticipa~d that $110,000 will considerable personal sacrifice. credit- hours in community service. and psychology (232, 221, 215 ). be raise~ durmg the mo~th-long He added "The committee These 30 credit hours, plus 12 , If a student has al~eady taken o~e WARMIN-UP-Is that a book communi_t)'. phase of the drive with members are' perceptive and have credits in the social sciences or more of these courses, the credits the remammg $215,000 that make up . . provide . a second major ' will ~e acc~pted for th_e Co~~unity they're fighting over??? Nope-it's the $325,000 overall goal coming bee~ most cooperative with the a frisbee. As spring-like weather last Community Service _ for the Service maJor. There is a mm1mum week caused an epidemic of spring from the College Family, alumni, chairman and eac~ othe~. It ~as student. of six credits in one discipline. fever, the guys outside Bedford Hall trustees, corporations and founda- been a great committee with which tions. to work." Estabiishing the program were continued on page 3 tossed around a frisbee. J"J"Te,·sen ~luh, 1r1 I I.ah onsk,· Go Test L'POT'1 l'T.ationals Goal Is Set At $325,000 Community Service Degree Springboard To A Career �Page2 March 4, 1976 The Beacon Conyngham Hall Remembered Requirements Outlined By Finance, Fire and F_acride Fa.,~EL'!!'!cia!"~~!!E,?i;!.,,~will be eligible. Freshmen, ·sophomores and ju- · Residents of Pennsylvania, New niors 'interested in applying for Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts Many structures on the Wilkes financial assistance for the 1976-1977 · and Vermont also have access to College campus hold historical school year are en_co~ageci to pick their State Grant-Scholarship prosignificance for the institution as ·. !IP a pac_ket of apphcati?n for_ms ~d · grHms. Pennsylvania students now well as the Wyoming Valley. One of ms~ru~tions at the F~anc1al_ Aid . receiving a State Grant will these interesting structures is the Office m Chase Hall. This applies to automatically be mailed a renewal building facade located at 120 South ~tud~nts who are currently receiv- :form for 1976-77 by P.HEAA. Others River Street. mg aid as well as those who are not. should obtain the form froni the Aid The Conyngham facade is the A single application form serves to Jffice. remains of the three-story Conyngestablish eligibility for all program~ Residents of other states should ham Hall which was destroyed by a~inister~ by the Col~ege Aid · contact their state agency for fire in December, 1968. .. . . · <?fftce: W~kes Scholarships, Na- 1 application forms and instructions. Conyngham Hall was the second tlonal Direct Student Loans, I Pennsylvania residents must apply building donated to Wilkes College in ~lemental Educational Oppor- to the State Grant program for funds August, 1937 when the college was tum.~ .Grants, Col~ege Work-Study, in order to be eligible for College aid. known as Bucknell University Nursmg Scholars_hips and-or Loans Deadline for returning the College Junior College. and the Gulf 011 Company Loan application and for mailing the PCS Donated by the late Mrs. Bertha Program_. . . . • is April 15, 1976. Deadline for Cony:igham, widow of John N. In addition to the application, a J returning the Pennsylvania State Conyngham, the building was built Parents' Confidential Statement I Grants is May 1, 1976. by the late Charles Parrish, also must be completed and sent to prominently identified wjh the the College Scholarship Service in · anthracite mining industry in Princeton, New Jersey for analysis. Wyoming Valley. It is from1hisfinancial analysis of Conyngham Hall originally housed the family's information that the 1 · • the college's engineering and ALL ABLAZE-In December, 1968, the Conyngham building was need of each student is determined. chemistry classes as well as the destroyed by fire. As a result immediate plans had to be made to continue Commerce and Finance Depart- the Engineering, Chemistry and Commerce and Finance Departments Eligibility Criteria At the Inter-Dormitory Council ment. housed there. Applications for financial assis- meeting Swtday, which lacked a With the destruction of this In addition to impeding tbese disciplines at the college, the fire ruined a tance are judged on the following quorum, th e results of . a ~urvey building, Wilkes College continued building of historical signif"1cance m • t h e mm . ing h"1st ory of th e va11ey. criteria: conducted _la.st publications fall ~er~ distnbut~. . . Tom BaZZlDl, commtt1 De its plans for the campus expansion · ,~ . : monstrated fmanc1al need as tee chairman, compiled the data. program, resulting in the conmd1ca~ed by the results of the PCS Some of the areas that received struction of the $7 million Stark analysis. the ~reatest response included Learning Center. · 2. Minimum cumulative grade- dissatisfaction with food in the During their lifetimes, Mr. and point average of 2.00 for sophomores cafeteria. An overwhelming major~ Mrs. John N. Conyngham were and juniors or 1.80 for freshmen. ity of dormitory students believed liberal supporters of civic and 3. Active participation in at least the food to be_ deficient in quality as welfare ·organization work. one extra-curricular activity at the well as quantity. John Nesbitt Conyngham, eldest college Students also showed a preference : . . for 24-hour visitation on a ratio of .. son of William Lord and Olivia ;_ Special prov1s1ons_ are made for five to one and a three to one ,/•Hillard Conyngham, was born in - · stu~ents who are independent of majority favored coed housing. By a Wilkes-Barre in 1865. He was th:< ,,,,. their parents so that parental greater than 12 to one margin, educated in Wilkes-Barre and · information can be disregarded. If a dissatisfaction was reflected regardattended Yale University. student meets all three conditions, ing on-campus parking. Conyngham graduated from the the student may file a Students' Other areas _of campus ~e . ~at Sheffield Scientific School and Financial Statement rather than were rated mcluded actmties, entered the mining industry. the parents' form: ' registration, maintenance and the · h" 1·f · J h N • performance of SG and JDC. On a Durmg 1s 1 et1me, o n . 1. Res1den~e - ~e ~tudent may scale of one to five (one being bad Conyngham was a principal officer not have resided with either par~nt and five good) the BEACON was_ in many mining company enterfor more than two consecutive rated at 2.83 with the main criticism prises. He also was ail officer and weeks in 1975, and is not now being that it had too little to do with director of many local and national residing with either parent. the majority of the students and banking and industrial enterprises. 2. Tax Exemption - The student their activities. The Conyngham family perwas not claimed by either parent as It was reported at th~ meeting that petuated a family tradition of an exemption on the 1975 Federal th_e re had bee~ some _tmp~ovement religious fellowship through memIncome Tax return and will not be with .the_ maid service m some . dormitories. bership and active interest in St. ___ - --- -- - claimed for 1976. . There was also some minor Stephens Protestant Episcopal RIVER STREET MONUMENT-Today the Conyngham Hall facade is 3. Support - The student did not problems noted concerning the Church. all that remains from the 1968 fire. Standing for eight years, the facade is receive_more than $6~ from eit~er locking of the side doors of New an eye-c·akhing attraction on thl' 23-acre campus. parent ID 1975, and will not receive Men's Dorm leading to ' Butler, more than $600 in 1976. · Roosevelt and Warner House. Critique - - - - - - - - - - - - , / Although the doors were locked on By Donna M. Geffert Survey Shows Need For Better Food, Campus Parking . ·11kes Recogn·IZed W For Bicentennial Dr. David Leach, chairman of the Wilkes College Bicentennial Planning Committee, recently was notified that the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration (ARBA) has officially recognized Wilkes as a National Bicentennial College. Notification was made by the regional director of ARBA, who informed Dr. Leach that an official American Revolution Bicentennial Administration flag and certificate will be sent to the college. Senator Hugh Scott also relayed his congratulations to Dr. Leach and the committee, stating "You can be very proud of the work you have done to qualify. Please be assured you can count on my continued support as your bicentennial plans progress." The committee submitted plans for a number of Bicentennial activities based on three thematic areas in order to qualify for the <lesignation. I Ballet Dazzles Crowd stu~~~~ ct~l Before a awarded funds ~~rc~t~~~:~rT:y~hfi! through any college-administered · didn't check I.D.'s. program, the student must show Notice By Mary Stencavage company of dancers, is based on the that he has applied for outside There will be a special meeting of On Sunday evening, February 29 · architectural designs of the theater assistance, namely the Basic the Senior Class today at 11 a.m. in at 8 p.m., The Cincinnati Ballet Com- in which it had its premiere. Educational Opportwtity Grant and SLCl. . pany, under the. artistic direction of The final vivid segment broke the the Pennsylvania State Grant for David McLain, performed before a spell woven by the previous two. En- Pennsylvania residents. capacity crowd ~t the Center for the titled "With Timbr,d .and Dance, Those students who have received Performing Arts. Praise His Name", it was performed Basic Grant funds for this year will The program· was separated into to the music of the Cincinnati Gospel automatically be mailed a new four dazzling segments, all showing Chorus. This fast-moving finale application form for 1976-77. Forms a different facet of ballet. brought the show to a close and a are also available at the Financial 11 Your Spec•l•t The first segment was a classical standing ovation from the audience. Aid Office for those students who are in Sports" form of ballet, the traditional sort of ., Throughout the entire performance, not now receiving these funds. All ballet usually thought of. The second the dancers performed with amaz- students enrolled on at least a segment, however, was entirely _dif- ing coordination and grace, which half-time basis are able to apply for 39 W. Market St. ferent, with only two members of the are characteristics of their pro- this program. Unlike past years, company performing. It was en- fession. , when students enrolled prior to April 822-1333 titled "The Beloved" and was based Upon leaving, shouts and whispers 1, 1973 were prohibited from on an early 1900's newspaper of "weren't they fantastic!" could 'r-------:::::::"'!!!'.-::::::1i:i::::=-::-r~-::-:===·:::::-:~-===--------, 4 account of a religious fanatic, who be heard. falsely suspected his wife of inIt was evident that all those who fidelity and murdered her. The attended thoroughly enjoyed the ~omber mood created by the second show, because of the warm response • ___ .. ___ _ . _ _ _.. segment was carried into the third. of the audience toward the Com6-wayllhoppklgC- --Mldwaylhoppngc ..... This abstract sympony ballet, which pany. ~ . PL w,....,... PL 211-1132 113-1330 was performed by the whole · Chuck Robbins Sporting Goods t:·ab. MC ·:,. . --· ' . .,d .- -~ ID _-All.,_.._._._. .. j. �.Ma~ch 4, 1976 Page3 The Beacon Community Service Program Offers Opportunities (frompagell Credits in English, education and other areas will be offered so the students may choose from a wider selection. The program is open to juniors, seniors, and qualified sophomores. Careers For History Majors History majors may also choose a career in a . number of areas. "Teaching is not a lucrative field, and approximately 75 percent of our majors go into other fields," noted Dr. Rodechko. "They are placed in government, journalism, banking, business, and law school." Would you like a career in state government? federal administration? foreign service? urban planning, municipal management, local finance, or regional de~el?P- ment? Social welfare administra- challenges in society and the job job market. Future trends indicate tion? .... These opportunities and market with a political science that our educational system will many more ' are areas for political background. produce fewer specialists and more science majors. · " All the trends indicate that the :generalists in both sciences and At Wilkes College, political jobs will increase. If you understand liberal arts, so young people will be science is viewed as a liberating art, operation of government and its :able to shift among a number of as well as a specialized set of skills. politics, then you are in a better ,different positions." "Although you can take some fairly · position to move into those jobs than Ordering Priorities specialized courses in political others who don't have that kind of science with the view of doing training," stated Dr. Driscoll. "The Summing up her views of the administrative work, the real value trends also indicate a growth of future of political science majors of political science is good for a services and leisure time activities and the job market; Dr. Driscoll liberal arts major because it allows more · than industrial growth. feels, "The essence of political one to change and grow, to move Political science fits better into the science is the ordering of national from one kind of work to another, . former than the latter." priorities." and to meet the challenges of a Quoting economist Sylvia Porter, The future of psychology majors changing society," according to Dr. · Dr. Driscoll said, "While planning looks a little brighter with the Social Jean Drfscoll, chairman of the for an education, always keep this Studies Certification. This versatile political science department. · point in mind: our society is · program enables a student to: teach . Students are given perspective changing faster than ever before . on secondary level, in not just one and background to meet the with unpredictable impacts on the subject, but all the social science Meet thecrea1n ofthe . creamales~ courses. The psy,chology majors, for example, can take up to 15 credits in economics, history, political science, or sociology. They are encouraged to study all the subjects in the social science curriculum. "This certification makes the student more employable, and able to teach any of the social science courses. It's good for those interested in secondary teaching," expressed Jon Hobrock, assistant professor of the psychology department. In the psychology department's pamphlet, "The Job Search - A Guide for Psychology Majors," it states: "There are good jobs available to the undergraduate psychology major - jobs which are quite often related to the student's osvchology background." "With just a BA degree, students can go into teaching, social work community service, personnel work (industry), government, general administrative trainee jobs and counseling," said Hobrock. "However, jobs in the Wyoming Valley are tight." "For those wishing to pursue their master's and doctorate in clinical psychology, the field is extremely . competitive. For example, at Penn State in 1973-74, they received over 433 applications for clinical psychology. They accepted six. Also, the minimum requirements for the GRE's is a 1300 score," cited the assistant professor. . "Admissions are little easier for counseling as a school psychologist. School psychologists are above guidance counselors," indicated . Hobrock. Psychology majors should not ... neglect business. Industries need ,\ · . . personnel consultants. "I think students should take a double major -- either in business, education or sociology. They should not just take • a single major," advised Hobrock. "A student has to hustle, make himself more valuable, and find 'a' job,' not 'the' job." ____ _ · Students Save · Worker's Lif ~ Maybe you're a confirmed cream ale man. Or maybe you're a beer drinker who's just never been turned on by cream ale beftre. Either way, you're in for an incredibly thirst quenching new experience. There's a new brew in.town, Kodiak Cream Ale. Kodiak isn't just another cream ale. Kodiak is the cream of the cream ales because of a unique creamy taste that really sets it apart from the crowd. And because it . has an extra smoothness that can only come from the finest qiountain hops. We even use · a special, costly brewing process that gives it · a beautiful body all its own. All in all, Kodiak is enough to make a beer drinker give up beer. Or a cream ale lover 1 switch brands. , And now, by popular demand, you can have a Kodiak at home, as well as on draft. So pick up a six of Kodiak today. Kodiak Cream Ale, the cream of the cream ales. Another fine brew from C. Schmidt and Sons. Three Wilkes College students are credited with possibly saving the life of a Wilkes maintenance man who suffered a heart attack and slight stroke, according to Nelson Carle, superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. · Carle stated that maintenance men Mike Deblo and Ralph Deobold were moving furniture from the basement of the Stark Learning Center when Deblo "went rigid" and . passed out. Three students, whose names are not known, immediately went to his aid, administering mouth to mouth resuscitation and cardiac massage. The two men and young woman had Deblo breathing normally by the time an ambulance arrived and transported him to Nesbitt Hospital, where he was placed in the intensive care unit. According to Carle, "If it hadn't been for these three kids, Deblo probably wouldn't be around." The three students are asked to · contact the Public Relations office. Correction A quote appeared incorrectly in last week's employment article. It should have read: "It's unfortunate there are so many opportunists in the art field." �Page4 The Beacon March 4, 1976 SUB Surfaces After Crash Dive We are pleased to note the substantial progress that has been made in the past week by Dean Edward Baltruchitis in putting the Student Union Board on the road to responsible management . It is eminent good sense to require Student Union Building employees to work while on duty . Work-study students else-where on .campus are assigned specific tasks to complete on the job , so why should board employees merely babysit the Student Union Building when elementary housecleaning tasks need urgent attention? While Baltruchitis' efforts have done much to provide the Student Union Board with sound and effective management, the board should realize there is no room for complacency ." Major renovations are needed to improve the services available to students from the Student Union facilties . We strong ly urge the board jo immediately begin planning for the improvement of all its faci Ii ties and services, with particular emphasis to be placed on renovations to the Student Union Huilding. If the board can complete this planning within the next · several weeks, it might be able to get prompt Student Government approval for funding. · We hope Student Government members realize that if any improvements to board facilities are to be successful, SG's cooperation is essential. As much as $5,000 might be needed for renovations. We trust Student Government will not be miserly with their funds . It is possible that work on the Student Union Building could get underway this summer if planning can be completed quickly and approval obtained promptly. By September, the Student Union Building could well be the kind of facility former Student "Govern'men~ President Pete Jadelis dreamed it would one day be. --------Letters To The Editor----- ;1-.:.·_ _....:,.....:.,....;.._~, _ _...;__;._ _;._ _ _ _ _ _.;..._..;.._ _ _ _ _--, BEACON Editorial Concerning SUB Questioned Financial Aid applications are now available on the first floor of Chase Hall. Commuter Council, under thl" rtirt><'tion of Jackie Pickering, will mel't today at 5:30 p.m 1 in thl" Commons. Inkr-Dormitory Council (IDC) will meet on Sunday, March 7 at li:::o p.m. in tht' Commons. Mike LoPresti will preside. Student Government will ml"et on Tuesday, March 9, at 6:30 p.m. in Wi·<'kesscr Hall. l'nl' Journalism Society, will meet on Thursday, March 11 at 11 a.m. on tht' Sl'cond floor of Shawnee Hall. ' A <'hange has been made to the College calendar. The Easter Break will begin on Thursday, April 15 atlOp.m. with classes resuming on Monday, April 19, at 8 a.m. WCLH staff meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 1976. All must attend this meeting. D.J.'s for the week of specials will be decided. To the Editor: . I am writing in reply to the article written about the so-called "filthy ,ill-managed" Student Union Build: ing. The SUB is mainly a non-profit, non-political organization and the money that they do take in is used to pay SUB workers and the remainder of that to upkeep the SUB. To put it bluntly, I believe the writer of Jast week's . article over-exaggerated the appearance of the SUB as a "filthy, crumbling warehouse." I admit the walls could use some paint but this doesn't classify the building as filthy. As to the restrooms being "disgraces," they are as decent · as the ones provided in the Commons. ' I also challenge the writer of the i February 19 article to find those fiberboard panels "piled''. along the walls. If you are refemng to the gray and black boar~ hung on the walls, these serve as di~play bo8:rds for photographs and mformabon, such as is on most bulletin boards providing students with campus information. As to the hours the S~B ) s open, these hours are effective because these are when workers are available. · In the February 19 article the writer unjustly put the blame of the appearance of the SUB completely on the shoulders of the SU Bo~rd. , How Did Theft Occur I~ Art Department? Students wishing to spend a mellow night of music and leisure will · enjoy listening to "Just Another Whistle Stop' 1 thls Friday at 8:30 p.m. I To the Editor: , upstairs in the Commons. I would like to know why thieves were able to steal so muc~ from the Department area the in Stark Hall, ,,,__ _- _--_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _,...... Art especially since Del-Cap security company had a man staBeacon tioned every night in Stark Hall during the period when the thefts Editor in Chief ........ . .. , .... ,, .... . .... . . .. .. ... . . . ... Rich Colandrea · Managing Editor ..... . ... . .............. .. ...... . .. .. .......... Donna M . Geffert News Editor ......... . . ...... ... .................... . ... . ......... Patrice Stone ' Co copy Editors . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . , Marianne Mont ague and Fran Polakowski , Sports Editor ............. ,, .. .. ,, ........ , .. . , ........ ........ . Paul Oomowitch ! ~~s7:e;sd;!:nager .... ·. ·. · · : •• ·. ·. '. ·. ·. ·.: ·. ·. ·. ·.. ·• ·. ·. ·. ·. ·.: ·. ·. ·. ·. ·. ·. ·. ·. ·. ·: ·. ·. ·. ·. ·. ·. ·.Sa~::rt~r::1~; Advertising Manager . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oo_ttie Martin • • Circulation Managers ... . ......... . .. . ... .. .... Cathy Ayers and Gwen Faas · Cartoonist . . . ... . ... . ................... . .................. . . Joe Oettrnore ~ Reporters ..... Jeff Acornl ey, Mary Ellen Alu,.Frank Baran, Joe Buckley, , John Henry, Cathy Hotchkiss, W il ma Hurst, Floyd Mi! ler, ; Dave Orischak, Jani ne Pokrinchak, Mary St encavage, Lisa Waznik · Advisor ................ . ... Thomas J . Moran j ... :_Photograph_er_ ._·_ _ __ _ _ ... .... . ....... Ace Hoffman Studios .l :Bicentennial Bits 'On NMD Lounge To the Editor: Two hundred years ago today l Wilkes College established a ridiculous rule stating nobody is I 1 allowed in the Center Lounge of the . New Men's Dorm. This rule is still : being enforced today even though Shawnee Hall. 76 w. Northampton Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18703 chairs have been invented and Pub I ished every week by students of Wilkes College · installed in.the Center Lounge. One Second class postage paid at Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Subscription rate : S4 per year. Beacon phone (717) 824-4651, Extension 473 would assume chairs were invented Office House : daily. All views expressed in letters to the editor, columns, and • to be sat upon. viewpoints are those of the individual writer. not necessarily of the publication. This is Jeff Trimmer and that's ' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~ t h e way it was 200 years ago. took place (August 1975 to Jan. 1976) . The Del-Cap man came on duty at ,whole about 10 or 11 p.m.tilland stayed the night thru, 7 or 8 in the morn,ing. I got this information from two of my professors. I think Wilkes should reimburse any student such as myself who has lost one thing and another over the past couple of years. Doesn't Wilkes have insurance to cover this? I think Mr. Salley has double talked about the wish "to take precaution against whatever may happen in the future and not as a response to what did happen", because Wilkes was already paying Del-Cap when all this r~bbery t?ok place in the Art Dept. Bemg a scientist, Mr. Salley should be able to reason better than that. A Senior Since the SUB is a non-profit organization, where would they get the "little" "funds needed to repair · the "filthy, crumbling warehouse?" SUB and SG are now working together to improve the SUB. ~ is allocating funds so the SUB will no ionger resemble "a crumbling warehouse." I would like to commend this student on voicing his or her beliefs but I believe if this student checked further into the issue they would have found that SUB was doing everything possible to acquire funds for needed repairs on the SUB. Sincerely, Peggy Schutz f~'P1~kyT1 l ~er,L~ iillll_ "'1 . ~~ . By Pinky DiZebba ' 1) There were 14 mo~ekateers. How many can you name• . 2) What was the name of Tennessee Tuxedo's sidekick? 3) What was the name of the lady who united Tim and Uncle Martin in their apartment? t 4) MagiUa Gorilla lived in a pe shop. Who was the owner of that pet shop? , 5) What was the name of Mr. Eds owner? Puzzler Answers 1) Karen, Annette, Darlene, Cheryln, Dennis, Sharon, Jay Jay, 2 Bobbies, Roy, Jimmy, Tommy, Doreen and Ronie. 2) Chumly 3) Mr. Brown 4) Mr. Peebles 5) Wilbur Post �March 4, 1976 Page5 The Beacon Girl Becomes Lieut~nant at 19; /4 Now S-tudies Accounting at Wilkes b < By Wilma Hurst she became a first lieutenant' and "I entered the army like every went on to finish her two year term. ·~ other girl just 10 days after I So how did an Israeli lieutenant graduated from high school." But . end up in Wilkes-Barre? By Mari~nP, Montague while every girl in Israel enters the After completing the compulsory army, few become psychological service, "I was offered to stay, but I examiners, and fewer earn the rank did not." Instead she decided to beof lieutenant, especially at age 19. come an accountant and was But Edna Shoval Schwartzblatt, now . accepted at the ·Tel Aviv University. 20 and an accounting major at I She revealed that the usual question Wilkes College, did just that. · she's asked at this point both here This is a diary of a week~nd in Maryland with 18 incoherent assorted Born in Netanya, Israel, a city and in Israel is "Why didn't you go near the ocean where the weather is into studying psychology?" Edna's members of the Wilkes College Swim Team. The following story is true. The names are not changed because there are no innocent to protect. " like California" and "the winter is i'PKi iSiJ: father Ischak is an accountant in like spring is here," she attended I r Netanya, where he and her mother Everyone is equally as guilty. school for 12 years and entered the · reside. army when she was 18. Two years of That answers that question, but Thursday Afternoon service is required of all Israeli the Tel Aviv University and Wilkes We are so excited. We're finally going to swimming M.A.C.'s at Johns young women, while men must are still an ocean apart. This is Hopkins University in Baltimore. Fourteen people, 25 suitcases, eight serve for three years. · where Edna's brother Yehuda sleeping bags, two air mattresses, and a number of assorted hats pile into a Her army service began with the stepped in. van that was designed to fit about nine people (without their clothes on ). three month basic training course, · He had married a girl from We do the normal trip things like take a wrong exit, slow down and sing where she learned, among other . Wilkes-Barre and had moved to this " God Bless America" when passing police cars, go to the bathroom in the things, to shoot a gun, bllild a tent ' city. Edna came to visit them in woods,-and make disrespectful comments about the profs that are giving and live in it, and sleep on the Edna Schwartzblatt July, and "after all kinds of talks, he us tests next week. ground. (Actually it was sand.) course. According to Edna only a convince~ me to go to sc~ool h~re." Edna explained that women do not few examiners are chosen for the They decided that attendmg Wilkes fight or serve on the front line, but course, and although the exact num- 'Yo~ld. give her the experience _of · · Thursday Night instead work as nurses, secretaries, ber of examiners is an army· secret hvmg m another country for a while We go right to the pool. We feel lik~ a bunch of goldfish in the Pacific social workers, teachers, or as she and cannot be revealed she could and provide the opportunity to learn Ocean. Johns Hopkins pool is complete with electric timers, an electric did, psychological examiners. · say that approximateiy one in the language. sco~cboard and people who actually PAY to see a swim meet! We practice Before entering the army every twenty are selected. . She entered_ Wilkes as a. part- until our stomachs are growling so hard that we can't hear ourselves person must pass a series of tests , This course lasted another three tune student m the fall until she breathe and we take off for food and sleep. There are seven girls in my and ~terviews ~~ich are used to de- .· months, and involved advanced gun master~ the ~nglish l~nguage. The room. The swimmers get the beds and a few martyrs (including me--the termme the position a person will be 1 training; an extensive amount of accountmg maJor explamed that she martyr manager) get the floor. I wake up every half hour because the walls appointed to. The .w:o~en with the \ classwork, and a number of physical kne_w some English w_hen she 'are so thin that if someone sneezes four doors down it shakes our whole highest scores are mvited to take t activities, including 15-mile walks. arriv~, . and lear_ned qwckly be- room. · advanced tests, leading to appoint- . And as Edna said "We didn't walk cause smce I don t have anyone to ment as psychological examiners. :, like people do here with just spea~ Hebrew t~, I ,,am speaking . _ .... As exal!uners they conduct the ..:sneakers. We had to carry a gun and English. al~ t_he ~~. Friday Monung , pre-servic~ tests ~d interview. ·,backpack," totaling about 23 . Edn~ is hv~g m Kmgston with her I g~t up earl)'. to go to the coaches' meeting with the coach. 'J.'l.le Johns Edna pomted out that only high '/ pounds. Those 23 pounds were not S1ster-m-law _s parents, Mr. and Mrs. :Hopkms coach 1s late (if you had 15 swimmers that qualify for nationals ~ores are not enough for designa- carried over roads, either. Most of ~orman We~, ~~o sh! $8)'.S ~re ,you•~ be late t~!) and talks about how his team went to a new place in hon as a psychological examiner, the walking tours thoroughly_ _v~ry, very mce. . She ~s enJ?ymg 1Flor1da, o~er w:mter break because they were BORED with Fort Lauder..;;._ beca~ a good personality is ~eces- cov~red both sides of a mountain. Uvmg . and studym, 10 '!llke~ ;dale. (I d Just hke a chance ~o TRY to get bored with Fort Lauderdale!) We sary m order to conduct the mter- · Smee "we didn't only walk," there 13:8rre, and says the biggest climat~c ;leave to go to the pool and fmd the team already warming up. (I will never view. (She proved that she knows a was a large number of classes to ~fe_rence between _Netanya and this .understand why they call it "warming up"-I have yet to see a swimmer great deal about interviewing in this attend. The typical day began at4:30 city is the snow, .which she had never come out of the pool warm!) interview, anticipating and answer- a.m. with morning exercises and seen ~ore. "Some places in Israel ing the right questions, and even ended with the last class of the day there ts snow two _d~rs a year, but I . adding a few good ones of her own.) at 9 p.m. have never seen i~. Friday Night She ~pare!!tlY impressed a But after those three months, , ~he ~lso ~xplamed. the I~ra~li to ~;i5~;f us watch from the, stands during finals. They almost made us pay number of other people because she Edna was a department head and a kibbutz (which she did not hve m g because we weren ton a roster. I try to explain to the guy at the was chosen to take :an officers' second lieutenant. One year later but is constantly being questioned i~sk th at we !lever got a roster but he thinks we're a group of con-men about.) The kibbutz is a life style mally I act hke we were just kidding and I check off a bunch of names 0 ~ practiced by three and a half per- sor~ebody else's roste~. Once again tricks triumph over honesty and he lets cent of the population, similar to a us ~n . We_ watch our divers and our girl swimmer qualify for medals. We commune, and "really very nice." , wmt_all mght for our free relay team to swim in the consolation finals but Fifty to 500 families live in each ' we fmd out we are the only ones entered in the event and it will not be kibbutz, working and eating toget- .swum. We yell "Go Wilkes" anyway. her. At the end of this semester she will Saturday return to Netanya and her parents, · Th· t but she's not sure if she will come · is urns out-to be a pretty good day. We win six medals and even have tuPc to hm•e a good supper. However the flu is spreading like wildfire and back to the United States to live and c,·crybody is just about worn t b , th d f th d • attend school. She implied that she 1 , ou :V •e en e ay. A couple of kids go 10 will be if her brother has anything to r~~ s? tf/e ?own to two rooms for fifteen people but we stay up until late . , abo t th tt an}" a} a mg about the meet and the season and how we can't wait to get sa~at ~as ~h~ale=~~ed from her badck toh school (HA! ) The conversation soon gets to be more philosophical · · an a eatcd argument develops over whethe GOd b k t k early military experience? "A lot. f t, . d" . r was a ac s ro er, a F " t ·t h I t b recs }1c1' a istancc man, or a diver. Everyone falls asleep however . irs I e ps_ you o . ecome more before the answer is decided . ' ' mdependcnt. 1t also gives everyone with the same ability the , same chance at a job." . Sunday Morning . · Edna Shoval Schwartzblatt seems , . ?ne swimmer wa_kes up swearing to vote for prohibition the next time the Air Foree ROTC Cadet Dane Drasher, Wilkes College, and Cadet Robert I ~ have come a long way already in . issue comes up agam but the rest of us are chipper enough to pack up clean Woods, King's Colkge, recently returned from the Reserve Officers · JU~ two decades and her future pro- ttJ~ and head for home . We fold ourselves back into the van set the dial for ~V1lkes Colleg_c, and sing with Carole King "These are the Good Old Days" Assodation (HOA) mid-winter convention held in Washington, D.C. mises even more. 1rilo the sunnse. F.xc·hanging thl'ir personal experiences are, from left to right: Cadet -, Woods; Resen·t· Major Irving Winkler, president of the Wilkes-Barre ROA Now Open - Under New Management l'haph'r; and Cadl't Drasher. I The pilot eandidates participated in a variety of activities with over 2,000 n·serw offkers from the different branches of the service. Some of the Penn Plaza, W-B Phone 822-2188 program 's l'"t·nts included: a tour of the White House; breakfast on Capitol Free Campus Deliveries Hill with Senator Strom Thurmond as speaker; a briefing at the Pentagon I !hick and Chewy Sicilian Pizza J,!inn hy a repn·st•ntatin of the Secretary of Defense; and a wreath laying 1·1·n ·mony at th1• Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery, Hoagies: Italian-Meatballs-Sausage Virginia. Ham & Cheese-Salami & Cheese .. Sl'lt•d~•d as "all-around" representatives, Drasher, junior education Roma Special Newspapers m;1jor, ii- tht· son of Mr. and Mrs. Billy A. Drasher, RD 1, Orwigsburg. l OPEN: Woods, junior psychology major, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Magazines Mon.-Thurs. 11 AM-11PM Angelo ; Woods, 263 Wyominl,! Stn·et. Wilkes-Barre. Fri.-Sat. 11 AM-12 Midnight Parente- I Paperbacks Sun. 4PM-11 PM Prop. ' 0 On The Road ° - ROMA PIZZA ~· / /i\\{/\}}}{}{{{{{{/i?f\{//i iiiiiiiii/ /)/)(\fjj!f\:::)=::::::1 ; LEOMATUS 44 Public Square I Wilkes-Barre- �Page6 March 4, 1976 The Beacon Commentary Humor Evident In Politics studded tires in the summer. Bureaucrats apparently take " You can fool everybody, but you strange and bizarre foreign lancan'~ fool the people." guage courses as a prerequisite for So said Luzerne County Com- public service. As one federal missioner Edmund C. Wideman official once wrote on some sort of after the defeat of a referendum he transportation matter, "Simply opposed two years ago. stated, travel which is incident to Such non sequiturs are frequent in travel that involves the performance the world of politics, and that's what of work while traveling means makes the field especially interest- travel to a point at which an ing and lively. employee begins to perform work Politicia:ns have an unusual while traveling or travel from a susceptibility to the dreaded point at which an employee ceased foot-in-mouth disease. For example, performing work while traveling." a Pennsylvania legislator was Simply stated, eh? recently asked by reporters to Local politics are perhaps the explain the purpose of an upcoming most bizarre of all. One West Side committee hearing. Replied the borough recently made a remarklegislator, "Well, there's a number able effort to upgrade its recordof things that they're concerned keeping systems. Probably, for the AT IT AGAIN-As sure as the robins return and the crocuses bloom in the spring, construction work in the about, and then the committee is first time in the borough's history, a concerned about the public concern, typewriter was purchased to make vicinity•of Parrish Hall commences each year when the weather breaks. A source of frustration to professors teaching in Parrish, the deafening noise from ·heavy machinery creates if they have some concern that the the record-keeping task easier and problems year after year. One prof who's been at Wilkes for three years sighed, "They've been working out committee has not, which some- quicker. Some councilmen, howtimes they do." ever, disputed the need for such a there for three years now." • Such a statement really isn't too new-fangled gadget, but their objecThis year the commotion is attributed to the widening of River Street, but it's a sure thing_there'll be something . surprising coming from a legislator, tions were overridden and progress new next year. however. After all, just consider how won out. Maybe the borough should the state General Assembly solves purchase a filing cabinet next, as all touchy issues. Last year, our borough records are now being kept lawmakers were torn between the in a slightly-worn Percy Brown's Faculty members at Wilkes obtain creasing enrollment and increasing -ure receive annual contracts. demands of state highway officials shopping bag. job security through tenure, which is costs, colleges have been forced to Quoting once again from the , (who pushed for a ban on studded Volunteer fire· companies are awarded to them "in appreciation of discharge some very good faculty handbook, "Tenure shall be award- snow tires because they damage · often similarly ill-prepared to proloyal and outstanding service." members." ed to a faculty member only by spe- road surfaces) and the demands of tect the public's safety. About a year "The acquisition of tenure does According to Wilkes College policy cific action of the Board of Trustees. 1 motorists (who wanted to continue ag~ in one West Side town, a small not mean that a person has neces- if a faculty member has served in The recommendation is sent to the I the use of studded tires to make trailer parked at the rear of a re·1 · ed lif t· ·t· " the rank of assistant professor or Dean of Academic Affairs by the i winter driving safer and easier). As ' sident's house caught fire . The home sari Y acqwr a e- une posi ion, higher and has not received tenur~ the faculty handbook states. "The ·at the end of six years, employment Departm~nt C~an ~fter proper is typical with policy debates, a owner tri~d turning in an alarm at a faculty member with tenure re- will be terminated when the seventh consultation with his tenured compromise was reached: the nearby fire box, but the box was 1 legislature banned the use of rusted shut. After calling the fire mains accountable for hii. per- contract ends. Those in their initial department members." company, a fire truck and two formance as a teacher and scholar.'' six years who have not received ten volunteers arrived. But the dynamic Acting President Capin, wh6 is ..., - - - - - - - - - - - - duo couldn't put out the fire because also dean of Academic Affairs, exNotice they didn't kn9w how to operate the plained, " Tenure was adopted to ' Tickets are now available for the pumper. The fire was extinprotect people who were doing their St. Patrick's Day Party sponsored job properly and give them the feel- ' guished- after the trailer had been gutted--by the home owner and ing they couldn't be discharged jointly by Commuter Council and some workmen who happened to be without cause. But because of de- ; Inter-Dormitory Council. The party Wilkes College students are in- studies and special education tutors will be held beginning at 9 p.m. on nearbv. . vited to volunteer one hour each ,may be needed as well. Friday, March 12, at Gus Genetti's But then, the public is often just as Hotel, South Pennsylvania Avenue, ; week to aid 1st through 12t~ grade Volunteers are invited to apply to looney as its public servants. There Wilkes-Barre. A buffet will be' pupils in the YWCA Tutorial Pro- Mrs. Janjigian or Miss Keyser is, for example, one local gent who served, and music will be provided gram. Fr~e tutoring is provided for during tutorial hours at the YWCA, insists repeatedly in letters to newsby ''Brandy.'' Cost of the tickets is $3. those pupils whose parents cannot 40 West Northampton Street, or at papers that Lawrence Welk is the afford private remedial instruction . .other times at the YWCA switch- ideal candidate for President in 1976. per person. Pupils are taught individually using board. Would-be tutors may also call Lawrence Welk for President, school textbooks. Mrs. Janjigian at 823-0181. anyone? Mrs. Edward Janjigian, volunteer director of the tutorial, asks volunfrompagel teers to choose the day, hour, subject and grade level of their preference. One hour sessions are class representatives," SG agreed to February 8. Freshman election~ scheduled between 3 and 7 p.m. that "any Student Government class have been moved to · Thursday, Mondays and Tuesdays and between representative that has served less March 11 because of the result of this consecutive school vote on the amendment will affect 3 and 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays. - - than 10 weeks as a member of the Student freshman elections. There are presently over 100 Full 88 character office keyboard, 3 repeat pupils being aided in one or more Government Body shall not have to There was also considerable keys, 6 electric repeat characters, convenient subject areas by concerned volun- be nominated or elected for the ! discussion on a proposal sub~ tted teers. Applicants have been referred following term of office. These by the AMNICOLA, which would tabulator, half space ratchet ... great to the program by school counselors, representatives will automatically provide every -student with a psychologists and teachers, parents retain their position as a class yearbook by increasing the activity for formulas, line drawing representative for the following fee. Debbie Morano, AMNICOLA and social welfare agencies. term." editor, stated that in her opinion aperture. Case inciuded. 134.95. Tutors are needed in elementary The proposed amendment must be yearbook subscriptions have been education subjects; mathematics courses including elementary and voted on by the student body before low not because of a "lack of junior high math, algebra, and geo- it can take effect. If passed by the interest, but a lack ·of communicametry; reading; English; the student body Tuesday, March 9, at tion." She commented that a number of sciences. ~nguage, history, social the SG elections it will be retroactive yearbooks are sold the following year to students who said they did not know where or how to subscribe. Additionally, the cost of publishing the yearbook is greatly reduced by printing a large number of copies. 397 S. Main St., W-8 The AMNICOLA proposal would (Across from Penn Plaza Shopping Ctr.) . enable every student to receive a yearbook and would also lower the Open 10 to 10 Everyday · . printing cost per__book. __ . President Zaborney congratulatea Patty Cullinan for the success of the Stationery, "mini concert" held Monday night street floor in the SUB. By Frank Baran Loyalty And Service: Key To Tenure 'I Wilkes Students Sought .For YWCA Tutor Jobs BUDGET-PRICED FROM BROTHER StUdent GOVerilffieilt urplus . .ecords And Tapes Absolutely The-Lowest Prices On Records And Tapes Anywhere! Low Overhead Means Low Prices �March 4, 1976 The ~aeon Sports Chatter By Paul Domowitch OUT OF THE NOTEBOOK -The following are some of the more notable occurrences ~orth jotting into our notebook during the course of last weekend's trip to Lancaster. Friday, Feb. 27: --Quarterfinals over, and only three Colonels still alive: Jimmy, Dave, and Ricky. Sitting around motel room shooting bull with Owen Costello, Pat Burke, and George Pawlush, and just received an earful. Three years ago, John Reese had NCAA rwmerup Chris Campbell signed, sealed, and about to be delivered to Wilkes-Barre, only to have his package stolen. Out of Westfield, N.J., Campbell's mom was widowed and he wanted to stay near home. Thanks to one of Wilkes' recruiters up in that area, Chris had become convinced Wilkes was the school for him. Then, one month before the fall semester of 1973, Olympic gold _m edalist Dan Gable, who was assistant coach at his alma mater Iowa,.personally came East, and begged Campbell to at least fly out and see the campus. He did, and Wilkes never saw him after that. · --What a story in prelims today! Harvard's Ed Bordley, a 167-pounder, is blind. He lost to nwnber two-seeded Nils Deacon, 6-2, but crowd gave the gutsy kid a standing ovation. --Harvard also has kid named Dave Albert. His father is none other than Speaker of the House Carl Albert, who will present Outstanding Wrestler Award tomorrow night. MAC never had anything like this. Their award presenters were a 96-year-old rabbi, and the winner of Elizabethtown's 50-50 raffle. -- Temple freshman Carmel Marino, who is seeded third at 177, is from the same high school as ihe Colonel's Casper Tortella. Wilkes altnost landed Marino, but one day he asked Casper, "Will I have to study there?" Tortella answered in the affirmative, and Marino quickly enrolled at Temple with a full ride in his pocket. -- Colonel heavyweight Danny House came within a whisker today of flattening Lehigh's Don McCorkel. Figuring he had nothing to lose and everything to gain against the number one seed, he threw him with a Japanese whizzer, and it almost worked. He lost 10-2, but he's coming on. --The Tonight Show stinks. Going to bed. - · Saturday, Feb. 28: · --Still excited about Mahonski's victory over Mike Beck. He was sky-high going into the match, but didn't figure him to turn the trick, after Beck's 13-3 pounding in duals. Was losing 64 with five seconds left in regulation, when referee hit Beck with a stalling point. Ricky's riding time advantage tied it up. In overtime, he reversed Beck twice, the last time with twenty ticks left in OT, to pull it out 4-3. Had to be best match of his career, bar none. --S)Tacuse's John Janiak got crowd angered with constant stalling tactics in semi's. He won, but as he left the mat, the 1975 NCAA runnerup made obscene gesture to crowd. Not much class in that kid, or his coach for that matter, who has been on the officials' backs during this entire tournainent. I guess there will be bushness wherever you go. -- Two years ago, the Lehigh fans used to call him "Tommy Toth." He was an unknown out of California, with a name too complicated to remember. But his anonymity is behind him, and Tihamer Toth-Fejel made quite an impression on everyone here, enroute to 142-pound title. Beat Navy's Jeff Steiner 6-2 in semi's, and hammered Temple's Ed Rivera 11 . finals, 7-2. He'll be tough in Tuscon. --It's over now. Ricky lost to Sloand in the finals, Jimmy revenged an earlier loss to Nils Deacon, and won the Outstanding Wrestler Award, and Lehigh walked away with the team title. There had always been some lingering skepticism in the back of our minds, as to whether Wilkes made the right move by entering the EIWA, and turning Division I. But that doubt is gone now. The Colonels belong here, even if they don't walk away with nine individual champions. The MAC's are fast becoming a joke, and it won't be very long before Division III becomes terminal (there is talk now, that small-college champs will not be able to qualify for the University tournament in the not too distant future ). . Yes, the Colonels belong here; John Reese belongs here. And if you still need proof of that, buy a ticket to next year's Eastei:ns. Wrestling Meeting There will be a wrestling meeting this afternoon, at 4: 15, in the gymnasium. All members of the team are asked to attend. NOTICE All male Tennis players interested in playing Varsity Tennis report to Ralston Field, Monday, March 8, at 4p.m. Bookand Record Mart Provincial Tow~rs 825-4767 Cliff & Monarch Notes I The Wilkes College swim team did the best ever in M.A.C. competition at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore last week-end, copping three medals in men and women's diving and three medals in women's swimming events. Melita Maguire, freshman Hahnemann candidate, took two fourths in the 200 yard butterfly with a time of 2: 41.5 and the 500 yard freestyle with a time of 5:56. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Maguire of Bear Creek, who has been swimming almo~ all her life also copped a fifth in the 200 yard freestyle event with a 2:13.1. Melita was also part of the women's 400 yard freestyle and medley relays. The medley relay, which also included Maris Soloman, Lisa Waznik, and Carol Piatt qualified for alternate team in the finals. Wilkes excelled once again in diving as last year's third place medal winner Cindy Glawe moved into se~?nd place in this year's ! MEDAL WINNING DIVERS-The Wilkes College Swim Team made competition. Freshman Cathy 1their best MAC performance in history last weekend at Johns Hopkins . Hotchkiss joined the veteran Cindy , University in.Baltimore, winning three swimming and three diving medals on the winners block as she took · in the competition. . home _a sixth place. medal. . , Pictured above from left to right are Cathy Hotchkiss, Paul Niedzwiecki, Jumor co-captain• Paul N1edz- , and Cindy Glawe; the medalist divers. wiecki took a fifth place against some stiff competition that include Hopkins' All-American diver Mark Tohir and last year's champ Scott Musselman of Gettysburg. The Wilkes divers looked good in preliminary competition and looked BY DAVE ORISCBAK The final Class A game of the week even better in the finals. The ranks of the undefeated were .saw Denison defeat Sons of Softee In the consolation relay finals decreased again last week as only 57-49 Je Le lli d J h Wilk 1 d T Pint Ro . rry monce an o n 0 S P~ce ;ny li J ~ .four teams in each division remain_,Pinelli were high scorers for Deni-,, we ~• arry aro , an e among the unbeaten. son with 16 points each. John Lack ,·, · Jones 10 the freestyle relay and also Gino's continued their winning was high scorer for the losers ~th in the me~ey relay. Ron Sweeda ways last Thursday, by promptly 14. At the end of last week the four cracked his 200 . yar~ bac~roke /defeating Maximus 58-41. Chet undefeated teams in Class A were record ~nee agam with a _time of ,·Dudick dumped in 21 points and Gino's, The Faculty, Whiz Mob and 2:21.6 J~t _short of making the .Gene Marinelli added 17 in the USUC. consolatl~n fmals. . . :winning effort. Greg Wild played a In Class B competition, Grissom The swmuners of c?ach_ Richard !fine game for Maximus, but a total squeak_ed out a cJ.ose win against Marchant _com~ted With n~e. other Iteam effort was lacking. · Slocwn B 50-48. Carl Holsberger was sch~ls mcluding Dickinson, 1 In further Class A competition last high scorer for Grissom with 26 Ursmus, Gettysburg, Swart~ore, /week, Whiz Mob beat Slocum 71-62. points. He proved to be a one man Western Maryland, Fra~m and ,Nick Holgash scored 26 points for the team as no one else on the Grissom M~rshall,_ John Hopkins . ~d iwinners followed by Barry Pezzner squad scored more than 8 points. Wi~~n,~f; 10 ~~,!~wodaycompetition. 1with 15 and Jeff Baird with 13. LouMaczugaplayedwellforSlocum · · ·" ·- · ,, ,. with 22 points. put · In another close game, Roosevelt 501T1e beat Lil Warner 51-49. Roosevelt played the fast break beautifully, ~ - I.Cl and placed three players in double figures. Warner also had a rash of high scorers but finished the game one basket short. Miner ran circles around Bedford, beating them 44-23. Nick Lazorak scored more than 20 points for the third game in a row. Also, Colonels ran away with Gore 65-39: High scorers for Colonels were Skiptunas and Tomcho each scoring 16. The unbeaten lronmen continued their winning ways by defeating the Spastic Troopers 55-35. Bill Slavoski and John Duda wer~ high scorers for the Ironmen. Ray Ostroski canned 22 points for the losers. Three weeks of competition are now complete and certain leading Highly trained, highly qualified , and highly dedicated missile officers in the Air Force. Getting down to the vital scorers are beginning to appear rebusiness of keepin_g America alert. This is a specialized field available to a few very special men. gularly in both divisions; All point You can prepare to enter this exciting field by enrolling in indications are based on average per an Air Force ROTC program. Four-year. 3-year, or 2-year programs leading to a commission of an Air Force officer. game. There are scholarships available, plus $100 monthly allow• Intramural C·age Campaign Winding Down To A Close :J. d VVe of America's "1mrvv+"!lnt natural resources most into the ground. ances, And after college. an Air Force opportunity for a . challenging job and with paid-for graduate educational degrees, · If you're the type of a guy who wants to plant your feet on a solid foundation , look into the Air Force ROTC programs and look ahead to becoming a missile launch officer in the Air Force. Get all the details ... no obligation, of c ourse. 18 S. Main St. Wilkes-Barre Books, Records And Tapes Melita and Three Divers Gamer SL't MAC Medals All Types Of Shirts~ Plain Or Printed And · Novel Desi ns. Call Or Write: Col. Dick Wing 137 S. Frankin St., W-B, PA. 829-4194 Put it all together in Air Force ROTC. Volleyball Practice W.>men's volleyball practice will be held Friday, at 7 p.m. in the gym. Anyone who is interested in coming out for the team is asked to be present at this practice. �BEACON SPORTS Jim And Rick Heading West from page 1 lies the NCAA University-Division tournament in Tuscon, Arizona next week, where Weisenfluh is expected to be seeded in the top five at 167. Coach John Reese had high hopes of sending a strong contingent of Weisenfluh's teammates with him on the plane ride west, but only one will accompany him--Rick Mahonski. Until last weekend, Mahonski hadn't lived up to the reputation he built for himself as a freshman, when he placed second in the Division III nationals. But the 126-pounder came out of his.,.cocoon at F&M to finish second, losing in Saturday night's finals to Bob · Sloand of Lehigh. While Mahonski couldn't duplicate Weisenfluh's championship efforts, his moment under the sun came in the semi-finals, when he beat top-seeded Mike Beck of Navy in overtime, 6-6, _4-3. The ~ictory avenged an earher loss .dur1;11g the dual season to_.the M1dsh1p1:1an, when he hum1hated the Wilkes wrestler 13-3. Overall, 1t was a subdued weekend Colonel co-captain Jim Weisenfluh takes first place honors in the 167-lb. Colonel 126-pounder Rich Mahonski fought his way to second place :weight class at the EIWA tourney as he pinned all his opponents. In _the honors in the 126-pound weight class at the Eastern tourney. Mahonski championship bout, Weisenfluh clamped Lehigh's Nils Deacon in the first pulled an upset earlier in the tourney by beating top-seeded Mike Beck of riod W 1 nfluh lost to Deacon during the regular season. Navy. He and W~ise~uh 'Yill ~Y to Tuscon; Arizona next week to compete pe · e se in the NCAA Umverslty D1vis1on tourney. - The crown didn't have to be told ~-.❖•• :.·• •• • • •.•.•.•.•.•.•.•'.•.•.w:.:·: :.:.:.:.:·:.: : :.:.:.:.:.:.::::::::::::::: ~ :·:: : :::: · ·•·; • ················.······--:·:·:· ·:·: :· ..: ::: :·:· ······················•.•················ ··•:•······················w····················· •·•···~~ 1 ~~u~:rai~ ~:~ ~~t::e~~o~a:~: latlvely qwet note, and with the exception of Weisenfluh and Mahonski's success, they left in much the same fashion. Their sixth place finish , behind Lehigh,1 Syracuse, Navy, Temple, and Ya e was very respectable for such a young team thathasonlyonesenioron its roster. But Reese rea I.1zes th ey could have done better. " I am very pleased with our showing" he commented "These kids ' . pressure of reacted very well to the their first Eastern tournament, and ' d s t·tl . uld t hat s goo . 1 , 1 rea11ze we co have finished higher. . ''.We 1.ostthquite a lfet'Y close d ec1s1ons m e conso a 10n roun s, and had they gone the other way, we could have finished as high as ~:/~:;~::/f~!:~~i:1~~~~~~~ during the past two days. Four foes had stood up to Weisenfluh, and four were shown the animosity of big Jim's thundering cradle, including Lehig~•s f~ils Deacon in the championsh1p mals Still, the bridge to greatness has not been all-together crossed by the Rochester, ·N.Y. youngster. Ah ea d consolations, knocking off the tour-· ney's fourth, fifth, and eighth seeds along the way. His final victim was Navy heavyweight Roger Mitchell, who ham-5 . d s .d mered House 16 m ua1s. a1 Reese: "if he works on the weights hard during the off-seas~n, at·nhd wrestles a good deal durmg e summer months, he is really going to be something next year ." It would narrow defeats Reese spoke of were Lonny Balum's 4-2 loss at 134 to Navy's Tom Bauer, 142-pound freshman John DeSalvo's 11-10 loss to Columbia Art Santiago, and Bruce Lear's 5-3 setback to another Columbian, Brian , Braughman. Bauer went on to finish-third, while Santiago and Baughman placed fourth . For 190-pounder Dave Gregrow, defeat canie painfully. Seeded fourth , the junior had made it all the way to the semi-finals before suffering a shoulder injury in his match with Yale's Neal Brendal, who won the title at that weight. Gregrow wanted to continue in consolations, and try and earn a third place finish, which would have qualified him for the NCAA's, but the doctors felt he had pulled something in his arm and advised against it. Finishing up in third was Lehigh throw-in Guy Talarico, who Gregrow pinned in 7:49 of their quarter final bout. The most unexpected surprise for Reese came at heavyweight, where Danny House finished fifth. Matched up against defending EIWA champ Don McCorkel in the preliminaries, House lost 10-2, but battled back in Freshman Bart Cook was already something going into the Easterns. Having a great first year, the rookie out of Neptune, New J ersey was seeded fifth at 177, and appeared a cinch to glide into the semi's. Unfortunately, the glide met with some rough sledding in the preliminaries, and he was upset by Colgate's Dave Ceponis. To make matters worse, Ceponis ,was knocked off in the next round, and Cook was ineligible for consolations. "I've never seen Bart so tight:" assist~nt coach Brooke Ye?ger said following the loss. You can t wrestle well when you're tense, and Bart found that out the hard way." They all did in their first trip to the "big time". No, this was n~ ordinary wrestli~g tournament, this . Eastern affair. From the calibre of wrestlers that included national champions like Frick, Lieberman, and Bennett, right on down to its distinguished award presenters, it was a first class operation. And while the Colonels didn't come out shooting in their debut, they left notice with the EIWA that they are on their way. fo~~~~ r~:~~:~:~!r;h~o~~~e!~~~~~ch for a I Tuscon Ticketholders · EIWA Final Results t t•:• ti ·· ' l~ohn Janiak, Syracuse (1st) :::: Marty Schwartz, Yale (2nd) :_.: .: · ll~Mark Costello, Navy (1st ) John Althans, Navy (ard) George Medina, Syracuse (2nd) E~jj Lance Leonhardt, Lehigh (ard) · , +Jay Stuart, Princeton (4th) ;•:•: 1:::: 126-Bob Sloand, Lehigh (1st) 167-Jim Weisenfluh Wilkes (1st) .~:: Riclt Mahonski, Wilkes (2nd) Nils Deacon, Lehigh (2nd) ···· Randy Gilette, Syracuse (3rd) · her, N. avy (3r d) :::: ~oger Fle1sc :::: I 177_Mike Lieberman, :::: 134-Mike Frick, Lehigh (1st) :j:j Charlie Allen, Army (2nd) Lehigh (1st) .... Tom Ba uer, Navy (3rd ) Ca rme1 Morma, . Temple (2nd) :::: :::: ! Ted Petty, Rutgers (3rd) .... 142-Tihamer Toth-Fejel :::: Lehi h (l t ) 190-Neal Brendal, Yale (1st) :::: g s G Co N 2nd 1 2nd) ~~tig;:;:~.T;;:!:c~e (3rd)! G~;gTal:~:-~. r!~lgh (3jd) ·:::: t :•:• l~Ken Wilson, Syracuse (ls ) Hwt-Don McCorkel, c::: Jim Bennett, Yale (_2nd) · Lehigh (1st) Qualifiers for NCAA's: f 1=•.:.~~:v~ -~~:-~~~~::.~~~~~~~:/:~~~ ~:::::: / :::: Bob Bickelman, F&M (3rd) · } +denotes EIWA wildcard selec- :::: tion. · !:.::. ~~j~ ::::..-=--:.vvldec.O-V•Medlna :::: 1_2_ 1 9y_, 121-BobSloandCl.ehlghlpinnedRlckMehon- .... , -..13:01. :::: • :::: 134- CAnnyll:ll. M•• Frick (Lehigh) pinned a--■ Alen :::: ,❖ R► :::: 142-T....,., Toth-FeJel Cl.ahlghl c1ec. Ed -1Temp1e11-2. :::: 150-K., w1aon 1sy-1 won by detau1t ov•.lmllennett(Yale). .•.. ,&a - John Janiak c9y,_.1 c1ec. Marty :::: w-- Schw-cv... ,a.J. \:!: :::: m - J1m cw•••t p1nnec1 Na. ❖: DeaconCl.ahlghl1:57. :•:• 111- M•• Lieberman Clehlghl p1nnec1 earm.1 :::: ~=:-i:.:· r 190 - :«... dee. Greg Cooper INavvis.,. :::: Hwt- DonMcCo,t.elll.ahlghtdec. JohnSetter · :::: cPr1nceton1<1-1 . t ~1!~\~~fter:: ~~_illct?ton ·(~d )::::::::::::·:::·.-··:·:·:·:·:·: •:·:·:·:·: ·::·:·: ·::·· ·:::·:·:::·:.. · · .....................:~ Dickinson Seeded No. One Wilkeswomen Open With E-town In· MAC Tourney Action Tonight I Wilkes College will participate in second annual Middle Atlantic j Conference women's basketball tournament today through Satur,.day, March 4-6, at Elizabethtown College. .. According to tournament director Robert B. Garrett, ten colleges and •universities have entered the event, which begins this afternoon at 3:15 ' and ends with consolations and · . championship games on Saturday at 6 and 8 p.m. respectively. Schools partic!Pating besides the l host Blue Jays and Wilkes include / Albrig}lt, Delaware Valley, DickinI son Drew, Franklin & Marshall, Gettysburg, Juniata, and Scranton. Dickinson, with an 8-1 season record has drawn the top seed in the tour~ament, with Delaware Valley number two, by virture of their 6-0 slate. Third and fourth-seeded 1the teams respectively are El~ abeth- tourney, Wilkes lost in the opening town (9-3 ), and Scranton (7-3 ). round to Franklin & Marshall but Garrett stated that Gettysburg they're a year older and a year and Juniata will open first round wiser, and are optimistic that they action at 3: 15, with three more :can come away with a respectablt games to follow later today. F&M lfinish this annum. will tangle with Scranton at 5, Drew l Still leading the girls in scoring and Albright will collide at 6:45, and 1are frontcourt partners Karen Olney Wilkes and E-town will conclude the ·and Sharon Wilkes, with 10.8 point day's events at 8. per game averages. Olney has also Delaware Valley plays the winner been a dominating figure on the of the Gettysburg-Juniata contest boards for Moyer's team, and leads tomorrow at 10 a.m. , and Dickinson her teammates in that category as the winner of the Drew-Albright well. battle at 11: 45. Following tournament play, The Colonelettes of coach Debby Wilkes will finish up the season with Moyer were an even 6-6 going into a pair of home encounters. Baptist Tuesday's home clash with Bucknell Bible is scheduled to make an University and stood on the appearance on March 6, if there is no threshold df breaktng the Wilkes win confliction with the tournament, and record for a single season. Lafayette invades the S. Franklin St. In last year's inaugural MAC gym on March 8, for a 7 p.m. tipoff. � 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 Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. 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 Beacon 1976 March 4th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976 March 4 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/9bc08dee282404e56814214a2b8d780a.pdf d587b5794df87ef2c16f90988ef138ff PDF Text Text February 26, 1976 Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Vol. XXVIII, No. 17 . Material Worth $1850 . Cincinnati Ballet Company To Perform Here Sunday Thieves Strike Art Department . By Joe Buckley Durm~ the past semester and ea_rly thIS semester, certain areas of Wilkes College have been subjected to an unusual amount of theft. From August 1975 to January 1976, material worth about $1,850 has been stolen from the Art Vepartment in i Stark Learning Center and ~onyng, ham Art Gallery, according to He~ry Cassili, Art Department chairman. .,. Also, an undetermined amount of cash was taken from several pinball machines in the Commons game room, according to Assistant Dean Edward Baltruchitis. The missmg art department I · equipment, some of which was bolted to tables, includes the fol• lowing: : -an enlarger; a safelight and a timer-$600-from a darkroom in the SLC basement. -a potter's wheel-$600-from the Conyngha{Jl Art Gallery. -various small equipment and I hard tools-about $350-from the . Conyngham Art Gallery. · -a matt cutter-$300. ·.~ '· - - Commentary-- SGAdjourns As It Loses Quorum By Wilma Hurst The Student Government meeting Tuesday night was perhaps the strangest one ever witnessed. Requests were made and then · withdrawn; discussion ranged far and wide and usually away from the John Pringle _ subject; parliamentary procedure· Casilli said he is also aware of was broken innumerable times; items such as expensive water color motions were made, withdrawn and tablets and paints reported missing restated; attempts were made to by students. _ clarify the discussion; accusations The theft is "disturbing," said flew back and forth; and finally, the Casilli, "because it happened under meeting adjourned less than halfway through the agenda because controlled conditions." He was .re- ferring to a key system he uses which allows any student who is registered for one of his art courses to go to the library and pick up a key for both the building and the room in order to work on a project. The library has a copy of the class roster. · Casilli said he has recommended that other Art Department faculty members try and control their own areas more by using a key system. It is not yet known who, executed the theft in the art department or what happened to the stolen material. Casilli said that some of the equipment could be used by the individual or individuals who took it and, also, that some of it could be sold, Concerning the Commons game room incident, Baltruchitis said a second-floor window was apparently broken to gain access to the facility. He added that Dave Trethaway, manager of the game room, told him that he "has a good idea of who broke in." Baltruchitis added that the suspects are students. Roth Novelty Company, owner of the equipment, removed two pinball machines from the game room for repairs last Thursday and replaced them with a single machine. , The security system at Wilkes has changed during the past month but not because of theft in the SLC, according to Francis Salley, faculty coordinator of the SLC. _ The use of sensitive alarm systems from Triple A Alatrn pompany By Mary Stencavage , The Company has comp eted an The Cincinnati Ballet Company, engagement ·at the nationally under the direction of David renowned New York Dance FestiMcLain, will perform en Sunday, val's Delacorte Theater in New York February 29, at 8 p.m. in the Center City in August, 1975. for the Performing Arts. The Company is composed of 24 The Cincinnati Ballet Company is dancers and represents a varied currently in its thirteenth season repertoire of modern dance and and since 1967, the Company, in ballet in classical, romantic and addition to numerous Cincinnati contemporary styles. performances, has presented tour- The University of Cincinnatiing and residency programs College Conservatory of Music is the throughout Ohio, Kentucky and official school for the Cincinnati ,Indiana with frequent sponsorship Ballet Company. David McLain, the from ' the Ohio Arts Council, The artistic director of the company, has Kentucky Arts Commission, The infused his dancers with a degree of Indiana Arts Council and The professionalism that has raised the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra's Company to the front ranks of Area Artists Series. • American ballet. Teaching Positions: Few, But Available · This is the second in a series of articles dealing with employment opportunities. continued on page 2 Dr. Marga'ret Meade CanceIs .L. _ ect"I ~e aquorumwasnolongerpresent. Most of the confusion was the result of the still raging controversy over the former Student Union Board, now a committee of SG. At . "1 the Union Board Committee meeting u.i.. ' held last Thursday the committee By Mary Ellen Alu ture. voted to remove assistant director . Due to a ''misunderstanding in While he was told that Dr. Mead Dave Trethaway from his position communication," Dr. Margaret would not be able to come to Wilkes and from the payroll as a blue card Mead, America's most distinguished because of her taxing schedule and . worker. The committee expressed anthropologist, will not be lecturing her Swiss residence, he said that the dissatisfaction with Trethaway's at Wilkes this semester, according anthropologist had accepted speakperformance and determined that in to Dean Edward Baltruchitis, ing engagements in North Carolina view of the fact that he will be coordinator of the Concert and and West Virginia. student teaching this semester and Lecture S~ries. According to Baltruchitis, Bill is a blue card worker drawing from Baltruchitis explained that in the Thompson of Lordy and Dame failed the budget, he should ·be removed. spring of 1975 the Concert and to communicate the agreement to Trethaway appeared at the SG Lecture Series Committee entered Ina Dittfield, the sales represenmeeting and defended his actions, 1 an agreement with Lordy and Dame tative for the agency. stating that there is a lack of contact of Boston for a package deal of two Baltruchitis said that Dittfield was between himself, SUB Director John presentations. unaware of the verbal agreement for Zimmerman, the advisor and the He said that the deal involved Dr. Mead's lecture at Wilkes, and workers. He also explained that he $3,000 - half for "W.C. Fields, 80 the sales representative had was appealing the decision to Proof," which .was to be performed accepted engagements in the south remove him from the payroll, but November 1 in the Center for the for Dr. Mead. , was not appealing the decision to I Performing Arts; and half for Dr. The $750 deposit was returned to remove him as Commons Area · Margaret Mead. the Concert and Lecture Series Director. "In the Fall of 1975," he said, "I Committee, which is now conHe declared, "I was really was informed that the W.C. Fields sidering another presentation for interested in the Commons and I still touring group had disbanded." · this Spring. am," adding that removing blue Although the committee had a · When asked why more percard workers from the payroll will contract for the W.C. Fields show, formances were scheduled in the result in employing workers who Baltruchitis said that agents were Fall semester, Baltruchitis exdon't care about the organization. not responsible for what happened to ' plained that ''the artists' availJoe Marchetti, who voted to the group. ability is critical," plus conremove Trethaway at the SUB "I felt, however, that the agency sideration must first be given to the committee meeting, stated that the had a responsibility to give us Dr. · scheduling of sports, theater vote was taken after hearing only Mead," added Baltruchitis. There, productions, Music Department one side of the story, and that was a verbal agreement for the presentations, and various other continuedonpage4 distinguished anthropologist's lee~ activities occurring at the college. By Sandy Akromas 1 "What's your major?" "Education." (Snicker) "Good Luck." Sound familiar? Unfortunately, that is the story these days. Education majors are definitely on the bottom rung of the job market ladder. Unlike the scene some five years ago where recruiters were abundant, nowadays recruiters from school districts are virtually nonexistent. Jobs are available, but it is up to the students to get them. Some individuals resort to the political tactics to secure a position, which seems to be the ticket to the job. Connections are sometimes needed depending on the school district. Others will' wait around until someone passes away. A good start is to substitute. It may not be very secure, but it is a beginning. "What Wilkes students forget is that there are not that many jobs in anything," asserted Assistant Professor Edwin Johnson of the Education Department. "There is somewhat of a decline in the number of students taking student teaching because they think the market for teachers is not that good. Student teaching is a dimension· students need and will profit by . . . it provides a job option and 18 credits . . . this of course pertains to the secon_d_ary ed major." "Student teaching also provides an insurance policy,· especially for women. They always have the option of going into teaching after they have children t,ecause they would be home after school and during the summer. Also, ifher husband dies, a woman has a good career to fall back on." According to . Johnson, Wyoming Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania are · growth areas. He said the · area is going to grow economically and the schools will increase also. · The inter~valley schools are not growing, but the outside area schools - Dallas, the Poconos, Abington, etc. - are growing. "Last year 180,000 teachers were hired in the U.S. Wilkes is placing 40-50 percent of its student teachers in positions. The best opportunities are in sciences, mainly chemistry, continued on page 6 ' �- Page2 February 26, 1976 The Beacon _Wilkes Goal: Effectiv'eness False Alarm In Darte Hall Alerts . Fire Denartment r ByMaryEllenAlu "About 50 people will be able to attend," said Dr. Rees, which he By Lisa Waznik Within five minutes of the initial Final plans are now in progress to l'opes will be a representative group alarm in Darte Hall, the fire fighters set up a workshop which will involve from the college. A student passing Darte Hall last , were at the scene. They proceeded to both faculty and students at the . It is hoped that the workshop will Friday at 10 a.m. may have noticed search the entire building along with college aimed toward improving the improve communications between that there were students grouped out the Wilkes maintenance crew, overall effectiveness of the institu- . teachers and students as well as front, carrying music and instru- secretaries, and members of the tion, according to Dr. Richard Rees · teachers and teachers, explained· ments and firemen running in and music and theater departments. of the Education Department. both Dr. Rees and Boyd Earl, out of the building as approximately After a thorough search lasting Dr. Rees said that the college associate professor of the Mathefive fire-fighting vehicles were approximately 30 minutes, students applied to the National Action matics Department and chairman of parked on the scene.· and faculty were allowed back into Commission, a federally funded the Teacher Re£ognition and Any clever student would have the facility to continue classes. agency based at the University of · Effectiveness Committee, a standimmediately sensed that there was a A representative of the Simplex Rochester, for technical assistance . ing faculty committee concerned fire. But he would· have asswned Alarm Systems was brought in to which would help Wilkes get at the , with improving the various relationwrong. . check the faults in the mechanism. basic issues confronting the college. i ships at the college. According to Mr. William Gas- He reported to Gasbarro that there According to Dr. Rees, "80 At the committee's meetings " we barro, chairman of the Music was a probable power surge, which percent will probably be funded by I want to identify the problems that Department, there was no fire, but exceeded the alarm limit. This could the NAC," and Wilkes "will pick- up are n<?t being taken .care of," said rather, what he termed "a occur any time with the power the rest." . · Earl, "and try to solve them. We malfunction in the fire alarm transmitted through any system. He said that the college is "aiming . want to improve the educational system." The alarm shorted in the ·sensor and at late May for the workshop" and : system." When the alartn sounded at about . alarm box. There was no flame but a . that participation will be limited. . He said that so far the most 9:55 a.m., the students immediately failure in the alarm box itself. effective accomplishment- of the Dr. Richard Rees weretoldtoevacuatethebuildingas committee is the evaluation of a precautionary measure, although 'J .teachers by students at the end of there was no sign of smoke_or fire. · r,,. TT. semesters. The first chairman of the The alarm sounding in ~e main . Notice _i f Q But _acc~rding to Earl, the committee, Michael J. Barone, an office signals at the Triple Alarm ' · evaluation 1s looked upon nega- associate professor-of the Education ,Company which in turn contacts the tively, so the ~ommit~ee has decided Department, said that it was · Wilkes-Barre Fire Department. St udent Government ,.ill .i 4 .L' '1 to look for things which would draw originally set up as an ad-hoc --- ·- - sponsor a "mini concert" in a more positive reaction. committee and served as feedback the Student Union Building, An independent claims adjuster, He said that he would like to see a on what teachers did in the Monday, March 1 from 9 p.m. Joseph Mackiewicz of Belfonte breakdown of the problems that classroom. 12 :l5 a.m. Insurance Company, visited Wilkes exist, such as a teacher recognition "We spent time on what would be "Cockles and Muscles," a · last week to assess damages done to of the unhappiness and dissatisfac- an appropriate questionnaire for group noted for featuring the gym floor during the Leslie tions among students and, likewise, evaluation," he said. songs by such performers as West-Sla de Conce rt heId Novem be r a student recognition of the concerns The 11 fac ultY membe rs on th e ."America" and "The · 14, 1975. of the faculty. · committee include: Earl, chairEagles," will perform MonHe was accompanied by Arthur J. "We've discussed making evalua- man; · George Gera (business day night. Smith of the A. J. Smith Construe- tions rigid," Earl said, "but the administration); Mary Kerr, (EngNewspapers Admission is free for all tion Company, 799 Charles St., faculty voted against them being lish); Bernice D'Vorzon (fine arts); Wilkes students. Luzerne, who measured the gym mandatory." William Hansen (mathematics); Magazines floor. Earl explained that in the past, Dr. Hilda Marban, (foreign IanPaperbacks · Mackiewicz said he would check chairmen of departments evaluated guages); Jay Fields (English ); ---------------1· the policy and' turn in · his their faculty informally, but now the William Gasbarro (music educarecommendation to the insurance evaluation will be more structured. tion); Dr. Meade Kemrer (sociology company who would either accept it Faculty will -be evaluated on their I and anthropology); Linda Hobrock, . or refuse it. teaching, growth in their subject, 1d~an of women ; a~d Arthur Hoov~r, According to Student Government community relationship, plus other , dire~tor of alumni and community Vice-President Charlie Munson, aspects. Both the chairman and affairs. Rico Ginanni of Fang Productions faculty members then discuss the , Student members are: Rich said that Fang was not responsible evaluation. Combatti and Steve Kichka. for the damages done to the gym floor since no floor covering was frompagel provided. But Dean Edward Baltruchitis and guards - from the Def-Cap the campus grounds. believes that is not the issue. He said Security Service of Pittston is, John Pringle, · SLC lobby guard, If you've got it, prove it. If you want Fang was not able to control its according to Salley, "to take pre- said "the guards are all trained for security so the damages are Fang's caution against whatever may hap- this job. The majority are ex.it, work for it. If you think you 're a concern. pen in the future and not as a re- military." · Dean Baltruchitis added that sponse to what did happen." leader, show us. That's what we ask · Pringle said security is very tight Attorney Louis Shaffer will because no one can enter the SLC and expect of every college man represent SG if necessary and that New Security Works Well after nine o'clock without showing a the attorney believes the students Salley said the new · security Wilkes I.D. card and written perwho enters our Platoon Leaders have a justifiable claim to collect for system has "worked out very, very mission from Francis Salley. Per~ damages according to the con- well" since it began on January 7. mission slips are given mostly to Class commissioning program. PLC tractual agreement drawn up. "The security of the area" he said, cleaning personnel. ... with ground, air and iaw options, "has gone from practically zer;o to The three zone guards do not _99.9 percent." · patrol in any set pattern, according summer training, and the chance for Tl_le new system is set ~P with two to Pringle. However, no guard can stationary guards, one m the SLC leave his zone and go into another up to $2,700 in financial assistance. lobby and one ~n the New Men's . unless the stationary guard tells him But ,to make our team ... you have to Dorm, who momtor the alarm sys- 1 that he is needed in that zone. tern while three zone guards patrol · Zone One covers . the northern meet our challenge. third of the campus, including Parrish Hall, Sturdevant Hall, .Biggest Selection . Shawnee Hall and Conyngham Art Gallery. Best Prices Zone Two covers the middle third of the campus, including the Annette On Evans Faculty Lounge, Kocyan Hall, the Library, Kirby Hall, Weckesser Hall and the SLC. Zone Three covers the southern third of the campus, including Bed.ford Hall, Dennison Hall, the gym, New Men's Dorm, Darte Hall and , the CPA. AdriustorHere O lue L 08S mo Gym ."Dloor , 1 / LEO MATUS . 44 · Public Square Wilkes-Barre CIAllEIIIE= Art Department Theft ~ THE MARINES ARE LOOKING FORAFEWGOODMEN. .~ Diamonds V~nScoy See the Marine Corps Officer Selection Team Between 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. at the New Men's Donn On Thursday & Friday (February 26 & 27) , Diamond Salon . - All Types Of ShirtsPlain Or Printed And Novel Desi ns. Gateway Shopping Center (Near Jewelcor) NOTICE Ehictions will be held Tuesday, March 2, for freshmen representa- . tives to Commuter Council. Fresh. men commuters may cast ballots in the Commons between 11 a.m. and l p.m. ... �The Beacon February 26, 1976 SUB Lacks Funds To Utilize Potential By Frank Baran " The Student Union Building is responsibly managed," says Andy Falkowski, " but it is not 'being used to its maximum potential." Falkowski, the Student Union Board assistant director for the facility, contends major renovations are needed to make the building more accessible and serviceable. One of Falkowski's top priorities for the building is an interior stairway between the first floor and basement. Also, he would like to see some sort of enclosure between the Commons and the rear entrance to the S.U.B. to encourage greater use even in inclement weather. Falkowski has advocated both measures for some time. but the shaky financial condition of the Student Union Board prevented any actions on these or other renovations to the facility. He said the building " operates on a zero budget." The board has not allocated any funds to the building except to pay for operating expenses. "We had asked the college for a ~,000 . to $6,000 l?an to. make unmediate renovations, with repayment .on . a long-term basis," Falkowski said. However, he added that nothing ever came of the request. Falkowski al~o pointed out that the Student Umon Board ~ast year requested a $2,000 allocation from the Student Government budget. Student Government refused_ th~ Page3 CC Plans Party For March 12 request. other meetings and activities as Falkowski praised the S. U.B . . evidence of how the building is used. Commuter Council has scheduled work force as bC'ing dedicated and Falkowski sees money as the elections for freshmen· CC repreresponsible. S.U.B. workers some- solution to the board's problems. If sentatives for Tuesday, March 2, in times staff the facility beyond the board were given adequate the Commons. Times of the balloting regularly scheduled hours on a funding from Student Government, will be announced. voluntary basis and without com- he says, improvements could be Nominations for the freshmen pensation. "During finals week last undertaken to make the faciiity seats were held Tuesday. semester " Falkowski · noted better able to serve the students. Plans for the annual St. Patrick's "S.U.B. ~orkers kept the building NOTICE Day party were summarized last open as late as 1 a.m. - sometimes Nominations for Student Govern- Thursday by CC President Jackie the building was open as long as 20 ment representatives for 1976-77 will Pickering. The party is scheduled hours a day." be held Tuesday, -March 1 from 11 for F~!day, March . 12, at Gus Falkowski calculated that S.U.B. a.m. _ 1 p.m. in the Commons and Genetti s ballroom. Tickets for the workers put in 300 voluntary hours from 4:30 _ 7 p.m. in New Men's affair will cost $3 per person and last semester. Dorm. Elections will ·be held · one sales will be limited to ensure The building is frequently used for week later, Tuesday, March 9. , adequate dining_and d!lncin& space. special events, he said. Falkowski Nominations for SG president will The event is bemg financed cited four coffeehouses, one theater be held . Tuesday, March 30, with through -$400 contributions ~ach play, a literary presentation, elections taking place Tuesday from CC and Inter-Dormitory several parties, three movies, and April 13. ' Council and $100 contributions each from the senior and junior classes. The band will be "Brandy." · CC's budget for the next fiscal year was presented as approved by Student Government. The $3,000 budget is allocated for the following programs: ... Annual CC-IDC parties: :$1:;700 Special activities : ·$500 Coffeehouses and dances ~ - , $300 Film festival ·;; $250 Winter Carnival .: $HK) Incoming freshman orientation $75 Cherry Blossom Festival -- $50 Supplies and miscellaneous · $25 It takes the best to ch-a llenge all the rest. Total $3,000 Financial Process Handled by Com_mittee By Mary Stencavage Pa·bst. S·i nce·1a4·4. The quality has always come ·through. PABST BREWING COMPANY, Milwaukee, Wis., Peoria Heights, Ill., Newark, N.J., Los Angeles, Calif., Pabst, Georgia. One of the biggest headaches a college student can face is the question of financial aid. The transition from high school to college is not an easy one and the mountain of forms that must be filled out and filed may seem endless. But once the initial shock wears off, the student can make some sense out of it all. The first step is to file a Parents Confidential Statement (PCS). This form is sent to the College Scholarship Service in Princeton, New Jersey, who studies the information gi_ven and comes up with a formula to decide . 'll reasonable amount for the student's parents_to pay and for the college to contribute. Several factors are taken into consideration, such as the parent's income and the number of other children attending college. · At Wilkes, about 75 percent of the .student population is receiving some form of financial assistance. Many receive more than . one kind. Financial Aid comes in a variety of forms, including work-study programs, merit scholarships, federal grants and loans. The Wilkes College Financial Aid Committee is comprised of 11 members which meet at least once a month. At each meeting they discuss appeals or review cases. "I don't know of anyone who ever had to quit because of lack of money whose need was legitimate," commented Walter Placek, chairman of the committee. The fact was stressed that there was a wide variety of aid available to the student. A complete listing of scholarships and aid packages is available at Chase Hall or in the Wilkes College Bulletin. Federal and state grants and loans are given to applicants on the basis of need. Occasionally there are cases where people don't qualify for assistance. "' �February 26, 1978 The Beacon Paget EDITORIALS------- Support Announced For .Yearbook Plan , It seems that within the .last few years · AMNICOLA sales have ~liarµly dec lined . · In an attempt to give the college yearbook more exposure on the campus , the AMNICOLA staff, under the direction of Debbie Morano, is proposing to the Student Activity Fee Fund Committee that each Wilkes student receive a yearbook annually for a slight increase in the activity fee beginning next year . We support the AMNICOLA in this endeavor. The small staff can be seen working steadfastly on the first floor of Shawnee Hall during the academic year. The spring semester, especially, is a time of intense activity in order to meet the final deadlines. Since the yearbook is a publication for and about the student body, each individual should receive one. · In fact, at a recent Student Government: meeting the comment was dropped that the SG body is adequately secure financially and as a res.ilt the student activit y fee may decrease because of it . _ M l ss Morano has proposed that a maximum of $5 be added on to that fee so that everyone at Wilkes will possess the $18 book of events . Let's not allow the dedicated work of the AMNICOLA staff to be rewarded with a subscription of only 400 copies for a student population of 2,200. I Letters to the Editor Wilkes Alumnus Would Like Programs That Benefit Alumni And Community To the Editor: As an alumnus of Wilkes, I would I am concerned about two issues : be willing to volunteer time and 1. Poetry Readings on campus. effort in generating an active 2. Hours (open) of the Sordoni Art schedule for writers and pqets to Gallery., ' come into the commllJlity. I am sure First, my friends and I have there are other willing people who enjoyed the few and far between would also participate. poetry readings that were held at Secondly, in the past few Jl10nths, I Wilkes. Why couldn't we have more havf tried to share the beauty of the presentations for the general public Wilkes .campus with several as well as the students? Is it a out-of-town guests. Needless to say, matter of money ($) or interest in · the new art gallery was the main bringing more artists to the attraction. However, the hours when campus? the gallery is open does not seem to English Prof. Claims Memos Not Coercive I be for the benefit of the entire community. Why not have extended evening hours during the week. More importantly, what about weekends? Saturday and Sunday visits are a real treat for many people. I have followed the scheduled exhibits that are posted. This is a fine idea. However, why not open the doors for more visiting possibilities. It could generate more interest and possible funding or gifts! Signed, Interested Alumni Member SUB Director Questions BEACON Editorial To the Editor: To the Editor: Some students seem to have gotten a mistaken impression about the grading practices in the English In referenc e to last week's improvements will be made on the Department based on the BEACON editorial on the S.U.B., its purpose building. Already t!1e S.U.B. is article (February 18, 1976). The was misleading. The key issue is not making a move to take out the old impression seems to be that Dr. whether there are a couple of pieces furniture and bring in new furniture. Kaska's memos to the department of paper on the floor, rather it is Although it is true that by keeping about grading profiles were under- 1 when will the S.U.B. offer additional the gamerooms open longer hours is stood by department members as facilities to the students. If you'll a way to increase gross income, you coercive. That was neither the take another look at the S.U.B. failed to consider the cost of payroll intention nor the effect of the bathrooms, you'd realize that they expenses, which substantially memos. are no worse off than the typical brings down the net income. The Robert J. Heaman dorm bathrooms. S. U.B. is not open on weekends Department of English The fiberboard panels have been because the buildings doesn't bring removed from the wall and placed in in any income with which to pay from page 1 storage. If you feel the walls need a students to work on weekends. Trethaway was not contacted new coating of paint, perhaps we can In addition, the S. U.B. is open concerning the matter. He re- get together on a weekend and Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. which marked that it appears that repaint them. gives students 60 hours of potential When the flood of 1972 totally wiped out Wilkes CoUege, conditions in the Commons gameWhen you consider the fact that it utilization. Our three facilities can pictures of grand pianos demolished by the rising waters room a~e not entirely the assistant i is solely the employees who clean up only operate 60 hours p~r week if we appeared in newspapers across the country . director's fault, and moved that SG the S.U.B., without any assistance are to keep within our work-study When the threat of Eloise in September of 1975 almost saw a fund blue card workers during the · from the college's cleaning con- program budget of 4,000 hours-year repeat performance . Hut how could Wilkes College stand up to transitional period. (The SUB tractor, Columbus Services Inter- as stated by Mr. Raspen. a fire? committee currenUy has no national, they have done a As far as your proposal to charter.) .respectable ' job. Simple . r.9mtnP. centralize all gameroom equipment We are thankful I that the false alarm at Darte Hall last Friday Considerable discussion followed upkeep does improve the appear- on the main floor of the S.U.B., it was indeed not a blaze but we could appreciate the calm and the motion which had been made ance of the S.U.B. but the only way would change the S.U.B. into Fun smoothness with which the situation was handled. and seconded and as a result the the S.U.B. will attract an ap- Fair, doing away with its use as a . Students sitting in the lounge between dasses assumed there motion ,. was subsequently with- preciable number of students, is to dance floor for parties, coffeewas no danger when the alarm went oft. lt was peculiar that the drawn . . A number of questions make capital improvements. houses, film presentations and a were instructed to leave the building and did so in an orderly , concerning the administration of the In the past, S.G. has recognized lounge for students. What would the fashion. committee could not be answered the S. U .B. as a business entity which profits from the pinball machines be Within minutes · after the alar m was sounded the fire since no charter for that committee 'is self-sustaining. Now that the used for? A bar in the basement? department ~as at the scene with five·preces of equipment. ln a exists. ~ S.U.B. has been changed to the If the S.U.B. takes its pinball 30 minute investigation a,ssisted by the-maintenance crew, the For example, no one is sure in S.U.B. Committee, it can also machines out of the New Men's ~ which account the money from the receive funds from S.G. as well as a Dorm, then I.D.C. will bring in a building was searched from the basement to the roof. gameroom machines is, including budget. supply of their own. ' · Above all, the composure of Mr . WUti'.amCasbarro should be .the SG treasurer. Reportedly, Andy The S.U.B. will now be entering a John "Zimms" Z1mmerman co mmended. After the near flood disaster in: September and the , Falkowski, also assistant director of transitory stage in which capital S. U.B. Director '72 flood, a fire could have resulted in total disorder. the SUB·. was to draw up a charter However, the anticipated panic and frustration was not there. for the meeting, but did not do so. Instead complete control and order prevarled. The safety of the One SG member asserted that students and the faculty was his prime motive. making ,the SUB a committee of We credit Mr. Gasbarro, tht: members of the maintenance Student , Government was "the crew , the students, and the Fire Department for the calm and dumbesf move SG ever made." Another representative stated "the cool performanc e. in a time of near u is:is . problems; being made tonight are Commuter Council will meet today at 5: 30 p.m. in the Commons. being made," while another ,__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __,._claimed that people whostill opposed the Jackie Pickering will preside. · Inter-Dormitory Council (IDC), under the direction of Mike Beacon •· measure' are simply trying to LoPresti, will meet on Sunday, February 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the · aggrevate· the situation. Commons. The proposal giving the SUB Ed itor in Chief . . . .. •. .. . . •.. . . . . • . .. . . • .. . . . . .. . . R ich Colandrea Managing Editor . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . .. . . • OonnaM. Geffert committee status, passed last week - Financial Aid Applications for the 1976-77 academic year are News Editor ... . . . . Patrice Stone · available on the first floor of Chase Hall. by a 1~9-2 vote. co copy Editors . . .. . .... . . .. . ) . .. . . . . Mar ianne Montague and Fran Polakowski Student Government will meet on Tuesday, March 2 at 6:30 in Sports Editor . . . . . • . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Paul Domowit~h Finally;., a motion was made, Op Ed Ed itor . . . .. .. .. . . .. Sandy Akrom as Weckesser Hall with Zeke Zabomey presiding. seconded and passed that would Business Manager . . . . . . . . .... .. ... .. . .. .. . .. ... .. ... . . . .. .. . . . . ... . Patti Reilly A girl typist is needed for the Boy Scout Office on a work-study allow Dave Trethaway to remain on Advertising Manager . . . . . . . .. . . . .... . . . .. • . . .. . . . . .. . . .. . .. Dotti e.Mar tin , Circulation Managers . . . . .. . . Cathy Ayers and Gwen- Faas program. Anyone interested can contact the office Monday throngh the payroll, but not retain the Cartoonist . . ...................... . .. .. .. . .. . ... . . . Joe Dettmore Friday between 8:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 32 W. Main Street in position ·of assistant director. Reporters . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Acornley, Mary El•Alu. Frank Baran. Joe Buckley, John Henry, Cathy Hotchkiss, Wilma Hursi, FIOl'd Mill~~ Plymouth. • The discussion on the SUB ended Oave Orischak, Janine Pokr inchak. Mary Stencavage, Beginning February 2{i · and continuing every Wednesday until the · with Dean Baltruchitis, temporary LisaWaznik end of the year, weight training advice and instruction wiIJ be .SUB advisor, stating the "SUB Advisor ... .. .. . .. ..... .. . Thomas J . N'.oran · Photographer .. . ... . . . . . ... . . . .. Ace Hoffman.Studios . needs guidance," and asking for available. Instructions will be held in the lower level weight room of the New Men's Dorm, between the hours of 3:00 and 4:30 p.m. This :help. Shawnee rrar1 ; 7'6 w. Northampton Street. Willtes-Barre, Pennsvlvania 18703 Published every week by students of Wflkes College . The meeting continued with a program will be provided by Mr. Ed Lukas, assistant football coach. Second class postage paid at W.tkes-Barre, Pa. · report from IDC, but was Applications for the Omnicron Delta Epsilon Economic Honor Subscription rate : S4 per year . Beacon phone Ol1f 824-4651 . Extension 473 Office House : daily .. AII views expressed in 1Ptterst0<the editor. columns, and· interrupted by the announcement Society are available in Dr. Williams' office, Parrish Hall, Room 32. viewpoints are those of the individual writer, not necessarily of the publication. .from President Zaborney that the Applicants need a 3.0 average in economics as well as an overall cum of at least 2.8. meeting was adjorned because a " - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~ q u o r u m was no longer present. Cool Actions Commended In Possible Fire Crisis SG �Fe~ruary 26, 1976 Pages The Beacon ~arilyn Eck Gets Experience.in Swaziland By Janine Pokrinchak "I loved it; I'd like to go back," comments Marilyn Eck concerning her teaching experience in Swaziland. From September 1973 until December 1975, the Shavertown resident taught science, biology, mathematics and English at an American mission school in this South African country. Graduating from Susquehanna University in 1966 with a B.A. in Chemistry, Miss Eck is currently at Wilkes to obtain a teaching certificate. She will be student teaching at Wyoming Seminary this semester in order to complete her teaching requirements. Previous to her stay in Swaziland, Marilyn attended Wilkes part-time fulfilling other teaching requirements. Not· sponsored by any organization, Miss Eck went to Swaziland as "a private citizen." While visiting her sister, who is a teacher sponsored by the Mennonites_.. Marilyn decided to apply for a position. She commented that -Swaziland lacks teachers and she "liked the situation." After a six week -visit honie, the student teacher returned to Swaziland and began her job. Swaziland is a relatively new nation, gaining its independence only eight years ago. Before that, Swaziland was a British colony, where, according to Miss Eck, education of the Swazis was not stressed. However, since the establishment of the new government, a " great demand for teachers" has been initiated by the push for universal education. The Swazis begin school at a later age that most American students. Marilyn said the students in high school are 11 to 27 years old. Boys may start school as late as 13 or 14 years of age because they must tend the family cattle, which determines the family's economic status. There are between 40 and 50 students in a class, and not all students are attending school. Unlike the United States, Miss Eck added that the families suffer "real hardship" in paying for the children's education until colle1e. When the it is a traditional society, Marilyn student reaches college, the govern- 1noted one receives " automatic re- O ment pays for his education. Many spect." Also, the parents "don't be- ,. times, students attend school for one ' lieve in sparing the rod.'' The · ye3:r and th~n work to help pay for /students are aware they· will be their e_ducation. .. . severely punished for misbehavior arianneMon · in school. . .·-. Marilyn found the personalities of the students to be "just like here." The students are extremely enthusWhen in doubt- -Pun(t) is as good a slogan as any so I thought that this iastic and "not hard to motivate." Since television is relatively new, week I would share with you some of the double-meanings that make life ,the Swazis have limited contact with interesting. Warning: If you have a weak stomach skip this week's column. !Western cultures until they graduate This is the sickest humor that you will ever see in this column and they from college. According to Miss · wouldn't let me include a stomach .distress bag in every issue of the Eck, the students are "delighted BEACON. The following are my collection of headlines that never made the with anything new;" not like most Western students, who have a BEACON. In this section are titles to stories of the various Wilkes academic departments. All of these are not original. I gave credits in "know-it-all" attitude. ' In general, the Shavertown re- parentheses to the deserving authors. I also gave some people credit for lsident enjoyed her experience. " I ones I madeup myself so you never find out how sick I really am. So don't ·really liked the people I got to "Pun"ish me ! Music: There's Always Room For Cello. (Thank you Lisa. ) know." She did comment that English: Novel Stealer Is Booked At Police Station. ; Swaziland is completely integrated Math: Cops Break Up Numbers Racket. (Thank you Al Capone.) and there were " no race problems." History: Past Catches Up To Student. "It's nice to see that it can work," Chem: Sherlock Holmes Solves "Chem-mystery". (Thank you Dr. Marilyn said. Miss Eck has no definite plans for Gauntlet. ) Business Education : Music In Classroom Causes "Stereo-type." returning to Swaziland after she reI"think that's enough departmentalizing. Now it's time to pick on the ceives her teaching certificate. She - Marily~ E~k- · · did offer to provide details about profs. The following are headlines about famous Wilkes profs that never . . teaching in Swaziland to anyone who got to print. Music Department Seeks Fahmy (Re, Do, too ). Because many Swazis do not have Jis interested in such a position. a college degree, the college • ·· .. • Education Prof Hammered For Ideas. Prof fired For Wearing Bearde. graduate ex~lain_ed that s~uden~ / ha".e a combmabon of foreign and · · fr · History--"The Greatest Shao On Earth." native teachers. The basic courses om page 71 Prof Sets Seitz Too High. offered in high school are math· ·, sophomore center, continues to lead Student Arrested For Pouring Beer In Stine. English; Zulu, one of the nativ; the club in both scoring and Theater Department Needs Funds-Money Doesn't Groh On Trees. languages of .Swaziland; history; rebounding. With four regular Chemistry Department In Hurry-''Don't Dilly Dally Salley.' ' geography; biology and science season contests still remaining, I'm getting too sick to continue with this poor excuse for humor. But whic~ consists of chemistry and Olney is averaging 10.8 points and these things keep popping up in JllY mind and I figured if I threw them all in physics. All of the courses, with the 12.6 rebounds a game. together I'd be cured. So bear with me for this week but I promise you exce~tion of Zulu, are taught in Her frontcourt mate, Sharon better things in the future. Just a couple more before I stop. How about English. Marilyn did comment the Wilkes is right on her heels in the some theme songs. science courses offered were "more scoring race, with a 10. 7 average. The Cross Country Team-"Born To Run". a?vanced" than those in American Moyer's talented guard tandem of Career Office-"What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life?" high schools, being equivalent to Dotty Martin and Anita Meehan are Student Who Made Dean's List-"! Believe In Miracles." some first year college science · both averaging 9.1 points apiece. Prof who continually teaches past the hour-"Never Can Say Good-bye." courses. Wilkes will be participating in the Dr. Reif and me-"Why Can't We Be Friends?" In describing student behavior, second annual Middle Atlantic Student who copies homework-"! Get By With A Little Help From My Miss Eck answered ·that there are Conference women's basketball Friends." "no discipline problems." Passing tournament next weekend. Last Brownie student with hand always raised-"Call On Me." notes in class and not doing home-· year, the Colonelettes saw their At this time I'd like to give special thanks to Aerosmith without whom the work were two examples Marilyn championship aspirations cut short title "Dream On" might never have been possible. I would have had to gave as "major" problems. Because in the opening round by Franklin & name the column after my second favorite song " Does Your Chewing Gum Marshall. · Lose Its Flavor On The Bedpost Overnight?" and that never would have fit in the little space they gave me. I better end this catastrophe "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" and I'm forced to "Leave On a Jet Plane", take the "Midnight Train To Georgia" or "hop on a bus, Gus." I'm sorry I'm so By Dr. Bronis J. Kaslas .,:~iJ. enjoyed his absorbing conversa·: triumph of thissensitive student of "pun"chy. tions, many of which revolved Spanish prose. · Time races away from humankind around reflection and reminiscence. When Jose became a part of at breakneck speed and therefore it Within the college community, Wilkes, it was as though the College · is imperative tha,,t we use it well. In Professor Ribas ranked as a val- had added a vivid new flower to its an effort to do so I would like to uable member, recent winner of the thriving garden. Now, if we look at Provincial Towers speak of Jose Maria Ribas, an Ramon Menendez Pidal Prize for his the empty spot where it bloomed so · 18 S. Main St. e~emplary colleague and close . outstanding contribution to Spanish briefly, we sense that we have come . Wilkes-Barre friend, who came from the distant letters: "STYLISTIC STUDY OF upon a void that will be difficult to Books, Records la~d of Spain, where white moun- THE NOVEL FORTUNATA y narrow. And Tapes !a~ns range and blu~ rivers rise, to JACINTA BY' PEREZ GALDOS," It has been said · that he who , JOm the .faculty of Wilkes Col~ege as which was awarded to him in 1967 by reaches the depth of his soul stands · 825-4767 a Fulbrig~t Exchange .Scholar. the Royal Spanish Academy. In 1973, at the core of the world! Professor Cliff & Monarch We re~eived no warnmg that Pro- the year of his untimely passing, he Ribas fitted perfectly . within the : Notes f~ssor Riba3 would be torn from our was at the pe~k of his refinement framework of that philosophical circle at t~e noon hour of his life. professionally and creatively, and thought, for he was a luminous edu- · · ----: ~ Suddenly,~ the late fall of 1973, we superlative as a teacher instructing ca tor who consistently demanded · •• · · · heard the silver cord snap asuncter others to achieve a command of the the best of himself while coma~d ~he golden bo.wl shatter ~ language that he was born with. By municating his skills and sharing his mid-3:ir, reverberations that still sharing the sounds. of his own life joys. Therefore, it is up to us not only J' ForAIIYourSewingNGateway Shopping Center Midway Shopping Center e~ho m o~r hearts because we con- with American pupils, Jose provided to mark his passing, but also to · . Kingston. Pa. Wyoming, Pa. s1dered h1m among ~ne of the most their scholastic lives with the unique remember the brightness of his pre- ~ .288-1132 893-1330 beloved of. our a~sociates. dimension of learning a tongue from sence while he was here. · 1-=;;;.;;;;;::;;;~is~--iliiil!iilii!!!!!1iiiiiiiliii!!!iiiiili!!iiii!!iiiiiiiiiii~~--••-=• In the friendship o!fe~ed. to us by one who possessed natal intimacy in Jose M. Ribas was a learned man the-humble soul of this distmguished addition to clarity, fluency and ex- . who knew humility at the same time · · · Professor of Spanish, we learned pertise. that he knew success, and he wanted mo_re emph~tically . th~n e~~r that It is not hard to imagine how proud to give us much more love than pe1 sons ot different nat10nahhes can we were when Professor Ribas re- destiny permftted him to do. Per397 S. Main St., W-B readily identify with one another's ceived notification of this coveted haps no one could honor his memory (Across from Penn Plaza Shopping Ctr.) historical .hearta~hes. The product award. As we congratulated him, we more completely than by stating of ~ent~r~e~ of mternal strife in glowed with happiness. We were that he let his affection flow towards Open 10 to 10 Everyday Spam, pohhcally, economically, in- familiar with the fact that out of the us in the warmth of brotherhood, d~striallr ~nd socially, Jose forrried many thousands who may write and that his innermost precincts were his specialized talents as a writer deserve to be recognized, no more devoted to our school, to the students . and teacher out of the grandeur ~nd than a few will achieve acknow- he taught, and to the friends who will glories of the ages past, as welfas ledgement for their efforts. We, his the culture of modern Europe. We colleagues, rejoiced deeply in the never forget him. ,, · ·Pun Time · -.-- nconsJstent Tribute ..to Professor RibllS .,._MM_.0-_IIMl~-----~- l, Bookand Record Mart ·tabnc\ancf I urplus - e-·cords And Tapes On Absolutely-The ·lowest Prices Records And Tapes Anywhere! Low Overhead Means Low Prices �Page& Teaching Positions .1. • • ma th . p),ys1cs an d m English and history are down. Languages are good if you have two of them or a language and a different subject. • Overabundance of Arti sts Education is not the only overcrowded field; fine arts majors are going to meet with stiff competition in the job. market. One art professor stated the hard fact: "There is an overabundance of artists." "With this in mind, the individual has to decide wnat he wants, and if he has the capabilities to get it and put up with it ... " "In New York City, for example, the competition is even tougher. It takes a certain kind oj .individual to put _up with th«: 'hanky-panky. frompagel It's unfortunate·t·there are so · th rt. many opportun1 ies m e a field." It is to one's advantage to have a liberal arts background. "I think an artist should have a background of literature, science, history, and math. A professional art school provides a great deal of . studio work, but an artist needs these courses for personal growth." , 'Their experience in per·11 b h l db sonal growth WI e e pe y liberal arts either directly or indirectly." Offering advice, she said, " I think to get anywhere, fine arts majors should be encouraged to have continual exposure and growth ... some should be encouraged to go to grad school ... but there are exceptions." Henry Casilli, chairman of the Fine Arts Department. offers a solution to the in-coming fine arts majors. "Through an individualized studies program, with a possible apprenticeship, a student could receive training in a number of areas." "For example, LCCC students complete a two-year course of study in commercial art then come to Wilkes to receive· a fine arts background. Through an individualized program, our students could possibly take courses at LCCC. It would be a dual involvement." At the present time, there are no formal commitments to an apprenticeship, but' according to Casilli, he has had , more responses to the fine arts flyer (sent to high schools) Most emplo~e~ think twice about htnng people with ·. criminal records. I· February 26, 1976 The Beacon Phone fraud will result in a criminal record. than in the past. He noted that it does take a strong individual, who is willing to do something different, to be involved in the individualized studies program. "The present proposal in the core curriculum revision would help art majors. It would provide them with the choice of taking a minor or a double major. This gives them more of a chance in the job market." Double Majors Encouraged Mathematics majors are also strongly encouraged to take a double major, according to Dr. Bing Wong, chairman of the Mathematics Department. A double major in math and foreign language, for example, gives the future teacher an edge over someone who just has the math degree. "A natural field to combine with mathematics is economics. Prestigious graduate schools accept more matheconomics majors with a degree than just business majors," asserted the department chairman, "math lends itself to management and economics." Dr. Wong highly recommends students to attend . graduate school. "One's training will determine his job and salary. The better trained the student is, the better qualified he is for the better position." · "Some companies (IBM, Bell Laboratories) will hire our graduates, and at the company's expense, send them for additional training." Mathematics majors can . choose a career in a variety of opportunities: industry computer programming; operations research; statistics; or consulting; government; and in the actuarial science field. Dr. Wong also stated a little item which students may overlook: "Opportunities are there for the individual to make." Club To Attend Mock Convention At Bloomsburg With the 1976 presidential election campaign in full swing, the Political Science Club is sponsoring a series of activities intended to promote student understanding of and involvement in the presidential selection process. The club will participate in Bloomsburg State College's simulated Democratic National Convention to be held April 9 and 10 in Bloomsburg. Colleges and high schools throughout the Northeastern United States will send delegations of students to the event to represent each state of the union in balloting for the Democratic presidential and vice-presidential nominees. Additionally, the 1400 students will adopt a party platform. A list of prominent speakers will present lectures as part of the Bloomsburg convention process. This series begins with an address by Sen. George McGovern (D.-S.D.), the 1972 Democratic standard bearer, on March 25. The convention, which attracts extensive news media coverage, is considered a barometer of student opinion on the presidential contest. It is open to all students, regardless of political affiliation. In addition to sending a delegation to the convention, the Political Science Club will conduct a presidential preference poll using county voting machines. Wilkes students will be able to cast their ballots for the Democratic or Republican candidate they feel should be president. Also, the club intends to invite representatives of the various presidential candidates to speak on campus. Students interested in becoming delegates to the Bloomsburg convention or in participating in any other Political Science Club activity are asked to attend a special meeting Tuesday, March 2, at noon in the club's offices on -the lower level of Franklin Hall. .... - 1 Weput some of America's most imP91:tant natural resources - into the ground. Think twice. .. @ee11 of Pennsylvania . 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Franklin St., W-B, PA. 829-0194 Put it all toaether in Air Force ROTC. �February 26, 1976 Page7 The Beacon Seniors Play Important Role Sports By In Sticcess Of Swim Squad Chatter BY MARIANNE MONTAGUE BY JOE DETTMORE The 1975-76 Colonel swimming season is over. The mermen haf;l hoped to end the dual meet schedule with a .500 record, but a power-packed Binghamton team set them back 61-50, in a rough contest that wasn't decided until the final relay. But this year's team is the best that Wilkes College has ever possessed, and with a few additions, could be a champion in the near future. The team's forecast is bright but it will also lose four senior members via graduation in May. Each senior has a different swimming background, but each also plays a very special role on the team. The mermen may lose coach Richard Marchant by graduation _:_ Marchant rebuilt the swim team, when it had reached an all-time low, and has brought it to respectability. _ Marchant has been swimming practically all his life. He was captain of his-high school team in Norwich, N.Y., and presently holds five Wilkes records in the butterfly and freestyle events. Senior co-captain Garry Taroli will also hang up his trunks after 12 years of swimming. The political science major lettered for four years, earned over 23 individual points this year, and helped earn some 21 relay points for the team. But more important than his swimming ability, is his special talent for le~ding a diversified group of swimmers into a cohesive, caring team. • It seems strange to picture this team without Taroli to calm the pre-meet jitters with his "off the wall" stories, or to volunteer to swim exhibition so a poorer swimmer could gain some extra points. When credit is handed out for rebuilding the swimming program, the coach deserves a lot of praise bu~ Taroli was also a strong asset to Wilkes swimming. Tom Runiewicz· has only been swimming on the team for two years, but has improved tremendously. The commerce and finance major never professed to be an expert swimmer, but he never gave up. His freestyle time has come. down over 20 seconds, and he has scored some valuable points in the -100-yard freestyle event. 'WHOSE E N£W \(ID Joe Dettmore joined the swim team this year right after recovering from a football injury. He swam for the Wilkes-Barre CYC in his younger days and was inspired by coach Marchant to try out his breaststroke again in the pool. The team will miss these · four outstanding athletes in next year's roster, but their spirit and sense of dedication will live on for some time and will be passed on to new swimmers. NEWS ITEM: ACH ·IS BACK Artillery Park just wasn't going to be the same this season, without good old Ach around. For four years, Bob Duliba had served under Gene Domzalski as the Colonel's assistant baseball coach. But · 1ast May, the thirty-five year old ex-major leaguer had finally earned his college degree from Wilkes, and was off to Wyoming Area High School to accept a teaching position and coach baseball there. . Th~ players were going to miss him. They h9;d become- accustomed to his constant good-natured insults tha,t kept them loose, wh.en loose~ess appeared impossible. They had become accustome_d to seemg the slight man with the balding head hitting fungos, with a wad ot Red Man expanding his cheek, until it appeared that he had_ the '!1umps. Win or lose, Ach's words were usually the same; msultmg. But somehow, the players knew when he approved, and when he disapproved. Yes, they had become accustomed to his face, but until a few weeks ago, it appeared they liad better begin getting unaccustomed to it. Everyone thought Ach was a sure bet to take over as Wyoming Area's new heart baseball coach But there was only one problem. Last year's mentor, had decided retirement wasn't his bag--yet. They did offer Dubila job as assistant diamond coach, but he said nix to that. "I'd rather stay on as assistant coach at Wilkes," he told them. And so the 1976 season is already beginning to look mighty good for the Colonels.' When practice opens next month, Ach will be back in his regular position shouting insults, and spitting chew, and Domzalski and the players couldn't be happier about it. a TALLYHO CHAPS! Tomorrow morning, we pack our bags and head down to Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster for Wilkes' indoctrination into the Eastern Wrestling Tournament. It's going to be an interesting weekend, both on and off the mats. Lately, we've been having these strange visions concerning the way the . Cornells, Yales, and Princetons act at the Eastern tournament, compared to a Johnny-come-lately ghetto kid like Wilkes. The comparison goes something like this: ' Wilkes: Beat on 'em Lonny. Beat on 'em. Harvard et al : Give him a thrashing Arnold. Hip, hip. Wilkes: put 'em on his back, and deck him Dave. Harvard: thrust his shoulders to the mat Garfield. The Wilkes women's basketball Center, 70-38. Wilkes: way to go Jim. There's nothin' left of 'em, Hainna? (Not to be t,·am will attempt to even their It's been a case of inconsistency confused with henna.) record at 6-{) this evening, when they for the Colonelettes, who just can't Harvard: good show dld chap. He's feel!ng his oats now. travel up North Main Street for a 7 , put two good performances back to Wilkes: whatdaya me~n no near fall pomts. Ya' bum ya'. p.m. tilt with King's at the McGrane back, as the Middle Atlantic Harvard: I beg your pardon Mr. official. But I really do believe our 1 Conference tournam~nt dra~s n~ar-_ gentleman had their gentleman in a very precarious situation, and degymnasium. ' Coach Debby Moyer's club w111 er. They were very impressive ma served res:ompense. have their hands full against the relatively easy conquest of KutzAnd speech isn't the only difference. While the Wilkes team will be stay- . Monarchs a young club that only a town last week, but followed that up ing at the Quality Motor Inn during the tournament, Harvard has bought· few day~ ago clubbed highly- with an embarrassing showing four houses next to the gym ("We were going to buy the gym as well, but regarded Scranton University by 20 against Scranton. it's simply too primitive,") points. Wilkes lost to Scranton last Karen Olney, the Colonelettes.fine And then, this vision of ours concludes at the finals on Saturday night. A Saturday night up at the Long continuedonpage5 wrestler from one of the Ivys has made the championship round, but he refuses to wrestle. Explanation: " I simply can't. Father would never for0 0 0 0 L Q 0 0 0 0 give me if I didn't wait for him to get here. He is due back from his honeymoon any minute with his 15th wife, and my new mummy." tic. He has no plans of recruiting Oh well, it was only a dream; I think. heavily unless he can find a good shooting guard to pull opposing teams out of "their zone defenses. Otherwise he is going to stick with the material he already has. And why not with the likes of promising underclassmen such as Tommy Donahue, Kendell McNeil, Jeff Baird, Kenny Hughes, Bob Zapko, Gary Toczylowski, Matty Peterson, and Tony Nardelli. Bearde commented, " The most satisfying win this year was when we beat Albright in overtime down in Reading. Jack had fouled out and we i beat them with only underclassmen on (cont'd from page 8) the court. Albright has a good ballclub and to defeat them under those circumstances sure gives me some encouragement for the future ." "° o o Although _leisure suits and majorettes are certainly exciting, watching this team develop into a strong contender is also oing to be very exciting. Wilkeswomen Inconsistent As MAC Event Draws Near • Future SAVE 10.00 ON BROTHER TYPEWRITERS Bright For Cagers Save on discontinued models from Brother. Reg 69.95 style, now 59.95. Reg. 89.95, now 79.95. Also see our brand new styles. Why work· harder than you have to! Jiiiiiiiiiiii~N~o-w~O~p-e-n--:-U:-nd-:-e-r-=N~e-w-=M~a~na~g~e~me~'.':n~t-•-1 C.B. Radios ROMA PIZZA Penn Plaza, W-B Phone 822-2168 Free Campus Deliveries Home of the $100 Radio ' Thick and Chewy Sicilian Pizza Hoagies: Italian- Meatballs - Sausage Ham & Cheese -Salami & Cheese Roma Special OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. Fri.-Sat. Sun. Paul Domowitch 11 AM-11PM 11 AM-12 Midnight 4PM-11 PM Stationery, Street floor Monday ...... Thursday: 4-6 p.m. llt IUTlt Angelo Psente- p WamerHouse Room 131 mu -~,..z,~ .. WILkll•IARII • NAZ&.ITOII , ti,, .. �Pages February 26, 1976 Eastems Open Tomorrow; FIUh' Key To Colonel Hopes 1 BY PAUL DOMOWITCH The Wilkes College wrestling team will remove their shoes and get their feet wet with tradition tomorrow afternoon; a rich and euphoric tradition known as the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association Tournament. It began 72 years ago with a membership -of three (Prjnceton, Rutgers, and Yale), but has grown into one of the most prestigious mat events i_g the nation, complete with a vintage history and a calibre of talent second to none. Gone are the days of the Middle Atlantic Conference blitzltriegs, when coach John Reese's Colonels would make a mockery of the tournament year after year, by winning everything in sight with very little labor. In its place is a challenge; a challenge that won't be as easy to conquer as its predecessor, but one that will be well worth every drop of sweat that it takes to succeed on this new plateau. Six wrestlers will be returning to defend their Eastern crowns this weekend, including Lehigh's two national champions, Mike Frick (134) and Mike Lieberman (177), and NCAA runnerup John Janiak (158) of Syracuse. other defending titlists are Lehigh's Lance Leonhardt (118) and Don McCorkel (190), and Syracuse 150-pounder Ken Wilson. The BEACON scouting report of the ten weight classes looks like this: US-Lehigh's Leonhardt is trying hard to get back down to his 1975 weight, and if he can do it, he'll be the class of the lightweights once again. George Medina of Syracuse will give Leonhardt his stiffest challenge, but keep your eye on Temple's Jim Wolfe. In the Owl's upset \tictory over Syracuse last weekend, Wolfe hammered Medina into the mat. Two months ago, Roy Preefer would have been up among the favorites, but he's lost something, and unless he finds it · by tomorrow, they'll be no trip to Tuscon. Navy's Mark Costello, who finished second last year at 118, Tom Ford of Franklin & Marshall, and Tom Coleman of Army give this weight plenty of depth, and the possibility of a number of upsets. · ·126-Navy's Mike Beck (3rd in '75) and Randy Gilette of Syracuse wiil be the top two seeds at this weight. Gilette finished only fifth last year, but has come on strong this season. Lehigh's Bob Sloand won an Eastern title two years ago, but he's never quite regained that 1974 form, and will have to struggle to place. The Colonel's Rick Mahonski could very well challenge, if unpleasant memories of setbacks to Beck and Gilette don't clog his brain. Joe Nisivoccia of Rutgers placed sixth last season, and along with Princeton's Kev.in Roesch, Cornell's Tom Schaeffer, and Army's Bob Vottero will be the best of the rest. 134-The question here is not who is going to win, but who's , going to finish second. Lehigh's Mike Frick will no doubt win a third Eastern,title, with Ty Hamilton of Temple (sixth in '75), Syracuse's Tom Debiasse, and the Colonel's Lon Balum right in the thick of the runnerup race. This is a well-balanced weight class however, and WORKING AND WORRYING-Junior 126-pounder Rick Mahonski (left), and his coach John Reese (right), are pictured during "calmer moments" at a recent practice session. The Colonels will leave today at noon for Lancaster. Weigh-ins begin at 5, and preliminary action begins tomorrow at noon. Harvard's Charlie Allen, Princeton's Mike Nuchols (fifth in '75), and Tom Bauer (fourth in '75) will also challenge for second and third. 142-Yale's national champ Jim Bennett hasn't performed up to expectations thus far this season, but he still is a heavy favorite, with Tihamer Toth-Fejel of Lehigh capable of upsetting him if he's on. Surprising Temple has another good one here in Ed Rivera, who beat Princeton's Dennis Underkoffler, a third place finisher here last year, but lost to Bennett 13-4 in duals. Syracuse's Pat Greene, Columbia's Dave Vitiello, and Colonel freshman Al Grohol won't be among the top three, but they will make it interesting. ·:r:i- ..•.•.•..•.•.•-.•.•......•..•. :··•-•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•... ....•.. .•.•.•.•.•-•.•.•.•.•.•.•-•.•.•..•.•.•.•... .•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.::::::::::::::::::: ·::::::::::: ·::::: ·:: .•.•.•.•.....~~ lllil F~ture Very Bright For Colonel Cagers lllii J: - BY JEFF ACORNLEY :!:!: Contrary to popular belief, the most ::::: exciting thing that happened to this :::::year's basketball team was not the J addition of the majorettes performing [:l::at the games, nor was it Coach :=:::Bearde's flashy leisure suits. ::::: The team's semi-dismal season can be blamed in part to injuries and in:::::experience, not necessarily in that !:!:]order. Injuries to four (count 'em) ::::: backcourt men made it necessary to ::::;throw the. unseasoned freshmen to the :(:(:wolves before they were ready. ::::: There is a tremendous adjustment to t be made from high school into college lball, as witnessed by the team losing J ·•··· the ball four time~ in a row trying to inbound against a pressing Scranton defense. These are the. kind of mistakes that lack of experience causes and also lose games. There were times during the season that there were as many as four freshmen on the court at one time. It is tough to make the playoffs under conditions like those. Coach Bearde's biggest disappointments, aside from the obvious one of not making the playoffs, were that Jack Brabant didn't close out his sterling career on a winning note-and that Frank Britt and Mike Prekopa didn't get to play their complete senior seasons. Prekopa injured his shoulder when he{ slipped in the locker room and fell down a set of steps. Britt, perhaps the best:::: sixth man in Wilkes history, had a good:::: chance at a starting berth at the be-t ginning of the year, but he broke hisf foot in practice. :;:: And of course there is Brabant. What:::: else can be said about him that hasn't already l5eer1 said? He has done it all::;: consistently for four solid years-. He's :i:i led the team in rebounding every year ::::: and is the second leading scorer in:;:: Wilkes basketball history. Looking toward the future, Coach ~== Bearde has reason to appear optimis- :!:! t l t (cont'd on page 7J [:!: .... r·.•=·=•=❖=❖=•=·====================:=========!•=====:!::=================================~====:=:============❖===================❖===❖==========·====❖=❖-❖===:=❖-===•:•=-❖======·==❖=❖=======❖============ ❖=========:=!=:=====~=:=========================·=.=-=.=.=-=.=-=-=.=-=.=.=-=.=.~- -=)~=•· 150-This is a very thin weight class, and don't be surprised to see Wilkes' Bruce Lear place in the top three. However, S)Tacuse senior Ken Wilson appears to have a lock on his second consecutive Eastern title, with light challenges from Lear, Jeff Steiner of Navy, and Bill Grubman of Princeton. 158-Syracuse national runnerup John Janiak has moved back down to·this weight since his 16-14 loss to Jim Weisenfluh on January 17, but hasn't looked impressive as of late, and could lose his crown to a multitude of talented middleweights including John Althans of Navy, Princeton's Bill Miron (fourth in '75), and the afore-mentioned Schwartz of Yale, who lost in last year's finals to Janiak, 8-3. Othet less impressive challengers are Yale's Matt D'Annunzione, Lehigh's Jeff Duke, and Amir Khan of Rutgers. 167-If all goes as expected, it will _be Weisenfluh and Lehigh'~ils Deacon battling in an exciting return match in Saturday night's finals. Weisenfluh lost to him last time because he needed a pin to put his team back in the match. He doesn;t need a pin now, but he may get one just the same.' Battling for third will be Jim Jenks of Syracuse, Tom Cunningham of Temple, Roger Fleischer of Navy, and sleeper Mike Knesevitch of Penn. 177-Mike Lieberman is back in action once again, after being sidelined with a neck injury, and will walk away with this title. The battle for second shapes up as a good one though, with Wilkes' Bart Cook, Princeton's Keith Ely, and · Temple's Carmen Moreno right in the thick of things. Moreno is a stud, and went to the same high school as the Colonel's injured 142-pounder, Casper Tortella. If Navy's Ken Goodrow shows up tomorrow, he will be the leading challenger for second over this younger crop, but he too has been hampered by injuries. 190-Yale's Neal Brendel has been almost unbeatable at heavyweight this season, but will move back down a notch to 190, where he placed third last year, and looms as the favorite in 1976. Navy's Greg Cooper and the Colonel's Dave Gregrow will probably lock horns once again, and the winner may end up in the finals with a little luck. Cooper pinned him in duals. other challenges will come from Sal D' Agostino of Harvard, Ted Petty of Rutgers, and yet another Temple surprise, Jack Coughlin. Franklin & Marshall's Steve Paterno is bound to be down after his defeat' a week ago to Gregrow, but could bounce back. Also keep your eyes on a sleeper of a sleeper- Tom Wagner of Columbia. HWT.-Lehigh's Don McCorkel won it at 190 last year, and . will be favored to make it two· in a row up at heavyweight: He's one of the best in the country, but Princeton's John Sefter has been coming on strong, and will make it tough for the Engineer. , There are a lot of other good big boys here also, with Yale's Ken Stewart (third in '75), Roger Mitchell of Navy, Bob .Bickehnan of F&M, Bill Brown of Syracuse, and Wilkes' own Danny House just a few. For Wilkes, the battle is just beginning. The days of nine individual champions and 200 team points are only memories. They're in tough company now, and will have to scratch and claw for everything they get. But once they have it, it'll be that much more satisfying. FIGURING THE EASTERNS 1975 Individual results • 118-Lance Leonhardt (Lehigh) dee. Mark COstello (Navy) 10-9. 126- George Bryant (Pitt) dee. Marty Lynn (Lehigh) 15-8. • 134- Mike Frick (Lehigh) dee. Randy Stottlemeyer (Pitt) 16-8. 142 - Pat Sculley (Lehigh) dee. Jim Bennett (Yale) 6-4. • 150 - Ken Wilson (Syracu se) dee. Dale Porter (Co1J1elll 10-7. • 158-John Janiak (Syracuse) dee. Marty Schwartz (Yale) 8-3. 1!17-Mark liebennan (Lehigh) dee. Ted Petty !Rutger.;) 12-6. • 177-Mike Liebennan (Lehigh) won by de*fault over Steve Bonsall (Rutgers). • 190-Don McCorkel ILehighZI dee. Jeff Simons I Navy) 7-4. Hwt-Terry DeStito (Lehigh) dee. Jim Stepanovich !Navy) 4-2. outstanding wrestler: Mike Frick team reaults I - Lehigh, 172 ½ 2-Navy, 110½ 3-' Pittsburgh. 109½ 4 -Princeton, 83 5-Syracuse, 70 ½ 6 - Yale,66 ½ 7- Rutger.;, 42 8 - Penn, 30 9-Army, 24 10-Temple 18½ 11-Comell, 17½ 12 - Franklin & Mar.;haN, 14 ½ 13 - Haivard, 12 14 - Colgate,4½ 14-Columbia, 2 l • � 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 Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. 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 Beacon 1976 February 26th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976 February 26 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/1b5f7c0b8acf2d243f34a691a63fedfa.pdf e70eb5d1aa7639c4a8b129627829ab6d PDF Text Text Vol. XXVIII, No.16 Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylva~ia Unit Proposes . . -• 1. .SUB Made Committee Curr1cu um _ / _. . Of Student Government Rev1s1ons Employment Mar~et For Business _Grads -To Improve This Year Follo wing is the first of a series of articles dealing wit h e111ploy111ent opportunities that await this years' graduates . / By Sandy Alcromas ... "Students who qualify and persevere can get jobs. " Asserting this statement was John Chawlelf, director of Guidance and Placement Office at Wilkes College. According to Chwalek, some 'students expect to have jobs handed to them, but this is not so in today's business world. "Business firms, for example, have cut down on traveling expenses; therefore, the student in some cases, has to travel to meet them." "The market for business graduates, however, is improving and looks better this year than last year, but students must meet certain qualifications,''. said Chwalek. Good grades and personality are definte qualifications. Also, students should take the opportunities that are available, not _ wait around for "something better." What opportunities are open to students with good grades · ~md pleasant personalities? " We have had over 20 requests for accountants since September. However, most offers are for immediate positions which makes it tough,'' Chwalek replied. ' Some firms and businesses are still recruiting on campuses. Seven accounting firms and two Federal Government Fe_~ruary 19, 1976 •By Wilma Hurst The curriculum committee is attemptirtg to revise the present curriculum core, containing a number of specific required electives, by reducing the' number of required hours and allowing more freedom in choosing electives.....According to Dr. Howard Swain, chairman of the committee, the suggested revisions will provide flexibility in the curriculum, resolve the conflict over the foreign agencies have visited the Wilkes campus -since September. Chwalek states that more companies are scheduled for the remainder of the semester. Students should stop by the placement office or read the Newsletter for dates of the visiting companies. "Our office is constantly in touch with every major firm to ask what their needs are," said the placement director. How does the market look for female business majors ? "They have ·a good chance if they have a good background, show a desire for business, and prove J o be self-sufficient." '· ( In separate interviews held recently on campus, two female business majors were asked about their family background, e.g. what kind of job their father had, if they had any brothers or sisters, etc.) · Related Story On Page 2 language requirement, and will eliminate the " dual standard" in -B.A. and B.S. programs by providing a common core. Dr. Swain stressed that at this point the revisions have been approved only by the curriculum committee and must be presented before t,he faculty. Further provisions are possible before the proposed core reaches the faculty in March. The proposed revised core includes physical education, English 101-102, hygiene, and either Fine Arts, Music or Theater Arts 101 in its list of required courses. In the humanities electives students must choose three of the following four course sequences: English 151-152; History 101-102; Philosophy 101 plus one additional course; Foreign Language through the 204 course. Two departmental sequences are suggested for the Mathematics Scierrce electives. The same is true for the Social Science electives. The proposed core would apply to all students either the B.A. or 'B.S. program, with a few possible exceptions. One obvious ~ffect the proposed core would have is the reduction of Sales Field Wide Open "For both male and female business majors, the sales field offers many opportunities. This kind of job is even open to all majors if they have the ability to sell ... if they have the . personality,'' stated Chwalek. Confirming the statement is George Gera, who teaches business education, salesmanship and advertising at Wilkes. "The field of selling is wide. open. The need for salespeople in the years ahead is projected at 1,400,000." "Industrial selling ( direct continued on page 6 Student Government voted 12-9-2 advisor. If they had one they would to give the Student Union Board. probably be moving upward." In committee status under the super- addition, wheQ it was suggested that vision of Student Government with he take the position of S.U.B. the stated purpose of providing advisor, he replied, "Fine, when de "increased services of S.U.B. we start?" facilities in order to benefit the Baltruchitus also raised a numbtr student body of Wilkes College." of questions concerning the proA proposed constitution will be , posed' constitution and questioned revised this week and will be whether the Student Union Board submitted to SG at next week's . could be non-political under ✓ the meeting. But according to several provisions in the constitution. After former Union Board members who the proposal passed, the vote on the were appointed as temporary constitution was postponed until members of the Student Union revisions are made. Board Committee, the constitution Although the new Student Union will include an amendment designed Board Committee has been created, to return the- board to its former . it is presently functioning without a independent statu/!i. clearly defined constitution. Andy Falkowski, assistant diAfter the vote, Falkowski, Union rector of the Student Union Building, Board Director John Zimmermen, took exception to the statements that and Patty Fichtner, co-assistant the board is irresponsible and not director of the S.U. Building "accountable to the students." He .expressed their dissatisfaction with daimed that while on a "zero the action, stating they don't feel the budget" due to a " freeze" on : re-administration will help. expenses, the board erased debts I They claimed that progress will be incurred last year, maintained the impeded because of the number of facilities and provided services for people proposed actions must go the students. "In a zero budget I through. In their opinion the "initi<1I consider that being quite -responsi- · purpose of the Student Union Board~ ble," he said. "I don't feel we need has been taken away" and the board · more· accountability. What we need is now "hyper-political." is money." . Falkowski also stated, "I feel this According to Steve Esrick, who is just a power-grabbing thing for a co-authored the proposal, the few individuals," and Fichtner said, measure not only provides account- "Now that we're out of debt, they ability, but also " provides the want to take over." students with a role." He went on to The Student Union Board Commitsay "students should take as much a tee will meet today at 11 a.m. in the role as they are allowed,'' and "we S.U. Building. should grab as much control as we SG also approved the budget can." totaling $52,520 to be submitted to In his opinion the proposal was a the Student Activity Fee Fund qurstion of whetlier the students or Committee. Amounts for All College an administrator would control the Weekends and SG Fund were board. decreased, while the budgets for the Dean Baltruchitus suggested that Debate Union, Various · Clubs, the " biggest problem the Union Special Projects and T.D.R. were Board has is that they don 't have an increased. continued on page 2 Grade Inflation: Statistics qnd Reactions Vary f By Joe Buckley In the past decade, the percentage of A and B grades has steadily increased at Wilkes College until it apparently peaked at 61 percent of all grades in the 1975 spring semester and dropped to 52 percent last semester. To mai)Y, the percentage is still too high because more than half of all grades are above a C. The statistics for the last thi::ee semesters are as . follows: Grade 4. 3 2 1 0 w X Dr. Thomas Kaska 'Redefine Standards' Fall 1974 21% 34% 30% 8% 2% 3% 2% Spring1975 25% 38% 28% 7% 2% 2% 1% I Fall 1975 20% 32% 28% 8% , 3% 7% 2% The grade inflation trend has been witnessed in many colleges and universities across the nation 'and opinion is divided as to whether or not it really is a problem. Dr. Thomas Kaska, chairman of the English Department, believes that grade inflation ls a very seriou~ problem: "Our academic integrity as a college depends upon our grades," he said. " Nothing can ruin the reputation of,a school more than to send a student to graduate school who does not have the ability." Kaska :;tated that the credentials of incoming students based on SAT scores indicates that the majority of grades should be C's. However, Kaska cautioned that instructors should not think in terms of any "predetermined formula" such as bell curves. Instead, he said, "We should redefine our standards and give the grades that are deserved. " There is a disparity between the grade averages of the English Department and those of the college as a whole for last semester. The figures for the English Department are: Grade 4 3 Fall 1975 7% 25% 40% 13% 4%7% 3% 2 1 0 w X continued on page 2 Dr. Joseph Belluci Doesn't Bother �Page2 Februar:y 19, 1976 The Beacon Grade Inflation Explained Core Requirements Up For Discu$sion from pagel commented that there is too much emphasis on general requirements The Curriculum Committee, one and the foreign language requireof the 12 standing student-faculty ment should be dropped. committees, recently completed an Among suggested additions for evaluation of. the curriculum. As major subject areas were: cripart of the evaluation, it conducted a minology, physical education, physurvey of students, faculty and sical therapy, journalism, pharalumni, obtained info rmation re- macy and law. , garding general requirements on Over 3000 questionnaires were other campuses, and gathered data sent to the alumni, with apon Wilkes enrollment and cur- proximately a 10 percent response. riculum trends. According to Dr. William Stine, who The committee, composed of 14 administered the survey, graduates faculty members and two students, from 1968-1972 were asked to is responsible for the existing participate in the evaluation . curriculum and must review any - The responses showed that most suggested changes before they are graduates feel the goal of a liberal presented to the faculty. Chaired by arts education is desirable and the Dr. Howard Swain, the committee core requirements help provide a has already used the information liberal arts education. However , obtained from the' evaluation to there was also an indication that the attempt to revise the pr esent core of major suqject area is more required electives. important than the core, and greater The faculty evaluation received a freedom within the core should be 40 percent response. Dr . Joel allowed. Berlatsky carried out this phase of The alumni were also questioned the evaluation, which revealed that concerning the enjoyment and the faculty feels changes are needed usefulness of the coursework outside in the curriculum, although most their majors. The most enjoyable , feel the necessary changes are courses were psychology, English minor. literature, English, philosophy, fine The majority indicated that the arts and history. But, history and present elective core needs revision, philosophy also headed the list of especially in the total hours and least enjoyable courses, as did specific courses required. The mathematics, foreign languages and general opinion was that too many physical education. specific courses and credit hours are Most useful courses were English · required and the core should be and psychology, and least useful applied equally to 1all degree were foreign languages, history and programs. philosophy. Fifty-one percent of the faculty feels the curriculum takes too little account of vocational and proI By Wilma Hurst Dr. Robert Riley Dr. Gerald K. Wou ri In 1973, Dr. Kaska began sending memorandums to held somewhat responsible for the grade averages by 1oach member of the English Department which several professors and administrators of the college. showed the grade distribution for the college, the J ohn Meyers, director of continuing education and department and the instructor ' to whom it was sent. assistant professor of history, said, " I have a hunch I The purpose of the memorandum, according to Dr. that many faculty mem bers have not changed their Kaska, was not to tell professors what grades to.give grading policies much, if at all, during the past few but to inform them of the)ligh grade averages. years. It's tne withdrawals that probably are making It was after the distribution of the memorandum that the difference." the English Department percentages clropped. Acting President Robert S. Capin also said the drop Commc:,ting on the present statistics fo r his policy " may contribute to the escalation of grades. " If department, Dr. Kaska said, " I'm proud of them." He students were not allowed to drop, then the number of also said that a memorandum similar to the one he students getting D's and F's would be highe_r. used could possibly be utilized to help with the college's Dr. Joseph Belluci, associate professor of education, grade infla tion trend by making professors aware of ·said grade inflation "really doesn't bother me". He the situtation. suggested that grades may be going up because, " We Dr. Gerald K. Wouri, assistant professor elf are now dealing with students who are brighter than philosophy, added another viewpoint regarding the those of 20 years ago ." · large amount of statistics floating around. ''I'm not Echoing a similar view, Dr. Robert Riley, chairman rnre anybody really knows what thrse figures stand! of the Psychology Department, said college students fo r ," · he said,_''there are too many variables.'·' are , 'the cream of the crop.'' "Students," he said, ''are If grade inflation is true, Dr-. Wouri said, it raises the showing much more interest in achievement" and, as a "obvious questions" of whether it is because result, are getting higher grades. professors are less honest or because students are According to Dr. Owen Faut, associate professor of better than they used to be. . , chemistry, there is too much emphasis on grades. He The liberal withdrawal policy, which allows a said, " More people are concerned with grades than student to drop a course up to the lOth 'week of class, is they are_with learning." CIALLEIIIE= If you've got it, prove it. If you want it, work 'for it If you think you're a leader, show us. That 's what we ask and expect of every college man who enters our Platoon Leaders I Class commissioning .program. PLC ... with ground, air and law options, summer training, and tne chance for up to $2,700 in financial assistance. But to make our team ... you have to meet our challenge . , 1HE MARINES ARE LOOKING'~ FORA FEW GOOD MEN. ~ See the Marine Corps Officer Selection Team Betw~en .10:00 A.M . -2:00 P.M. at the New Men's Dorm · On Thursday & Friday (February 26 & 27) cc s ·. h . t ener p a rt"ICipa · t" earc es LIS lOll Encouraged By WCLH fe~~~na~r~:~::t strengths of the For Freshman • F G college's curriculum were found to Commuter Council is apparently In VOtmg OT roups be the effort at liberal arts, the having difficulty in rounding up A "Bring In the Spring Week" will be featured on WCLH from March 15 to 19. It has been planned as a week of specials during the normal rock time slots from 7 to 11 p.m. The public is asked to vote on the groups it would most lik_e to he~r. Each person is asked to hst the five groups he would-like to hear. The top five vote-getters will be spotlighted each night of the week. Votes can be phoned (825-7663) or mailed to WCLH in care of Wilkes College. Voting will end on Monday, March 8 and the winning groups and the n'ight on which they will be featured will be announced during the week of March 8 to 12. . In case of a tie, the WCLH staff will decide. All decisions will be final. NOTICE A Student Life Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 26, at 11 a.m. in the . Weckesser Parlor. Dr. Lester Turoczi, will _chair the meeting whose topic will include a Review of the Intersession. Bookand Record Mart Provincial Towers 18 S. Main St. Wilkes-Barre Books, Records And Tapes 825-4767 Cliff & Monarch Notes ,- variety of programs, breadth of courses, and interestingly enough, the cory, The curriculum's greatest failing was said to be its lack of choice. The student response was extremel)'. limited si~ce only 75 ,evalua't10ns were received, all from dorm students. Although the evaluations were placed in the Commons, commuter students did not respond. Of the students responding, most indicated satisfa~tion with fhe curriculum, although a number Curriculum frompage ·1 programs. According to Dr. Michael Seitz, curriculum committee member the core is the basis for a liberal 'arts education that will apply to all programs. · As chairman of the foreign language department, he also elaborated on the foreign language electives. He stated that the department hopes to offer " teamtaught super courses" which will deal with masterpieces of ,great European literature. Dr. Seitz stated that in his opinion the chances of the faculty approving the proposed core are "fairly good," but that " it's not all that unlikely that more changes will be made." Dr . Swain echoed those sentimen ts by agr eeing that revisions are likely because " not e·verybody likes the proposed core. " He also commended the curriculum committee and stated " We can and will do what we 'think is right ," . adding that the committee member ~ ask the right questions and are not afraid to take action.. enough freshmen to fill the vacant seats allocated to members of the class of '79. CC President Jackie Pickering announced last Thursday that nominations for freshmen CC re~resentatives _have been held twice and both times no freshmen showed up. To remedy the situation, she proposed that freshmen be appointed to the vacancies. However, she added, the constitutionality of such a move must be settled first, since the CC constitution requires that representatives be elected by their respective classes. To appoint a cl~ss's tota! C~ membership, a special constitutional amendment would probably be needed, she noted. . . Pai:k and Lock stickers will rema!n at $10 p er month for the remainder of this semester, according to . CC Vice Pre~ide'nt Ray Ostroski. A total of 172 sticker~ we~e sold for February. Ost:osk1 said however, that becau_se ticket sales were not as orgamzed as usual, m?ney was _co~lected for onlr ~ 70 stickers. CC 1s liable for the m1ssmg $20, he added. . , The annual St. ~atnck s Day party has been tentatively schedu~ed for Saturday! M~'.ch 13, dependmg ?.n the ~~ail_ab1h~y o~ t~e . band Brandy. Miss P1ckermg said the probable site f_o r the affair w~l be the Gus Genetti Hotel. Buffet dinner will . c_ost $4 .25, per I person,. but subs1d1es from CC, In .er-Dormitory Council, ,and the senior and junior cl~s~es may reduce student ticket prices ~o abo~t $3 per pe~son. Green carnat10ns will_ be provided to all females attending. I < �February 19, 1976 The Beacon Manager Says Programming Keep~ Students Infprmed ·Dr. Chu M. Hung WilkeS Warm, Weather Cold By Patrice Stone By Lisa Waznik As the saying goes, the things you need can be found in your own backyard and the newly appointed _WCLH-FM Station Manager Mark Jacobs firmly believes this. "There is an unlimited abundance of • resources available for pro. grarnming right here at Wilkes. There is no need .to even go outside the campus!" What Mark means is that the various departments, clubs, and other organizations are all welcome to come to the station and discuss any plans they might have for a radio show. Many groups have already taken WCLH up on their offer. An Environmental Science group has set up ," Weather Watch," an hour program providing a weekend forecast ~nd other reports from travelers advisory to skiing conditions. There are plans for "Foreign Perspective," a show in cooperation with the Language Department which would include interviews and lectures dealing with the cultures of other countries. " Lighter Than Air!." heard Sunday Page3 Pulling out a transcript about as thick as two Wilkes-Barre telephone books, Dr. Hung read the title of the research he has been working on: "Comparative Analysis of the Effect of Technological Change Upon Employee Behavior in Banking." Researched in Vietnam in the summer of 1973, the transcript is complete, but Dr. Hung has yet to write an article for publication. "I want to devote m·y time completely to teaching right now until I get settled," he explained. He found that the cultural change that risults from technolo create§___il Mrs. Hung has a B.S. in Education and is working toward a Masters in Business. She came to the United States in 1967 and met Dr. Hung here at Northern Illinois University. Mrs. Hung worked in New York City for /l while in the UN public relations for the Vietnam mission. She and Dr. Hung were married in 1972. Still citizens of North Vietnam, where their families reside, the Hungs plan to take up permanent residency there one day and use their knowledge to help their country. .Debaters Obtain Triple Victories evenings, is a production. Especially useful to students in search of activities for the weekend will be "Campus Corner," a weekly "what's happening" by Thomas Moran, the public ,relations director at Wilkes. Formerly the news director at the station, "Jake" has these and many other plans in store for the station's futur.e. The junior political science major who is planning a career in local politics has also planned the airing of Wilkes-Barre City Council Meetings and those of the County Commissioners in full length to bring• about better community relations. · . As station manager, "Jake" oversees the day to day operations. "If the five departments - music, news, production, programs, and PR - do their job, then my job is made considerably easier and I can devote more time to an increase in production," Mark relates. Mark invites all students interested in working in the radio station to come up for a visit and also bring any ideas they might want to see become a reality. "The more local - the better!" We put , some of America's most imppr:tant natural resources . into the ground. Biggest Selection Best Prices On Diamonds Highly trained, highly qual ified , and highly dedicated missile offi cers in the A ir Force. Getting down t o the vita l business of keeping America alert. This is a specialized fiel d av a i lable to a few ve ry s p eciaLmen . You can p repare to enter this exciting field by enrolling in an A ir Force ROTC program . Four-year, 3-year, or 2-year , programs leading to a commiss io n of an Air Force office r . T h ere are scholarships available, p l u s $100 monthly allow• ances. And after college, an Air Force opportunity .tor a cha l lengi ng job and with paid-for graduate educational degrees. If you're the type of a guy who wants to p lant yo u r feet on a solid foundat ic;,n, look into t he Air Fo rce ROTC p rograms and look ahead to becoming a miss ile l a u nch officer in t h e A ir Force. Get all the d etails __ . no ob ligation, of course. ·v anScoy ,D iamond Salon Call Or Write: - Col. Dick Wing 137 S. i=;anklin St., W-lJ, PA. 82!Ml194 Put it all together in Air Force ROTC. II Types Of Shirts~ . . _And ns. Gateway Shopping Center (Near Jewelcor) · ' NOTICE All students with N.D.S.L. loans, B.E.O.G. grants, nurses loans and Gulf loans must have loans signed as soon as possible at Finance Office, Parrish Hall; L,EOMATUS 44 Public Square Wilkes-Barre Newspapers , Magazines Paperbacks �The Beacon Page4 February 19, 1976 ------EDITORIALS------- Is Hahneman,n Runriing Joint Med Program? Competition is tou gh in many di sciplines at Wilkes College , especially amon g fres hmen and sophomores competing for high grades to receive admittance into Hahnemann M edical College. Many stud ents have voi ced complaints ,to us concerning the extremely di ff icult requirements that mu st be maintained to even be con sidered for entrance into the Philadelphi a institution . . It was interes tin g to note th e " Preferred Area" discussed by Dr . Ralph Rozell e, dean of health sc iences and project director of th e Wilkes-Hahnemann M edi cal Program , at last week's Student Government meeting . Although Roze l le stated that exceptional students from outside Penn sylvan ia and the " contiguous counties" of New York and New Jersey would still be· considered this year, it appears that the program may be cutting ba" k on the severe competition that once existed . With fewer people competing from a wider area, the chances for regional · inaividuals ·.are enhanced. * The refusal to admit any capable student into the Wilkes program, because of his hometown , enables more local people to enter medicine and not compete on a national -level. Rozelle also stated that the decision to admit only in-state students and members of the preferred regions was not a Wilkes policy but one of a joint selection committee, which forecasts the actions of the Hahnemann Admissions Committee. One would think that Wilkes would have more say in the matter of its students who may be eligible in the six-year program . If a person is admitted to Wilkes College he should be eligible for any of its programs and not be penalized because of his place of origin . If he can compete he should be permitted . It appears that Wilkes should be more vocal in the matters of the medical program when dealing with Hahnemann . If students give their word that they wiU practice family medicine in this area , that word should be upheld . One of the tenets of the Wilkes-Hahnemann program . is to produce the best possible doctors in family medicine for this •area . Above all , a physician must be truthful. , It app·ears that the Wilkes-Rahnemann program is slowly becoming a Hahnemann-Wilkes Program as dictated by those in Philadelphia . - order - and to keep it in order . In addition , service curtailments at each of th e three board fac ilities have impaired their effectiveness to the student . The Student Union Building is not open at ~II on weekends. The Pickering Hall game room is open only four hours on Saturdays, and not at all on Sundays. The Commons game room has yet to . open on a regular basis for the spring semester, although S.U .B ..· 9fficials promise such se_rvice begin11ing Monday . Access to game equipment should not be cut back . Rather, access should be expanded, as the profits from the pinball machines are the sole source of the board's income and operating fund s. Without adequate income from these machines, further service curtailments at the ·student Union Building become even. more likely . The best-perhaps the only-wa';( to make best use of the ' Student Union facilities is to centralize all gameroom equipmenfon the first floor of the S.U .B. · With talented and enlightened management, the Student Union facilities can not only be self-sustaining, but they can also provide students with much_-needed recreational ·outlets . .BEACON Editorial A-bused In Incorrect News Article ; In the l~st issue of the SUNDAY INDEPENDENT, the BEACON was quoted regarding its stand in the search for a new Wilkes College president. We object to being used as. a springboard for a factually incorrect news story . · The BEACON was quoted correctly in the Sunday paper . However, sources at Wilkes were never contacted regarding Acting President Capi n's reasons for not applying for the position . We are shocked that the local paper did not employ truthfulness in its reporting but chose to pursue a flavor of sensationalism . When writing an editorial , we do not speak for the student 'body as the SUNDAY INDEPENDENT claime d , but for our own publication . · I Disgra~eful Facilities ·Harm SUB Services It is becoming increasingly apparent that the ~tudent Union Building and the two game rooms are not being managed effectively by the Student Union Board and that immediate action must be taken to rectify tbe situation . The Student.Union Building is, to put it bluntly, filthy . In no way can the college's cleaning contractor, Columbus Services International, be blamed for the situation . Bl?me rests squarely on the shoulders of the Student Union Board and its director assistant directors and employees . ' ' The S.U .B. gives the appearance of a crumbling warehouse . Fiberboard panels are piled along walls . Junk abounds . The restrooms are disgraces . Walls are cracked and need paint . . . Simple routine upl<eep would improve the appearance of t he S.U .B. immensely-and at little expense. We suggest that each employee 6e given explicit work assignments by the S.U .B. management to put the place in /DC Discusses Party Polic:( In NMDt-ounge The possi,bility of once again having parties in the lounge of the New Men's Dorm is being looked into by Inter-Dormitory Council members Jeff Trimmer and Bert Katz. After being told at last week'~ meeting that parties were not allowed there because crowds could . not be regulated, Trimmer suggested that all the side doors in NMD be locked on weekend evenings so that everyone entering the dorm would have to come in through the main entrance where 1D's would be checked. Only dormitory students or their guests would be allowed in. Much discussion was held on the inadequacy of · maid service on campus. , Many ~ouncil members complained· that bathrooms are not being cleaned and carpets are not being swept in the dorms. One IDC representative was disturbed that dorm students are not made aware that maintenance and deaning women have keys to dorm r_sioms. Several members volunteered to look into the possibility of dorm . students cleaning their dorms themselves. · The distribution· of new • pianos· among the girls' dorm'itories.: also , created some dissatisfaction. Four or five dorms did nQt receive pianos. IDC advisor Molly Dernison stated . that she was told only dorms that had pianos before the flood _received a new ·one·. Ther~''is contradictory evidence, tiowever , 'and, · Miss Dennison said she would look into it. Letters tQ the Editor Student Praises Marchant; Swim Team Is Dedicated ' Praise Is Extended To BEAC~N Staff To the Editor: _ Every week my grandaughter br;ings home a copy of the BEACON and I thought I should compliment the staff on such fine work. · Although I never even graduated from high school and I don't always understand all the " college" talk, I must say I truly enjoy Marianne Montague's column, " Dream On." Her sense · of humor is very refreshing, s9mething more news· . papers should have at these times. Keep up the good work and luck in the future . . Lovf,always, Nana . (A. Scarnulis) To the Editor: ~ You don 't ne£:d great times to be a I'm not very skilled in writing but member but I'm sure anyone who there's something I want everyone becomes a member will gain to know about. This article tends to amazing times or at least try their be on 'a serious note because Rick darndeSt reaching for them. This is Marchant is serious about every- th e effect that Coach Rick Marchant thing he does whether it be art, has on his team members. , swimming, or just being himself. His sense of dedication and team Of course you must know by now · spirit is so strong that it spreads to that I am one of the people who is everyone around him like an lucky enough to be a member of the incurable disease, (one I hope they · ,Wilkes Swim Team which Rick never find a cure for). coaches. Sincerely, This is my first year on the team Peggy Schutz but it is not the first time I have seen such a great relationship between coach and team. Last year being '4 ~ ~ "-' p Beacon only a little freshman I decided to check out the guys on the swim team Editor in Chief .. . . . . .. , . . .. • . , . .. , • , ... , , . . . . . • . ... . ... Rich Colandrea . .... .... .. ...... Donna M. Geffert and to my amazement I was more Seniors are reminded that senior papers must be returned to the News Editor .. .. . . ........ .. Patr ice Stone interested in the _ s pirit and closeness Hegistrars Office immediately. It is imp~rative these papers be reviewed Co copy Ed itors . Marianne Montague and Fran Polakowsk i Sports Ed itor . . . . . . . . Paul Domow itch generated by this _team • before' diplomas are ordered on March 1, 1976 . : Op Ed Ed itor . .. .. .. . .. . .. . .... . . ... . .... . . Sandy Akromas I watched the swin:i te_a m at all the Applications for resident assistants positions will be available at the Busi ness Manager . . . . . . . Pa tti Re i ll y _ Adverti s ing Manager .. . . . . .. . • . . . . . . • . . . . . •. . meets _I could pos~ibly attend and , Housing Office from today to Friday, February 27. Interested students . ... .. DoJt_ie Marlin Circu lati on Managers . . . . Cath y Ayers and Gwen Faas each tin:ie t~e feel_ing of closen~ss ' should pick up applications between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m . Ca r toon ist .. .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . ....... . Joe D<!ltmore a~d de~ication _which a coach 1!ke Tickets are now on sale for the Theta Delta Rho Dinner Dance, to be held Repor ter s . ..... Jell A corn ley , Mary Ellen Alu, Frank Baran , Joe Buc k ley, John Henry, Cath y Hotchk iss, W i lma Hurst, F loyd M iller, Rick builds contmued to grow, which tomorrow at the Treadway I~n. Price bf the tickets· is $20 per couple, and Dave Orischak, Janine Pokrinchak, Ma r y St encav-;g-;;IS w~y I a~ ?ow a member._ _ . they are available from any TOR member or at the Bookstore. Li sa Wazn i k Adv isor .. I ft~d Rick s sense of ded1cat10n "Blazing Saddles," which was to be shown in the CPA Friday, February . . Thoma s J . Moran Photog raph er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... Ace Hoffman St ud ios • ,' amazing, for ~ow _m any college 27 has been cancelled. -~ students c?uld find time for school Commuter Council, under the direction of president Jackie Pickering, Shawnee Ha ll , 76 W . Nor thampton Street , Wi lkes-Barre, Pennsv lvan ia 18703 ' Pub l ished ever y week by students of W i lkes Col leg e ., and coaching. ~nother good factor will meet today at 5:30 p.m. in the Commons. Second c lass postage pa id at W i lkes-Barre, Pa . ·1about the team is that ~h~re are no Inter-Dormitory Council (IDC) will meet on Sunday, February 22, at 6:3 Subscri pt ion ra te : S4 per year . Beacon phone (717) 824-4651, E x t ension 473 Off ice House : da i l y . All view s"ex pr essed in letters to th e ed itor, columns, and i try-outs, anyone who I~ interested p.m. in the Commons. Mike Lo Presti wil,l presjde. viewpo ints ar e those of th e i ndi v idual wr it er', not necessar ily of th e publ ica tion . eno_ugh to atte nd practice a nd try Student Government under the direction of Zeke Zaborney, will mee : their hardest may become a · Tuesday February 24 'at 6:30 in Weckesser Hall. -.......- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~- member of the team . The s~ff of WF.f .H will mPPt tmfav at 11 am at th,. r,ulin i;:t,atinn -----------lliiiii----=--------------iiiii . . . . . ---, /}ptct• tt{ /J-'.{-'~t.•·o.·. . n~: _· �February 19, 1976 Page5 The Beacon Winter Weekend ,By Peggy Schutz We had a good time that's all that counts . Skiing was gr< 1t out on those white moun ts . The beer was cold. the cabin warm .Even better than playing " derelict of the dorm ." Guest Speaker In commemoration of the Bicentennial year, Wilkes Concert and Lecture Series presented a question and answer session last Monday night in the C.P.A. Guest speaker was George Washington, who like every great American, is a WUkes graduate. George told us about his days at Wilkes. (Q is for question). Too many drinks -- music loud Q. What is your major at Wilkes, George'? who commented we were a George:.~s~ory: There wasn't ~uch of it back then and I had the story rowcf y crowd? about the pilgrims down pat. The term paper topics then were "Why Do We Just because we witnessed Eat Turkey for Thanksgiving?", and "What Did the Puritans do for Fun? " Meyers and Rodechko chug, You couldn't get more than 25 words or less out of those. Come act like " Shriners" Q: What did you like best about Wilkes? and empty your mugs . George: I liked the old Pocono Downs parties the best. My buddies andl If I wasn 't so hurtin ' from the would get blitzed and then we'd go out and race our horses around the track night before a couple of times for money. I made enough t.o buy my hatchet that way. By Joe Buckley ,J I · h b bl h b. Since the first week of November there has be.en a new face and a new m,g t · ea e to see t e ca ,n Q: Did you ever get into anv trou_ble here? smile in the Public Relations Office on the third floor of Weckesser Hall. door George: Did I ever! I'll never forget the day Dr. Reif almost had me They both belong to the new secretary, Jane Manganella. My.. bags are packed and I'm expelled for trying to swim across the Susquehanna. I tried to explain to Jane, a Kingston resident and a mother of six, was interested in the ready to go, public relations job because, she said, "I enjoy people and this job puts me But my roommate 's in front of him that I was practicing to cross the Delaware but he thought I was making the whole thing up. It's a good thing he never found out it was me in touch with a lot of them." me who chopped down the cherry trees outside Weckesser. That could have .When she first inquired about the job and what it would entail, several passed out in the snow. ruined my political career! people answe,red her by saying, "Well, it is very diversified." Asked if that w?s a true description, Jane said it was, but she jokingly added that "after If the bus leaves now, good Q: Did you. go out for any sports? .. three months, I'm beginning to be able to function less like the village / time .we'll make. idiot," ,. , ' , · George: I -went out for baseball in my freshman year but Domzalski But wait, where 's Joe. Someone According to Jane, her duties include coordinating work material out of · wanted me to get my haircut. Who ever heard of George Washington yells " He 's here, he 's just . the public relations director's office to the other people in the office, without his pigtail? Anyway I think he heard about my honesty hang-up fine, we just pulled him . h~ndling appQ~ntments and telephone coverage. Concerning the telephone, and he was' afraid I wouldn't be able to hack stealing bases. from the lake ." , she said, ,"I like it when people call and assume that I know absolutely . .everything about the college just because I work in on~ of the offices." Q: Did you have any nicknames? Along \Vith, her _other duties,_Jane is also caught up in the ongoing Winter Weekend is over, 1. . George: A bunch of them but J'll just tell you the clean o~es. I used to go struggle between humans and machines. Looking at the machine room on rm on my way home up on the roof of my dorm or a sun tan. One day I got really burned. From « ~the.,t-hird floor, she said,-"that room terrified me when I was first shown I only lost a pair of pants, - .then on they called me "Washington's Redskins." those machines. They're all monsters." A brush and a comb. At Jane's last job, there, was a sign on the postage meter which read DO Q: Any others"! NOT LET JANE TOUCH THIS MACHINE because "everytime I touched it · We're almost home G~orge: At Thanksgiving they let me carve the ·turkeys in the cafe. Then I broke it. " · the whole bus is zonked out they d call me "George Washington Carver." : Previously, Jane worked for Vincent Kling, a prominent Philadelphia Skiing was great architect, and for John Kelly, the father of Princess Grace of Monaco. She Q: What was your favorite course? out on that white mount . . - . ........ knew all of the Kelly family "in an office type situation," including Grace Ge,org_e: We had ~inter ~eek-end at Valley Forge one year. We got who was .just a starlet at the time. sno\\_ed •i: and couldn t make it back for classes but Rodechko said we were . Working for Kelly's construction company "was a great experience," Waiting for ride5 mak~ng _history a~d that w~s more important than studying it. So we got 15 she said. "He (Kelly ) was the one who introduced me to working with the in front of " Stark Naked" credits for spen?mg the Wmter at Valley Forge doing Independent Study public." That job was "much the same" as her present one at the PR Here's Dad, straighten up 'office. She said she acted ','as a liason between the public and the office." at least wipe that smirk off f (Laughs) We did a lot of group study too - if you -know what I mean. Commenting on the extremely busy and the relatively calm days at the yo ur face PR office, Jane stated, " I'd rather have it busy, but not insane." do a good job and fake it. Q: What was th e moSt frightening experience of your life? Asked if she originally had any doubts about working with college George : The day Martha·came to ine and.told me I was gonna be "father , students, the petite secretarl( replied she. was actually "more comfoctabk of our country." I looked at her in absolute shock and asked "But Martha ' ' thinking about working with kids in that age group. "l think they an' Goodb ye, old friends and ne\l\, haven 't You been t a k mg your p1·11s.?" It was great being 'with yo u terrific, willing and capable" and, she added, " I'm not just saying that fo , Q: Where did you meet Martha ? PR reasons!" . at White Beauty View. G'eorge: At a dorm party. · She was there with Benjamin Franklin but 'At first, she was concerned about having a job and taking care of a hou., e . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . when she saw me she told him to "go fly a kite." and six children (r~nging from first year of college to first grade) at the BEACON HOURS same time. But since her working hours -and their school hours coincide, Q: _We've run out of time, George. Thanks for coming. ,.. everything has turned out fine. She also tells everyone she "cooks a MONDAY - 9-10, 11-12, 2-3 George: Thanks for: inviting me. !needed the money. Raspenis stiffafter dinosaur every Sunday" just to have enough meat for th? rest of the week. TUESDA y _ 9-1 me to pay off my tuition and I owe Mr. Abate an overdue parking ticket fee Summing up her first three mo_nths, she said " everybody blends so well WEDNESDAY_ 11_12 for when I parked my horse in the SLC lobby . .- ,_ and they're all so extremely friendly" that it makes working on Weckesser THURSDAY - 9-10 It's refreshing to find out that great people like George Washington were Hall th ird floor very good. With her own frie nd1 Y personality a nd good f'RlDAY _ 9-10 just average Wilkes students. Stay tuned for interviews with other Wilkes s! nse of h~or, Jane ·Manganella fits right in. , L---------------1 graduate greats. like Mao-Tse-Tung, Billy the Kid, and the Wizard of Oz. Mrs. .Jane Mangane~la Shines In W eckesser • --,:a'-;_;c' . ~Id · _ ; _ l ◄ ,u, 'iv, Ice Hockey: Growing Sport At Wilkes!~ · I ByJaninePokrinchak The Back Mountain Hockey Club, , in its first year of league play, has seven Wilkes College students among its team members. As a matter of fact , Jim Shepherd; Sbavertown; is the team captain with Mark Davis, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, as a.s sistant captain. In addition to the Wilkes students, there are some businessmen who play on the team. According to Davis, a Bedford resident, most uf the students are from New Jersey where hockey is a " big sport." · teams in Northeastern Pennsyl.vania. The league is divided ir.to two divisions with four teams apiece. Scranton University, King's College, and East Stroudsburg have independent club teams which are included in this league . With the completion of the new Wilkes-Barre ice rink, Davis commented that the Back Mountain Hockey Club would like to move to Wilkes-Barre. The move would be more convenient to all involved. For this season, the Back Mountain Club plays all its games at Buckhill Falls Wilkes team." "A lot of people are interested," the New Jersey resident commented. The Wilkes team would be probably an independent club team with possibly , some financial support from the college for uniforms and ice rental fees . Another source for financial support would be a local business. Even though the team has lost its first two games, Davis said, " we're pret(y stable for a first year league. " As to the future of ·ice hockey, Davis sees it as "eventually becoming a varsity soort. " ~ ' I For All Your Sewing Need ■ Gateway Shopping Center Midway Shopping Center Kingoton, Pa. 288-1132 Wyoming, Pa. 693-1330 Now Open - Under New Management ROMA PIZZA Penn Plaza, W -8 Phone 822-2168 Free Campus Deliveries Thick and Chewy Sicilian Pizza Hoagies: Italian-Meatballs - Sausage' Ham & Cheese-Salami & Cheese Roma Special OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. Fri.-Sat. 11 AM-11PM · 11 AM-12 Midnight Angelo Parente- �. . Page& The Beacon Employment Market To lmprDve ·selling t<t the potential buyer) offers auite ~ challenl!e. The '" alesman in this type of selling must know the comlexity of the products, techniques, etc. Also, there are many types of si:>l.esmanship iobs." jobs." · "Another attractive feature of salesmanship is the salary alternatives. The salesman can usually choose between straight salary, minimum salary and commission. or 100 percent commission. Their hours are flexible and certain jobs _o'ffer great mobility," explained the assistant professor, "The salesman receives an eco_nomi~ and pyschological satisfact10n from his job." Richard Raspen, director of financial aid and adjunct professur for business education, bdieves that selling ii. a versatile job. Opportunity In Bu~iness Education . Business education 1s an another field offering a variety of opportunities. Under the auspices of the Commerce and Finance Department, business education leads to a B.S. degree. The two-year secretarial science program gives a student a certificate in general office or secretarial proficiency. The program prepares for later , specialization in the four-year ma jor in_?us~e/)s e~tioh. According to Linda Giordano, adjunct professor ·eaching courses in the field,'.many students have never heard of the two-year program. " We have had students take the secretarial science program and decide to continue in the four-year ·program." - There area variety of' opportunities open to business education majors. They have three areas in which to choose from : teaching, executive secretarial, or industry administrative assistant. mana ement, or as a market• .,....,. ___ - - ~~ Z J,w:: t:c Dr. Robert E. Werner ing representative. "The student can follow one -of several business education sequences ... with a business background there is hardly any reason why one should not get a job. " .. .even when the job market is tight for teachers, people are still requesting business education majors," stated Miss Giorda~o. Women In Business Students should also have knowledge . -of the basic business world .. . how do I fit in the picture? Female business students and businesswomen especially must have asked themselves this question at least once in their lives. ~at factors ru;e they ·up agamst? "Women in the economic world is~ resource we cannot n~gle_ct._ U~fortunately, sex discnmmation and role differentiation can hinder the female," states Dr. Robert E. Werner , chairman- of the Commerce and Finance De- · partment. " "F irst of all let me explain the two. Sex discrimination is against the law: it denies the indiviqual from ac>hieving full potential ( and a woman is an individual); andTt is unfair to RING DAY Monday, February 23 Josten's factory representative w ill be in the College Bookstore from 10 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. to assist interested students in their selection of the Wl~KES COLLEGE CLASS RING $5deposit! &-week delivery frompagel the individual. · ·; "Role differentiation are the roles our society gives to 'males' and 'females'. Our culture accepts these roles. to?:" . . ~ __ . Role differentiation will w_ithe_r i~ time and I think sex ?iscnmmation will wither too, if more women will get out in the market and compete ... Thus w?11:en participating in labor will increase ... and our economy needs them," anticipated Dr. Werner. Also, as-men become mori~ edu~ated and sophisticated, they can understand better why women need to work. Hopefully this will break down the barr ier . "Generally, I think it will take at least two gened tions f9r the real bias to be significantly reduced and then some people will always remain biased. It will be a 'gradual' process," he ex, plained, '~ this is not a clear-cut issue and gradually th e web will break down." ' "Work is the right of the women ··· however, women can be their own executioners ... ( e.g. !,et's say they leave the labor force for a certain period of time, for any reason. When they wish to re-enter the labor force they complain of little or no opportunity. How can they expect promotion after leaving the force for that time? )" In conclusion, Dr. Werne~ feE:ls that women, " ...have come a long way, but they are not there y ~ · · -· B~ LLET PRESENTATION-The Wilkes College Concert and Lecture ~en es will presen! The Cincinnati Ballet on Sunday, February 29, at 8 p.m. m the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. Shown are seven members of the 24-member company in a performance of ''Divertissement Classique." The presentation is open to the public without admission fee as a service to the community. Veteran 'Cat' Company · Insures Successful Play With each Wilkes Theater production you are sure to see the veteran and "the budding starlet'' and "Cat On a Hot Tin Roof," to be presented 1'hursday through Sunday, March 11 through 14 will not be any different. A familiar. "character" on the stage is Bruce Phair, a 1973 Surplus Records . And Tapes . 397 6 . Main St., W -8 ' ,o Ab$olutely TheL owest Prices Ori (A csoss fro m Penn Plaza Shopping Ctr.) . Open to 10 Everyday Records And Tapes Anywhere! Low Ov~rhead Means Low Prices , LOWER PRICES on t he entire line of calcu lators f rom Texas Instruments. ~odel SR-5_1A performs logarithms, tngonom~tncs, hyp~rbolies,, powers, roots, variance, mean and standard deviation. Programmed to provide 20 often used engineering conversions. 119.95. Statione-y, st reet floor, \/Yilkes-Barre graduate retllrning for theater · credits, will be playing the part of " Brick. " His credits include the Wilkes i,,·esentations of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," "Company of Wayward Saints," "Three Men on a Horse," and "Hot 1 Baltimore" in which he was joined by another veteran J eff Schlicher. • Jeff is a junior math major from Center Valley and will be the Episcopal minister "Reverend Tooker." · Cathy Roccograndi, a senior English major from Edwardsville who . also h?s a long list of stage crep1ts behmd her name, will be pl~ying the part of "Maggie" for the March presentation. A few other familiar "theater" peopJe you will surely recognize from their previous talents· are ~o~eph Gav lick, from Lopez, who is Big Daddy;" J ohn Forte, Pequannock, N.J ., playing " Dr. Bough;" ·:.,< and Randy Smith from Steelton, as "Gooper _,, Priscilla Wnuk, who made her stage debut in "Hot l Baltimor~ " is re\urning in "Cat" as "Big Madia." ,Priscilla is from Wilkes-Barre. Rosemary Nicastro, Edison, N.J. as ''.Sooky" and Eileen Rowlands Exeter as " Mae" will also b~ displaying fine acting talents as part of the Southern family. _No production would be ·complete without the " behind the scenes" people like Sue Latz, Vetnor, N.J. who is the stage manager. _Assistin~ the director, Jay E. Fi_elds, will be Jo Ann Sapor ito, Wilkes-Barre wlro was also in "Hot I. ,, 1 Director F ields has selected an experienced and talented cast which in~ures a successful production. Chuck Robbins Sporting Goods Lifetime guarantee ) 5% Discount on Ring Day only. THE IOSTON ST OR E . 39 W. Market Street' ~,.Z,'" - t FJX.lA;;.a;.L Wilkes-Barre W ILKES· BARRE HAZLETON " ,, �February 19, 1976 The Beacon ·· Page7 Cage Transfer Happy To Be In Colone/and BY JEFF ACORNLEY ali1 indications, the big fella has got . There were situations present there, · Jeff Baird is a remarkable young quite a future ahead of him too. that the recruiters had conveniently man. He throws money out the WHEN HE GRADUATED from . forgotten to tell him about, when window for reasons he finds hard to Owen J. Roberts High School in they were banging on his door. explain. He turns up his nose at Pottstown, Baird was recruited by Restaurants would serve Jeff prestige, and it bothers him when his more · than 250 colleges and but not his black friends. He said, friends don't get proper recognition. universities. He chose Davidson in " everything that you hear about He is quite frankly, a remarkable the end, because of the school's prejudice in the South is true. It was human being. basketball prestige and reputation. appalling. I disliked it so much down Baird is a 6-7 basketball player, Davidson has an excellent basket- there, that I didn't even go back for who transferred to Wilkes this year ball orogram. and ranks among the the last semester." from Davidson University in North nation's top five in winning Jeff Baird is more than just a Carolina. His name hasn't appeared percentage over the years. basketball player, and he proved in any Colonel box scores, His letter of intent to Davidson that by· leaving Davidson. Being because an NCAA ruling concernini earned Baird a full athletic smart enough to sense a bad _ elibibility of transfer students has scholarship, which was estimated at situation, he bailed out. "It's hard to kept him on the bench for a year. • approximately $20,000. explain," said Baird, "but there is He is however, working 09t with When he arrived on the North more to life than basketball. I want a the team daily and will be in a Blue Caroli~a campus however, he was - diploma that will mean something and Gold uniform next season. Frorp. very disillusioned...by what he saw. after my four years in school, and · ( that's not what I · would have rAceived down there." WHEN HE LEFT Davidson and all that money, he decided to pay his By Paul Domowitch own way through school, so that he wouldn't be a financial burden to his parents. He works during the summer in a styro-foarri cup factory in 130 degree heat.-- (I was hoping he wou}d say " it's only WARM for me," LONG LIFE EXPECTED THE BIG AND THE SMALL OF IT-Jeff Baird, the Colonel'~ hope for but he didn't. ) FOR SWIM PROGRAM He enjoys not being in a the future, is pictured with coach Rodger Bearde (left), and Bearde's son "basketball machine" college since Billy (right). Baird is a 6-7 transfer from Davidson University. The past few wE:eks, the members of the Colonel swim team have been making the transition to Wilkes, and living in doubt, after hearing distressing rumors that the college was he has rediscovered the fun in the Team Enthusia.stic comtemplating termination of the varsity aquatics program next year. sp9rt. "I like .coach Bearde, and all Well, ease your mind. Swimming will not go under (excuse the pun ) next the guys make me feel right at year, or any other year for that matter. If yol! stil! ~re unsure, these facts home." ' should relieve your doubt. Jeff is a business administration FACT-the Wilkes athletic budget has certainly seen brighter days, bw major and takes great pride in it's a long way from the type of financial trouble that would cause drastil studying for his grades,_instead of moves like the termination of certain varsity sports to "feed" others. having them handed to him on a FACT-if indeed, the athletic department had to make drastic cut~, silver platter because he can olav swimming would not be the first to go. basketball, which was the case at a no other women's basketball team FACT--three Y,ears ago, under the less than adequate coaching of Joe school like Davidson. Last semester, • · BY BRIAN ROTH has managed more than six Shaughnessy, the Colonel swimming program appeared destined to Baird "studied" himself right onto Victory has been an all too victories in a season, coach Debby terminate itself, with no outside help. The team had no more than six or the Dean's list. · seven swimmers, and the future appeared bleak. But it was then that Rick To give you an idea of how sought ' infrequent visitor to the Wilkes Moyer has led her team out of the Marchant took over the swim program, and revitalization was immediate. after Baird's basketball talents women's basketball team in the ashes and right into contention in the Interest in the sport grew immensely, and girls like Lisz Waznik and were, you have to listen to Bearde, past. There was ·a time when losing MAC's. Maureen Maguire pioneered the entrance of co-eds into Wilkes swimming. the coacp that persuaded him to became habit and four or five wins a It's been nine long years since the ·i·wo years after Shaughnessy had trouble holding together a handful of give the Wilkes-Barre campus a try. year was considered to be , women cagers have managed a successful. Well, times have winning season, but this year's athletes, Marchant had Wilkes, with the third largest team in 'Nilkes' squad looks like a sure bet to end the entire athletic program. " I had to make an appointment a changed. FACT-even if the termination of the swim program was contemplated, week ahead of time just to get in to With a new coach and re-vitalized drought. student protest would be so great, that the administration would have to see Jeff at his home. He was a players, the Colonelettes have begun EVERY GOOD TEAM is backed reconsider or have a riot on their hands. second team all-state performer in to make their presence felt. Where by a good coach and Moyer gives FACT-while Wilkes is not quite a ready to challenge for a Middle high school before enrolling at Wilkes just that. This is the first Atlantic Conference title, Marchant has instilled a winning attitude, and Davidson, but after his experiences coaching assignment for the 1975, itls only a matter of years before they do indeed challenge for a title. I took down there, he had hid it with big graduate of East Sroudsburg State, MAC AT A GLAN CE basketball more than two decades to build a winner under Rodger Bearde, schools. and you might say she's been apd they'll give the swim program at least that much time. blessed with a little beginner's luck. " Finally, it came down to us and FACT--unlike many other schools, tht Wilkes athletic program ranks a Bucknell, and after seeing the W L PCT With four wins already under their Phila. Textile 9 0 1000 distant second to academics in imporfance, and they are not a~ut tQ campus and talking to some of the belts and seven games. left to play, Scranton ( 7 1 875 Upsala terminate swimming because of its poor winning percentage. the chances for" a seven win season 5 3 625 kids, he chose Wilkes. -And I'm Elizabethtow n . 5 3 625 FACT--the college is planning an addition onto the S.Franklin St. awfully glad he did. He is going to be (and a Wilkes team record) appears Lycoming 5 4 555 gymnasium during the next decade, which includes a swimming pool. Why one heck of a ballplayer next.year." pretty good. According to the coach, '}lbright 5 5 500 Wilkes 3 5 375 build a swimming pool if you are going to terminate the sport ? however , the team has bigger plans. In a nation full of spoiled athletes, Susquehanna 3 6 333 But despite all this, there are a few problems. The first is the Jeff Baird is a rarity; a very "We're playing v ery well right now. Juniata 1 8 111 Delaware Valley \\/ilkes-Barre Aquadome, the home of the Wilkes swim team. Because of enjoyable rarity. "I think that with a few good Q 8 OOQ garries in the playoffs we could take financial problems, the Wilkes-Barre Recreatiqn Board, which operates a first or a second in the MAC's." the facility, is probably going to close its doors during the winter months. These words may seem optimistic That means the Colonels will be looking for another pool. but the tools are tllere. However, the YMCA was happy to let the team use its pool prior to 1972, -AFTER WATCHING PART of a when they moved to the dome, and there is no reason to believe that they practice, it was easy' to see that the won't welcome them back ; incidentally at a much lower price than the each for the losers while Mike team really enjoyed practicing. Aquadome authorities have been charging Wilkes. BY DAVE ORISCHAK The second an-:1 more pressing problem is the graduation of Marchant. Intramural basketball moved into Kmietowicz was high scorer for the They ran through their drills easily · 't':t-e ex-marine has done with the swim program in two years, what no one its second full week of competition winners of 24. and they all appear to be having fun THE FACULTY CONTINUED playing basketball. would have thought.hwnanly"possible by one man in so short a time. He ha~ last Sunday with a score of rebuilt enthusiasm and interest in a program that was on its last leg before undefeated teams. However, the their winning ways as they defeated Part of the reason for the he took it over. Well , Marchant graduates from Wilkes in May, and will be competition is fierce this year and Smokey's Bears 56-40. Craig Austin enthusiasm may be the new coach. ~ looking for a teaching job. In all probability, that means he will give up his keepipg an undefeated status for the paced the winners with 18 points. , She said, "I really enjoy coaching coaching position . entire season will be difficult. The Ironmen won two games as these girls. If we didn't win a game 1 It's doubtful that the athletic department can find_anyone who can fill In Class A games played last they defeated Webster Wings 99-36 all season I'd still be happy just to Marchant's shoes. lie was a tremendous teacher, but more importantly week, Gino's beat Sons of Softee and Slocum B 66-48. Dave · coach. They make coaching a had the best coach-athlete relationship with his team that you'll ever find 77-44. Gino's bettered their record Trethaway >< played well for the pleasure." anywhe,:e. They respected him. They admired him. They loved him. behind the strong play of the Dudick Ironmen as he scored a ,total of 40 With harmony and enthusiasm in People like Marchant are hard to find, and. that is where the most /brothers and Gene Marinelli. points in both games. Webster Wings abundant supply, and the talent ii nportant problem with the Wilkes swim program lies. Can they find a Denison dropped their first game to came back from their loss to the stronger than ever, a Middle replacement, who can maintain the level of enthusiasm in the program USUC III 77-60. Bobby Haldeman Ironmen and beat .Grim Reapers Atlantic Conference cage title may at the collei.;e , that he has built up? On_ly time will tell. and Bruce Jackson scored 14 po~nts 53-49. be right around the corner . •t Sports. Chatter Conference Cage Crown Within Women's Grasp USUC 1-11 Still.Unbeaten In IM Basketball Action �February 19, 1976 Pages •• ACON .· SPORTS .t:. Cagers Out Of MAC Running BY PAUL DOMOWITCH ForJack Brabant, his team's 7~2 defeat Tuesday night to Scranton University up at the John Long Center, was a grave miscarriage of justice; a crime that can now, never be righted. The 6-4 forward has had some career during his four years in a Blue and Gold uniformJt was just six days ago that the Glendale, New York resident became the second greatest scorer-in Wilkes· College history. Add to that two ALL-MAC selections in the past couple of seasons, and you have the makings of cage excellence. BUT BRABANT HAS been robbed of the one goal that he has wanted more than anything else; the one goal that as of Tuesday night, is now unattainable in the five days remaining in his collegiate career. That goal is a Middle Atlantic Conference championship. With only tonight's game against Elizabethtown remaining on the Colonel's MAC calendar, they have been eliminated of any remaining hope they had, of making Brabant's wishes become a reality. And they learned the hard way that talent minus experience does not suffice. Coming into the game as the number two ranked Division III team in the country, Scranton took control right from the opening tap, and were never headed. The Colonels battled hard to stay in the game, but inexperience waved its vicious hand, when they lost the ball three consecutive times trying fo in-bound the ball against the Royals pressing defense. Coach Rodger Bearde realized a few minutes into the second half that a comeback was not to be, when he did something very unusual-he sat down. FORTUNATELY FOR BEARDE and the young Colonels, the future does not appear as bleak as the present. With youngsters like McNeil, Nardelli, Hughes, Donahue, Zapko, and Welsh not even in · their prime yet, a realistic shot at an MAC crown is only a year or two away. But that is little consolation for Brabant, guard Mike Prekopa, and forward Frank Britt who won't be around.to see it. Brabant said it best•only a month ago: "I just wish I could stay around another year and piay with these guys, when they start to . put it all together. They are going to be rgeat." · Truer words w_ere never spoken. In fact, the best of the whole lot has not even donned a varsity uniform yet. He's Davidson University transfer Jeff Baird, a 6-7 all-state performer, who is sitting out a year. One year ago, Elizabethtown eliminated Wilkes' final hope of making the MAC playoffs, when with the help of referee Duke Maronic, it beat the Colonels 75-72 down at E-town. Now it is the Blue Jays who are struggling for a playoff bid. They come into tonight's contest with a 5-3 conference record, and must still play Upsala on the road Saturday. Should they lose both of · their remaining conference bouts, they will finish tied for the fourth and final playoff spot with Albright, and would forfeit their tournament opportunity by virtue of an earlier 5449 loss to Albright. Two weeks ago, the Colonels had hoped tonight's game would assure them of a playoff future. Now, with losses to Lycoming and Scranton kissing that dream good bye, there is only pride and the motive of revenge to play for. Only trouble is, all of Bearde's freshmen weren't around last season. Well, there is al~ays pride. Grapplers Anxious For Easterns BY RICH COLAND REA When Colonel 150-pounder Bruce Lear speaks of his participation in the Easterns as "sort of like a dream," he is not kidding. The Wilkes College wrestling team, for the first time in its history, will compete in the prestigious Eastern Inter-collegiate Wrestling Association Tournament, which begins next Friday at Franklin and Marshall College. Most of the grapplers say that the tournament is going to be rough, but Lear seemed to unfold what has to be done. "You've got to think your best and wrestle two days of the best wrestling in your life." · Last year, Lear, all 150 pounds of him, pulled off an upset, by beating a 190-pounder in 'the Division III tourney. "Everyone's going in with a positive attitude, planning on winning or placing," says heavyweight Danny House who is in almost unanimously the wrestlers contend .his first year as a Colonel regular. House, who has already wrestled the national · that if they are all prepared mentally, the success will follow. champ and the eastern champ at his weight class during the year, says optiSo the Easterns, with all its fame and mistically, "I hope to place in the top glory, will bethe final stop for many of the three." · 150 competitors. For 48, though, the Rick Mahonski, at 126, is one of the NCAA's will be the next target, and the leading contenders in his class, and is Colonel grapplers hope to be among them. hoping for a rematch with Lehigh's Lance As one Wilkes wrestler put it: "All the Lenhardt. The two drew in a dual meeting tougp teams that we have wrestled, is earlier. "You hav<! to go in with the going to pay off now." attitude that you're going to win it and that's the attitude I have now," he says. Shakeup For Easterns "I feel I can do well," storms Dave Gregrow. "I think the team is going to do real well if we get our heads together." At If you thought that you were just starting the 177 pound class, Gregrow is considered to get 'the Col9nel wrestling line1.1p down by many a sure place finisher, but Coach pa,t, without peaking at the program, Reese may move him up to 190. forget' it. With the Eastern, tournament As Rick Mahonski says, "Seventyonly a week away, coach John Reese has ' five percent Qf the game is mental," and been forced to do some re-shuffling, that will give the Wilkes lineup a new look with some old faces. . The major reason behind Reese's , anticipated shakeup is Greg MacLean, the her medal-winning performance at Johns Colonel's regular 158-pounder, who disHopkins of last year: She is fully recovered located hi shoulder Saturday against from a head injury she suffered in Army, and will not make the trip to the November duril)g practice; and is not a bit Easterns. shy of the board. Her freshman teammate · With MacLean out, there is now no more Cathy Hotchkiss has also performed well doubt that 167-pounder Jim Weisenfluh in the required and optional diving events will drop to 158 for the tournaments; during the season, and also has .the something he has never done in ,his potential to do well at MAC's. successful four year collegiate career. 1 The women 's competition is only in its Weisenfluh's move leaves an opening at , second year, run in conjunction with t,he 167, and Reese is expected to fill the void men's competition. The women will swim with freshman Perry Lichtinger. the same distance as the men, but in In a move fo,stered more by strategy separate events. Schools in the"conference than injury, Reese is contemplating include Franklin and Marshall, Dickinson, dropping his freshman 190-pounder Bart Ursinus, Swarthmore, Gettysburg, WideCook down to 177 for the Eastern event, ner, Western Maryland, and Lycoming. and pushing regular 177-pounder Dave Last year, Johns Hopkins c.:opped the Gregrow back up to 190, wh~re he began men's championship while Ursinus led the the season. Cook is 7-3 overall this year, women. The event is scheduled for including a big pin victory in the 27-18 February 27-28. Wilkes win over Anny, while Gregrow is 11-5. -MONTAGUE- Swiin Season Winding Down The Wilkes Colle.ge men's swim team will wrap up the dual meet season . this week at Binghamton State. The swimming Colonels of Coach Rick Marchant are hoping for a .500 seasr,n to surpass the 4-5 record of last year. The Colonels are presently trainine: for MAC competition to be held at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md., where Garry Taroli, Rick Marchant, Ron Sweeda , Jeff Jones, and Kevin Augustine set five new Wilkes swimming records between them ir, the championship' competition last year. Diver Paul Niedzwiecki who was close to unbeatable this season, hopes to become a medal-winner at the contest. His diving has been steadily improving and his chances for placement are good. The newly formed wom~n•s swim team finished the season with a 2-2 record. Cindy Glawe, top female diver, hopes to repeat � 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 Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. 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 Beacon 1976 February 19th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976 February 19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/a3c16a79db40c198983ca1ef55fa3be1.pdf 84466ca87283b6c7e12e82f16bca8d98 PDF Text Text Secrecy Surrounds Presidential _Interviews Among the presidential hopefuls is a former U.S. Ambassador to Europe, Zaborney said. The SG president also stated that no local people have been chosen for an approximately two-hour interview on campus. Questions being put to the candidates deal wilh what lhe applicants feel is a liberal arts college and how they can employ the institution to better serve the community. "I don't think that the committee is just going through the motions of a presidential search," Zaborney said. " I don't think they have a president picked yet," he noted. '1iborney also related that many individuals want the challenge of being president of a liberal arts college. Many also come from state schools holding such positions as vice presidents and deans of colleges. When asked about the secrecy employed By Donna M. Geffert Unknown to many individuals on the Wilkes College campus, interviews have been underway by the Presidential Search Committee, under the direction of U.S. Circuit Court Judg·e Max Rosenn, of applicants for the presidency in the conference room of Weckesser Hall. According to Student Government President Ed " Zeke" Zaborney, one of two student representatives on the search committee, the men who are being interviewed are the "cream of the crop." After studying over 200 applications, approximately 10 men have been invited to an interview by the 12-member committee. Zaborney noted that the next interview session is scheduled for Monday, February 23, in Weckesser Hall. ·:l:l:i:liifr::tm:trrrtt}rre:+r +::::::}1:1'11r>rtt1:11•1:t:::c':;::.;.: :1: : .: ·,. - ··· ,.,,, , ., ,., ,· · concerning the interviews and the names of applicants, the student representative explained that some of _the applicants have placed themselves in a precarious position by applying for the Wilkes job. If word leaked to their present employers they may lose their current positions. ~borney stated, "I think the new Wilkes president will be chosen probably by the end of April." He explained that it is a difficult decision to make since the president should be strong in the business world in his estimation. -Zaborney also feels that the student vote on the committee is significant although he maintains thal he and Debbie Lataro, the other student representative, exhibit to the committee what the students want in a president socially. He also believes if his vote in the final · SUB May Encounter Close Scrutinization By Student Government 111111 Vol. XXVIII, No.15 Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania February 12, 1976 Rozelle Outlines 'Preferred Area' For Admission To Hahnernann Dr. Ralph B. Rozelle, dean of health sciences and project director of the Wilkes-Hahncmann Medical Program here, responded to Student Government ,questioning Tuesday. night regarding the status of in-state and out-of-state students seeking admission to Hahnemann Medical College. The program allows students to complete the requirements for a medical degree in family medicine in six years. Much of the confusion, students say, stemmed from comments made last semester by a biology professor. Rozelle said no out-of-state students will be admitted in next years program except those coming from "contiguous counties" in southern New York and northern I New Jersey. He said that this " preferred area" is not a Wilkes policy but the joint selection committee's ' interpretation, based on past experience, of how the Hafinemann Admissions Committee will act. The joint selection committee is the College body that recommends candidates to the Hahnemann Admissions Committee, which has the final say. to improve primary medical care by putting more doctors in this area. Rozelle said that the letter sent to this years' Hahnemann students, stating the preferred region, also indicates that students of exceptional ability that Feside outside the preferred area will still be considered. He said th1,1t the student• in this years' class outside the area, all things equal, must have a higher grade point average than an in-state student or student from the "contiguous counties." He said Received letter Students in the current freshman class, prior to entering the program, received a letter stating that students from this preferred region will receive preference over those who are not. Rozelle indicated that as a result of the letter, approximately 80 students decided not to enroll at Wilkes. He said in the current freshman class, only 20 percent are from out-of-state. The reasoning behind choosing students only from the state, this area , and certain couhties in southern New York and northern New Jersey, Rozelle said, is that there is a better chance those students will remain in the area to practice medicine. The purpose of the program, he said is to " upgrade health care delivery systems in Northeastern Pennsylvania." The ultimate goal of the program is "where every citizen will have a family doctor. " The architects of the program hope Dr. Ralph B. Rozelle voting process should be the ultimate· · tie-breaker in the presidential selection that his decision would be followed providing that the voting process depended on majority rule. Senior Representative Debbie Lataro also voiced agreement concerning student participation in the search committee. According to her, the student vote had not been ignored when deciding which applicants would be interviewed. In this light, she noted that in the ultimate selection of president the student vote also would be considered just as any other vote on the committee. "I don 't see how they could ignore it," she said. When asked about the black woman applicant who was disqualified from the running, Lataro noted that the woman did not possess the high caliber of credentials like the other applicants. continued on page 6 every freshman in the program is aware of this. "It's clear what the letter means legally and otherwise," he said. The sophomore class did not receive a letter as such, but Rozelle indicated "they will be treat equally." Rozelle and Kanner explain Both Rozelle and Joseph H. Kanner, director of testing and a member of the Wilkes joint selection committee, explained the reasons behind the " preferred area policy" at the meeting. They said it has been found .that roughly 60 percent of the medical students in the State of Pennsylvania, once they complete the requirements for a medical degree, leave the state. Rozelle said state legislation requires medical schools, in order to be eligible for state financial assistance, must admit, over-all, 80 percent in-state students. "After all, it is Pennsylvania tax dollars supporting these schools," he said. Kanner noted that there are some states which do not admit any out-of-state students. "The problem is now economic," he said. Rozelle advised the members of the Student Government to keep in mind the long term goal of the By F'rank Baran Responsibility for operating and maintaining the Student Union Building and two game rooms now managed by the Student Union Board may come under closer scrutiny by Student Government, if a proposal submitted · Tuesday by SG Member Steven ~srick wins SG approval. . Esrick said the S.U.B. is not now used to its fullest potential because 111ajor improvements are required to make the facility more attractive and accessible. Such improvements, Esrick contends, cannot be made by the present Student Union Board because the board lacks funds . "The basic problem with the present arrangement," Esrick told the SG rnernbers, " is tha_t the Student Union Board is not accountable to anybody and it's not responsible to the students." Esrick and SG Member J oe Marchetti have co-sponsored a new constitution for the Student Union · Board which would subject its. management to considerable review by a committee of SG. Under lerms of the proposal, all board policies must be reviewed by SG and all non-operating expenses must be approved by the SG body. Also, wonthly reports on board activities and finances must be submitted to SG and "at the time of this presentation, the director of the S.U.B. shall be present fur questioning." . The Esrick-Marchetti plan also contains a three-part rid~r. The first p~rt provides that all present board debts will be paid by SG. Smee _the drafting of the proposal, Esrick notes, the board has been able to repay its $800 debt in full and now its books show a surplus of about $30. The second portion of the rider provides that ,"contracting bids to remodel S.U.B. facilities shall be obtained by the S.U.B. prior to th~ end of the 1976 Spring Semester. Said bids shall be submitted to SG for immediateconsideration." Esrick estimated renovations to the building could amount to $4,0U0 to $5,000. The final portion of the rider requires a "complete" SG investigation of the board after the first semester of operations under the new arrangement. Esrick noted that the proposal would alter the original charter of the board. The board was initially designed to be self-sustaining, using profits from vending machines to finance all operations and maintenance. The proposal would instead recognize that "the prime reason for the S.U.B. to exist is LP serve the students, hopefully breaking even in the process." continued 3 continued on page 4 Whoops, No Parking! Del-Cap Detective Agency, the Pittston based firm hired by the College lo police carnpus parking lots for illegal parkers, is compiling a steady, yet impressive list of motorists. Two latest ticketees, both employed by the College with offices on the firsl and third floors of Weckesser Hall, returned to their cars earlier this week on carnpus only to find a red and white citation slapped on their windshields. Acting President Robert S. Capin and Public Relations Director Thomas J. Moran are the two latest targets of the Del-Cao uniformed ticketman. President Capin explained that he inadve1tantly forgot to renew his sti cker, which caught the eye of Del-Cap's finest. Nevertheless, Capin, chucklin g about the matte r, said the agency is doing a "good job." Moran, who is tompletely baffled about the ticket after displaying official identification on the dashboard of his car, declared, " Maybe I won't SUB - With no funds to make repam, or m o\ements, the facility has ,taken on a run-down appearance. gra duat e now." �Page2 The Beacon February 12, 1976 Scheduling of Dances Creates Dissatisfaction Lack of communication between raised, but it was explained that this campus organizations and classes in would not be financially beneficial. scheduling activites was the main Those dormitory students possestopic of discussion at the recent sing a parking sticker may now park Inter-Dormitory Council meeting, in the Bedford and Old Slocum the first this semester. parking lots and on Wright Street. Council Member Al Berger The Council is looking into new informed the council that the places to park. A suggestion was also made to sophomore class was disturbed that JDC had scheduled a dance for work toward making it possible to Saturday night when there was a obtain transcripts free of charge. sophomore class dance scheduled The present charge is one dollar. No for Friday. The Friday dance is a motion was made concerning this money making proposition for the suggestion. class, with IDC planning a dance free of charge the next evening, Berger said they felt they would not have a good response. Other members of the Council Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer def ended the Saturday night dance saying that since Saturday is Prize winning play " Cat On a Hot Valen tine's Day, the sophomore Tin Roof" will be the next Wilkes College theater production, to be t las~ should have anticipated there presented Thursday through Sunbeing some sort of aci,ivity that day, March 11 through 14. night. The cast and crew with director The Council members acknowledged a lack of communication Jay E. Fields has been hard at work between organizations and classes with the ·production since tryouts in scheduling activities citing the were held in December. The cast came back to school two fact that on one weekend there 1night be three or four events and weeks early to begin work on the then nothing for two or three weeks play. They spent between five to eight hours a day working on analyin a row. A suggestion was made to sis of the drama. This work was not organize an all campus activities done on the stage but around a table calendar including sports that would in discussion. The members also went to New be up-to-date. No motion was made York to see two currently-running regarding the subject, however. In the course of discussion, a Williams' productions: "The~Glass comment was passed about the New Menagerie" and "Sweet Bird of Men's Dormitory lounge not being Youth." In trying to get a feel and a flavor used for parties. It was explained by Molly Dennison, IDC advisor, that for the show they had an Episcopal too much distruction arose from minister come in and speak, sinc;e having parties there because three the characters are of the Episcopai and four hundred people would faith in the play. They also plan to t rnwci into the area at one time. attend a service. The real treat was a full course <·c,uncil members pointed out that many of these were commuting Southern Dinner - to which all of the students and that it was unfair to cast members came in "character." For research on the play, director prohibit dormitory students to have parties because of commuting Fields read all of Tennessee students causing damage. No Williams' works including 25 full resolution was made about using the length plays, 33 short stories, 2 lounge for parties. novels, 25 short plays, autoThe Council showed some concern biography and countless other books over the future of concerts at Wilkes. on the playwright. Questions about having a concert Next week's issue will feature the without Fang Productions were cast of "Cat On a Hot Tin Roof." 'Cat' Ca& Creating 'Flavor' of South VVe put some of America's most. im~ant natural resources into the ground. ::~:~i:!::x., . Fra klin St., W-B, PA. 829--0194 it all together in Air Force ROTC. -- . Fun Weekend in the Poconos By Fran Polakowski A more perfect weekend weather-wise could not have been picked for the members of the administration, faculty and students of Wilkes College who spent it at tlte White Beauty View Resort in the Pocono Mountains for the annual Winter Weekend. Although the turnout of those that attended was small it did not hamper the fun and activities that went on at the resort. Upon arrival at the Pocono resort, cabins were assigned and the usual ~ettling in process took place but shortly after with the choice of a hayride, skating party and bonfire, the all-weekend party began. For those that wanted to come in from the cold or simply sit down and relax there was the choice of midnight films that same evening. Following brunch on Saturday morning, the entourage soon went their separate ways accor~i~g- to their personal preferences. Among the free activ1bes were tobaggoning, sledding, ice skating, and various games such as pool and ping pong. There was also snowmobiling and ice boating for a fee. With a problem of brake, failure in the bus, the departure to Tanglewood Ski Resort was scattered as those that went were car pooled. With good to excellent conditions on the slopes there weren't too many complaints from the skiers. There were, however, a few mishaps with a pair of skiis that were stolen and two injured feet from too small boots. After an Italian smorgasbord that began at 6 p.m., . I.he event for the Saturday evening was a free dance featuring ''Brandy" which began at 9 p.m. and went on Ulilil 2 a.rn. with fre e beer and a cash bar. There were also parties that could be found in the i11 cii-..-idua·1 cabins throughout the weekend with a special after dance party in cabin 12. . ~lowly but surely the group shuffled in for Sunday brunch as they were nearing the end ·of their weekend excursion. The buses departed from the resort around 2 p.m. a11<i the finale of an all too short weekend was at hand. Saddened and tired the final trek came with the site of the Stark Learning Center. Highly trained, highly qualified, and highly dedicated missile officers in the Air Force. Getting down to the vital business of keeping America alert. This is a specialized field available to a few very special men . You can prepare to enter this exciting field by enrolling in an A i r Force ROTC program . Four-year, 3-year, or 2 -ye_a r programs leading to a commission of an Air Force officer. There are scholarships available, plus $100 monthly allowances. And after college, an Air Force opportunity for a challen1:1ing job and with paid -for graduate educational degrees. If you're the type of a guy who wants to plant your feet on a sol i d foundation , look into n.e Air Force ROTC programs and loo k ahead to becoming a missile launch officer in the Air Force . • Get all the details . .. no obligation, of course. Call Or Write: Col. Dick Wing . Skiing since he was four and receiving his training in the Alps, no less, n1t:1mu1c:111 Norman Verhoog, Berwyn, Pa., made a fine showing on the slopes and even walked away with a first place trophy in one of the ski competitions that ·was , held. ' However, striking a pose is no easy task even for the avid skiier who took a spill moments after the first shot _ was taken. Photos By Fran Polawkowski One of the sports that can be enjoyed by all is skiing and students, faculty and administration took adrnntage of the good conditions this past Wl'l'kl•nd. 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LEOMATUS 44 Public Square Wilkes-Barre Newspapers Magazines Paperbacks ~ �February 12, 1976 The Beacon Page3 1Freshman Presented With · Award -·For Participation In Model UN I By Mary Ellen Alu / Trying to settle an international issue like the ':t Lebanese civil war may sound like a difficult task for a Siles Invites Ballet Unit To Meet in '77 At Wilkes Dr. George Siles, associate professor of education and president' of the Wyoming Valley Ballet Society, is coordinating the 1977 international meeting of the Northeast Regional Ballet Association, an · event which will be hosted by Wilkes College. Wilkes-Barre was recently selected as the site of the affair, and Dr. Siles suggested that Wilkes use its extensive facilities for lhe session. The meeting will be held over a three to four day ·period in 1977, and will be scheduled so as not to interfer with classes. Wilkes will provide classroom space and room and board for the participants. Dr. Siles chairs a special five-member festival committee responsible for planning and Dr. J. George Siles coordinating the affair. ~------.:.:..........;....;..________._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ from page 1 SUB May Face SG Scrutiny · . ._ college freshman, but Kathy Keating attacked similar problems recently when she participated in a model security council of the United Nations. Miss Keating represented Mauritania in the council and brought back an award for " Runner-Up Best Delegate." Since a student must be able to react to any problem which arises, Miss Keating prepared for the '"'•""·••'•"'"-···""""'-si. convention by studying international issues thoroughly and by talking to an official representative from IF :/:·: ;,: .c:, :nt: '\i\t:•::v:t•·:< ~ Mauritania in Washington, D.C. "You had to be ready to speak off the top of your head," she said, so she made sure that she would be ready. Miss Keating explained that participating in a model security council helps students to better understand international affcdrs. "You see people in other "':"'-""'""""''"":"''"'""':,; countries react to problems based on their upbringing." Some of the problems that she and 14 other students had to act concerned CyprQs, the Panama Canal, Angola , and the admission of new nations to the U.N. The -model security council was conducted by The Esric.:k-Marchetli proposal received mixed reactions from the SG Duquesne University and was held at the Pittsburgh 1 bers. The rnost outspoken opposition was voiced by SG advisor Dean rneu Hilton . Edward Ballruchitis. Baltruchitis said the main problem was not the lack of accountability to SG but was the lack of a "good administrator." He indkated Lhe facility should be managed by a fulltime member of the college· adrninislration, noting that he has not heard of any student union facility at any Pennsylvania college operated solely bv students. The Student Union Board was created m 1974 to operate the newly-opened Sludent Union Building. After a brief period of solvency, the Boa rd plunged itself into debt during the management of Tom Marcy. Marcy's successor, John Zimmerman, has been widely credited for reversing this debt , and as of January 1, the board showed a balance of about $30 in its account in the Finance Office. According· lo financial statements released Thursday by ·Zimmerman, the board generates its income from pinball machines in the Pickering Hall and Co1 , 11J1ons garnerooms. Seven machines in each of the facilities prov idl' a weekly board income of $210. The n1ain expenditure for the board is payroll, which totals about $75 per week. Hefunds on machines cost an additional $20 per week, and 1niscellaJJeous overhead expenses account for another $15 per week. The board would realize a $100 per week profit, but inst-ead uses these funds to repay past debls. Because there are no funds to make improvements or even major repairs 11, the building, the facility has taken on a run down appearance. on Activity Fee Increase Eyed NATIONAL B<>ARD OF REVIEW ccBest Film of the Year" Wr itten for 1he screen and directed by STANbEY KyBRICK starrinq ~ N O'N~.AL.n/MAR!§A "BERtNSOW [PGj--§.. from Warner Brns.C)A . WaIN!r Communications Company ~ I NG VALLEY MALL Show timei.: 1:30, 5:00 anrl 8:30 p.m. !.!'-71/r C/ r .1.agnificent entertainment, sumptuous, lush, gorgeous, thrilling, haunting ... transporting the viewer into a world of long ago, and creating the kind of magic few movies accomplish .. ~ The saving of money was one of the major topics discussed at the recent Publications Committee meeting. Debbie Morano, editor of the ''Amnicola,'' discussed the financial troubles of the yearbook, especially highlighting the low number of subscribers from the student body. Morano suggested a proposal to add an additional fee to the student's activities fee to insure that each student would receive a yearbook annually. The increase should not be more than approximately $5, she noted. • It was suggested by Thomas J. Moran, who was acting chairman in the absence of Chairman Gay Meyers, that this proposal be submitted to Student Government for•consideration. The committee voted to support the "Amnicola" staff in its proposal before the SG body. A subcommittee also was formed to discuss budget proposai~ for the BEACON, "Manuscript," "Amnicola," and WCLH Radio for the 1976-77 academic year. Members of the subcommittee will meet on Tuesday, February 17, at noon, in the conference room of Weckesser Hal~. . ,. . . . Director of F manc1al Aid Richard Raspen also presented information regarding editorial and managerial scholarships for publication and broadcasting staffs. He requested that each candidate apply for state scholarships and basic grants before accepting a Wilkes scholarship. He explained that this would not decrease student benefits but would increase aid to the college providing students receive additional outside assistance. Abortion Talk Set By SG Body Dr. Frances C. Schaeffer, associate medical director of Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania, will present a lecture, "Abortion: The Rightto Choose,"on Wednesday, F'ebruary 18, at 8 p.m. in the CPA. Sponsored by CHOI~E and Student Government, Dr. Schaeffer will also show a short film . According to SG Advisor Ed Baltruchitis, this lecture has been scheduled to give another view on abortion, contrary to that presented by a local gynecologist, Dr. Paul Griesmer last semester. Dr. Schaeffer has had professional experience as a professor of obstetrics and gynecology and. coordinator of clinical affairs at Hahemann Medical College and Hospital. She h~s also held the positions as the director of the Division of Perinatal Medicine and administra• tive director at Hahnemann, as well as chief of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Allentown General Hospital. The lecture is open to the public, �February 12, 1976 The Beacon Page4 EDITORIALS---------- f Letters to the Editor ] Improvements Seen SUB Director Notes Up$wing For SUB's Survival To the Editor: W e are g lad to see t hat Student Government is considering takin g action to improve the services of the Student Union Building and related facilities . The S.U .B., Pickering Hall game room , and Common s game room can play a major role in o n- campus recreation and interaction . I hi s rol e, however , depends largely on the proper managem ent of suc h fac iliti es . In th e past , the S.U . B. was mis illa naged . The present physical condition of th e building is rnute tes t1111 o ny to th at f ac t. W hil e th e present Student Union Board has made great strides 111 e liminating the $800 d efi c it left by the previou s management c1 nd addressing stud ent le isure-tim e needs , th e improvem ents nee ded to th e S. U . B. may be beyond th e scope of the Student Uni o n Board to provide. I he BEACON suggests that the Student Union Board be abo li shed and responsibility for managing the S.U . B. and the two gam e rooh1 s be tiJrned over to a committee of Student Covernment . Such a move will increase accountability to the ~tudents for th e operati o n of th e fa c ilities, as SC can shine a ~µo tli ght o n the S.U.B . probl em s on a w eekly basis, if need be . I ur t herm o re, major capital improvements are needed for the S. U . B. A n ad hoc committee of students and administrators sho uld be se t up by SC and th e administration to formulate a co mprehensive plan for th e improvem ent of the S. U . B. On e o f the t hin gs th e co mmittee should give top priority to is an interio r stairway betwee n th e fir st floor and basement. Al so , co nsi d erati o n sho uld be give n for alternate uses of the floorsµace . . O nce th e stud y is compl eted , SC sho uld fund as m any µro posed improvem ents as its bud get permits. Indi cations are trom SC th at su ffi c ient fundin g m ay be available, judging by SC I re asurer Ho wi e Stark 's comm ent at a recent session that he was ge nuin ely surprised at the amount of money in the student ac tiviti es ac count . Improvem ents to th e S. U. B. are imperative . Th e fa c ility will _nev er receive adequate use-and therefore, its vending rn ac hin es will never make adequate .profits-unless its aµpea rance and servi ces encourage patronage . O th erwi se, th e coll ege might just as well create another parkin g lot ! They Come And Go Tomorrow , Al Foderaro will terminate his duties as housing director for a more attractive administrative position elsewhere . Foderaro should be praised for the way he handled the chores of housing and the rapport he had with the students. We wonder, though , why in the la_t four years there have been six different administrators that worked in housing . This high rate of turnover might serve as an indication for the administration to re-evaluate the position from a standpoint of salary and time spent on the job . We'd like to have one or two stay around for a while . Beacon .. . Rich Colandrea Editor in Chief . . ... ... .. Donna M . Geffert Managing Editor . . . .. .". Patrice Stone News Editor . .. ... Mar ic\nne Montague and Fran Polakowski ' co copy Editors .. . .. . Paul Domowitch Sports Editor . .. Sandy Akromas Op,Ed Ed i tor . .. .. ....... ... • . . . . • . . .... Patti Rei lly Business Manager . ... .....•.. ..•. . . . . . . . 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All v iews expressed in letters to the editor, columns, and v ie wpo?ints are those of the individual writer . not necessarily of th e publication . ◄ ,._ As Director of the Student Union Board, I was enraged with the front page article on your last Beacon issue before winter vacation break dated Dec. 11, 1975 and the article on Feb. 5, 1976, which commented on S.G .'s report to the progress of the s ~U.B. Joe Marchetti, S.G. Rep. to the S.U.B., made some contradictory remarks in his analysis of the S.U.B. in addition to an unsupported accusation. Marchetti told S.G. "Art Hoover, the board's adivsor, had just resigned because he received no cooperation from the director." Yet at a past S.U.B. meeting it was the same Joe Marchetti who recommended to the S.U. Board that the• main floor of the S.U.B.-be used for parties, even though he knew that Art Hoover was opposed to this practice and would resign before submitting to them. Mr. Hoover may very well have resigned because, as Al Foderaro pointed out at a pst :s, U.tl. meeting, to assume an active role as S.U.B. advisor requires a good deal of time and Mr. Hoover has various other jobs which occupy his time. houses (2) numerous dorm, class EXCEPT this year under my first and club parties (3 ) film presenta- year as S.U.B. director. tions (4) registration (5) theater arts , Bal. c. forward 6-30-73 down $700 production (6) jazz band' (7) 6-30-74 down $315 Manuscript Society lecture (8) Poli. 6-30-75 down $800 Sci. Club "Aggression Session" · (9) Pro. bal. c. forward 6-30-76 up $800 Ticket Sales outlet. If this is an indication of the On Feb. 5, 1976, Marchetti stated "downhill" of the S.U.B., I'd like to that the S.U.B. is at its lowest point hear Marchetti's version of the right now. However, a quick glance " upswing" . at the financial records reveals that since the S. U.B. commenced its John " Zimms" Zimmerman operation in the '72-'73 season, it has Director of the S. U.B. closed the year in the red every year Salt Solution Employment Series For Icy Walks Starts Next Week To the Editor: • Salt is an inexP,~sive solid sub-stance which will turn ice into water. On the first two days of school, I almost "broke my neck" not less than ten times. · I'm not saying that Wilkes College didn't spread any salt on their walkways, but one grain every ten feet is a little ridiculous. The safety of Wilkes students should be of great concern on icy ctays. Sincerely, SLIPPERY SAM Marchetti told S.G. that " profits from the vending machines on campus have been consumed by the payroll." However, Marchetti recommended that the S. U.B. extend its hours of operations to nighttime (6-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.), even.though this act would increase payroll expenses. The S.U. Board accepted the proposal to extend hours to nigh~. Now Marchetti, in his latest Jripes, says that one of the reasons for the S.U.B. reaching its so called "lowest point" is that the building closes at 9 p.m. every night. I assume he expects us to stay open indefinitely and run a deficit. On Dec. 11, 1975, Marchetti stated "the board will continue to go downhill unless something is done about the administration of it." To highlight just a few of the events held at the S.U.B. this past fall semester I will name (1) coffee- Hahnemann Letter Policy The BfA CO N we lcom es fr:tt e rs fr o m its rea de r~ . Letters to th e edito r must be type d , do ub le-spaced and st,bmitted b y Sunday prio r tu pu b licatio n at \ /-,awnee Hall , 76 W es t Northampto n Stree t or ma ile d to th e e dito r. A ll 1£-" tt e rs mt, st be signeci': ho we ve r, name s will be wit/-,he lcl upo n rec1 ue st . 1. Where was Lincoln killed? 2. Where was Lincoln born? 3. What was John W. Booth's occupation ? 4. Who was the doctor that set Booth's broken leg? 5. Eight people were convicted in Lincoln's murder, one was a woman who was hanged. Who was she? 6. What was the name o'f the play Lincoln was watching the night he was shot? ANSWERS 1. Ford's Theater. 2. Although raised in a log cabin in Illinois, he was born in Kentucky. 3. He was an actor. 4. Doctor Sam A. Mudd. 5. Mary Surrat, who lived in a small town which is now known as Surratsville. 6. " Our American Cousin ." frompagel _,. Wilkes-Hahnemann Program -which is to produce "the best all-around person as a family doctor" to deliver care to the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. · Steve Esrick, a member of student governme!}I., questioned Rozelle about allegations pointing to some faculty members who have claimed they geared grading and teaching methods to the · tune of the Hahnemann program. Rozelle emphatically denied this saying that the Hahr:emann committee does not tell faculty or anyone else how to operate. I /Pinky's Puzzlers! , ABRAHAM LINCOLN SPECIAL Starting Thursday, February 19, the Beacon will publish the first in a series of articles dealing with employment opportunities that await the upcoming graduates. Sandy Akromas, editor of the op-ed page, will report on the prospects for accounting, business, economics, education, history, political science, biology, chemistry, physics, sociology, pyschology, English, theater arts, nursing and journalism majors. Accounting, business and economics job opportunities will be the subject of the first report. • The Journalism Society will meet today at 11 a.m. on the second floor 'of Shawnee Hall. Last week's Commuter Council meeting has been rescheduled for • today at 5:30 p.m. in the Commons. President Jackie Pickering will preside. Tickets are now on sale for the Theta Delta Rho Dinner Dance, to be heid f'riday, F'ebruary 20, at the Treadway Inn. Price of the tickets is $20 per couple, and they are available from any TDR member or at the Bookstore. • A bicentennial exhibit is scheduled for Monday, I:ebruary 9, through Sunday, March 14, at the Sordoni Art Gallery. Inter-Dormitory Council, under the direction of Mike LoPresti, will meet Sunday, February 15, at 6:30 p.m., in the Commons. Student Government will meet on Tuesday, February 17, at 6:30 p.m. in Weckesser Hall. Pre~ident Zeke Zaborney will preside . All seniors are asked to return senior graduation papers to the registrar's office immediately. These papers must be processed before diplomas are ordered on March 1. The Northeastern Pennsylvania chapter of the Lions Club International will discuss eye banks today at a.m. in Stark Learning Center, Room 101. The presentation will include films and a question and answer period. All students, faculty, and staff members are invited. 1 The Senior Class Executive Council will meet on Sunday, February 15, at 8 p.m. on the second floor of the Commons. The senior percussion recital of Tom Frew and Joe Ruder will be hl'ld on Sunday, February 15, at 8:30 p.m. in the recital room of Darte Hall. ... "' �February 12, 1976 All-Around: Jack Brabant Maintenance Leader Asset to Wilkes ·College ~. By Janine Pokrinchak In looking back upon his _!our years at Wilkes, J ack Brabant says " I Jove it. I wouldn 't have it any other way. " When he first came to WilkesBarre, his senior year of high school, J ack was very apprehensive and did not like the area. However, he likes the size of Wilkes and the fact that most services and activities are within walking distance. J ack, a native of Glendale, New York, which is inside New York City, ("not upstate New York") enjoys the friendly atmosphere of WilkesBarre in general and of the college. Because of the size of Wilkes, the Gore resident is impressed with the fact that dorm students know most of the ' ormies" at least by sight. On the other hand, Jack feels the dorm students do not know that many day students. The gap between the dorm and day students seems to be Jack's major dislike. He would' like to see commuters and resident students interrelate with each other more. When asked what he would change if he had the opportunity, Jack answered, " I wouldn 't change that much. " The onlY. complaint Jack had, was the regression of the party policv during his four years here. / Page5 TheBeacon · · <l o/ 0- - By Maria~e Montague . Happy Valentine 's-Day Valentine's Day is a time to share thoughts of Jove with everyone. Since I ·can't afford to go out and buy Valentines for all my friends, I thought I'd publish my wishes in my column. Special thanks goes to whoever the great poet was who first wrote the lines "Roses are Red, Violets are Blue." The Jines aren't too profound but they sure as heck come in handy when you're writing Valentines. To the English Profs : Roses are Red Violets are Blue ~ May Shakespeare and Chaucer Come back to haunt you. ijelson Carle To Dr. Reif: Roses are Red Violets are Blue May your classes never decide To try dissecting on you. semester break. . Shaw stated that "one of the ~o gave a ChnS t mas party for problems confronting Carle and his foreign student~ who coul_d ~ot go I crew is that while many of the home for the wmter vaca~10n : Who buildings are beautiful on the ~an _always tell y_ou what tu~e of day outside, they were designed as it is . by? looking at his clock private homes." " Therefore," he To the Basketball Teams: co~Jectwn · Who can t~l! yo~ what continued, "many of the problems Violets are Blue animals haye _been res1dmg m what that come up are unavoidable." Roses are Red campus building? May you always remain The man who can answer all of the Animal Residents At least two points ahead. above is Nelson F . Carle, superAnother aspect of campus intendent of buildings and grounds buildings, according to Carle, is Seen in the Air Force Recruiting Office: for Wilkes College. their attractiveness to members of Roses are Red The way maintenance work gets the animal kingdom . Everyone has Violets are Violet completed, according to Carle, is by heard of the mice in Stark Learning Have you ever considered having a good relationship with the Center and almost everyone has Being a pilot? 35 maintenance men and 12 students heard of the skunk who once resided who work under his direction. "We in the basement of Ross Hall but To Mr. Abate: get a Jot accomplished that way," he they're not the only animals to I'll buy you a rose said. invade Wilkes. I'll go out and pick it One way that Carle keeps his good Maintenance men have spent a If you promise to rip up relationship with the foreign few fine hours chasing squirrels and My Wilkes parking ticket. students working with him is by bats out of 80 West River Street. taking care of their needs and Carle remembers one phone call making them feel happy in this from a baffled secretary asking him country. " When they come here," he to remove a squirrel who had taken said, "they don't have a lot of up residence in an office. things." He helps them get warm It also seems that Weckesser Hall winter ·apparel, shoes, and even is literally for the birds because, To all my Profs: candy. Also, he said, "I try to help said Carle, pigeons and blackbirds " ... AN ACTIVE PERSON" I'll buy you a coffee them out with anything they try to are continually falling down the .Jack is a business administration And even a cup for it do," including helping a student put chimneys and have to be routed out major with a concentration in (I'm not very smart on the first pair of gloves he has ever of the fireplaces. economics. Basketball has taken up But I brownie to make up for it! ) seen. Nelson Carle doesn't keep any most of Jack's free time. This year, This Christmas, Carle arranged a animals in his office but he does he has the honor of being captain of To the Wrestlers: the squad. He is also a member of Christmas party for foreign students . have a collection of clocks. "I lost I hope that this wish and paid for it himself. "It was a about 80 in the flood," he said, "and , the Accounting Club on campus. Does not come too late complete feast with a turkey, fruit, only one was saved." It is still Describing himself, Jack claims, May you eat all you want vegetables and two bottles of wine." hanging on his office wall along with " I'm an active person." He enjoys And never gain weight. Always Available 10 post-flood additions. They all participation in sports. Between basketball and classes, Jack passes The flow of carpenters, painters, bong, chime and tick-tock in unison. To Mr. Capin: the time in the usual manner of any electricians, truckdrivers, students All-around Citizen Roses are Red other college student. and administrators through Nelson Along with coordinating and Violets are Blue Jack's future plans include getting Carie's office is testament to his overseeing the maintenance operaIf anyone's right for President a job. He would like to coach availability for impromptu and tions of the college, Carle said, "I try It sure is you. basketball, an_d may take some informal discussions about college to be a good contributor to the education credits for a teaching maintenance problems. college and the community." Along certificate. One such discussion occurred with his giving help to foreign His advice to incoming classes is during this interview when Andrew students, he is also a member of the " to get out and get to know people Shaw, assistant to the president for Grapplers Club, the Harold Stark right away ." He feels freshmen management and operations, came Club, and has received plaques should not let being away from home in to discuss the progress of the ho11ori11g his $100 yearly donations to To the Swim Teams: and grades bother them. maintenance crews during the Wilkes. Violets are Blue He also operates the Wheelchair Roses are Pink Club, which provides wheelchairs to . May you always remember anyone who needs them anywhere in To swim and not sink. the world. Decorating his office walls are at To all rny readers: least 50 letters from various college Thank you for reading officials and personalities, each This junk every week Needed to sell Brand Name Stereo Components to praising his ' work and his crew or E.:ven if it's not always funny giving thanks and appreciation for Students at lowest prices. Hi Commission, NO InvestYou can't deny it's unique. his many efforts to help the college ment required. Serious Inquiries ONLY! FAD COM and students. PONENTS, INC ., 20 Passaic Ave., Fairfield , New After getting to know Nelson F . I think that just about covei.s everybody. So lei's everyone go out and Carle, it is easy to understand that Jersey 07006 spread a little sunshine on Valentine's Day. Guys - wir.k at an ugly girl. the tributes paid to him are well JERRY DIAMOND 201-227-6814 Girls - smile at a shy guy. It 's a special day for love so - LOVE ON. deserved. By Joe Buckley College Campus Representative ~ �The Beacon Page6 Weather Watch WCHL Aired Friday -Evenings The Wilkes College Weather Watch, part of the exclusive programwing of WCLH, tells you anything you want to know about the weather each Friday evening bet ween 6 and 7. In its first year, the Weather Watch team organized during the Fall Semester. Composed of several environmental science majors and advised by Dr. Bruce Berrvman, the team summarizes the past week's weather, provides a weekend forecast and explains some commonlyused weather terms. Each week the group travels to the National Weather Service in Avoca to pick up weather maps depicting the national weather scene. They then use the maps to interpret the weather and compile a summary for the program . · Local weather summaries and forecasting are aided by the weather observatory on the roof of SLC. In addition to the current weather scene, the Weather Watch also provides informative notes on a number of weather terms . Frequently used in weather reports, the terminology is usually not explained and often not fully understood. The Weather Watch explains travelers' advisories, the " January thaw, " clouds, snow flurries, flooding conditions, and even what to do in case of a blizzard. • Skiing conditions will also soon be included in the weekly program. February 12, 1976 Circle K Proclaims 'We Build' Theme The Wilkes College Circle K Club, currently is observing the ninth a nnual Circle K Week, February 8-14. Circle K Week is a seven-day period during which members of Circle K International try to familiarize the public with the orgc!nization and its activities and seek new members. Founded at Carthage College, Carthage, Ill., in 1947, Circle K International is the world's largest college student volunteer group with some 10,000 members in over 700 clubs on college campuses throughout the United States and Canada. During Circle K Week, Circle K Clubs will engage in such projects and activities as advertising their 1975-77 Administrative Theme, " Impact on Life," and their Emphasis Programs - public health, domestic, and foreign hunger, youth and the elderly, consumer protection, and other social priorities. Under the motto " We Build," the objective of Circle K International is to provide college men and women MUSH IN THE SLUSH"7Winter is really a pretty time at Wilkes, with a means by which those sometimes sloppy and cold, but generally refreshing. These two Wilkes students interested in helping others students discuss their plans for Valentine's Day outside Chase Hall, and and serving society can find an prove that no matter what the weather, it's good to be together. outlet. WEATHER WATCH-The college's own weather service is part of the expanded F'riday evening news coverage of WCLH. Heard each week between 6 and 7 p.m., the group of environmental science majors provides ·complete coverage of the national and local weath~r scene. Members of the Weather Watch team are shown in the WCLH studio. Seated, from left to r ight, are: Dr. Bruce Berryman, advisor; Jim Burnetti, Olyphant. r Standing: Richard Hofman, Atlantic Highlands, N.J.; Bridget James, Wilkes-Barre; Jan Nicholas, Kingston; and David O'Hop, Duryea. Biggest Selection Best Prices On Diamonds VanScoy Diamond Salon . '~ Gateway St-:opping Center (Near Jewelcor) All Types Of ShirtsPlain Or Printed And Novel Desi ns. ,. -~-r --·---· -----·- · : : -. 1abridand · .. · For All Your Sewing Needs Midway Shopping Center Wyomklg, Pa. Gateway Shopping C _ , Kingsmn. Pa. 288-1132 893-1330 .... STUDENTS RECEIVE AWARDS-The Bache Halsee Stuart Company, Inc., Wilkes-Barre, recently made $500 available to outstanding students in the Commerce and Finance field. Company members presented checks to two Wilkes College students who have outstanding records in this department. Shown above, from left, David Drasnin, resident manager and vice-president of the firm, presenting a check to Joseph Rogowicz, Hunlock Creek, senior Commerce add Finance major; Dr. Robert E. Werner, chairman, Commerce and Finance Department; Thomas Runiewicz, Media, senior Commerce and Finance major, accepting a check from Carl Zoolkoski, accounting executive of the firm. Presidential Interviews frompagel Lataro stated that the individuals who are meeting with the committee are of extremely high caliber, ranging in ages from their late 30's to early 50's. " Acting President Robert S. Capin is also being considered," she stated. "We are aware that he would like the job and we are considering his past and present record." Lataro also related the reason for the clandestine efforts of the committee. Agreeing that many of these capdidates are in delicate positions where their current jobs are concerned, she noted how some individuals outside the college are prejudging the committee. Bookand Record Mart According to Lataro, she was approached in the Housing Office by an individual from a local carpeting agency. He told her that he had heard from another source that the Presidential Search Committee had already made its selection and was just going through the motions. "This is positively untrue," stated I.ataro. Transportation Needed Transportation is needed _by a blind student to and from college during the second semester. If you might be able to help out please contact the Interfaith office at 825-7731. · Provincial Towers 18S.MainSt. Wilkes-Barre Books, Records And Tapes 825-4767 Cliff & Monarch Notes ,,, I - . Interfaith Inc. I 143 E. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, Penna. 18702 I �The Beacon February 12, 1976 Sports Chatter By Paul Domowitch Pag~ 7 Capt. Lisa: Special Girl In A Very Special Role NEWS ITEM: REFEREE NO-SHOW And you thought last Friday night's basketball game between Wilkes and Lycoming was going to be dull. Well, as the 7-Up un-deer would say: " wrongo." Not satisfied with merely giving you the best in game competition, Wilkes felt obligated to give its dedicated fans the very best in pre-game entertainment as well. And the handful of people who came out to the S. Franklin St. gym (or Palestra, as Gerry Bavitz would say) last weekend, got a sneak preview of that great off-off-off-Broadway play, "Who Wants to Officiate?", which is not to be confused with its successful spinoff, appropriately entitled, "I Do, I Do." For those who missed it, here is the story in book form. It's 8 p.m. - only fifteen minutes until gametime, and Colonel basketball coach R•Jdger Bearde is holding a gun to his head. Grasping a solid hold on the situation, I knock the gun away and grimly ask him, " can things really be that bad"? Indeed they were. It was only a quarter of an hour till tapoff, and there wasn't a referee in sight. Ordinarily, game officials are supposed to be there one hour prior to the contest, and their absence now created a problem; how can you play a basketball game without officials? Immediately, bright fans started making ingenius suggestions to Bearde. Such as: " let the players call their own fouls ~oach," or ;_:here is a striped shirt coach. Quick, put it on." Bearde's wife Addie, a registered varsity official for girl's basketb~ll, even offered her services, but the Lycoming coach had the audacity to accuse her of "favoritism" ( of all the nerve) . WILKES ATHLETIC DIRECTOR John Reese, who was present at the game to receive an award from the American Cancer Society, quickly got on the phone and called Bob Jones, who is the president of the local chapter of PIAA referees (and the owner of Hottle's), and pleaded with Jones to send him a pair of officials in a hurry (by now it was 8:20). Jones explained to Reese that it would be no problem -on any other night but a Friday. For the uninformed, Friday is high school basketball night in Wyoming Valley, and most of Jones' crew were booked. Reese, being of sound mind, then raised the gun to his head. Nobody pulled it away, but it came to be that Bearde never actually put any bullets in it in the first place ("you old faker coach"). Then , another answer to the problem rose to the surface. Walt Ciolek,. who is a varsity official in the valley, had come to watch the game as a civilian, but with Bearde and Reese prompting him ever so nicely (we are, holding your kids hostage Walt), Ciolek hurried home to get his uniform. With yet a second official needed, Bearde called on 21-year-old John Rosiek, who had worked the JV game a half hour earlier (John: " but I got a date coach." Bearde: "that's ok, we'll get you lots of girls if you'll do this for us"). Finally at 8:45, Ciolek appeared with gym bag in hand, and five minutes later, the curtain came down on "Who Wants to Officiate?" GETTING A LITTLE more serious for a minute, one might ask what caused this problem. Well, it all started last year. Up to and including last season, Wilkes received their game officials from the ECAC (Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference), of which it is a member. If you recall, that's how we got Steve Honzo's services last annum. But the ECAC was demanding a pay hike for their referee's services this year, and Reese, the Wilkes athletic director, began looking elsewhere. He had to look no farther than Harrisburg, where Charlie McCullough, executive director of the PIAA (Pennsylvania Inter-scholastic Athletic Association), offered to supply Wilkes with game officials at a much lower price than the ECAC was demanding. Money wasn't the only difference between the two organizations however, as Wilkes fans learned in the season opener against Lock Haven. Duke Maronic, who has since been advised by a multitude of people that officiating is not his calling (have you thought about the priesthood Duke?), had the Colonel crowd up in arms with some of the poorest refereeing ever witnessed. But in Reese's defense, it must be added that all of the officials have not been as bad as Maronic (thank God for small miracles), and all of the ECAC officials are not as good, or as experienced as Honzo. Still, one has got to wonder if saving a couple hundred bucks was worth the aggravation and embarrassment that occurred Friday. What caused the mix-up over the officials still is not known. Under the agreement with McCullough, Wilkes paid a lump sum at the beginning of tlie season, and were set for the entire year (the ECAC utilized a game by game agreement). Reese had understood that George Pawlush, the Wilkes .Sports Information Director, received a copy of all of the assigned game r,fficials for the whole year. But such was not the case. Pawlush did have referee pairings for some games, but Friday was not one of them. WHETHER THE PIAA forgot, or whether they did not even know there was a game that night, will hang in question for quite some time. At 9 p.m. Friday night, no one was in the mood to search for an answer. They were just glad to see two basketball teams moving up and down the floor, and 1wo officials watching diligently over the action. NOTES: Rosiek, a 1972 gradu.. te of Wyoming Valley West, impressed a lot uf people with his officiating in that game. To date, he has only worked one high school varsity basketball game in this area, thanks '.o a ridiculously out-moded seniority system among officials. But Rosiek has gc,t the makings to be a good one. Seniority system or not, he has a bright future ahead as an official and we wish him luck ... Saturday's game with L)'corning down in Williamspo1t is a big one for the Colonel cagers, and in a small gym like Lycoming's, Warrior fans can intimidate a visiting team . The 'Colonels would certainly appreciate some local support, and they deserve it ... Wilkes is hoping to hold its own basketball tournament next season. I'ossible entries include Iona, and Cheyney State . .. the golf team may travel to Nor1h Carolina during the semester break to get an early st art r,n 1be season. By MARIANNE MONTAGUE "I'm not one vf the best swimmers on the team . but I want to be a good captain. A good captain promotes team spirit; something that is so important. When everyone's out there pulling for each other and for the team as a whole you have something really special." Lisa Waznik feels very strongly about being a part of the Wilkes swim teams and especially about her role as women 's captain. " Each swimmer has her own problems and own needs for recognition, so a captain has to relate with her teammates on a personal level. Happy individuals result in a happy team." - The junior music education major has come a long way from the days when she had to coax former coach Joe Shaughnessy to let her join with co-ed Maureen Maguire on an otherwise all-male team. Shaughnessy was skeptical but gave her an ultimatum. ''If you can beat that guy in the white suit (Paul Niedzwiecki) - you're on the team. Lisa never beat Paul but Shaughnessy was so impressed with her dedication that she made the team. SHE EVEN MASTERED the grueling butterfly stroke so that the team would have enough entries in the butterfly events. Two years ago, the co-ed team was very unique in the Wilkes schedule. Lisa recalls traveling to places where they wouldn't let the girls swim. ''We couldn't understand why they wouldn't allow us to swim at Cathedral College. When we got there we found out it was a seminary and we couldn't even find a bathroom for girls. Then wr understood. " Lisa relates other embarrassing incidents. " At Stroudsburg, we swam against some record-breaking male swimmers. Before the 200 freestyle race, I reached out to shake hands with a Stroudsburg swimmer and he grabbed my arm and kissed me. It was pretty embarrassing but the crowd loved it." This year the one co-ed team has grown into two separate units; both coached by senior Rick Marchant. But Lisa feels they ar,e still one team in spirit. "We were afraid that we'd lose something when we separated, but things just keep g~tting better. The teams still practice together and the guys and the girls come to each other's meets to cheer. When we went to Dickinson, the guys lost but their enthusiasm didn't die. They cheered the girls on to a victory, and were just as happy as we were. " The comparison of a team to a family is used a lot, but I feel it applies. When we traveled to MAC's at Johns Hopkins last year it was probably one-0f the best experiences of rny life. When you travel with 'Capt. Lisa• people and eat with them and swim with them for three days, you get very close. It's a lasting closeness that results in a more cohesive and stronger team. And you know you have a lot of good friends who you'll always cherish." Lisa's experiences on the Wilkes swim team reflect the growth and :rnportance of the sport at the college. The women have finished the season with a 2-2 record and are off to a fine start: Swimming may never be as popular as wrestling or basketball at Wilkes, but it is equally important in its influence on student growth and fulfillment. IM Basketba-11 Gets Underway The Wilkes intramural basketball league opened up its 1976 season with . four games on 1:uesday, February 3. Opening night brought out a lot of good basketball and a rash of high scoring. The opening game saw Gino's defeat the Rams 87-71. In this game the Dudick brothers teamed up for 45 points while Gene Marinelli cashed in 22. All in all, Gino's displayed an explosive offense, but their defense left something to be desired. In the second · game, Webster Wings were defeated by the Spastic Troopers 83-62. High scorers for the Troopers were Jeff Finkle with 26 and Ray Ostroski, 24. In another game Smokey's Bears beat Sons of Softee 49-44. Ken Suchoski starred for the winners with 22 points. 1 ! In another high scoring game Butler defeated Lil Warner 77-69 . Butler posted three players in double figures, with Andy Kresky scoring a league leading 29 points. While Kresky was performing his acrobatics, Miner ·was beating Roosevelt 66-48. Bruce Jackson, Nick Lazorak, and Charlie Sullivan scored 14 points each for the winners. The Faculty made their debut on Thursday night, when they handed Slocum A 69-44 loss. High scorers THANKS-John Reese, director of athletics at Wilkes College, i~ for the Faculty were Craig Austin, 19 pic-tured n•reiving an award prior to Friday's Colonel-Lycominf points, and Billy Winter with 13 basketball game, from Sharon Ehrli, the American Cancer Society's "Miss points. Old muscles take time to Hope" of l9i5. Thl' presentation is in appreciation for the athletic warm up, but, when they do get _ dl·partmmt's help in making "Athletes Against Cancer Night" surh .i warm, Joe Skvarla will probably great suc·c·ess. Miss Ehrli, with the help of the Wilkes College cheerle ders contribute more to the winning who wl·nt around thl' gymnasium at halftime with eullection canni ters effort of the Faculty. raisl'd quitl' a bit of money for caneer research. a �'P.&ge 8 The Beacon February 12, 1976 Stroud 'Upsets' Wilkes, 23-20 BYPAULDOMOWITCH EAST STROUDSBURG, PA., Feb. 11 A penalty point against Colonel 177-pounder Dave Gregrow, didn't seem too vital when it happened, but it meant the difference between victory and defeat for the Wilkes matmen last hight, as East Stroudsburg State College upset coach John Reese's squad, 23-20. 1 ll'he Colonels, 20-19 loser's to Hofstra Saturday, were lethargic against the Pocono matmen. They lost bouts, that they should have won and wrestled poorly in still others. ESSC won five of the ten individual events, and drew in yet another. ' COLONEL LIGHTWEIGHT ROY Preefer found himself down early, and just couldn't make up the difference, as ESSC. bnoke out to an unexpected 4-0 lead on Randy Tillman's 13-4 superior decision , over the Wilkes junior. · ll'illman put Preefer on his back in the opening seconds and nearly'""showed him the lights with a tight cradle, but Preefer stayed alive until the buzzer. The Blue & ,Gold 118-pounder closed the gap to two in the second period, on a takedown and two-point nearfall, but from there on it was all downhill, as Tillman collected back point twice more and counted to victory . . Reese substituted freshman Matt Simone for regular Rick Mahonski at 126, but the rookie was no match for the Warrior's once-beaten Greg Shoemaker, losing 7-2. Simone took the early lead on a first period takedown ; but the advantage was short-lived. Shoemaker escaped and utilized a takedown of his own, on his way to his ni_nth straight dual win. SORELY IN NEED of a win, Wilkes co-captain Lon Balum got his team just that, but not without some unexpected trouble from ESSC 134-pounder Galen McWilliams, enroute to a 5-3 decision. Bruce Lear, with his head heavily taped to protect a laceration suffered in Saturday's match with Hofstra, dropped down to 142, and did some cutting of his own into the Stroud team lead, with an ever-so narrow 9-8 decision over sophomore Jody McMullen. The victory didn't come easy for the Wilkes sophomore, however, as he needed a third period penalty point and a hard-earned riding time advantage to cut the Warrior advantage to cut the Warrior advantage to onlv one. BEACON Prekopa 'Re-incarnated' Colonel Cagers Coming Of Age It's been a long time in coming, what was, and what could have but the Colonel cagers have finally been. transgressed through adolescence It was then, that coach Rodger into a long overdue, long awaited Bearde inserted the McAdoo essence of manhood. resident back into the Blue and Gold ' You have heard it more than once starting five, and the reincarnation this year. "They're young. Just give of Mike Prekopa has been magic them time," or "if only they had a ever since. , year under their belt." Defensively, Prekopa has always lBut until last weekend, time was had a reputation as being one of the not on Wilkes' side. Then, coach best. But his offensive capabilities Rodger Bearde's club arose from have been questioned. Not because mediocrity and inconsistency and he lacked the ability, but because he replaced them with brief flashes of lacked the confidence. ,brilliance against Lycoming six NOW, IN HIS final collegiate days ago in a 75-60 win, that has put season, Prekopa has found the them right back in contention for a confidence he lacked, and it may ·,Middle Atlantic Conference playoff . well be that assei that could carry berth. · Wilkes past Lycoming, Scranton and - THE REAL PLUNGE to maturity Elizabethtown, and into the MAC however, came Monday night playoffs. against Bloomsburg, when finally As the days pass, the conference the pieces fell into place, and the picture becomes a little more Colonels realized for the first time clearer, and it appears that the that they are indeed a talented Colonels must win two of their ballclub. remaining three MAC encounters to ' For senior guard Mike Prekopa, qualify for the playoffs. A win the realization was a strange one. He Saturday night down at Lycoming felt as if he had been there before; would take a little pressure off of the ,perhaps in a prior life. And indeed he Colonels going into their battle with was, if his sophomore season can be Scranton on Tuesday at the Long classified as a prior existence. Center. But Lycoming will be no pushover on their home · court. It was during that campaign that A few weeks ago, no one would the scrappy backcourtman broke have given Wilkes a plug nickle for into the Blue and Gold starting their chances of making the lineup, and earned himself a spot on playoffs. But that was a generation the all-tournament team at the ago, when it was a "boy" battling Scranton Holiday tourney. Those the odds. Now that boy has turned were good days for Prekopa, but into a man, and no one is laughing until about a month ago, they any longer. seemed only to be fond memories of -DOMOWITCH- Freshman J ohn DeSalvo was the Colonel's sacrificial lamb going to the slaughter, as Reese threw the rookie in against Stroud's NCAA Division II runnerup Gary Kessel. Kessel put DeSalvo on his back four different times during the 150-pound bout, but could only pile up points in the 20-1 win that put his team up by six. DeSalvo's lone score came on a third period escape. Stroud, beset by injury all year, had disaster knock on their door once again at 158, when senior Jack Miller was carried off the mat in a stretcher, after suffering an apparent dislocated elbow ten seconds into his bout with the Colonel's Greg MacLean. MacLean, by virtue of the default win, tied the team score at twelve. THE WARRIORS' JACK Miller took · down Jim Weisenfluh early in the first period, and it was the last time he saw the · mat from up top, as Weisenfluh did it once again with his fam ous cradle; flattening Miller in 3:50. A stalling call with 45 seconds remaining in the bout, cost Dave Gregrow a victory as the blond Colonel 177-pounder had to settle for a 3-3 draw with Stroud's Skip Falcone. · The battle between the two juniors was nip and tuck all the way, with Falcone taking the lead first, but Gregrow recapturing it midway into the second period. · An escape at 2: 07 of the final period gave Gregrow a 3-2 advantage, but Falcone tied it with the penalty point. Warrior 190-pounder Darwin Brodt, who last year beat Jim Weisenfluh, rolled back from a slow start, to pin Bart Cook with only ten seconds left on the clock, to give Stroud new life, and a 20-20 tie with only the heavyweight bout remaining. STROUD HAD SECOND stringer Bill _Kalinowski warming up all during the 190-pound bout, but with the match on the line, Mike Stambaugh, who had been out three weeks with a knee injury, arose from the bench and went out to face the Colonel's Danny House in a battle that would decide the match. Sure enough , Stambaugh had little if any trouble in piling up a 16-7 decision over House, who fell behind right from the start. Colonelettes No Pushover Any Longer SPORTS \.. What a difference a couple of years can make! Throughout the late sixties and early seventies, Misericordia 's annual clash with the Wilkes gi1:,l's basketball team was "easy pickins" for the Highlanders, as they continually blitzed the Blue and Gold year after year. But the days of embarrassment have concluded for the Wilkeswomen, and now the shoe is on the other foot. The turnaround began last year, when Miseri hosted the Colonelettes up in Dallas, and found their guests to be very rude ; suffering a 74-51 shellacking. Last Saturday night, the trend continued, as Wilkes broke away from the Highlanders in the second half, to win convincingly 37-28. Sharing scoring honors for Wilkes, who are now 3-3, were sophomore Karen Oln.ey, and juniors Dottie Martin and Barb Long with eight points apiece. Olney once again did a tremendous job off of the boards, and led her team in that department with fifteen. Wilkes broke out to an early lead, but ran into offensive problems throughout much of the first half. Misericordia narrowed the gap in the opening minutes of the final half, but coach Debby Moyer's team began employing a full court press, and caused several Highlander NOT JUST STANDING AROUND-Blue and Gold cage coach Rodger turnovers. Bearde is pictured up off the bench (surprise!) during recent game with Long, held scoreless in the first Bloomsburg State. He certainly can't be complaining about his team's per- · portion, picked up four easy buckets formance. They annihilated the Huskies 76-60 for their third wiIJ in a row. against Miseri in the second half, as Wilkes fast breaked right to the end, when Moyer emptied her bench. More optimistic than ever that MAC AT A GLANCE Ro ger Galo, Juniata 7 142 20.2 they can become the winningest w L PCT 7 133 19.0 Colonelette Jack Brabant, W ilk es 7 o 1.000 Phila. Tex tile basketball team in 7 119 17.0 Emery Sammons, Ph ila. Text ile 5 1 .833 Scranton history, they traveled to Reading 101 16.8 6 Fred Wittich. E-town .71 4 5 2 Upsa la afternoon for a road 8 134 16.7 Tuesday Rick Binder, Al bright 4 2 .666 Elizabet htown 6 98 16 .3 meeting with Albright, arid will Paul Cunic, E-tow n 4 4 .500 A lbright 8 124 15.5 Dan Jones, Albright .428 3 4 Lycoming remain away from home tomorrow, 7 108 15.4 , 3 4 .428 Dave Ki rk , Upsa la Wilkes taking on powerful Bloomsburg St. 3 5 .375 Susquehanna Juniata Delawa re Valley SCORING Dave Long, Susquehanna Dennis Pastucha, Del. Valley . 1 6 7 o .142 .000 G PTS AVG 8 173 21.6 7 148 21.1 REBOUNDING Bifl Conroy, Lycoming J im Hickey, Upsala Jim Edward s, Phila. T extile Dave Long, Susquehanna Jack Brabant, Wilkes GREB AVG 7 88 12.5 7 82 11.7 7 n 11.0 8 85 10.6 7 70 10.0 The Colonelettes will be out to avenge last year's 79-59 defeat at the hands of the Huskies, who are regarded as one of the finest women's cage teams in the state. � 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 Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1976 February 12th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976 February 12 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/b25ab13e84fa0d8e9786dcbae3e30923.pdf 7353986bc66d587919121eb44cf51930 PDF Text Text Vol. XXVIII, No. 14 FEBRUARY 5, 1976 · Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania President To Be Chosen This Semester t Fodefaro o~Leave Housing POst; By Donna M. Geffert Wilkes College will select its third president before Commencement, scheduled for Sunday, May 30. This is the - belief of--- U.S. Court Presently, the job of housing J udge Max Rosenn; chairman of the director entails a 24 hour, seven day Wilkes College Presidential Seleca week responsibility to oversee, tion Committee. Accc,.-ding to Judge Rosenn, an along with an assistant director, a coordinator and a- staff of student excess of 200 applications have been received by the committee from resident assistants. Foderaro, well liked among the individuals of high caliber who hold student body, the staff of resident impressive credentials. The committee has met approxiassistants, . and the administration said, " It's fortunate that Wilkes has mately four or five times in plenary the students that they do. The kids meetings to discuss the presidential selections, noted the Judge, as well here have a concept of respect.'' Assessing Foderaro and the as conve11e into subcommittee position that awaits him, Dean groups to further study the George Ralston commented, " He applications. The committee also has submitted had a good opportunity that he couldn 't pass up. We encouraged periodic progress reports . to the him }o take it as it is to his best Board of Trustees. Judge Rosenn also noted that the interest. He is an excellent person, and we're sorry to see him leave. committee has received some " We are going to proceed as we applications from women candiare, with the people 1 we · have in dates but that the overwhelming charge, and we'll just spread the majority have been from men. When asked if any Wilkes faculty responsibilities," he said. Foderaro noted that the current · members or administrators are staff of resident assistants will tal;te included in the ljst of applicants for on "more responsibility" working the Wilkes College presidency, will Miss Dennison and her aides. Judge Rosenn r.eplied that applicaSince 1972, there have been four tions · have been from persons housing directors, none of whom connected with universities throughstayed at the job for a period longer out the country other than Wilkes College. Some also have come from than two years. It is unknown when the adminis- individuals not connected directly tration will start conducting with institutions of higher learning. Judge Rosenn also said that inlerview,s to fill the position of Acting President ~obert S. Capin Dennison To Assu,ne NeuJ Role Albert E. Foderaro, who for the past two years has served as director and assistant director of housing, has resigned to move into an administrative post at · a comm unity college in New' Jersey. His resignation becomes effective Friday, February 13. Foderaro will switch from a housing directorship here to an assistant director of financial aid and placem~nt position at the County College of Morris in Randolph Township, New Jersey. Meanwhile, Molly Dennison, assistant director of housing, will assume Foderaro's responsibilities, but will still retain her title of assistant director. Jeanne Conway, housing coordinator, will work closely with Dean of Student Affairs r~:f·~,,,,,,,~,. George F. Ralston and Assistant Dean of Men Enward Baltruchitis, assisting Miss Dennison in the affairs involved with campus housing. In discussing the main reasons for changing positions, Foderaro said the position at the County College of .• · Morris is one in a different area of Albert E. Foderaro administration that will involve a change in lifestyle. Winter Carnival Fes.t ivities Commence At White Beauty·· Hayrides, parties, sledding, and i~e skating are just a few of the many activities available to students this weekend as the annual All-Camp'us Winter Carnival is held . at the White Beauty View Resort in the Pocono Mountains. The $2fi tickets for the affair can still be obtained today only in the Housing Office of the New Men 's Dorm from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m. in the lobby of the New Men's Dorm. The price for outsiders is $34. Departure will be tomorrow at 6 p.m. from the River Streei entrance of the Stark Learning Center. After arriving arid settling at the Pocono resort, a free hayride will be held from 9 p.m. on. A skating and bonfire party will take place from 10 to 12 p.m. The fun will continue at 12 wfth a · Monty Python film , ' ' And Now For Somdhing Compiet.c:y Different," "Riut on Ice" with Laurel and Hardy, and cartoons. Following brunch on Saturday morning, free activities open to the students include tobaggoning, -sledding, ice skating, archery, and a rifle range (the last two activities depend on the weather). Students are asked to bring their own ice skates. Over 200 Applicants In Review has not filed a written application for the chief position,. When asked if Acting President Capin, who has been holding a dual position as acting chief administrator and dean of academic affairs concurrently, would be considered for the presidency on his past record despite his choice not to apply in writing, Judge Rosenn said that Capin would receive consideration. "I don 't believe his failure to apply would mean that the Presidential Selection Committee would be compelled to ignore his presence," Judge Rosenn said. " We think that we are soon approaching the end of our labors. Hopefully, the selection of a president will lie before commencement," noted the committee head. He also noted that by and large committee meetings have had full attendance by the membership including seven members of the Board of Trustees, three faculty members .and two students. Each member of the Presidential Search Committee has a vote in the decision. Once a selection has been made, the committee will make its · recommendation to the Board of Trustees for approval. Although the Board of Trustees is not compelled to approve the committee's choice, J1,1dge Rosenn stated, "It would seem that the board would pay a great deal of attention to the recommendation of the committee." Snowmobile rental will be $15 an hour, and ice boat rental $5 per half hour. Buses depart for the Tanglewood Ski Resort at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday while buses will depart for the Double W Ranch at 12:30 p.m. for those interested in horseback riding. After a 6 p.m. dinner, there will be a free dance featuring "Brandy" at 9 with a free beer and cash bar. Students will be served brunch again on Sunday before returning to Wilkes. The cabins where the students will be staying are based on multiple occupancy and are located in the same general area. Mr. and Mrs. John Meyers, Mr. and Mrs. Rodecho, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Baltruchitis, and Mr. and Mrs. Al Foderaro will be chaperones. A ski competition for beginners, intermediate and advanced skiers also will be held. _ This year's committee for the A Check for $101000 was presented during the week by the Gulf Oil Company to Wilkes College as part of a winter weekend include s : Vilma Schifano, chairman; Rich Bella- $50,000 Revolving Student Loan Fund established by the industry in 1973. cosa, Larry Cohen, Kathy Fluck, ✓ A brief ceremony was held in the board room of Weckesser Hall, at which time the check was presented. Shown Barbara Hall, John Kelly Ray at the presentation are, left to right, seated-F.E. Leohrig, retail supervisor for Gulf with offices in Bryn Mawr; Ostroski, Jackie Pickeri11g, Len Robert S. Capin, acting president of Wilkes College; and Henry Maxwell, retail marketer for Gulf Oil Company. Shatkus, Dion Spencer, Howie Stark, Standing-Arthur J. Hoover, dir,:ctor of alumni affairs and coordinator of the 1976 Wilkes College campaign to Tom Trost, Paula Vecchio, and Zeke raise $325,000; and Thomas J. Moran, executive director of public relations and development. . The visitors were taken on a tour of the new $7-million Stark Learning Center and shown the wing that was ~bor!'ey. named in appreciation for a $100,000 gift from Gulf Oil Company as part of the college's flood recovery effort. $10,000 Donated To Wilkes �PAGE2 THE BEACON FEBRUARY 5, 1976 Namesake of Wilkes Noted , Playboy And Patriot B,y Donna M. Geffert Founded in 1933 as Bucknell Junior College, Wilkes College was charted as a four-year liberal arts in- stitution and renamed after a defender of American freedom-John Wilkes, a patriot, publisher, politician and playboy. Wilkes-Barre itself was named after this same individual and Colonel Isaac Barre, who had been an officer in the English army in America in the campaigns of 1758 and 1759 and was a foe of America's oppressors. The history of Wilkes College contains considerable information on the man for whom the school was named. Wilkes was.well-born but broke away from his family early and entered political life. At a relatively early age he became a member of Parliament. He became a political writer of note and founded "The North Briton." " The North Briton" attacked the King and his supporters in every issue, but little official attention was paid to it until Issue No. 45 came from the press. This issue was not as strong in its language as many earlier ones, but it did attack the King's message to Parliament in severely critical tones. As a result, a general warrant was issued against the authors, printers and pul;)lishers of this "seditious and treasonable paper." Wilkes was arrested and sent to London Tower "for treasonable practices" which were defined as libelling the government. Wilkes was subsequently frer.d and he and his printers cost the government 100,000 pounds in damages and legal expenses. " But John Wilkes," says Kelly, "is spread over several closely-printed pages and treated with an admixture of awe and disdain. Few U.S. cities have a more unusual hero as a patron; none have a wilder one." Who was this man John Wilkes? According to Kelley, Wilkes is said to have been squint-eyed and extremely ugly, but who nevertheless had an amiable grin, a good nature and a sense of humor. " His-contributions t(l the philosophy of freedom, on a conservative side," says Kelley, "were far reaching .. : He would undoubtedly be amused and flattered that there is an exciting city which bears his name." . With his new-found wealth, Wilkes decided to adopt triple careers of playboy, politician and publisher. He was an immediate success in the fir'st, and, soon after, in the other two fields. He was the outspoken publisher of "The North Briton" and extremely popular. He was a member of the infamous HellFire Club. He broke up the club by dressing a baboon as the devil and let him loose. Wilkes' dislike of Alexander Pope, whom he thought prudish, led him to take "Essay on Man," and by · giving a twist to the last word in each sentence, produce an obscene piece called "Essay on Woman." The tract was designed only for members of the club but got national publicity when the Earl of Sandwich, ex-frien.d and fellow club member, used it to get Wilkes expelled from Parliament. Once when it appeared Wilkes would be imprisoned, he took off for a trip on the Continent that lasted four years and was spent in "amorous delights." He returned and served a one-year jail sentence in London's Tower. No Minor Vices Wilkes, after his initial failure, wori a seat in Parliament in a distant country by bribing the sea captain carrying a boat load of opposition voters to land them in Norway. One haughty gentleman once said he'd rather vote for the devil than for Wilkes. , Another irate constituent predicted that Wilkes would die on the gallows. Wilkes replied to this by saying "That depends upon if I embrace your principles or your mistress. " Wilkes was first to say, "I have no minor vices." But Wilkes also had virtues. He nursed his little daughter, stricken with small-pox, back to health after she had been deserted by her mother and nurses. . He was equally kind and considerate to his many illegitimate children. "In a corrupt age," comments Kelley, "he was impeccably honest with public monies. A courageous / Lord Mayor of London, he was a storm center right up to his death at 70 in the year 1797. In his later years he turned from atheism to religion." Exciting English Gentleman An article by Joseph J. Kelly in a 1965 issue of " Pennsylvania Business." official publication of the Pennsy.lvania State Chamber of Commerce, gives insight into the character of John Wilkes, describing him as an " exciting English gentleman," with more conservative references of Colonel Barre. , Barre is dismissed as one who led a fairly prosaic life " and rates no more than honorable mention in the Encyclopedia Britannica." Married For Money "Sharp-witted Wilkes," says Kelley, "got his start by marrying a girl whose only assets were monetary. He soon engineered a separation which, under , then-existing English property laws, gave him her entire estate. As evidence of his generosity, however, he provided her with a small settlement." Play Tryouts .Next Week - Tryouts for the Kiwanis-Wilkes College Musical "SING OUT SWEET LAND" have been . announced by Alfred S. Groh, director of theater, and will be held on Monday amt Tuesday, February 9 and 10, at 7 p.m. at the Center for the Performing Arts. "SING OUT, SWEET LAND" will be the 10th College musical that has been sponsored by the Wilkes-Barre Kiwanis Club. Proceeds have established a Charitable Foundation which over the years has be)J.efited . Wilkes Concert Band Makes Annual Tour To Recruit Area High School Students the community and the College. The show is a "musical biography of American scmg," containing folk songs, hymns, ballads, blues, spirituals, jazz -- all part of the nation's heritage., "SING OUT, SWEET LAND" was written and directed in · 1946 by Walter Kerr. Richard Chaplaine, musical director, has received a copy of the score from Elie · Siegmesiter, composer and arranger. Performances are Tuesday through Sunday, May 4-9, 1976. The Wilkes College Concert Band, under the direction of William Weber, ct>mpletel a five day tour last week. An annual event, the tour was established . as a recruiting program for prospective Wilkes College students. This year's tour consisted of area and out of state high schools. At each high school, the band presented a 45 minute concert. Tlfe high school students were exposed to a variety of music from rock to serious pieces. Student soloists offered the high school students a chance to see and hear different instruments. High school band directors, as well as some seniors Weput some of America's most im~ant natural resources into the ground. ✓ LEOMATUS 44 ·Public Square Wilkes-Barre from the concert band, were given the opportunity to conduct compositioQs included in the program. The band performed 13 out of 14 scheduled concerts. A concert at Northwestern Area High School was cancelled when bad weather closed that school for a day. Other high schools · in Pennsylvania where concerts were given included: West Hazleton, Hazleton, Valley View, Riverside, Wyoming Area, Wyoming Valley West and Lake Lehman. A special feature of this year's tour was an overnight visit to New York S\ate. The band left for New York early Thursday morning and returned Friday afternoon. Concerts .. - Newspapers Magazines Paperbacks Highly trained, highly qualified , and highly dedicated missile officers in the Air Force . Getting down to the vital business of keeping America alert . Th is is a specialized field available to a f e w \iery special men. You can prepare to enter thi s eXciting field by enrolling in an Air Force ROTC program . Four-year, 3-year, or 2 -year programs leading to a commission of an Air Force officer. There are scholarships available·, p l u s $100 month!.Y allowances . And after college , an Air Fo rce opportunity for a challenging job and with paid-for graduate educational degrees. . 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The Wilkes College -band members were guests of the families of the Oxford Academy band member::;. On Friday, the band. gave concerts at Owego Free Academy, Owego, New York and Vestal High School, Vestal, New York. Many of the high schools visited by the Wilkes College concert band on tour were the Alma Maters of students in the band. These students had the opportunity to be recognized by their respective hometown audiences . Theft In ·Bookstort Not Significant . Responding to rumors of theft and shoplifting at the Wilkes College Bookstore, 11/ildred Gittens, store manager, said shoplifting is "found in every store" and " happens all the time" but it is not a major problem at the bookstore. Gittens pointed out that although the amount being stolen. is " not a large figure, it's still theft." In some stores, she said, higher prices result from shoplifting loses. But, she added, prices will not go up in the bookstore for that reason. During the Christmas vacation a door to the bookstore was found open by security men and it was thought that the books(ore had been robbed, according to Gittens. But, after a careful check. nothing was found missing and . the open door was attributed to someone forgetting to / ~•JfK'kUtU 't1 -. ,,,£..:,j:;<'fi.U•\tJ.i1l �FEBRUARY 5, 1975 Committee Plans '76 Observance By Wilma Hurst The 200th birthday of the United States has prompted a number of commemoration activities throughout the nation, and Wilkes is also making its own plans to celebrate the Bicentennial. Upcoming activities have been designed to attempt to qualify Wilkes as a "Bicentennial College." The 16-member Wilkes Planning Committee, representing all segments of the campus, is chaired by Dr. David Leach of the History Department. . The committee has applied to the Luzerne County Bicentennial Comm1ss10n for recognition as a " Bicentennial College." The designation would serve as an acknowledgement of Wilkes' observance of the Bicentennial, and would permit the college to display t~ official Bicentennial flag. The American Revolution Bicentennial Administration (AREA) has adopted the slogan "A past to remember; a future to mold" as the· theme for the national Bicentennial program. Three thematic areas for activities have been developed, and the Planning Committee has come up with several activities for each area. According to Dr. Leach, " Heritage '76" takes a backward look at Anierica's past. Activities for this theme include a lecture series sponsored by the History Department, town meetings at Penn State and a photo exhibit featuring mining architecture. A number of other activities are being planned, including a series of events designed to honor the various ethnic groups in the area. The next event in the series sponsored by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures is "The Bicentennial Festival of Ukrainian Dances and Songs" to be held Saturday, February 21. " Festival '76" revolves around the celebration of the Bicentennial. The Wilkes Faculty Women are planning an Ethnic Recognition Day and the annual Cherry Blossom Festival will have ~ Bicentennial atmosphere, as will next year's Homecoming. According to Dr. Leach, the purpose ofthe third thematic area, " Heritage '76," 'is to "use the Bicentennial to energize individuals and organizations throughout the nation with a view to improving the quality of life." A time capsule containing Bicentennial memorabilia is among the plans for this theme. In addition to activities specifically planned for the Bicentennial celebration, a number of annual events commemorate the nation's 200th birthday. The Music Department already has presented several concerts featuring American music, and the play "1776" was offered by the Concert and Lecture Series. BEACON Thanked ForM.S. Coverage A Distinguished Service Award was presented.to the BE'ACON this week by the Circle K club for noteworthy news coverage during the Multiple Sclerosis fund , raising week, according to Circle K President Bill Goldsworthy. The certificate reads in part: "The Circle K Club of Wilkes College is extremely proud to present this award to the BEACON as a token of appreciation for outstanding news coverage." BACK TO SCHOOL-Vacation is over and Wilkes students are already back into the old routine. Students arrived at their dorms last week to begin the spring semester. Pictured arriving at Slocum Hall are left to right Bill Manley, Boyertown; Gary Pohorely, White House Station, N.J.; Tom Runiewicz, Media; Tony Pinto, Dunmore; and Mike Yanchuk, Iselin, N.J. , They brought back everything from their Philadelphia Flyers wastebaskets to their basketball. But where are the books boys? NOTICE Park and Lock stickers for February will be on sale today and Friday, during regular hours at the bookstore. .GUIDE TO MONEY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Guide to more than 250,000 Scholarships and Financial Aid Source items valued at over $500 million dollars. 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Just how well did the program turn out? John F . Meyers, director of Division of Continuiq__g Education, informed us that it was "successful, to the point that the bills were paid. The courses went all right. " The Intersession, partially a money making venture for the ..school, offered many different programs including continuing education, undergraduate, and · graduate fields of study. Although a great deal of the Biggest Selection Best Prices On Diamonds BENNETT PUBLISHING CO. Dept. 214, 102 Charles Street, Boston, Mass. 02114. Please rush me ___ copies of GUIDE TO MONEY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION at $5 .95 plus 50c for postage and handlin g for each copy. I am enclosing$ _ . (check o r money order) . Name VanScoy Diamond Salon Adddress· City (0 Copyright I 976 Bennett Puhlishing Co. State Zip _ __ Gateway Shopping Center (Near Jewelcor) l. .• ·-- -·- • .• - · · . __ . __ - -~ ~ . ' ' : _,_ · - ... planned courses were cancelled, a few were held with only 2 or 3 students. Graduate courses were by far the most popular. The speech courses had the best student enrollment, especially one course dealing with interviews, which was very useful to seniors, while English 101, 151, and 152 also had a good enrollment. The non-credit continuing education courses were not as popular except for two math courses and a few ·music classes. Most were cancelled. Approximately 120 undergraduate and 50 graduate students d~d participate in the " Intersession." Mr. Meyers noted that this program sho_uld not be compared to the summer session or to the academic year. He believes a much more practicalprogram could come about with a revision in the present calendar. A change in the length of vacations, and earlier starting date, and an earlier commencement date could make for better plans. The earlier graduation has many advantages including giving seniors an earlier jump into the job market; for others, a rrionth or so vacation before the start of many summer jobs; or even better, time for a Pre-Season Presession to the summer classes, which is more practical than the Intersession. "There is a lot working against the Intersession for next year, but this project was nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about," commented )~~:-~,?~f~~ )I",' .;'-{ �THEBEACON PAGE-4 I :.;:meo= CapinBestPick For Wilkes President · Letters to the Editor \ 1-ive months have passed since Robert S. Capin assumed his current position as acting president of Wilkes College until the Presidential Search Committee can appoint an individual as president in a permanent capacity . Since that time Acting President Capin has positively maintained a double role as the chief Wilkes administrator and as dean of academic affairs . Members of the Presidential Search Committee appear also to be working hard in their efforts to study more than 200 applications that have been received for the presidency from throughout the United States . When looking at the situation from many aspects it seems to us that the best choice that can be made for the Wilkes presidential office would be to select an individual who knows and understands the people of Wyoming Valley . Let us not forget that the area people are a special breed of th eir own merit who may not be able to identify with an outsider as easily as they would be able to communicate with someone who has lived , worked and raised a family in this region . Our new president also should be ar.i indiviaual of high integrity and merit, who like the people of the valley, can weather any storm , while performing services to the community in the high office . ~ . An individual of this stature may not be discovered for a long whil e beyond Wyoming Valley . We contend that the Presidential Search Committee should seek every mark of an educated man as adopted by the faculty as a guide to learning when making its recommenqation to the lfoa rd of Tru stees . If Actin g President Capin did not possess these noble charac teri sti cs, he would not be in the acting president position curre ntly . Why not let him continue ·his tremendous efforts in ..,.. helping th e College grow and serve the people of Wyoming Va lley as Wilkes College pres-ident? By History Professor ·To the Editor: American citizens of Eastern European descent are satisfied to see that on December 2, 1975, the House of Representatives passed a concurrent resolution · on behalf of the Baltic States (House Resolution 864). Beacon .... ........ . .... .. R ich Colandrea Ed i tor in Ch ief . . . . . . .. . . \ . . . Donna M . Geffert Manag ing Ed itor .. . . . . .. . Patr ice St~ne News Ed itor . . . . . .. ... , , . .• . . co copy Editors ... . .... 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A ll v i~ws expressed in lett ers to the ed i tor , columns, and v iewpo ints are those of th e indi v idual writ er , not necessarily of th e publicat ion . This • resolution states that notwithstanding any interpretation which the Soviet Union or any other country may attempt to give the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, signed in Helsinki, it is the sense of Congress (1) that there has been no change in the longstanding policy of the United States on non-recognition of the illegal seizure and annexation by the Soviet Union of the three Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and (2) that it will continue to be the policy of the United States not to recognize in any way the annexation of the Baltic nations by the Soviet Union. Since almost all former colonial peoples of Africa and Asia have obtained their independence, the colonialism of the. Soviet Union in the. once-independent Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania should not be recognized and condoned in any way. Therefore, concerned citizens sho.uld urge the Senate to pass the concurrent resolution on befialf of the Baltic States without any delay. 1 StudentAidsMother,Daughter To the Editor: - On November 13, my daughter and I visited Wilkes College. When we · arrived, I parked my car in the parking lot outside the dining room. We were gone for about two hours and when we came back to the parking lot, I realized I wouldn't be able to back the car .9ut of the space. After many tries without success, a ·;;tudent ' came by and _offered to help. I was relieved because now both my daughter and the student ' would be able to direct me out of the space. Following 20 minutes we were unable to get the car out of the space. After 30 minutes of backing up and pulling over, we finally were able to make the two turns. Now we only had one more turn to make to get out of the lot and it was the most impossible of the three. There was no way I would be able to turn unless the two cars which were in my way moved. The student who helped us offered to look for the owners of the two automobiles. However, while he was gone they came and moved their cars. My daughter and I were not able to , thank the student who aided us. We had another appointment in Harrisburg ·and without his help we probably would not have made it in time. Please print this letter in the BE~CON so the helpful student will reahze how much we appreciate his help. ---. Sincerely, Mrs. Bebe Renda S.U.B. Seen As Reaching Lowest .Pofnt Student Government began the second half of the school year this week, and focused much of its attention on the problems th3t the Student Union Board has encountered this year. Gratitude Extended According to one SG-SUB member, Joe Marchetti, the SUB is at its Veteran's Club lowest point right now. The building has been closing every night at 9 To the Editor: p.m., the basement is not suitable With sincerest regards I would for parties and a number of renovalike to thank all those who made the tions are needed. Marchetti also Vet's Club Toys for Tots campaign a stated that the "first thing to do is success last December. With their iron out the problems with running it help, the Vet's Club was able to day to day." He pointed out that the donate $472 and many toys to the board has no money av~ilable to it Marine Reserves. and that a new kind of leadership is Most notable among those Wilkes necessary to solve the problems. Sincerely yours, students and others far too He suggested that Student Dr. Alexander V. Berkis numerous to mention and deserving Government take control of the Professor of History of highest commendations were Bob Student Union Building and stated Farmville, Virgini a Rischman, Tom Pesluszny, Tom that a proposal is ·being written to Revinski, Bob Krusman, and the · attempt to accomplish this action. ./ NOTICE rest of the guys in the Vet Rep's The problem concerning the Nominations for freshman class office. Spirited help much as theirs damages to the gym floor is "still officers will be held on Tuesday, is welcome in any endeavor. being worked on." A letter has been written to Fang Production's February 10. Two positions on Stan Karpinski, President, insurance company, itemizing the_ Student Government are also open ' Veteran's Club damages and listing two separate to freshmen . Nominations will be bids for repairs. Further action on held in the Commons from 11 a.m. - 1 NOTICE the $7,000 bill will wait until a reply p.m . and from 4:30 - 7 p.m. in New Mens Dorm. · The Wilkes College Concert ~and -is received. is holding auditions for non-music The question of whether or not any majors for the Spring Semester. future concerts will be held reni'ains NOTICE A pottery exhibit by Jack Troy, Activities will include : a regular unresolved. The last word from the nationally noted porcelain and concert, a " pops" concert and administration was that no concerts , stoneware expert, will open at participation :n the Cherry Blossom would be permitted for the Wilkes College's Conyngham Art Festival and the Fine Arts Fiesta. remainder of the year , but the Gallery today at 7 p.m. and remain For furthe~information, contact Mr. Deans' Council has indicated that it is willing to consider the issue. SG on display through February 18. · Weber in Darte Hall, Room 311. gave a vote of confidence to approach the administration on the matter. A suggestion was made that in the event of future concerts, SG should consider purchasing a floor covering for the gym, and that a request be made to the Athletic Department to Commuter Council, under the direction of Jackie Pickering, will consider allowing for such an item in meet today at 5:30 p.m. in the Commons. · its budget. Tomorrow is the final date for graduate students to procure Since a question arose concerning Commencement forms at the Graduate School Office. the Wilkes-Hahnemann program Inter-Dormitory Council (IDC) will ~et on Sunday, February 8, and the chances that out-of-state at 6:30 p.m. in the Commons with Mike LoPresti presiding. students have in gaining admittance A Bicentennial Exhibit will run from February 9 through Mardi 14 to the program, Dr. Ralph Rozelle at Sordoni Art Gallery. · will be asked to attend next Student Government, under the direction of_Zeke Zaborney, will Tuesday's meeting. meet on Tuesday, February 10, at 6:3P p.m. in Weckesser Hall. Budget requests for 1976-77 will be The Journalism, Society, Sigma Delta €hi, will meet Thursday, accepted until Tuesday, February February 12, at 11 a.m. on the second floor of Shawnee Hall. 10. Request forms are available in Student Government will receive 1976-77 budget requests from the SG office, and organizations presidents and treasurers of campus organizations, councils and must bring their ledgers for classes who are eligible to seek funding from Student Government. examination to the SG office on Budgets must be submitted to the S.G. office by Tuesday, February February 10 between the hours of 4 10, at 4: 30 p.m. and 6 p.m . Intersession: Pro and ·con . Thi sJ.anuary marked the debut of the Intersession program at Wilkes, enabling students to take courses not available during th e regular semester as well as courses that are part of the basic requirements at the college. The Intersession , which was of value to some students, permitted greater flexibility in the kinds of courses offered . While the program may be an excellent time for the student to take a course to get those needed three credits, many found t hat they could not afford the $65 per credit hour fee nor could th ey find any course on the list which was useful to them . So is it the student who is benefiting from the Intersession program ? . The long semester break could be valuable to a student who has -a job , providng him with the opportunity to earn more money , or to the sports buff who w anted more time for skiin g, or to th ose students who desired a longer stay in Florida . l:3ut many stud ents were without jobs an·d found the lengthy semester brea k too long of a vacation . · O n t he other side of th e Sprin g Semester , we will find ourselves end ing th e school year a bit later than usual - at the end of May - and we m ight find students from other coll eges who ended th e Sprin g Semester earli er putting th e bite on sum mer jobs. A shorter semester break - rria ybe t hree or fo ur weeks as in l he past - m ay be preferred ovd thi s year's six week break. l hree or fo ur weeks is pl enty of tim e to recover from th e strenuous Fa ll Semes ter, plu s we will be fini shed earlier in May when th e weath er is more enjoyable. FEBRUARY 5, 1976 From ....__ �;FEBRUARY 5, 1975 · '· THE BEACON Who, What, When, Why, ·How PAGE5 • • • And Where Were You? By Sandy Akromas back here. Excellent choice !! ! , It is a very amusing experience to What did your fellow colleagues do M An M . ask wrestlers " What did you do over over vacation? , ary . n anz1ano, Scranton ; and Bill Finlay, Allendale, New vacation ?" They look at you At the sake of being nosey, here .Jersey; continued to work under quizzically and ask, " What is a · By Maria~e Mo~tague are a few of their activities. Wilkes' Community service Pro- vacation ???" Theann Murta, Dix Hills, Long gram. Mary Ann 'labored' at the Rick Mahonski, Williamsport, met Island ; Karyn Axelrad, Dover, New health services department, under a " beautiful blonde at Midnight Jersey; Lois Enama, Blakeslee; and the United Services Agency :Bin was Mass. " "The Lord was with me that J ean Reiter, Emerson, New Jersey ; involved with Legal Services night! " Afterwards, I • went to Here we are back in school. (Nothing like a profound statement to start a all worked laboriously over Dr. department. According to both confession! !!" (Lesson: It pays to colwnn.) We are all once again faced with the problems of getting back to Kaska's, English 152 course. students, the program, initiated by go to church !) · the old grind and doing it without getting back to the old nervous breakIn 'their spare time, these Catlin Dr. James Rodechko, is very A great deal of credit goes to Val downs. I thought I'd try to di gup a little advice for you on how to get back to girls had a · terrific snowball fight worthwhile and educational. .1 Kaplan, Philadelphia. Without him being the studious students you were before vacation came and took away with a f~w of the wre~tlers, which Sue Rhinefiamer, Wanamie, baby- the wrestling team could literally all hopes of ambition. . resulte~ m a broken wmdow !. . sat for a nine-month-old boy and a fall apart. Val is the manager for the To h~lpme with this task I interviewed our favorite campus groover'Joe The g1~ls _a lso prepa:e~ a dehc1ous three-year-old girl whJle the parents Colonels. "It is a 24 hour job. I wake Wilkes 'on how to get back into the swing of things here at school. There is spaghetti dmner, and mv1ted several vacationed in Colorado. She also the wrestlers up in the morning, nobody more groovy than Joe. I interviewed him last Monday as I was guests. (For the wrestlers that did worked in an office. wash their uniforms, tend to coming from the bookstor e. / · . not show or bother to R.S.V.P ., you According to Jutly · Menapace, injuries, and in general, have Me : Hi Joe. missed a great meal.) Dallas, she did " Nothing." But when everything ready for them." Kaplan J oe: Hi Mare. Noel Jorgensen, New Milford, I interviewed her, she was busy is the 'Spiritual Leader ' for the Me : Joe, would you help me with this pile of 27 books worth 85 hours of New Jersey; Bouraine Meehan, painting her 1st floor bedroom a wrestlers. Amidst his many duties, my work-study pay ? Budd Lake, New Jersey; and Mary Sunrise Yellow, in Weiss Hall. She he found time to babysit for his little J oe: Sure . Give me one. (Joe takes thin paperback of the top of my pile Lou Murray, Budd · Lake.. New visited Val Hoskins in New Jersey, brother Lance. He is always there while I juggle seven under one arm, eight under the other and balance Jersey; all senior elementary ed. and partied at a Swoyersville when help is needed. Good job, Val. eleven on top of my head.) majors, shortened their vacation to establishment one night. A Campus Tragedy?: Lon Balum, Me : Thanks, J oe. You're a great help. teach a week early. That is Muncy, took his roommate to the Joe : (as he shoves three candy bars into his mouth) MmmphCharmaine Broad lived with · d ·t l t l · · d MmphMmph. de~ication. The girls a:e over at Peaches Daney and was employed movies, an 1 comp e e Y rwne Third A_ve_nue School, Kmgston. at Parrish Hall. She spent a week i·n . their relationship. Even to the point Me : What ? that the roommate moved out. The Joe: I said don't m ention it. Glona P., Karen B., Janet C., Meg Vermont skiing, on a Wilkes word is that Lon is ·very hurt. Me: So, Joe, how do you make the big transition from vacation to back to B., and Liza moved into a roomy, sponsored trip. Charmaine had a Latest gossip: Roy Preefer is school? comfortable apartment on We st- "Good Time!~" (l bet you did, becoming an aspiring cartoonist. J oe: (combing his $34 hairdo ) It's easy. There's no transition for me to minist er Street in Wilkes-Barre. Charmaine!! ) I found the freshmen wrestlers to make. There is no difference between vacation and school. · Karen Considine, Poughkeepsie, Joan, Colognato and Jim Dawes be very shy. One of them, Dicky, did Me: (as three books fall off my head into the WilkesNew York, is wondering if this is also skiied in Vermont. not want to be interviewed, he only Barre mud) I think we have .a difference of opinion here, Joe. You see I · where it's at. Spend a day at the Paul Adams spent his time in wanted to say hi. Okay, Dicky says don't make it a habit of carryJng _around 27 books while I'm on vacation. Franklin Street School and then ask many ways. While answering " Hi !" Joe : And I don't m ake it a habit of carrying around 27 books while I'm in yourself?! ! ! (Good Luck, Karen! ! ! ) phones at the Wilkes reception desk, Eric, who refused to give his last school. Every aspect,of life to me is just one long yacation. "Little Dick" Colandrea, Spring- there was a bombsca re. Suddenly name, said the weather was " Nice," Me : Did you buy your books yet? field , New Jersey, did something one day, his car broke down. He here and in his hometown in New Joe : Of course not. I'm too groovy to buy books. All my intelligence very unusual over vacation. He worked in the Bookstore helping York. comes naturally. · worked .. .putting a few 'tigers' in gas Miss Gittens. Some days he washed Readers, it is quite obvious that Me : What's your cum? tanks at an Exxon station. How did it ·dishes in return for J ean 's and the wrestlers do not have any • Joe: .0000000001 feel to work for a living? (P.S. Theann 's meals. (Wonders never conception of what a vacation Me : That doesn't sound much like natural intelligence to me. " Action was great down Florida, " cease, do they Paul?) is ... just by reading their responses!! Joe: (stopping at window to admire his reflection )-Oh, but it is. The profs • according to B.S. Wondering what Rick Marchant, - Norwich, New But it was still comical to interview at this school just don 't know natural intelligence when they see it. As long you missed, Little Dick?) York, visited friends in North . them while they were deeply as I know how intelligent I am that's all that matters. Donna Geffert, Plains, was busy Carolina, studied paintings in, the engrossed in watching, "The Day of Me: I'll have to try that line .on my father the next time my grades come applying to grad schools. But most National Art Gallery in Washington, the Dolphins! " home. It won't work, but at least it will give him a good laugh before he of her time was spent attending D.C. , skiied, and coached a high · throws me down the steps. · · Bridal Shows. (Forget it Geffie, just school swimming team. Joe: Besides studying takes too much time away from being groovy. elope!!! ) Mike Prekopa, McAdoo, " played Me : Well I don't think you can help me with my problem Joe. I need tips Welcome back Mary Ellen Alu!! basketball." on how the average Wilkes student can get back to studying again. Wilkes is in and Shippensburg is out! Tom DeSanlio, New Hyde Park, J oe : I don't know anything about being "average" girlie. All I know is It took our reporter two days and New York, "Just hanged out.. .didn 't how to be groovy. Take it or leave it. two hours to realize she belonged do a thing." Mliillllllillllllla Me : I guess I'll have to take it. But I'll be leaving you, Joe. Take it easy r----~~~~~~!"'!!!!!'--•""!!!~~11"'!!~~~'1!!!"~~""'!"----. and Groove On. 113 S. Main St. As you can see Joe Wilkes was no help. So I thought maybe John Four 0 town W-B could say something inter esting. I saw him on my way back to the library to check and s~e if my name was still on the black list and my number MAV-ERICK posted on the wanted sign. ~ . WRANGLER Me : Hi, Jobn. What are you doing her e? Paying off over due books? ;f ,. LANDLUBBER J ohn : No. I've been studying all day. FLARES Me : Studying? But we haven 't started classes yet. 1• , lli , '·STRAIGHT John: I know but I like to keep ahead of the profs ·so I can help them out Al when they get stuck. • ./11.19 J LEGS Me : I see. Somehow I don 't think you're gonna be able to help me either. I PAINTER need tips on how the average Wilkes student can get back to studying, but I PANTS can see you never stopped for vacation. FARMER John: Studying to me is one long vacation. JEANS It takes.all kinds to make a Wilkes student. I guess there's no help from the campus biggies. All I can tell you is you've got to be somewhere be. · ARMY PANTS twe~n groovy and too much. Take it from there. I'm a big help, aren't I? "Back to School" "•u~•·"' SKI lh 816 lw I . I . Greatest Snow on Earth! ~ BLVE .·E! I ars ' C All Types Of ShirtsPlain Or Printed And Novelt Desi ns. Chuck Robbins Sporting Goods :-N W. Market Street East of Pocon o Exit 35, NE Pa. Turnpike at 1-80 (Exits 43 and 42 off 1-80) Tull lr ~e ski cu 11dilion i n l ur m.ill u n· Ne w York Lin d Ne w J ers ey ca ll ~:~88:1::r~~~; Pa .. Mil<\' id nd . Oe l~wa re and W asl1inyto11 , O.C. ca ll Wil ke~-Barre Forms Available At Placement Office For PA Civil Service Examination College students who wish to apply for state civil service positions in the college career series may submit applications until March 26, announced the State Civil Service Commissio11 job opportunities are limited. Written tests for these positions will be scheduled periodically at statewide test centers. The examination will also be given daily by appointment only at State Civil Service Commission offices in Harrisburg , Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia. Applicants must submit college transcripts with their application. The college career series includes trainee and beginning level positions in administration, social services, education, and natural science. Most positions require a bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the job title. Candidates should refer to the examination announcement for full details on salaries, examinations, and position requirements. Applications may be obtained from the Wilkes Placement Office. �_...,....., THE BEACON FEBRUARY 5, 1976 Park·ing Crack-Down Wi-11 See Rules Enforced By Tickets and Towing In an effort to determine if additional on-campus student parking spaces can be found and to crack down on illegal-' parking, Wilkes College is contracting with a local private security agency to ticket and tow illegally parked vehicles. The crack down begins this week, as all autos not displaying an official and up-to-date parking sticker will be tagged with warning notices. Once this warning period ends, illegally parked cars will be ticketed and, if necessary, towed. Del-Cap Detective Agency of Pittston will provide a u niformed attendant to patrol the college's parking lots. Afso, Commuter Council and Inter-Dormitory Qouncil will continue to use work-study students to police on-campus student lots. Del-Cap currently provides regular security patrols fo r the college. Business Manager Charles Abate ' told the joint student-administration parking committee Tuesday that no major change in college parking policy is involved. " What we're going to do now is enforce our policy," Abate said. Existing fines for illegal parking remain in force. Violators are subject to a $2.50 fine if the penalty is paid within 48 hours after the violation occurs, or a $5 fine if they pay thereafter; All fines accumulated by violators are added to their accoun,ts in the Finance Office and must be paid before graduation. Persons authorized to park their cars on campus must prominently dispiay on their vehicle an official Wilkes parking sticker. So as not to inconvenience more-than-one car ~amilies, the stickers need not be permanently affixed .to the auto. Student stickers provided by CC and JDC are subject to the same regulations. Additionally, JDC stickers are valid on a semester- . by-semester basis. The serial numbers of expired stickers will be placed on a "void list" and parked cars in lots will be periodically checked to · determine if their stickers are on the list. A $50 fine has been imposed for illegal possession of parking stickers. Once a person has accumulated · three parking tickets, notice will be given to the parking attendant to watch for the violator's vehicle, which will then become "a prime target for towing," according to Abate. Del-Cap will arrange for the towing and holding of vehicles. A penalty fee will be charged for a violator to recover his car. Although a final figure has not yet been determined, it is expected that the fee will be about $20 to $25. It was emphasized that student parking is confined to four lots: By Frank Baran Temple Israel for the commuters, Discussion is currently underway and Bedford, Old Slocum, and between college administrators and Wright Street for the dorm students. members of the Board of Trustees Administrators present at the on the best use Wilkes College can Tuesday session stressed the need make of its most recent acquifor cooperation of students, faculty , sition-th~ Conyngham home at 130 administrators, and staff in reliev- South River Street. ing the parking problem. The property was bequeathed to " If we can control illegal parking, the college by Mrs. William we might be able to provide addi- , Conyngham, who died last summer. tional student parking," Personnel Presently, the structure is vacant. Director Gene Manganello said. 'oiscussion revolves around two "There's a possibility of this~ but alternatives for the structure : rethere's no guarantee. " habilitation into a dormitory to "In the end, we hope students will house 42 students, or demolition. benefit" by enforcement of the Analysis of the building's future is parking regulations, noted Abate. part of a broader consideration of what to do with several structures in the first block of South River Street I NOTICE and near South River and NorthThe Publications Committee will ampton Streets. meet on Tuesday, February 10, at 11 Andrew Shaw, Jr. , special assisa.m. in the conference room of tant to the president for manageWeckesser Hall. ment and operations, said a decision on the future of the Conyngham "START A SUCCESSFUL TUTORING SERVICE" home and other nearby properties is IDEAL FOR STUDENTS! anticipated in March. . All you need is a phone. You can even do it in your dorm room. Although tile building appears in Booklet explains step-by-step how to make a good part-time ingood condition when viewed from come. Proven by author's successful service in Philadelph_ ia. the outside, it would require a great deal of work inside to eonvert the Also get: "HOW TO BE A GOOD TUTOR" building into a dormitory. The Avoid 10 mistakes which turn off students. college's architect estimates the Each booklet only $1 .00. Money back guarantee. cost of rehabilitation at $158,500, but KIRK TUTORS Shaw contends that costs could Dept.2-F-1 reach $200,000 or more, based on past experienc~ with rehabilitating P.O. Box 13504 other buildings. Philadelphia, Pa. 19101 . Decision . In March On Future of Conyngham Home - SUMMER JOBS Guys and gals needed for summer employment at national parks, private camps, dude ranches, and resorts throughout the nation. ·Over 50,000 students aided each year. For FREE information on student assistance program send selfaddressed STAMPED envelope to Opportunity Research, . Dept. SJO, 55 Flathead .Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901. Many good jobs are avallabl~! APPLICANTS MUST APPLY EARLY . . - The biggest problem in -re.habilitating the building, Shaw says, is the heating system. The existing heating plaf)t of two large handfired coal furnaces would have to be upgraded with stokers or replaced. In addition to this initial expenditure, the cost of operating the system would be tremendous. Heating costs are estimated to total $8,000 annually, based on current prices of fuel oil and the conversion of the heating plant from coal to oil. The plumbing system is in "questionable condition," Shaw said, and most of the fixtures might have to be replaced. Even with improvements, it is uncertain whether the building's plumbing system can support the anticipated 42 residents. Bringing the building into conformity with state Department of Labor and Industry standards is another major problem in rehabilitating the Conyngham home. The existing stairs and elevator shaft must be replaced with enclosed stairwells, and, other miscellaneous improvements must be made as well. · The roof of the building leaks badly and needs major repairs. The ceilings of several rooms have been ruined by this leakage as well. All rooms need at least partial plastering and complete repainting. This in itself is a major task, since re- -fabric\and · · · For All Your Sewing Needs Gateway Shopping Center Midway Shopping Center Kingston, Pa. Wyoming, Pa . there are at least thirty rooms in the building. There is a puddle of water in the basement, indicating repairs . to foundation cracks must be made. Besides the rehabilitation costs, there remains the problem of operating the building. It is estimated that annual operating costs amount to $29,000, while dormitory fees for students living in the building will provide $23,940. On the other hand, there are strong arguments favoring the rehabilitation of the building. The need to house students. in Hotel Sterling will be eliminated. The Conyngham home could be ready for occupancy by September, 1976. Once repaired, the building might be in better overall condition than many existing dormitories. The rooms are generally large, and have adequate closet space. The building boasts woodpanelled sitting rooms and first and second floor marble fireplaces, among other amenities. The capital expenditures for rehabilitation would be Jes than for new . construction. · But perhaps most importantly, a significant historical property will have been preserved. The Conyngham home was once one of the finest residences in Wyoming Valley, representing the prosperity and elegance of the business community during the heyday of anthracite mining. Preservation would calm the fears of many in t~e community that the college will despoil the most impressive remnants of WilkesBarre's past. -.,Snowflake Winner Announced by Club .___________2_aa_ .,,_32_iiiiiiillillil_ _liiiiiiiiii693iii._,330iiiii. . Now Ope!} - Under New Management ROMA Pll2.A The Wilkes College Committee for a Clean Environment recently an, Free Campus Deliveries nounced the winner of its Snowflake Thick and Chewy Sicilian Pizza Contest. Rich Hoffman, Miner Hall, turned in the winning guess of DeHoag ies: Italian-Meatballs-Sausage cember 24 , only one day shy of the Ham & Cheese-Salami & Cheese actual December 25 snowfall total~oma Special ing about two inches The Christmas OPEN: snowfall was the first significant acMon.-Thurs. 11 AM-11 PM Angelo cumulation of snow this season. HofFri.-Sat. 11 AM-12 Midnight Paenteman's prediction won him $5, beata..Sun; . 1.,1.,P..M.,.._ _ _ _ _ _ _.,..__. ing out 20 other entrants. Penn Plaza, W-B •·•------•4...,PM...-.. Phone 822-2168 �FEBRUARY 5, 1976 7 PAGE7 THEBEACON Super Eagle' Out For Gold the drawing card of the tournament. "His name is magic" , said tournament publicity director George Pawlush. " His presence in this event will be good for 1000 extra fans." Ironically, Schalles almost didn't make it to Wilkes-Barre. He competed in the Midlands Invitational Wrestling Tournament out at Northwestern University near Chicago, which ran December 27th and 28th. The Wilkes Open was scheduled for the 29th and 30th. While the Super Eagle did enter the Wilkes event, people close to Schalles didn't expect him to travel East, if he made it to the finals of the Midlands. But Larry Zilverberg, a NCAA runnerup out of Minnesota University, settled the conflict by upsetting Schalles in the semi-finals. With his chance of winning a title there eliminated, Schalles took the next flight East, and arrived at the Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport late Sunday night, in plenty of time to catch a good night's sleep before Monday morning's pre-tourney weigh-ins. SCIIALLES' ABILITY TO fly all over the creation and participate in wrestling tournament after wrestling tournament brought up an interesting point. Bread, moola, dough, cold cash. Call it what you will, it's the only thing that can pay for cross-country plane flights, and three-day stays at comfortable motels. Where does Schalles' money come from ? The answer is from ~he pocket of Clar ion millionaire Bill Rea, Jr. Rea, a powerful fig ure in the city of Clarion is wild about wrestling, and has been a "supporter" of the CSC sport for quite a long time. This year, he is sponsoring a Clarion-based wrestling team called · the " Mean Machine", which feat ures Schalles, and Lehigh redshirt, Mark Lieberman. Schalles quit his job as assistant wrestling coach at Arizona State last season, and now has a desk job in one of Rea 's business interests in Clarion, while he puts his total concentration on wrestling, and earning a berth on the United States Olympic teain. · It sure is nice to have friends with money. They can turn rags into riches, tin into gold, and in Schalles' case, a former collegiate star into an Olympic gold medalist. ON HIS WAY to the 167-pound title, Wade picked up every individual honor the tourney gave out, including the They call Wade Schalles the "Super Eagle" . He can't Manny Gorrioran Award for the most pins in least leap tall buildings in a single bound, and is not more aggregate time, the High Point Trophy, a11d most notable powerful than a locomotive. That is, not yet at least. For the Outstanding Wrestler Award. They probably would the time being, Schalles will have to make due with just t,ave given him the team championship had he asked for being one of the finest wrestlers in the country. it, but that pl~udit went to Schalles' alma mater, Clarion, Little more than a month ago, Schalles, a former which carted home their fourth straight championship. two-time NCAA champ at Clarion State College in Wilkes . with three starters failing to show up for the Western Pennsylvania, brought his act East for the 43rd , event, finished second; an accomplishment which took Wilkes Open Wrestling Tournament. and by the time it very littl-~ effort, considering the fact that only a handful was over, the Super Eagle could have told the 2000 fans of teams entered full units. _ that packed into the Wilkes gymnasium for the two day There was no doubt in anyone 's mind that Schalles was event, that he could fly, and they would have believed him. 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SaddieJ with -their fourth MAC loss of the season Saturday night, Wilkes is faced with the difficult (but not impossible) task of winning all four of their remaining conference battles - including one against powerful Scranton on the road, if they expect a post-season berth. "We can do it. It's going to be hard, but we can do it," exclaimed a disappointed Bearde, shortly after his young team blew a big ten point lead to Upsala, and ended up losing to the Vikings 68-54. , IT WAS THE Colonel's first home game since Dec. 10, and after a rough 3-7 road trip, they were anxious to get back home. " With all the first year players we have," said Bearde, -"ten consecutive games on the road is not the best way to break into college ball, and we paid the price for it." But last Wednesday night at Reading, they dished it out instead of taking it on the chin, and whipped Albright 77-72 in overtime, to give them new hope. A win over Upsala would have put one foot in the MAC playoff door. Realizing the Colonel's. man to man defense would not work on the Vikings , ,Beard.e switched to a zone against Upsala, and his team never looked better during the first twelve minutes of the contest. With 7:32 left in the first half, Wilkes was up by ten, 24-14, arid could do no wrong . ', 1 ·u But Upsala has never been known for rolling over, and took advantage of some sloppy Colonel floor play to whittle the deficit to one at halftime. WHAT HAPPENED IN that second half will haunt Bearde for the rest of the season: Switching to a zone themselves, Upsala effectively shut off the Colonel inside game, and rolled into the lead for the first time in the ball game. Forcing the' Colonels out of their own zone and into man to man defense, the Vikings used their height advantage, and muscle, to win going a\\(ay. Bearde repeatedly said at the beginning of the season that this is the most talented club he's ever coached. But it would take time for him to adjust. Well, right now the Colonels are running out of time. They have remaining conference games with Lyc:oming tomorrow night at home; Lyc~ing once again next Saturday on the road ; Scranton · on Feb. 17 at the John Long Center ; and they finish with Elizabethtown at home on Feb. 19. History indicates that they must win them all. They a re 2-4 in the MAC right now , and a 6-4 finish should get them in the playoffs. If they lose just one, it would put them at 5-5 ; exactly the record they finished up with last year, when they DIDN'T make the playoffs. It 's going to be an uphill battle, but as Rodger Bearde has said : " we can do it. It's going to be hard, but we can do it." · Niedzwiecki Unbeatable MAC AtA Glance W L PCT . Ph ila. Texti le Elizabethtown Scranton 3 3 Upsala 5 12 71 4 Lycoming Albnght W i:ices Susquehanna J uniata Delawa re Valley 3 600 5 0 1 1 l OOC• 750 750 2 3 4 57 1 2 5 1 5 285 166 0 000 4 2 Mermen Take- A Pair In Weekend Action ' 333 _ BY MARIANNE MONTAGUE A fired up Wilkes swim team captured two in a row last weekend, SCORING LEADERS as they set back Jersey City State at G PT S. A VG . home on Friday 44-16, then traveled Dave Long, Su sq uehanna 7 154 22.0 to Douglastown, N.Y. to post a 58-40 Rog er Galo, J uniata 6 129 21.5 Dennis Pastucha, Del. Valley 5 98 19.6 victory over Cathedral College. Jack 6 rabant, W ilkes 6 11 7 19.5 Th.e free relay team of Garry Ric k Bi der, Albright 7 119 17.0 Taroli, Tony P4lto, Jeff J ones, and Ron Sweeda set a new Cathedral GOLF NOTICE , pool record of 3:42.3. This relay The Wilkes golf team will hold an team has only been beaten once thus important meeting, Tuesday morn- far, and promises to be a strong ing at 11 : 15 in Weckesser Annex. point for the Colonels throughout the ' remainder of the season. Wors t Over Diver Paul Niedzwiecki was ,,.,.,,,;,,,,,.,1 ,.,, i'"W' 71 unbeatable in week-end action, and came close to breaking Cathedral's tou:-naments, and can he ? pool records in..both the one meter ' 'l'r1, confident that Jimmy can required and optional events. win c:.n Eastern title at 167," his Other outstanding performances coach said, "and right now, I'm just for Coach Rick Marchant's mermen not sure what we are going to do. " were turned in by Jeff Boberick, who The idea , of dropping Weisenfluh took first place in the 200 yard down seems to IQok past the individual medley against Jersey Eastern:;, and into his chances at the City; and also in the 500 and 1000 nationals in Tuscon, Arizona "yard freestyle races at Cathedral, (assuming he gets there.) and Tony Pinto who copped firsts in GARRY T AROLI MAT MATTER: Gene Clemons, the 200 yard freestyle against Jersey racked up with m1uries and City , and the 200 yard freestyle and Also valuable for the mermen academic hassles, is going to take a butterfly races at Cathedral. were newcomers Gary Pohorely, semester off. He plans on making up Three swimmers experienced · Jack Manley, and Barry Weiss, anct lost ground this summer, and being their first number one place finishes veterans Kevin Augustine, Bill back in a Blue and Gold uniform during the week-end. Mike Salley Manley, and Keith Augustine. next fall...Casper Tortella, who garnered points in the 200 yard The Colonel men and women will sprained his ankle two weeks ago in breaststrok(' "ace, Joe Dettmore face the Lycoming swim teams o a match with Oswego State, is took the 50 , " l1 freestyle , and Tom Saturday at 4, at the Wilkes-Barre expec~ed back for the Feb. .17,. Runiewicz : tie 100 yard freestyle all Aquadon1e. The men are 2-3 and th1; · -DOMOWITCH encounter with, Hofstra .. in the· Jersey City meet. women 1-1 for the season. t · ~·\_•;-:\'. : ,t.,:i.,;~ . ~. •.11" / ; · '. ' -~ ~". '' ' -' • {i, ,'( _t...~> ,_,+ !,, .. , .t,', ,,,,·,~~\~~tf't., f'f(~f- / r(,'' •,'•',t"'t ,~•,·. . ·/* , '.~,/j )h""t*->-"'•• ,: ~;•l ....•·•-'"»~•"'~,,,...,,,.,.. ,~ (.•' .,.-.r..,,-,Ti •.f,'(c\'L~ e. ~w..1,r t, •. f ,. ·~ ··· i/', , ....-itfli'•· · ~ ~ · •8,1(1 .~ .I\•~ . . . . . . . i. ! ,ip-t,·r:D1'J :,:,~ ;.•li'f(,.,f" !/' »i.~~ ;k ~ t : Y!'!i'l~~ . ...•w··•J~ttit: . . .1~.Aj;t,_! ,~• 5 1 1 1 },1 l!- 1 �PAGES FEBRUARY 5, 1976 THE BEACON ... Colonels Topple SU; Face Lyco Tomorrow BY PAUL DOMOWITCH Wi~~ have come far and few ' between for the Wilkes f;,. Uege baske .. ball team this season, but last night, the Colonels decided to remedy that problem with a 57-50 conquest of Susquehanna University at the South Franklin • Street gymnasium. The win upped the Blue and Gold record to 6-11, going into tomorrow evening's " do or die" battle with Middle Atlantic Conference foe Lycoming, and avenged an earlier 71-64 defeat at the hands of the Crusaders. It was the red hot shooting of forward Jack Brabant that brought the Colonels of coach Rodger Bearde out of a pathetic offensive drought in the second half, and carried them from a six-point halftime deficit to a seven-point win. The big red head finished the night with 1-8 points, and in the process, became the third greatest scorer in Wilkes College basketball history. BUT BRABANT WASN'T the only story. Frank Britt and Tommy Donahue, a pair of Colonels who have missed a great deal of this season with injuries, came to life in the waning minutes against the Crusaders, and picked up where Brabant left off. Using a zone defense to offset the effectiveness of Susquehanna's All-MAC forward Dave Long, Wilkes broke out to an 8-0 lead on the hot hand of Brabant, before the Crusaders answered with a bucket of their own. A 20-footer by Donahue with 15:55 showing on the clock, put Wilkes up by eight once again, but the Crusaders, utilizing the tremendous outside shooting of guard Mike Scheib over the · Wilkes zone, whittled the deficit to four at the nine minute mark. With Wilkes forced to respect Scheib's outside accuracy, the Crusaders then began to feed the 6-6 Long underneath, and his layup with 5:25 remaining, tied the ballgame at 24. Gettir.g the opportunities, but certainly not ' the breaks, Rodger Bearde watched helplessly as shot after _Blue and Gold shot went astray, and Susquehanna took the lead. SCHEIB PUT SU out in front by eight, 32-24 on a· fast break bucket, before Blue and Gold freshman Kendall McNeil answered with a pair of free throws to cut the lead to six at half. The early minutes of the second half were a carbon copy of the fi rst , ,. portion fo r the Colonels, as the miserable shooting continued. But Brabant finally fo und the range after hitting on only three of nine in the first half, and connected on three in a row near the fourteen minute mark, to put his team within a bucket, 36-34. With a little over twelve minutes to go in the contest, Britt made his long awaited r eturn to action on the Colonel hardwood, and it was a pair of free throws by the 6-3 senior that tied the game at 38. The Colonels held momentary two point leads during the next three minutes, befo re a big basket by · guard Mike Prekopa put Wilkes out in fro nt for keeps, 46-44 with 5: 05 remaining. PLAYING. A · Lp'TLE- cat ' and mouse after gammg the lead, Bearde ordered his team to keep the ball outside until Susquehanna broke from its zone into a man-for-man defense. Seconds after the Crusaders made the switch, freshman Tony Nardelli capitalized with a two-pointer to put Wil~es up by four. Long cut into the Colonel lead once again with a 15-foot jumper, but little Tommy Donahue came to life with 2:50 remaining, and canned a shot from .the top of the circle. Seconds later, after spreading the desperate Crusader defense out, Donahue broke through the lane and shoveled off a brilliant pass to an open Britt, who was fouled . The former Kingston Central Catholic standout made one of two, and seconds later hit two more charity tosses to put the game on ice, 53-46. Two final free throws, and a splendid disolav of ball handling by Donahue that drew the 5'10 junior a standing ovation from the appreciative crowd, put Wilkes up at the buzzer, 57-50. COURT NOTES: With four MAC games remaining, Wilkes must win at leastthree of four to have a shot at the playoffs. Scranton and Upsala have clinched post-season berths, and the remaining invjtations are up for grabs between Elizabethtown, Lycoming, Albright, and Wilkes .. .Etown, and Lycoming played last night.. .the Colonels shot a miserable 32 per cent from the field last night (23-68). Not that many teams can shoot that bad and win ... freshman center John Zapko was the leading Colonel rebounder in the win with 12 boards ... at one point in the first half, Wilkes m1ssed 14 shots in a row from the field ... both- games against Lycoming will count in the MAC standings. ,- A RECORD BREAKER - Jack Brabant is pictured shooting the 2_0-footer that moved hi~ into third place on the all-time Colone l sc oring hst. The red head needs Just 51 more points to surpass George Morgan and take over second place among Blue and Gold scoring greats. •• Easterns Feb. 27-28 Worst Appears Over For Reesemen ponents than they had in December, and early January, the Colonels have reeled off five straight wins, not including last night's fray with Binghamton State, and although there are some difficult obstacles remaining on their calendar, it would appear that they have' felt defeat for the final time. The remaining four dual meets will be preparation, more than anything else, for Wilkes' big Feb. 27-28 indoctrination into the Eastern Inter-collegiate Wrestling Association. Three weeks ago, the Colonel's chances at the Eastern tourney did not appear good. But a lot has happened since that time. Down at Annapolis, the Navy grapplers have everyone confused including themselves, as a defeat at the hands of Yale (who?? ) would indicate. That same Yale team lost to Rutgers, a unit that could manage only one victory in a pre-season scrimmage with Wilkes. DOWN AT LEHIGH, injuries have It has been a rough beginning for the Wilkes wrestlers in the wacky world of Division I, but it appears the worst is over, or so it would seem. Losses to Lehigh, Navy, Oregon State, and Syracuse loom as ancient history now, and a good many of the Colonels are starting to grow up, and put the word " team" into their vocabulary,. after realizing that representatives of Oklahoma, Iowa, and Iowa State are not going to pound down their doors and try ~o persuade them to transfer to their respective institutions. A DIFFICULT SCHEDULE, .a nd team dissension were only two of the problems facing coach John Reese during the first two months of the 1975-76 season ; a beginning that had Colonel fans shouting " who needs the big time? " But recent performances, and a series of incidents brought optimism back to the S.Franklin gymnasium once ag{lin. ' Facing far less ~earsome op- Weisenfluh: May qrop For Easterns : ,,. ~ -..;,c,,. swept over the Engineers like a plague, including a neck injury to national champ Mike Lieberman, that just may keep him out of the Easterns. And there is a lot of squabbling over the academic eligibility of their other NCAA champ, -Mike Frick. Despite losing 22-16 to Syracuse, Wilkes proved they could hold their own with the best in the nation. Ranked ninth in the country by NATIONAL MAT NEWS coming into · the Wilkes battle, the Orangemen needed a final pin at heavyweight to pull the match out of the fire. The biggest story that afternoon was the Colonel's J im Weisenfluh beating NCAA runnerup J ohn Janiak 16-14, in one of the finest bou~s ever wrestled in the Colonel confines. Weisenfluh's victory _ brought up another point. Will he move down to 158 tor the (,·onti 11 11t•d 011 pn~•· 7) Girls Off To Fair Start Unde~ New Cage Mentor It has been quite a dryspell for the averaged only near the six point Wilkes women cagers over the ' mark. But this year, she leads the years. Not since 1967 have the Colonelettes with a 16.3 average. Right behind her in scoring is Colonelettes registered a winning record (5-4), and never in their sophomore Karen Olny, who broke history have they won more than six into the starting five late last season, and has been averaging double -games. Well, Debby Moyer is out to digits ever since. Olny has given · change all that. A 1975 graduate of Moyer's team a , big lift in the East Stroudsburg _State College, rebounding department, and in Moyer stepped into the head Monday's 40-35 loss to Muhlenberg, coaching position vacated by Sandy she collected 14 r~bounds. Bloomburg, and while her girls Key to Wilkes' success may lie in aren't exactly burning up the court, the backcourt, where junior Dotty · there is new optimism. _ With a 2-2 record going into Martin and sophomore Anita yesterday's away battle with Meehan rank as two of the best powerhouse Luzerne County Com- guards in the MAC. Both girls are munity College, the Blue and Gold averaging 9.3 points a game, and appear destined to break the six win have been very successful getting barricade, and could be _a serious the ball inside to Wilkes, Olny, and challenger for the Middle Atlantic center Diane Jones. Conference women's basketball · The girls are deep in both the back and frontcourt with seniors Barb title. Big surprise in the girl's first four Long and Nancy Roberts filling in games has been the scoring bursts of aptly when needed. The team will be junior forward Sharon Wilkes. Not home Saturday afternoon, when looked upon for offensive punch they entertain archrival Miseriduring her first two varsity seasons, cordia at the South Franklin Street the Nanticoke I:Iigh alumnus ~ymnasium. � 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 Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. 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 Beacon 1976 February 5th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976 February 5 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College