73 15 4133 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/7a41129c11d999ee7d7f0f075633484c.pdf db840948b3a005139a08ea6972a02434 PDF Text Text I i Vol. 3, No. 1 Alw Ukes college —I__ .. —'"I. :.F 77'7777 rT\—yr-grT K__ 7 U v U LI vJ v__ > WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA Homecoming Nov. 17 FIRST FORMAL ON FRIDAY AT 7 November, 1950 18 RETURNING alumni GALA WEEK-END EXPECTED TO DRAW HUNDREDS OF ALUMNI TO CAMPUS MUST REGISTER . The main lounge of Chase Hall on South River street will A formal note will be injected be used as the temporary head­ into a gala week-end of Homecomquarters for Homecoming regis­ i ig activity on Friday evening at tration during the Nov. 17 - 18 7, when former students of Wilkes celebration. College and Bucknell University Miss Jane Salwoski, college Junior College will attend a Formal alumni assistant, will be in Dinner-Dance in the Victory Room charge of registrations. of the Hotel Redington. This office will be open from Music for the evening of dancing 9 a .m. to 5 p. m. on Friday, will be provided by Lee Vincent Nov. 17, and from 9 a. m. to and his orchestra. This popular noon on Saturday, Nov. 18. Wyoming Valley dance band—ac­ Returning alumni are urged claimed by many to be the finest to register in this office before in the state—recently completed a doing anything else. All tickets six-week engagement at the Steel for Homecoming events will be Pier in Atlantic City. available at this office. A special committee, under the guidance of Chairman Rau and Alumni President Donald L. Honey­ well, has been working for the past six weeks in order to make this part of the Homecoming a big I success. T hc new . The new ...... constitution for the First Formal Dance I Wilkes College Alumni Association, The event will mark the first which was approved at the Septemlime in the historv of alumni af- Der meeting of the organization, is fairs at Wilkes College that a for-! published in this issue of the mal dinner-dance has been held. At | ALUMNUS. ___ ______ ________ It *iss suggested that you clip nrsi, there was some objection J* ...... raised about the move to make the j th*8 constitution so that'J* it can be dance formal, but a vote was taken used for future refrence. among the members present at the August meeting and it was decided by a majority vote that this dance .should be of the tuxedo variety. The cabaret theme will prevail. A speaker’s table will be located There’ll be plenty of color on on the east end of the huge room. campus when the former students A decorating committee, composed return for the Third Annual Homeo former students who have coming and the reason will be that handled the color schemes for un­ every student club and society has dergraduate dances, will spend the joined in a contest to see which can biggest part of Tuesday making do the most successful job of de­ the room conform to the traditional corating the college buildings. Wilkes College blue and gold at­ Each club has been assigned a mosphere. building and will see to it that The speaker for the formal affair there is an abundance of external will be announced in the daily welcome for the alumni, when they newspaper several days before th<- revisit the campus on Friday and dance. It is expected that the guest Saturday, Nov, 17 and IB. speaker will be a prominent Wyo­ Joining in the spirit of the con­ ming Valley resident, who is ex­ test is the alumni association, tremely interested in the work be-I which has offered a trophy to the ing done at Wilkes College and club or society whose decorations also one who is well versed in the are judged to be the best, benefit:, of having a strong alumni Supervising the contest is Rob­ association behind a growing in­ ert V/. Partridge, director of stu­ stitution. dent activities. WCAA CONSTITUTION' IN THIS ISSUE CAMPUS CLUBS PLAN COLORFUL RECEPTION Many of the 2,000 members of the Wilkes College Alumni Association are expected to make their annual pilgrimage to the South River Street campus on Nov. 17 and 18 to attend the Third Annual Alumni Homecoming. The two-day affair promises to be one of the finest ever sponsored at the community college and it is expected that a good representation will be present from each of the 17 classes which have studied at the local institution since its founding Bucknell University Junior ColCol­ when the main lounge of Chase at Bucknell^ lege in 1933. Hall will be opened as the HomeAlumni President Donald L. coming registration headquarters. Honeywell has appointed Donald Returning alumni will be register­ M. Rau, class of ’50, as general ed at this center before receiving chairman of the affair. A commit­ tickets to the variety of events tee of over 30 former students has that will fill their two-day pro­ gram. First regular activity will be the President’s Reception given by Dr. and Mrs. Eugene S. Farley in their home at 146 South River street. This event will commence at 3 p. m. and continue until 5. On Saturday morning registra­ tion for late-comers ■will be held until noon. The Special Alumni Luncheon will take place at 12:30 I on Saturday in the college cafe­ teria. Dr. Farley will make his an­ nual report to the members of the Alumni Association at this lun­ cheon. The annual general business meeting will be held at 1:30 on Saturday in the Lecture Hall on South River street. Alumni Presi­ dent Honeywell will open the ses­ sion by giving a report of the pro­ gress made by the association dur­ ing the past year. Reports will also be heard from various officers and committee heads of the organ­ ization. An informal alumni reception Donald M. Rau will be held in the Victory Room been working for the past six of the Hotel Redington on Satur­ weeks in order to make this year’s day afternoon from 3 to 5:30, and Homecoming a session of interest­ from there the former students ing business and social activity. will journey to Kingston Stadium Highlighting this year’s Home­ where they will watch the annual coming Program will be a formal grid contest between Wilkes and dinner-dance on Friday evening at King’s Colleges from a special re­ 7 in tho Victory Room of the Hotel served section on the west side of Redington and tho traditional the field. football clash between Wilkes and The entire Homecoming Program its city-rival, King’s College, on will be concluded at a Sport Dance, Saturday evening at 8 in the planned for the gymnasium on Kingston Stadium. South Franklin street by the The program will officially get Wilkes College Student Council underway on Friday morning at 9, following the football game. �WILKES ALUMNUS Pago Two The ALUMNUS Editor THOMAS J. MORAN Assistant Editor WILLIAM J. UMPHRED Staff Assistants JACK PHEATHEAN JANE SALWOSKI BOB SANDERS Photographer EDWARD BOLINSKI This publication will be puliblishcd monthly throughout the regular school year (September through June). An alumni ________ A report in the form of a magazine will be published in the summer of each year. oared for publication in the Alumni Office, 309 Chase The ALUMNUS is prepared Hall, 184 South River Street, jet, Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes Pa. Subscription price is SI.00 a year. The I EDITOR’S C o r n e r. THOMAS J. MORAN ■= - ■n **’**” I L ' ; /J THE HOMECOMING Most of the important arrangements for the Third Annual Homecoming have been completed by the general chairman, Don Rau. Now the entire committee and officers of the association have but one worry —what kind of a turn-out will there be for this important week-end? There are approximately 2,050 members in the Alumni Associa­ tion. Without consulting the record books, it is safe to say that there are about fifty per cent of this number located within four hours travel­ ing distance of our campus. That means that if there is sufficient in| terest among our alumni we should have at least 500 at this year’s homecoming. I would imagine that it is rather difficult for the members to de­ velop the same enthusiasm for this affair as we have, but it is only natural that when you work on a project you must be enthusiastic Intercollegiate athletics at Wilkes Colege are five years old. about it or the venture turns out to be just another affair. From all indications the 1950 Homecoming will be for a long time Yet, there has never been a single instance of special aid or to come a goal for other planning committees to reach. There has consideration being given to an athlete. The new athletic code, been considerable time and effort spent in the planning of this affair. which was approved recently by the Board of Trustees, insures A full program for the two-day period has been planned to provide activity for all but a few short hours. the fact that there never shall be any special privileged athletes It is with the greatest of pleasure that I look forward to seeing at this institution. you on Friday and Saturday, November 17 and 18. OUR ATHLETIC POLICY In shot!, athletics will always remain in their rightful place —as part of the college. As soon as a transformation takes place and the college becomes part of the athletic program, then it is time to abolish athletics. It is impossible for Wilkes College to carry on an athle'ic ■ relationship wrb. institutions that have different standards of scholarship, admission, and policy. ’ We would consider it poor judgment on the part of our athletic council if games were arranged wi'h Army, Notre Dame, Penn, and other first-rate athletic institutions. It would be unfair to pit our teams against schools of this size because the contests would be too one-sided and the ou'eome would never be in doubt. There just wouldn't be a contest in the true sense of the word. For the same reason, it would be unfair to schedule our athletic teams against schools that have too loose ar. altitude scholarship, admission, and general policy. EDITORIAL THE NEW CONSTITUTION In this issue of the Alumnus you will see for the first time the new constitution of the Wilkes College Alumni Association. You. will note that it is unlike most constitutions. It does not contain all the laboring phrases and par's of speech that make most blueprints for organization and operation, about as easy to understand as a timetable for a large railroad. When it vzas first decided that the old consti ution was far. A LOYALTY FUND You have been more fortunate than members of other college alumni associations. You have been iasked for only two-dollars a year vmo is io uiviucu uuuwtur and this divided tcjuidii.y equally between dues and a subscription to the ALUMNUS, our official publication. Look around you at the graduates from other colleges. Better still, walk _ right up and ask them how much it costs to be members in good standing of their respective alumni association. You’re surprised be­ cause the answer you got wasn’t even close to two dollars. Be honest, now, was it? If you didn’t have the misfortune to question one of the minority, who told you “Sure I get that stuff in the . mail, but I just toss it away, It’s the usual propaganda about being loyal and sending along a few bucks,” then you probably found out thatit it costs quite a bit of money to belong to other associations. In the new constitution, which was passed by the members of the association at the September r eeting, there is an article concerned with a Loyalty Fund. That fund is separate from the regular twodollar annual dues. In brief, the Loyalty Fund is an annual campaign sponsored by the Alumni Association to solicit your financial help in making addi­ tional approvements possible at Wilkes College. Granted that few of our alumni are so well established at present to make annual gifts that can be recorded in three or four figures, but I would like to hear from any member who can’t at least give fivedollars or at the very least one-dollar. Some can give more and will. Others can’t now, but will in the future. This Loyalty Fund campaign will be held in the Spring of 1951 and each year thereafter. Prepare yourself for it. If necessary, budget yourself to the extent of saving at least a dollar a month. The dues, which is much lower than that required by other college alumni associations, will remain the same—two dollars/ THE 1950 DUES Some members of the Alumni Association still have not paid their 1950 dues. It will be possible to do this when you register in the main ou*-da!ed, a special committee vzas appointed by the alumni lounge of Chase Hall on Friday or Saturday, November 17 or 18. president for the purpose of drawing up a new charier. Simpli­ city vzas the goal of this committee. The group wanted most to compose a conr/ifution that would bo adoquaio, yet not bo WE’RE LONESOME—WRITE so filled vzith "pigiron" that it would cause nc.-vour, frustration It gets mighty lonesome on the third floor of Chase Hall. The only thing wo see all day are women passing to and from the Women’s to someone seeking a bit of information. Lounge and what alumni secretary could be satisfied with such an un­ Tho finished product vzas presented to the alumni at tho eventful existence. What we’re trying to say is please write and let us know how September meeting of the Association. Afler a few slight things are on the outside. What have you accomplished since you left changes it was approved by those present. Tho action made it college. Did you gain a mate and possibly a few cherished offsprings? tho official guide to the conducting of alumni affairs at Wilkes Maybe you weren’t quite so ambitious and just confined your activi­ ties to getting a wonderful position. Why not drop us a line and. College. tell all? �WILKES ALUMNUS Pago Four WILKES ALUMNUS CONSTITUTION WILKES COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 1950 shall be held during the Homecom­ ing Week-end in November and at a specific time to be designated through official correspondence. 1. This organization shall bo called the Wilkes College Alumni ARTICLE IV Association. ARTICLE I Name and Purpose Chapters of the Alumni 2. The object of said Alumni Association Association shall be to stimulate and vitalize interest in the welfare 1. Whenever ten (10) or more of Wilkes College, as well as to foster and maintain good fellow­ members of the Wilkes College Alumni Association meet together ship among its graduates and beyond a reasonable commuting friends. distance of Wyoming Valley (A distance that will cause incon­ ARTICLE II venience in attending the regular Membership in the Wilkes College meetings of the association) for the purpose of conducting social or Alumni Association business sessions similar to those 1. Every person who shall have held at the regular meetings of the completed at least thirty (30) sem­ Alumni Association, it shall be the ester hours of work at Wilkes privilege of this group to petition College and shall have terminated the president and Membership academic relations with the latter Committee for official recognition institution shall be eligible for full as a Chapter of the Wilkes College Alumni Association. membership. 2. Every person who shall have completed at least thirty (30) sem­ ester hours of work while Wilkes College was known as Bucknell University Junior College shall be accorded full membership. 3. Members of each senior class at Wilkes College shall become eligible for membership in Wilkes College Alumni Association when they shall have been recommended by the faculty for graduation. 2, Chapters of the Wilkes College Alumni Association (see Article, III, Section 3), located outside of Wyoming Valley shall conduct meeting at a time and place de­ signated by their membership. 3. Chapters shall be required to conform to all parts of the Consti­ tution which governs the Wilkes College Alumni Association, ex­ cept those part or parts that con­ flict with the conducting of alumni 4. Members of the faculty, board j affairs in a specific locale. -____ _____________ \ of- trustees, andj the ____ recipients ofI honorary degrees shall as such be ARTICLE V deemed ex-officio members of the Officers and Elections Wilkes College Alumni Associa­ tion. 1. The officers of the Wilkes College Alumni Association shall be a president, vice-president, ARTICLE III treasurer, recording secretary, and Meeting of the Alumni executive secretary. The alumni Association secretary of Wilkes College shall be the executive secretary of the 1. There shall be a meeting of the Wilkes College Alumni Asso­ Wilkes College Alumni Associa­ tion. The officers of the Alumni ciation held on the first Monday of every month at the place de­ Association, excepting executive signated through official corres­ secretary, shall he elected for one pondence. A quorum for such year. No officer of the association, excepting the treasurer and execu­ monthly meetings shall be 15. tive secretary, shall serve in the 2. The president of the Wilkes same office for more than three College Alumni Association shall successive years. have the power to call a special 2. The treasurer shall be required meeting at any time he so desires. to deposit all funds of the associa­ 3. Chapters of the Wilkes Col­ tion in a depository designated by lege Alumni Association, located the Finance Committee. outside of Wyoming Valley, shall 3. Officer vacancies may be filled conduct meetings at a time and place designated by their member­ by the President of the Wilkes College Alumni Association, ex­ ships. cepting the office of executive sec­ ■1. A general meeting of the retary, which shall follow the pro­ Wilkes College Alumni Association cedure set forth in Article VIII. All appointments to fill vacancies shall be ex-officio members of each in the ranks of officers shall be un­ committee provided for here-in or til the expiration of the regular otherwise appointed. term. ARTICLE VI 4.' At the regular August meet­ Alumni Council ing of the Wilkes College Alumni Association (the first Monday of 1. Function—The Alumni Coun­ the month), the President shall cil is designed in general to act in a measure as a committee of the appoint a nominating committee of seven members, whose duty it whole for the purpose of working out plans and policies and being shall be to nominate a candidate generally helpful in furthering the for the offices of president, vice- interests and regulating the activi­ president, recording secretary, ties of the Alumni Association. treasurer, and member-at-large. 2. Officers—The officers of the The choice for each office by the Alumni Association, elected from appointed nominating committee time to time, shall be deemed to shall be made known to the mem­ hold the same respecitve offices in bership immediately following the the Alumni Council without action to such effect by the Alumni Coun­ close of nominations from the floor cil. at the September meeting. The 3. Meetings—There shall be at successful candidates shall be those receiving a majority of votes cast least one formal meeting of the Alumni Council each year at such by mail ballot. Not later than one time and place as shall be deter­ week from the aforeemntioned mined. A quorum for such meeting meeting the executive secretary of shall be five (5). In addition to the alumni association shall send formal meetings the Alumni Coun­ to all members of the association cil shall transact business among its members through the media of an official ballot to be returned. mail. All alumni shall be eligible to vote. 4. Eligibility—Any member of All ballots shall remain uncounted until the closing of the polls, which the Alumni Association is eligible for membership in the Alumni shall occur at 3 p. m. one month Council. (30 days) following mailing of the 5. Membership—Membership in ballots by the executive secretary. The closing day of the polls shall the Alumni Council shall consist of nine members and one from each bo mentioned on all ballot forms. chapter of at least 10 members. Immediately after the closing of This figure shall be reached in the the polls, three tellers, appointed following manner: by the executive alumni secretary a. Four elected officers of the of Wilkes College shall open the Alumni Association. ballots, complete the count of the b. One representative from each vote, and certify in writing to the chapter of 10 or more mem­ Alumni Council the names of the bers. elected officials. c. One representative appointed 5. All newly elected officers shall by the President of the take office January 1 of the follow­ Association. ing year. The term of office shall be until the following December 31 d. Four elected from the mem­ or until new officers are elected to bership at large. fill vacancies after the expiration 6. All members shall serve for of the one-year term of office. All committee appointments made dur­ one year after election to office. ing a year shall not run longer The election of the four persons than December 31 of the year the from the membership at large shall appointment is made or until new take place at the first regular meeting in October. officers are elected. 6. Tiie President, or in his ab­ sence, the Vice-President, shall preside at nil meetings of the Alumni Association and Alumni Council. The President and Execu­ tive Secretary of the Association 7. Members of the Alumni Coun­ cil who miss three consecutive meetings shall be disqualified. Vacancies occuring through dis­ qualification of a member for ab- (continued on next page) sentism shall be filled by presiden­ LOYALTY FUND, and such fund shall be the function of 1 tial appointment. shall be under the direction of the committee, which shall Alumni Council as herein provided, Alumni Council. ARTICLE VII 6. Campaigns—The am 2. Purpose—The underlying pur­ Standing Committees pose of the fund shall be to pro­ peal shall take place bet-' (Permanent) vide an agency which shall further 1 and June 30. Gifts to b( 1. There shall be at least four the practice among alumni and in the current year must (4) standing committees of three friends of Wilkes College of giving hands of the fund comm (3) or more members each, to be money annually, in large or small later than June 30, wt appointed by the president of the amounts, according to ability, for marks the end of the coll Alumni Council, who shall desig­ the purpose of the college; thus year. nate one member of each commit­ providing a means of consolidating 7. Records—The Alum tee as its chairman. All such ap­ many gifts into one large amount shall keep full records of pointments may be terminated at which may be used for particular class standing at all t needs of Wilkes College from time any time by action of the Presi­ shall publish at the clos dent of the Alumni Association. to time. annual appeal a repoi These committees shall be appoint­ 3. Objective—The immediate or names of donors but ed in the Fall to serve for one year special objective of each annual ap­ amounts of their respeci or until successors shall be ap­ peal, and the allocation and disposi­ pointed. Vacancies on such commit­ tion of the fund collected shall be ARTICLE IX tees may be filled by the commit­ determined by the fund committee tee chairman in cooperation with in consolidation with the President Filling Vacancy in C the president of the alumni asso­ of Wilkes College and his counsels. Alumni Secretary ciation. Wilkes College 4. Presentation — In presenting 1. The Alumni Counci (a) Committee on Finance—It the annual appeal the fund com­ operate with the Pres shall be the duty of this commit­ mittee shall ■work through the tee to determine financial policies various class representatives, ap­ Board of Trustees of V from year to year, to audit the pointing representatives for those lege in the selection of books or receive the auditor’s re­ classes not having official Alumni Secretary for Wilkes port and generally to direct the Council representatives. The appeal whenever a vacancy occ financial administration of the or­ to friends of the institution shall office. ganization in conjunction with the be conducted through the Alumni 2. The officers of t college comptroller. Secretary of Wilkes College. Cash Association are author: and non-continuing pledges shall with the President of (b) Committee on Program—It be payable before the close of the and Chairman of the shall be the duty of this commit­ Trustees to appoint a tee to plan and promote social pro­ College fiscal year. incumbent to said offic grams for each scheduled general 5. Supervisions—Overall super­ alumni meeting unless otherwise visions of the collection of the fund 3. The officers of 1 specified by the President. This . committee will be expected to co­ operate with the planning and pro­ motion of other social events spon­ sored by the Alumni Association . throughout the year. HOMECOMING (c) Committee on Legislation— It shall be the duty of this com­ mittee to consider and draft amend­ ments and interpret the constitu­ tion upon the written petition of any ten (10) members and upon the request of the President. (d) Committee on Membership— It shall be the duty of this commit­ tee to plan and promote member­ ship drives designed to bring about greater interest in the alumni asso­ ciation and attract greater num­ bers to the meetings and affairs sponsored by the association. This committee will cooperate with the college authorities and undergrad­ uates in linking up the graduate and undergraduate interest, and in promoting a closer relationship be­ tween students and alumni. (e) Additional Committees—The Alumni Council may, from time to time, provide for and appoint such additional committees as it may deem advisable, with such duties and powers as it may define, and may adopt by-laws, rules and re­ gulations for the transaction of its business. ARTICLE VIII The Loyalty Fund Friday, November 17 9 a. m. - 5 p. m. Registration (All Day) 2 p. m. Get Acquainted Tour of Can 3 p. m. - 5 p. m. President's Reception Dr. and Mrs. Eugene S. Farl 7 p. m. - 1 a. m. FORMAL HOMECOMING E Orchestra—Lee Vincent Saturday, November 18 9 a. m. - 12 noon Late Registration 12:30 p. m. SPECIAL ALUMNI LUNCHE Speaker—Dr. Eugene S. Fai Topic—"Report to the Alum: 1:30 p. m. GENERAL BUSINESS MEET 3 p. m. - 5:30 p. m. ALUMNI RECEPTION 8 p. m. HOMECOMING FOOTBAL WILKES College vs. King's (Section will be reserved fo 10:30 p. m. "Welcome Alumni" Sport 1. Name—The name of the fund shall be the WILKES COLLEGE I______ . �WILKES ALUMNUS CONSTITUTION COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION □OPTED SEPTEMBER 1950 All appointments to fill vacancies ’ shall be ex-officio members of each in the ranks of officers shall be un- i committee provided for here-in or til the expiration of the regular' otherwise appointed. term. ARTICLE VI 4.' At the regular August meet-. ARTICLE IV Alumni Council ing of the Wilkes College Alumni Chapters of the Alumni Association (the first Monday of 1. Function—The Alumni Coun­ Association the month), the President shall cil is designed in general to act in 1. JX henever^ten^ (10) or, more appoint a nominating committee a measure as a committee of the members of the Wilkes College of seven members, whose duty it whole for the purpose of working Alumni Association meet together out plans and policies and being beyond a reasonable j commuting j shall be to nominate a candidate generally helpful in furthering the distance of■ Wyoming Valley (A I for the offices of president, vice- interests and regulating the activi­ distance that .4- — will n cause ■ presjjincon en^ ­ recording secretary, ties of the Alumni Association. venience in attending the regular 1^1 ireasurer and member-at-large. meetings of the association) lor ... . , 2. Officers—The officers of the the purpose of conducting social or, cIJ01ce iOr eacL onice by the Alumni Association, elected from business sessions similar to those j appointed nominating committee time to time, shall be deemed to held at the regular meetings of the shall be made known to the mem­ hold the same respecitve offices in Alumni Association, it shall be the bership immediately following the the Alumni Council without action privilege of this group to petition to such effect by the Alumni Coun­ the president and Membership close of nominations from the fioor cil. Committee for official recognition at the September meeting. The as a Chapter of the Wilkes College successful candidates shall be those 3. Meetings—There shall be at I Alumni Association. receiving a majority of votes cast least one formal meeting of the Alumni Council each year at such 2. Chapters of the Wilkes College by mail ballot. Not later than one time and place as shall be deter­ Alumni Association (see Article week from the aforeemntioned mined. A quorum for such meeting III, Section 3), located outside of meeting the executive secretary of shall be five (5). In addition to Wyoming Valley shall conduct the alumni association shall send formal meetings the Alumni Coun­ meeting at a time and place de­ to all members of the association cil shall transact business among signated by their membership. its members through the media of an official ballot to be returned. mail. 3. Chapters shall be required to All alumni shall be eligible to vote. ■ conform to all parts of the Consti­ All ballots shall remain uncounted ’ 4. Eligibility—Any member of tution which governs the Wilkes until the closing of the tolls, which Ithe AlumI!i Association is eligible College Alumni Association, ex­ » n , o , for membership in the Alumni Alumni cept those part or parts that con- , =hall occur at 3 p. m. one month romr.y flict with the conducting of alumni (30 days) following mailing of the affairs in a specific locale. i ballots by the executive secretary., 5. Membership—Membership in The closing dav of the polls shall Ithe AIumni Council shall consist •oe mentioned „ r on all 11 •ballot n 4. forms. ofi nine members ARTICLE V , , and. one ,n from ,each ■ chapter of at least 10 members. Officers and Elections Immediately after the closing of • This figure shall be reached in the 1. The officers of the Wilkes i the P°Us' three teUers’_ appointed following College Alumni Association shall !\ bv 'a•>' the executive alumni secretsrv secretary1 -iiinrrn Aiumni al>™™ Association a c-snail a. Four elected officers of the be a president, vice-president, vice-president,, of Wilkes College shall open the Alumni Association. treasurer, recording secretary, and j ballots, complete the count the r, ! comnlete r-nnnt of nr t.hn executive secretary. The alumnii vote, and certify in writing to the b. One representative from each secretary of Wilkes College shall chapter of 10 or more mem­ be the executive secretary of the Alumni Council the names of the bers. Wilkes College Alumni Associa­ elected officials. tion. The officers of the Alumni One representative appointed 5. All newly elected officers shall Association, excepting executive by the President of the take office January 1 of the follow­ secretary, shall be elected for one Association. ing year. The term of office shall rear. No officer of the association, be until the following December 31 d. Four elected from the memexcepting the treasurer and execuor until new officers are elected to bership at large. ive secretary, shall serve in the fill vacancies after the expiration ame office for more than three 6. All members shall serve for of the one-year term of office. All uccessive years. committee appointments made dur­ one year after election to office. 2. The treasurer shall be required ing a year shall not run longer The election of the four persons o deposit all funds of the associa- than December 31 of the year the from the membership at large shall is made or until new take place at the first regular ion in a depository designated by appointment ‘ meeting in October. he Finance Committee. <officers are elected. shall be held during the Homeconi-’' ing Week-end in November and at ! a specific time to be designated j a through official correspondence. 3. Officer vacancies may be filled y the President of the Wilkes ollege Alumni Association, ex­ iting the office of executive sec­ tary, which shall follow the pro­ cure set forth in Article VIII. 6. The President, or in his ab­ sence, the Vice-President, shall preside at all meetings of the Alumni Association and Alumni Council. The President and Execu­ tive Secretary of the Association _________WILKES ALUMNUS _____________ _ 7. Members of the Alumni Coun­ cil who miss three consecutive meetings shall be disqualified. Vacancies occuring through dis­ qualification of a member for ab- (continued on next page) sentism shall be filled by presiden­ LOYALTY FUND, and such fund tial appointment. shall be under the direction of the Alumni Council as herein provided. ARTICLE VII 2. Purpose—The underlying pur­ Standing Committees pose of the fund shall be to pro­ (Permanent) vide an agency which shall further 1. There shall be at least four the practice among alumni and (4) standing committees of three friends of Wilkes College of giving (3) or more members each, to be money annually, in large or small appointed by the president of the amounts, according to ability, for Alumni Council, who shall desig­ the purpose of the college; thus nate one member of each commit­ providing a means of consolidating tee as its chairman. All such ap­ many gifts into one large amount pointments may be terminated at which may be used for particular any time by action of the Presi­ needs of Wilkes College from time dent of the Alumni Association. to time. These committees shall be appoint­ 3. Objective—The immediate or ed in the Fall to serve for one year special objective of each annual ap­ or until successors shall be ap­ peal, and the all ^cation and disposi­ pointed. Vacancies on such commit­ tees may be filled by the commit­ tion of the fund collected shall be determined by the fund committee tee chairman in cooperation with in consolidation with the President the president of the alumni asso­ of Wilkes College and his counsels. ciation. 4. Presentation — In presenting the annual appeal the fund com­ mittee shall work through the various class representatives, ap­ pointing representatives for those classes not having official Alumni Council representatives. The appeal to friends of the institution shall be conducted through the Alumni Secretary of Wilkes College. Cash (b) Committee on Program—It and non-continuing pledges shall be payable before the close of the shall be the duty of this commit­ tee to plan and promote social pro­ College fiscal year. grams for each scheduled general 5. Supervisions—Overall super­ alumni meeting unless otherwise visions of the collection of the fund specified by the President. This committee will be expected to co­ operate with the planning and pro­ motion of other social events spon­ sored by the Alumni Association throughout the year. (a) Committee on Finance—It shall be the duty of this commit­ tee to determine financial policies from year to year, to audit the books or receive the auditor’s re­ port and generally to direct the financial administration of the or­ ganization in conjunction with the college comptroller. Page Five shall be the function of the fund Association are authorized to ap­ committee, which shall be The point three (3) members of the Alumni Council. Alumni Association to serve on a joint committee with such mem­ 6. Campaigns—The annual ap­ bers as may be appointed by the peal shall take place betwen July Chairman of the Board of Trustees 1 and June 30. Gifts to be counted and President of the College for in the current year must be in the the purpose of choosing a new hands of the fund committee not Alumni Secretary. later than June 30, which date marks the end of the college fiscal ARTICLE X year. Amendments 7. Records—The Alumni Office 1. Amendments proposed shall be shall keep full records of gifts and class standing at all times and studied by an amendment commit­ shall publish at the close of each tee composed of members of the annual appeal a report giving Alumni Council appointed by the names of donors but not the Association President. A report of amounts of their respective gifts. the study shall be submitted to the Executive Committee of the Alum­ ni Council who shall approve or ARTICLE IX disapprove the amendment accord­ ing to the study report. If the sug­ Filling Vacancy in Office of gested amendments are approved Alumni Secretary of they shall be published in the next Wilkes College edition of the “Wilkes Alumnus” 1. The Alumni Council shall co- or other official publications with operate with the President and a brief summary of the merits and Board of Trustees of Wilkes Col­ demerits. lege in the selection of an Alumni 2. Return postcards or forms for Secretary for Wilkes College, whenever a vacancy occurs in that a mail vote shall be included with the proposed amendments. A sign­ office. ed vote on the return card or form postmarked no later than midnight, 2. The officers of the Alumni • Association are authorized to act thirty (30) days after the mailing with the President of the college of the amendments, shall be con­ and Chairman of the Board of sidered valid. Trustees to appoint a temporary 3. A favorable vote by two-thirds incumbent to said office. or more of those voting shall be 3. The officers of the Alumni required for approval. HOMECOMING PROGRAM (c) Committee on Legislation— It shall be the duty of this com­ mittee to consider and draft amend­ ments and interpret the constitu­ tion upon the written petition of any ten (10) members and upon the request of the President. (d) Committee on Membership— It shall be the duty of this commit­ tee to plan and promote member­ ship drives designed to bring about greater interest in the alumni asso­ ciation and attract greater num­ bers to the meetings and affairs sponsored by the association. This committee will cooperate with the college authorities and undergrad­ uates in linking up the graduate and undergraduate interest, and in promoting a closer relationship be­ tween students and alumni. (e) Additional Committees—The Alumni Council may, from time to time, provide for and appoint such additional committees as it may deem advisable, with such duties and powers as it may define, and may adopt by-laws, rules and re­ gulations for the transaction of its business. ARTICLE VIII The Loyalty Fund 1. Name—The name of the fund shall be the WILKES COLLEGE Friday, November 17 9 a. m. - 5 p. m. Registration (All Day) 2 p. m. Get Acquainted Tour of Campus 3 p. m. 5 p. in* 7 p. m. - 1 a. m. President's Reception Dr. and Mrs. Eugene S. Farley FORMAL HOMECOMING DINNER-DANCE Orchestra—Lee Vincent Main Lounge Chase Hall President's Home 146 South River Street Victory Room Hotel Redington Saturday, November 18 Main Lounge Chase Hall 9 a. m. - 12 noon Late Registration 12:30 p. m. SPECIAL ALUMNI LUNCHEON Speaker—Dr. Eugene S. Farley Topic—''Report to the Alumni'' Cafeteria 1:30 p. m. GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING Lecture Hall R154 South River Street 3 p, m. - 5:30 p. m. ALUMNI RECEPTION 8 p. m. HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME WILKES College vs. King's College (Section will be reserved for alumni) 10:30 p. m. "Welcome Alumni" Sport Dance Victory Room Hotel Redington Kingston Stadium New Gymnasium South Franklin Street �WILKES ALUMNUS Page Six Glornan Goes Roamin’ = Finds Saucermobile By CHUCK GLOMAN (Feature writer, Wilkes Beacon) what I’d like to know is where in the world you got that ‘thing’,” ...... As I left the campus cafeteria 'tI replied, indicating the smoking, this morning, after gulping a pot- chugging object from which Mr. ent glass of Coke (spiked with Barfly had come. prune juice), I was halted abrupt“Oh. that’s one of my inventions ly by a strange whirring sound the flying saucermobile. Ever that seemed to be coming from the . since I quit my job at the office, sky. sky. Looking Looking up, II saw saw a strange I I’ve been an inventor.” ’* «floating • ’ * “Why did you quit your job?” object down from the roof•' “Well, I decided not to go back of Chase Theatre. But what was plane? A- flying saucer? A to work until the boss takes back it? A r ’ K4. r — m something he said.” world lit book? “What" did he say?” Presently, the black and white, “ ‘You’re fired!’ ” silvery, polka-dot contraption, sup­ “Was that the only job you ported in the air by five weird­ hard ever had, Mr. Barfly?” looking wings, landed with “No, not at all. During the last bounce on Chase Lawn. t war I was employed by the Air Just as I was about to phone the city police, the state police. Force.” “What was your job?” the secret service, homicide squad, “I used to take the pilots around the F.B.I., and Dr. Davies. I was astounded to see a tall, gawky to all the night clubs, so they’d form of a man step from the queer, get used to LOW DIVES.” Barfly?” vibrating craft. “Are you married, ’ ’. Mr. ~ “I say there,” he called out as “Yes, but my wife isn’t very he waddled over toward me. “Is good looking. In fact, she’s rather corpulent.” this London?” “Really?” “London? Not quite,” I answer­ “Well I won’t say she’s actually ed. “You’re standing on’ Chase fat but every time she falls down Lawn of Wilkes College.” he 'began. “That she rocks herself to sleep trying “Wilkes Col is odd. I must've made a left turn to aCL get up!” somewhere over Germany.” i “Then I suppose you have a Then, noticing that I was star- happy married life.” ’ ’ ’look.. “Not exactly. You see, my wife ing at him with a puzzled mxu his eyes lighted up as he extended used to walk in her sleep. But I Oh, forgive his hand, declaring, “‘CL, f._oi 'I finally “ “ cured that.” me. Permit me to introduce myself. ' “How could you ever cure her I'm Basil Barfly, the famous in- of walking in her sleep?” ventor. No doub: you’ve heard of “I gave her car fare every night tore she sne went to bed. oea. ” me in all the leading newspapers.” = before “Well, Mr. Barfly, Barfly, is your wife “No, can’t say that I have. But! “ Well, Mr. is yc , , , • TA.,, like some wives - talkative?” You’re the one who invented square “Oh, I wouldn’t exactly say she peas - guaranteed not to roll off was talkative, but I had lockjaw your knife.” for eight months before she even “That’s true. But one of my greatest has never been publicized. found out!” “Well, it’s no wonder she mar­ You see, I was the one who crossed ried you, Basil. There’s something a cuckoo bird from the hall clock with a parrot, and they hatched about you that’s different.” “That’s the same thing a lot an alarm clock that calls you of people have told me. You know, names if you don’t get up!” “Say, that Is amazing.” people always mistake me for Cary “Ah yes, but not half as asGrant.” founding as my newest invention.’’ “Really?” “What’s that?” “Yes indeed. After all, there’s “A cigarette holder six feet long, very little difference between Cary Grant and me. Except where Cary so a man can smoke in bed, keep has long wavy hair and a straight his feet warm and give his wife nose, I’ve got straight hair and a a hot-foot at the same time.” “Now I can see why they call long wavy nose.” “Have you always had such a you the world’s greatest inventor. By the way, have you any plans red nose?” “Oh yes. In fact, my father has for future inventions?” “Positively. In fact, right now a red nose, my mother has a red nose, my brother has a red nose I’m working on the greatest in­ vention ever created by man. It and my sister has a red nose.” “In other words, red noses run will definitely astound the entire scientific world!” in your family.” “What kind of an invention is “Only in the winter time.” “Mr. Barfly, you say you are it? “I call it - - the baitless mouse­ an inventor. Just what are some of your inventions beside the trap.” “Baitless mousetrap? How does flyingsaucerir obile ? ” “Well, just last summer I amaz­ it work?” “Well, I’ve designed it espe­ ed the scientific world with one of my greatest achievements! I cially for people too poor to buy successfully crossed a rubber plant cheese. You just stand behind the trap and make noise like a piece with an orange tree!” “Crossed a rubber plant with an of cheese. You whisper, “Swiss! orange tree? What was the re­ Swiss! Swiss!” and when the mice 1 run in the trap, you slam the door sult?” “ “Seedless golfballs!” iland and yell, “FIRE!” Then the mice “Astounding! Now I remember ' trample themselves to death try. reading about you, Mr. Barfly, j ing to get out!” THIS YEAR'S COLONEL SOCCER TEAM a tie game this Beason to end its long losing streak. With all but one of Iho players slated to roturn lor another crack at the booting sport, the 1951 team vzill carry plenty of experience into the soccer wars. Members oi the 1949 team are: first row, loft to right: Paul Beers, Ted Cross, Don Tosh, Charlie Jackson, Carl Wallsion, Charlie Thomas, Jim Reynolds. Second row: Coach Bob Partridge, Art Bloom, manager; Earl Wolfe, Stan Polk, Clod Rollins, Jim Stocker, Bob Neilson, Charlie Petrilak, Cy Kovalchik, Ed Wallsion, Preston Eckmeter, Bill Morgo, Reggio Burrs, ass't coach; Bob Moran, ass’t coach. �Page Seven WILKES ALUMNUS rid Tdi CAMPUS SPORTS SCENE By Bill Umphrrd ❖ The big topic of conversation along the Wilkes College campus this week centers around the coming grid battle between the Colonels and their city neighbors, the Monarchs from King’s College. Victors in their last four clashes with the Monarchs, and heavy favorites to cop decisive wins in the last two games, the Colonels find themselves confronted with an entirely different situation for the filth , clash with the Kingsmen. For the first time in the history of the an­ nual classic, the Colonels will enter the grid battle as underdogs. While the Colonels have been moving at a rather slow pace this season, winning only two of their first five tilts, the Monarchs 'nave been rolling over most, of their opposition in steam roller fashion to cop five wins in their first seven starts. At first glance at the 1950 records of both teams, a football fore­ caster would select the Monarchs as a heavy favorite to trip the Colo­ nels on Saturday night on the basis of their new showing this season. However, a look at the schedules of both teams shows a slightly differ­ ent picture. While the Wilkes gridders have been meeting some of the top small college teams in the East, including Bridgeport University, Mary­ land State, Bloomsburg STC, and Ithaca College, the Kingsmen have played a light schedule against teams which have provided them with very little opposition. Some of the wins registered by the Monarchs this season have come over such teams as Cheyney College, which bowed to Maryland State 66-0; Mansfield STC, which is experiencing one of the worst seasons in its history; and the National Agricultural College. 1 Coach Ralston.’s_ Colonels have displayed a marked improvement is season, and narrowly missed upsetting the undein each contest this feated Bloomsburg __ STC eleven before bowing in the final frame. With such veteran gridd udders as Leo Castle, Al Nicholas, George McMahon, Al Molosh. Ed Bo« igusko, Olie Thomas and Norm Cross slated to see action against the_________ Monarchs,, the __ writer is inclined to believe that the —<.—,-r~ alui alumni will be able to complete the large number of returning ..xuxx a «. real Vici Victory Dance in the college gymnasium. colorful weekend with COLONELS FACE STIFF OPPOSITION IN NOV. 18 HOMECOMING CONTEST Wyoming Valley’s most success­ ful collegiate football season comes to a close Saturday evening at 8 in the Kingston Stadium, when Coach George Ralston’s Wilkes College football team plays host to the powerful King’s College grid machine in the valley’s annual col­ legiate grid classic. The annual tilt will find the Monarchs looking for their first •win in five years of gridiron com­ petition between the two WilkesBarre colleges. A two touchdown favorite, the King’s eleven will be seeking to atone for the one-sided 47-7 defeat they suffered at the hands of the Colonel eleven in 1949. The Monarchs have come up with what looks like the best team in the school’s history this season and have racked up a record of five wins in their first seven starts. Headed by their ace passers, Mitty Marcinko, Bob Olshan and Leo Zynel, and End Neil West, the Monarchs have developed a smooth functioning aerial attack, which is usually good for plenty of points in each tilt. Along with the excellent passing attack, Coach Ray Chesney has de­ veloped a sharp ground attack this season, which is built around half­ backs Jay Zaleskas and Joe Law- lor, and Fullback Joe Tondora. Tondora is the top scorer on the club, having collected six touch­ downs thus far this season. Slated to see action against the Monarchs is a Wilkes team, which has suffered from an injury jinx all season, while playing one of the toughest schedules a Wilkes grid team has ever been called upon to face. The Colonels have copped two triumphs this season, over Lycoming College and Ithaca Col­ lege, while dropping three games to Bloomsburg STC, St. Francis College, and Bridgeport University. The big gun in the Wilkes attack is George Ralston’s ace tailback, Al Nicholas. The fleet-footed half­ back will carry the brunt of the Colonel offensive against the Mon­ archs, and will also handle the man-sized defensive job of stop­ ping the Monarchs’ pass-catching sensation Neil West. Most of the Wilkes gridders are looking forward to the clash with the Monarchs and feel that al­ though their record may not be quite as good as past Colonel grid teams, if they can pull through with an upset win over the favored King’s eleven the 1950 Wilkes sea­ son will go down in the books as another successful one. 1950 EDITION OF WILKES GRID WARRIORS -1: ----- ------ a if- " - ■ - • tel JI - ft i ■ '■ JA Bl i ill ’ z| ri , ! 7tO77~ -■ - '■& itefemiJ7 Z ■ w ' mH -BfU ’ - .; A '-z.< y" fl 77 J / _ __ * __ \ The members of Coach George Ralston's 1950 Wilkes Collego football team, which completes its season against King's College this week are: first rov/, left to right: Al Jeter, Ed Krombel, Al Manarski, Bill Myers, Bob Fay, Bob Hall, Jack Jones, Loo Castle, Nick Heineman. Second row: Coach George Ralston, Gone Snee, Bill Foote, Tom Bromfield, John Strojny, Frank Radaszo wski, Ray Engler, Olio Thomas, Dick Scripp, Norm Cromack, Dave Jeffrey, Bill Johns, manager. Ihird rov/; Joo Irosko, manager; Carl Stryo, manager; John Lino, Goorgo Elias, Sian Scholosser, Ed Edgerton, Ed Bogusko. Bill Letcher, Ed Gritsko, Leo Solomon, Bill Morgan, John Florklowicz, graduate assistant coach; Lionel Dannick, manager, Fourth row: Al Nicholas, Russ Picton, Ray Tait, Al Molosh, Goorgo McMahon, Joo Stephens, Dan Pinkowski, Norm Cross. �WILKES ALUMNUS Page Eight KEEPING UP WITH THE GRADS ....Nich Konchuba is now enrolled at the Georgetown University School of Law. He is also affiliated with the U. S. Treasury Department . . . Charles Hoffman is now on duty at Oborammergon, Germany, with the US Air Force. His address there is Capt. Chas. A. Hoffman, Jr., Student Det., E. C. I. S. APO 172, c/o Postmaster, New York, N. Y. . . . Robert M. Llewellyn recently received his MA degree from Teachers' College, Columbia University. His is a teacher of English and Social Studies at the New Milford Consolidated Schools in New Milford, Pa. . . . Marian Reid was recently married to David W. Francis instruct­ or in Animal Husbandly at the University of Delaware. Marian and her hus­ band now reside at Newark, Delaware . . . Bernard Cupsenski, now living at Springfield, Mass,, was recently married to Lois Rohon of Nanticoke . . . James J. O'Malley, Jr., assistant treasurer with the First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Wilkes-Barre, was recently married to Jane E. Smith, Riverside Drive, Wilkes-Barre . . . John M. Culp, Kingston, was married cn October 28 to Rhuea Vaughn Williams of Kingston... Stan Novitsky and Ted Wolfe are barracks mates at Fort Campbell, Ky., where-■ they are taking a refresher course and awaiting reassignment . . . Mr. and Mrs. Dudley S. James celebrated the first birthday of their son, Stuart Weir James, on November 3 . . . Lorna Coughlin, who left Wilkes in June, '50, has been accepted at George Washington University . . . Walter D. Celmer, former BUJC student, received his doctorate from the University of Illinois in February, 1950. Dr. Celmer has joined the staff of Chas. Pfizer and Co., Chemical Manufacturers as a research chemist . . . Frances Marie Wilk, of Norwood, Pa., is now employed as a medical tech­ nician in the Control Division of the laboratories at the Sharpe and Dohme plant in Glenolden, Pa. . . . Dick Conklin's family was increased by one with the addition of a baby girl bom August 7 . . . Alexander J. Perkson, class of '49, is now employed as Assistant Finance Director and Personnel Director of the Village of Winnetka, Illinois . . . David Edwards, now an insurance adjuster for General Motors, was recently married to Charlene Belles of Nanticoke . . . Joseph Cheponis, Kingston, and Margaret Ann Williams, Exeter, recently an­ nounced their engagement . . . Alfred R. Fry was recently married to Norma Quinn of Luzerne. He is employed by Archway Motors, Baltimore . . . Anthony Pomianek was married on October 4 to Charlotte Mikush of Wilkes-Barre. Anthony is employed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue . . . Laura J. Schleicher, formerly employed by General Motors Acceptance Corporation, was married recently to Murray Rothman of Hazleton . . . Margaret Anthony and Kenneth Widdall, both members of last June's gra­ duating class, were recently married, Ken began graduate studies at Penn State last summer . . . John W. Lloyd, Jr., native of Nanticoke, recently enrolled in the Electrical Engineering course at Bucknell University . . . Joan Schrempp, Forty Fort, is now manager of the book store at Wyoming Seminary . . . Shadrach Jones, is enrolled at the Pennsylvania State College of Optometry in Philadel­ phia* . . . Elmo M. Clemente has been recalled to active duty with the United States Naval Reserve . . . Leonard A. Shetiine was married to Betty Ann Coady, of Sebring, Florida, at his bride's home town . . . Frank J. Evan was married on September 2 to Lydia Blar.codine of Nanticoke . . . Sterling Meade, now serving as pastor of Green Point Church of Christ in Brooklyn, N. Y., was married on September 25 to Shirley Naomi Benscoter of Hunlock Creek . . . —‘.William A. Perlmuth entered Columbia University Law School in September. He is now engaged to Loretta Kaufman of Forest Hills, Long Island . . . Richard Plummer, employed at the Quartermaster Depot in Philadelphia, was married recently to E. lane Coolbaugh of Trucksville . . . Thomas R:chards, now a teach­ er in the West Pittston schools, was married recently to Joan Marie Unger of Forty Fort . . . Joseph Davis, employed by E. I. duPont de Nemours and Com­ pany at Wilmington, Delaware, will be married this month to Patricia E. Steele, former BUJC student . . . Naomi Gould, graduate of BUJC, will be married on November 14 to Matthew A. Segall of Jamaica Estates, Queens . . . Bob Waters is a teacher in the West Pittston High Schools, where he is also an assistant football coach . . . Wayne Redline has been accepted at Rochester Medical School . . . Mary Porter is doing social work at the Harris­ burg State Hospital . . . Virginia Meisssner is a teacher at the Hartford High School . . . Donald Kemmerer, employed as a teacher at Wolmesdorf High School, is slated for induction into the US Army this month . . . Charlotte Davis is employed at the Pennsylvania State Hospital in Harrisburg as a Social Work­ er . . . Sam Chambliss was accepted by the University of Pennsylvania Law School . . . George Brody is teaching English at Steven's Technical Institute in Lancaster, Pa. . . . THE ALUMNUS Entered as Second Class Matter Published NINE times a yet jar by the De department of Public Relations and Alumni of Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. BETUBN POSTAGE GUARANTEED NOTICE TO POSTMASTER !•' this magazine is undelivered at yot>ur post office, please place an "X" in the square indicating reason for non-delivery. [ J I J [ J [] Refused Deceased Unclaimed Address Unknown I ] Removed to at the Post Office at Wilkes-Barre, Pa. � 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 Alumni Magazine, 1947-present Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Description An account of the resource <p>An archive of Wilkes University Magazine, from 1947-present. The magazine went through various names including <em>Wilkes Alumnus</em>, <em>Wilkes Quarterly,</em> <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, and the current title, <em>Wilkes Magazine</em>. Some editions for the <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, will have multiple issues within the file record. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Alumnus Fall 1950 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marketing and Communications Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 1950 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Magazine Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/e09b954649715dab78d1d4bfd0d8d1c5.pdf 6f833fa6d3d91218452972070efe65f5 PDF Text Text ■ i OOKrC© ZL Si, ■ * ' '*■ '■ c„ •- '& y 07 7/=V ‘C'k^ COLLEGE WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA SUMMER 1950 �alumnus EDITORIAL THOMAS J. MORAN, '49, EDITOR STAFF: JANE SALWOSKI, WILLIAM UMPHRED, EDWARD BOLINSKI Wanted: Your Cooperation PUBLISHED BY THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF WILKES COLLEGE SUM&SEK 1950 VOLUME 2 Cover You have all heard at one time or another that old saying, "For the want of a nail the shoe was lost; for the want of a shoe the horse was lost; for the want of a horse the race was lost ..." NUMBER 4 CONTENTS Although the rapid expan­ sion program at Wilkes College during the past four years has brought about the addition of many new buildings to the campus, one of the 1 rmdmarks which members of the alumni will have little trouble recalling on Homecoming Day, Novem­ ber 17 and 18, is Chase Hall. Presented to the college in 1936, Chase Hail has filled vari­ ous roles in the 14 years it has been occupied by the college. Included among its numerous duties were those of housing classrooms, offices, a cafeteria, a faculty dormitory, and stu­ dent lounges. In recent years the building has been transformed into an administration center, serving as the home of the President's office, the Registrar's office, the Deans' offices, the Public Rela­ tions and Alumni office, and the Finance office. Editorial Page Missing Alumni i 3 3 General Eichelberger's Commencement Address 4 Graduate Awards 4 1350 Graduating Class 5 New Trustee 6 Additions to the Faculty 6 September Enrollment 7 7 Alumnus Enters Fur Business 7 Faculty News 8-9 10 Wilkes Alumni Enter Graduate School Football Preview 12 Soccer Preview 12 Sports Clippings Alumnotes Alumni Record Published Quarterly at WILKES COLLEGE ALUMNI OFFICE Chase Hall 184 South River Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Your alumni association is stronger at the pre­ sent time than ever before. The treasury is well stocked—at least when compared with our financial standing of not too long ago. The interest being shown by many is greater than it has ever been in the past. But there is still much to be desired. Dr. Farley Selected As Community's Outstanding Citizen Campus Candids As long as we are borrowing cute sayings we could go one step further and use another: "IT CAN HAPPEN HERE!" Page . We might apply the same thing to our own case. I: would go something like this: For the want of a member the meeting was lost, for the want of a meet­ ing the interest was lost, for the want of interest the association was lost. .... 13 •i Let's look at it this way. Now that you are out of college you undoubtedly belong to several civic and fraternal organizations. The reason you joined was because you sought a form of social life that could be enjoyed with people who liked and did the same things. Remember when you were in college you couldn't wait for the day? Then remember how you weren't too keen about bidding farewell to ALL phases of college life when that big day did arrive? Actually a good alumni association can provide you with the one form of college life that you most regreted to leave—the student activities such as ... 10 dances, athletic events, and other social gatherings. It can very well serve the same purpose, or even a bet­ ter purpose, than many of your present memberships because this organization has been formed by you and its growth depends upon your participation and help. Besides all this, you have an opportunity to help other students and your college. You may well be conscious 14 of all these advant­ ages and fully intend to help in every way, but per­ 15 haps you overlook the fact that many of the "little things", which you feel do not require your attention aren't too important. Actually, these so-called little things are the basis for much larger projects and are considered essential by your organization and college. Why not decide now to cooperate fully with your alumni association, Plan to attend the regular month­ ly meetings and take an active part in these sessions when you do attend. Pay your dues early. Support college-sponsored projects. Answer all correspondence from the college as soon as possible. Can we depend upon your support and coopera­ tion? Important Notes A nominating committee, consisting of Marilyn Broadt, Mrs. Alberta Killian, June Owens, Don Rau, Sam Elias, Stan Novitski and William Luetzel, has been appointed by President Donald Honeywell. This com­ mittee will present its slate at the September 5th meet­ ing. At that time nominations from the floor will be in order for the four offices. Ballots will be mailed to all alumni and results tabulated so that the new officers can be introduced at the Homecoming on November 17 and 18. Homecoming will be held on November 17 and 18 and an interesting program has been planned for the two-day affair. On Friday the tentative program calls for registration, college president’s reception, and a formal dinner dance at the Hotel Sterling or the new gymnasium. Saturday will be occupied with registra­ tion and campus visiting in the morning, a special luncheon in the cafeteria at noon, a general business meeting at 2 p. m., an alumni reception in the Crystal Ballroom, the game with King's in the evening, and a student victory sport dance following the contest. Many members still have not paid their 1950 dues and it is impossible for the alumni association to close its books until additional returns have been made. Let's send it in. Our association asked only $2.00. Other institutions ask for as high as $5.00 dues and charge an additional S3.00 for the magazine. The classes of 1949 and 1950 are among the greatest de­ linquents. ****** ATTENTION 1950 GRADUATES -The graduate Questionnaires are extremely important to the college. Please forward them to the Public Relations Office within the next 24 hours. Here's where the cooperation is needed. Missing: Some Alumni A recent check of our alumni records has disclosed that many members of the association have failed to notify the alumni office of changes in their mailing addresses. In an attempt to bring our files up to date, the members of the Alumnus staff would appreciate hear­ ing from anyone who has any knowledge of the present whereabouts of the following lost alumni: Phyllis Ruth Ackerman, Joseph Francis Alpauah, Henrv W. Anderson, Leonard S. Anthony, Toseoh M. Arendash, Donald Lester Arnold, Jane Marie Ayre. Edith Marie Basta, Thomas Richard Bean, Georae Nicholson Beiswinaer, William George Beiswinaer. Margaret Mary Bendock, John Leonard Berry. Irene Dolores Betz, John Joseph Bisczat, Eleanor Mae Line. Mitchell Stanley Blicharz, Irma Joyce Bodycomb. Mrs. William H. Bogar, F. Gloria Boguszewski, John Henry Bone, Robert Bonn, Betty Jane Boyd, Thomas Joseph Boyle, Tom Harvey Brain, Julius Brand, Marvin Seymour Bransdorf, Mrs. Joseph Breskman, Sheldon Broedel, Mrs. Russell Brown, Mrs. James Bryson, Twyla Louise Burked, Stanley Richard Byorick, Mrs. William Carley, Donald John Casey, Lillian Guelda Celmer, Constance Koons Christian. �Capacity Cro-vrA Attends Graduation As 248 Students Finish College COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS °r is shown above delivering the commencement address to the 248 members of the 1950 graduating Lt Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger the college. Gen. Eichelberger is the consultant to the Secretary of the Army on Far Eastern Affairs. class, the largest in the history of th Eichelberger warns, "there is no short cut to world peace" "There is no short cut or easyway to world peace," was the theme of Lt. General Robert L. Eichelber­ ger's address to the 1950 Wilkes College graduating class at the third annual commencement in the Irem Temple. The former commander of the well-known "Amphibious Eighth" re­ EICHELBERGER minded the capacity crowd or 1,500 that a great transition has taken place in the international situation since the peak of the United States' strength in late 1945. "Since that time," he explained, "many trouble spots have developed in the world which could be ignited and turned into another world conflagration. If the fearful tragedy of world conflict should again engulf us," the ex-army commander emphasized, "we shall pay the principal portion of the price." He reminded the graduates that many persons have returned from abroad vzith fear lurking in their hearts that we have not done enough to meet the inter­ national threats of the day, but went on to say, "Cer­ tainly our bi-partisan military policy, including the world-aid programs, backed by a determined military posture serve as material proof that America intends to support freedom and democracy throughout the world and to protect them against any aggression." I I Four June graduates receive outstanding scholastic awards Four members of the 1950 graduating class were honored at the June 12 commencement exercises when they were presented with awards by Dr. Eugene S. Farley for their outstanding scholastic and academic work at Wilkes College. Recipients of awards for their college achieve­ ments were Russell Williams, Harold Anderson, Edgar Plummer and Charles Eisenstein. Williams was presented with the newly created L. J. Van Laeys Journalism Medal for his work and effort as editor of the college newspaper and as a member of the journalism class at Wilkes. Anderson received one of the two engineering awards offered by the faculty of the Engineering De­ partment, for his outstanding improvement during his two years at Wilkes. The second Engineering Award for outstanding scholastic achievement was awarded to Charles Eisenstein for his accomplishments in the academic side of the two-year course at Wilkes. The fourth award, the Dobson Accounting Medal, v/as presented to Edgar Plummer for having attained the highest average in the field of accounting at Wilkes. Special mention was also made of the five stu­ dents who graduated cum laude. Donald Kemmerer was the top man in the 1950 class, followed by Rudolph Bottei, William Plummer, Jean Ryan and June Williams. At a dinner held by Theta Delta Rho Sorority earlier in the semester, Miss Ryan was presented with a Scholarship Cup by Miss Betty Harker, dean of women, for her outstanding academic achievement among the women of the college. Alumni ranks swelled by­ addition of June grads The ranks of the Alumni Club were greatly in­ creased on the night of June 12, when 248 Wilkes College students were presented with their degrees and certificates by Dr. Eugene S. Farley before a near capacity crowd in the Irem Temple auditorium. The third annual commencement saw 218 young men and women receive their bachelor's degrees, while an additional 30 students were awarded certificates for having completed the two-year terminal division course. ------ ---. graduates, , and their degrees includes: Bachelor of Arts— The list of Robert W. Angelo, Margaret E. Anthony, Harry H. Black, Rudolph S. Bottei, Ellen Brennan, George Brody, George F. Carpenter, Samuel M. Chambliss, Stuart D. Colman, Royal J. Culp, Thomas J. Dan’els, Char­ lotte M. Davis, James W. Davis. Lois W. DeGraw, John R. DeRemer, Jean B. Ditoro, Judith Dressier, David Edwards, George Ermel, Simon Faltz, John J. Faneck, John J. Florkiewicz, Henry G. Frank, Elva J. Fuller, Joseph Michael Gabriel, Julius J. Ganski, Sheldon R. Gearhart, Leon M. Gilbert, Edward A. Godek, Theodore Gribb, William B. Griffith, Lester S. Gross, Irvin J. Haefele, Marvin J. Horwitz, Earl G. Jobes, Edwin L. Johnson, William D. Jonathan. Thomas J. Jordan, John M. Kaytrosh. Donald E. Kemmerer, Joseph G. Kitler, Chester Knapich, Ross S. Leonardi, George A. Lewis, Edvzard H. Lidz, Reed D. Lowrey, Bruce H. Mackie, Vincent P. Macri, Clarence E. McGhee, Virginia M. Meissner, Cameron Moffat, George M. Monigas, Chester P. Omichinski, Dolores Passeri, Lawrence B. Pelesh, Edward S. Permowicz, Walter A. Piczak, Albert E. Pollick, Mary Z. Porter, John T. Pulos, William F. Purcell, Herbert M. Quick, Joseph Radko, Edward F. Rafter, Arno Keith Rasmussen, Donald M. Rau, William G. Rees, Jane Ann Reese, Joseph T. Rowinski, Robert W. Rubright. Robert C. Sakoski, Florence K. Savitz, Samuel Sawka, Harold A. Schmidt, Sara L. Schultz, Catherine M. Smith, Priscilla A. Smith, Evan R. Sorber, Arthur A. Spengler, John D. Stark, John R. Tasker. Clem E. Waclawski, Henry H. Ward. Joan Wasileski, Robert William Waters, Hazel J. Wallis, Kenneth R. Widdall, James M. Williams, Russell H. Williams, Dorothy Winterstoen, Amon T. Wolfe, Russell A. Wolff, Edward J. Zapotoczny, Paul Zlonkevicz. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS Robert D. Barber. Andrew J, Basar, Robert P. Beck, Joseph M. Bendock, William H. Bcrgstrasser, Leonard Bhaerman, Stanley H. Blaszczak, William W. Boyd, Joseph P. Brennan, Donald R. Brodbeck, John M. Cain, Robert S. Capin, Michael F. Connors, Leonard J. Czajkowski, John M. Davis, Daniel E. Doris, Benjamin A. Dragon, Frank C. Eiwaz, Michael T. Elchak, Ellsworth E. Everett, James F. Farrell, John Fedastian, Carl G. Fiene, Paul . Finley, Gerard P. Finn, Carl M. Gibson, Zirmin J. Gill, Joseph L. Gudaitis, Walter F. Hanczewski, Harris W. Havard, Howard J. Holman, Paul E. Huff, Luther R. Jones, Philip E. Kennedy, Theodore J. Killian. Raymond S. Kinback, John E. Klansek, Francis S. Koch, Nicholas □no E. Lizzi, John Konchuba, Francis B. Krzywicki, Rigo J. Lemoncelli, Mario J. Marin, Ritchard J. Loftus, Benjamin S. Maczuga, Edward Mamary, John J. L. Melias, Richard E. Martin, Edvzard J. Marut, Michael Meko, Lawrence L. Mohan. P. F. Miedrich, William J. Miller, Victor Minetola, John J. ” ' TJohn -v- " Nelson, Charles O'Shea, Jr., Samuel L. Ovzens, Frank. IL. Paduck, Angelo :k, George Petnlak, P. Pascucci, Andrew M. Patsko, Stanley A. Perlick, Pollard, Maurice Z. Francis S. Pinkovzski, Edgar C. Plummer, Leon S. F. Price. Walter W. Pryse, Jr., Thomas C. Richards, Clyde H. Ritter, Richard D. Rogers, John J. Rostook, Mostyn A. Saye, John R. Semmer, Daniel Sherman, John N. Shoemaker, Marvin Smith, Thomas T. Smith, Jr., John J. Stofko, Allan J. Strassman, Hery F. Strozeski, James W. Sutherland, Joseph E. Swartwood, Stanley M. Svzick, Kenneth L. Taylor, John Turchin, Henry S. Vnukoski, Ralph J. Weaver, Robert L. Williams, Jr., William B. Williamson, Frank G. Wintergrass, Joseph T. Woznitski, Joseph A. Zawodniak. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY Grant H. Barlow, Edward J. Brill, Klem D. Drozdowski, Don C. Follmer, Doris M. Gauger, Robert M. Gorgas, Albert S. Gorski, James M. Holifield, IV., George E. Hudock, Jr., Carl J. Malisheski, Walter E. Mokychic, Agnes E. Novak, Nicholas J. Parrella, Wayne R. Redline, Jean Ryan, Theodore R. Warkomski, Edmund A. Zaremba. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY - Frank Celmer, Robert M. Chopick, William G. Dyke, Robert L. Fischer, Raymond Jacobs, William A. Plummer, Stephen R. Polakoski, Charles A, Salinis, John J. Surash, Anthony Urban, Jr., June K. Williams. TERMINAL IN BIOLOGY- Barbara Lee Hartley, L. Arlene Pletcher, Emily M. Smetana. TERMINAL IN COMMERCE AND FINANCE—Marilyn M. Broadt, Gwen Clifford, Edna A. Sabol. Ruth E. Tretheway, Elaine E. Turner, Beverly H. VanHorn, Nancy E. Yaufman. ENGINEERING —Harold P. Anderson. Frank G. Bankus, Robert L. Boston, William J. Brown, Joseph H. Chaponis, Michael J. Delaney, Charles R. Eisenstein, Frederick M. Fisher, Cyril A. Good, Thomas A. Kleback, John F. Krupa. Julius E. Kuhn. John W. Lloyd, Jr., Joseph J. Saber, John R. Usaitis, John J. Wardzel, John E, Young. �Local realtor named to Board of 7 rusfees urn **h" been „< the local businessman brings to 25 the total members of the BoarH . The appointment of the local made eady fau Admiral ft? of Trustees. f ™er Chief ol U S Naval Operations and Commander of the Europ6an Fleet during ww” andle° HonoSrabiae JohA fine. Republican candidate for the gover^rsh^ Pennsylvania, were added to the board. The new Wilkes trustee was bom in Wilkes-Barre and attended Coughlin High School, He was graduated from Wharton School of Business, and has been in the real estate business ' since 1913. jsition as trustee immediately, is also on the board f Mr. Goeringer. who will assume his pos the Miners National Bank in this city and1 the Wyoming Valley Industrial Development Fund He is affiliated as a trustee of the Community Welfare Federation and a member of the church board of the First Reformed Church. Mr. Goeringer on two occasions has been president of the Wilkes-Barre Real Estate Board and past vice-president of the Pennsylvania Real Estate Board. He is a member of the various Masonic Orders and a charter member of the American Legion in this region. HARRY F. GOERINGER Enrollment figures exceed 1949pace Cnllpnp Board ol Trustees was increased recently with the announcement K Other members of the beard are: Atty. Gilbert S. McClintock. Charles H. Miner, Jr.. J. B. Carr, Mrs. Charles E. Clift, Mrs. Franck G. Darte, Dr. Samuel M. Davenport, Miss Annette Evans, Hon' John S. Fine. Edward Griffith, George W. Guckelberger, Att'y James P. Harris, Mrs. Edward H. Kent Dr. Joseph J. Kocyan, Miss Mary R. Koons, Reuben H. Levy, Arnaud C. Marts, Dr. P. P. Mayock^ F. E. Parkhurst. Jr., Col. J. Henry Pool, Dr. Charles S. Roush, Andrew J. Sordoni, Admiral Harold R. Stark, Julius Long Stem and Frederick J. Weckesser. 10 new retractors appointed to Faculty Buy Dr, Fairley Many new faces will be on hand to greet the Wilkes College student body when classes start in September due to Dr. Eugene S. Farley's recent an­ nouncement that 10 new instructors have been added to the college faculty. Among the most recent additions to the faculty are eight men and two women, including two assistant librarians, a women's physical education director, and instructors in economics, chemistry, psychology, his­ tory, and English. Mrs. Helen Bubeck of Forty Fort has been appoint­ ed by Dr. Farley to fill the newly created post of Women's Physical Education head. A former instruct­ or in physical education at Forty Fort high school, Mrs. Bubeck's appointment follows the recent appointment of Robert W. Partridge as Director of Men's Physical Education. Partridge, who will begin his new duties in Sep­ tember, has been a member of the college faculty since 1947, and will direct the entire physical educa­ tion program, as well as handle the coaching reigns of the college soccer and baseball teams. For many years the college has conducted its phy­ sical education classes in the YMCA and YWCA, but with the new gymnasium scheduled to be completed early in September, the necessity of the students leav­ ing the campus for these classes has been eliminated. Miss Kathleen M. MacDonald, the other addition to the women's faculty, will join the college library staff as an assistant librarian. Miss MacDonald a resident of Long Island, N. Y„ received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Library Science from Marywood Col­ lege in June. Also scheduled to join the college staff as an assist­ ant librarian is Warren French of Andover, New Hamp- shire. French is another recent graduate, having com­ pleted his studies in Library Science at Syracuse University in June. Two of the new faculty members will join the staff of the Chemistry Department. Francis J. Salley, who received his Doctorate from the University of Pennsyl­ vania, where he also served as a chemistry instructor for two years, has received an appointment as in­ structor in Chemistry, along with Howard Halpin, who received his Master's degree in Chemistry from Lehigh University. Replacing Robert W. Partridge in the history de­ partment will be Thomas F. Rock, who received his Master's degree in history from Columbia University in 1949. The Economics department has been bolstered through the addition of two new members to the facul­ ty. George F. Elliot, a former instructor at Mohawk College, Utica, N. Y. and Wade Brightbill were named to that department. Elliot received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the New Jersey State Teachers College before doing graduate work at Clark University and Harvard Uni­ versity; Brightbill, who obtained his Bachelor's degree from Millersville State Teachers College, completed his of'p’tt^b1' aj^asters degree in June at the University tJw0. °ther additions to the faculty were made in e English and Psychology departments. James Foxlow, who received his Master's degree in English from o umbra University in June, received an appointment to the English department, while John E. Conklin, a lormer member of the Cornell University faculty, will structor '™^es College faculty as a psychology in, Although most universities and colleges throughout the country have reported a gradual decline in their enrollment, Wilkes College, according to statistics revealed by Herbert J. Morris, registrar, is continuing its rapid growth with the September enrollment showing a noticeable in­ crease over last year's July figures. Morris revealed recently that up to July 15, 225 students have been admitted to the September freshman class, including 39 out-of-town students from four states. These figures show an increase of 20 students over figures from the same period in 1949. The freshman class figures for,-iy. July, 1949 revealed that 204 students had already idy been -----------admitted to the college at that time, with 128 students receiving admission in the k last two months prior to the start of school to complete the class of 332 students stuc which entered college last September. This year's students are from the four states of Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey. Pennsylvania suppliedi the largest large number of new students, with 206 slated to enter. New York supplied 14 of the new students, while three were admitted from New Jersey, and two stude from Connecticut. Wyoming Valley has been the source of most of the new students with all but twelve of the students from Pennsylvania coming from Wilkes-Barre and the surrounding region. The new freshman class will include 145 men and 80 women. The largest number, 92, has enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts division, while 34 will work for a B. S. in Biology, 19 for a B. S. in Chemstry. 10 for a B. S. in Chemical Engineering, 22 for a B. S. in Engineering, 35 for a B, S. in Commerce and Finance, five for Commerce and Finance Terminal degrees, seven will study Medical Stenography, and one has entered as a special student. The three dormitories which the college occupies will house the 27 new dormitory students. Two of the dormitories, Butler and Weckesser Halls, will be used to accommodate men students, while the newest dormitory. Sterling Hall, will supply accommodations lor the women students. ig the new students are seven transfers from Boston University, Cazenova Included amonc jxel Institute of Technology, Penn State College, and the Penn State Center Junior College, Drej ar Pottsville. Wilkes Alumnus enters fur retailing business One of the biggest problems facing recent college graduates is the critical employment situation which now exists throughout the country. The large classes which have been graduated from the na ion's leading colleges and uni­ versities in the last three years have resulted in the over crowd­ ing of most fields of employment, STAN NOVITSKY leaving only cne choice to many grads—that of going into business for themselves. A recent Wilkes College graduate who has turned to the latter alternative is Stan Novitsky, 49, who has opened a fur repairing and retailing establishment in Kingston. An economics major while at Wilkes, Stan acquir­ ed considerable experience as a furrier while attend­ ing college, having served his apprenticeship under one of Northeastern Pennsylvania's leading furriers. After further study in New York, Stan has equipped his own shop in Kingston and is now doing cleaning, glaz­ ing, repairing and restyling of fur garments. Stan informs us that he would be pleased to hear from his many old friends in the alumni club from both BUJC and Wilkes College, on any matter concerning furs. His address is 427 Rutter Ave., Kingston, Pa. <1: HERBERT J. MORRIS Dr. Farley named outstanding citizen Seventeen years of outstanding work as a community leader were rewarded recently when Dr. Eugene S. Farley, president of Wilkes Col­ lege, was selected by the WilkesBarre Rotary Club as the communi­ ty's outstanding citizen of the year. In presenting Dr. Farley with the award for his outstanding service as a community leader, Rotary Club DR. FARLEY President Judge W. Alfred Valentine paid tribute to his work as an educator, who has re­ cognized and emphasized that freedom can only be preserved if men and women are encouraged and trained to think freely and constructively. Along with his work as an educator, Dr. Farley was commended for the deep interest he has shown in community affairs, including his service as Luzerne County chairman for the Committee for Economic De­ velopment; director of the Wyoming Valley Recreation Association Board and the Wilkes-Barre YMCA Board, and as Luzerne County chairman of the Citizens Com­ mittee for the Hoover Report. Judge Valentine stressed Dr. Farley's responsibil­ ity for the growth of Bucknell Junior College in this city, and for the creation of Wilkes College as its successor. He stated, "As president of Wilkes College, Dr. Farley has developed an educational institution of which Wilkes-Barre and the Wyoming Valley may justly be proud. The remarkable progress made bv Wilkes College is the result of his able leadership, and has been largely brought about through the fact that he believes that education is primarily concerned with those intangible qualities that constitute the character of man, and that it must be measured by those un­ seen influences which create intelligence, integrity and character." �CANDIDS CA MP US L u .Hi U<1 \ BUTLER HALL—MEN’S DORMITORY Above are the guests at the speakers' table of the third annual senior Dinner-Dance held in the Hotel Sterling's Crystal Ball Room. First row, left to right: Mrs. Eugene S. Farley; Dr. Eugene S. Farley, president of Wilkes College; Herbert J. Morris, registrar; Mrs. Herbert J. Morris; George F. Ralston, dean of men; and Mrs. John Chwalek. WECKESSER HALL—MEN'S DORMITORY Second row: Robert Waters, president of the 1950 class; Miss Patricia Fahey, Donald Kersteen, comptroller; Mrs. Robert W. Part­ ridge, Robert W. Partridge, director of student activities; and John Chwalek, placement officer. Dormitory facilities increased through addition of Sterling Hall One of the more recent additions to the rapidly expanding Wilkes College campus, Sterling Hall, is expected to be ready for use as a women's dormitory with the beginning of the fall semester on Sept. 18. The building, which was given to the college by the late Col. Walter C. Sterling last December, pro­ vides the college with three dormitories for the large number of out-of-town students who have applied for admission to the institution. Since acquiring possession of the building last winter, the college has completely renovated it in order to supply new students with the best possible dormi­ tory conveniences. The building is expected to pro­ vide facilities for approximately 30 students. 1; Weckesser Hall, which has served as the women's dormitory since 1945, will be used as a men's dormi­ tory along with Butler Hall which has served in that capacity since 1946. STERLING HALL—WOMEN'S DORMITORY The addition of Sterling Hall to the campus brings to 18 the number of buildings which the college has occupied on South River and South Franklin streets. class and their Some of the members of the 1950 graduating pictured above. guests who attended the senior Dinner-Dance are S' ... The event was me iasi scuu, seniors received their degrees. �Faculty News.. Although for many faculty members the period from early June until the middle of September is a time when they can forget about correcting examinations and checking assignments, for quite a few members of the Wilkes College faculty the summer recess calls for a return to the classroom in their old role of a student. , According to an announcement made recently Uy Pr. Eugene S. Farley, 16 members of the college facul­ ty are using the summer vacation to further their edu­ cation by working for graduate degrees. Heading the list of Wilkes faculty members doing summer graduate work is George F. Ralston, Dean o: Men, and Director of Athletics, who is spending his second summer at Columbia University. Also enrolled at Columbia for the summer session are three other members of the college faculty. Kon­ stantin Symonolewicz, head of the Sociology Depart­ ment; John Whitby, an accounting instructor; and John Boyce, a business administration instructor. Three members of the faculty are doing graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania. John Riley, another business administration instructor, who receiv­ ed his Bachelor of Science Degree from Bucknell Uni­ versity, is enrolled in the Philadelphia University along with James Laggan, the college wrestling coach and instructor in business administration, and Mildred Hull a mathematics instructor. Welton Farrar, an instructor in economics and political science, who received his bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, is using the sum­ mer recess to work on his Ph.D. at Harvard Univer­ sity, while Bob Partridge, newly appointed Physical Education Director, has enrolled at Boston University for summer graduate work. Other members of the faculty spending the sum­ mer months in graduate school are: Edith Namisniak, who is enrolled at Penn State College, where she is doing advanced work in biology; Robert Moran, music instructor and director of the college band, who is working for his master's degree at Northwestern Uni­ versity; Mark Davidoff, a member of the language de­ partment, who is studying at Middleburg College; and Madeline Dague, who is taking a ten week course in biology at the University of Colorado. Several members of the faculty are using the sum­ mer vacation to study abroad including Charles Hend­ erson who is studying in Paris and Clare Bedillion who has taken a European field trip with a group from Beaver College, where she will do work in Compara­ tive Economic Systems, and European Art and Archi­ tecture. Two other faculty members are visiting Europe during the summer vacation. Al Groh, who finished his graduate work at Columbia during the past winter while on a leave of absence from the college, and Joseph Donnelly, both members of the English depart­ ment, are travelling through Europe on an educational trip. Don't Miss the ON THE 1950 GRIDIRON BUY A SEASON PASS NOW Why? o 24 June graduates enter graduate school The high scholastic rating which Wilkes College has achieved since its birth as a four-year college in 1947, was further attested recently with the announce­ ment by Herbert J. Morris, registrar, that 24 mem hem of the 1950 graduating class have been admitted to graduate schooL The largest number of graduates accepted in one field was in medicine where six members of the June graduating class have been admitted to some of the nation's leading medical schools. Five members of the class have been awarded graduate assistantships in Chemistry, which will en­ able them to continue their research work in Chemistry while aiding the faculty of their respective universities with some of the instructing. Other June grads have been accepted for gradu­ ate work in education, law, political science, engineer­ ing, English, biology, psychology, commerce and finance, and social science. Heading the list of recent graduates accepted for advanced work was Paul Griesmer whose outstanding scholastic achievements at Wilkes were rewarded with acceptance in three of the best medical schools in the country, Temple University, Pennsylvania University, and Jefferson. ’’ The other Wilkes students admitted to medical school are. Robert Pemeski, who has also been accept­ ed at the University of Pennsylvania; Charles Volpe, who entered the University of Rome Medical College in Italy; and Edward Brill, Wayne Redline and David Katz, who have been accepted at Hahnemann Medical School. The five June graduates who have been awarded graduate assistantships in Chemistry include William Plummer, who will enter the University of Pittsburgh; Rudolph Bottei, Cornell University; John Surash, Lehigh University; June Williams, Penn State; and Robert Rubright, Lehigh University. Two of the 1950 graduates have been admitted to Law School. George Lewis, who completed his studies in February is studying at the George Washington Law School, while Samuel Chambliss has been admit­ ted to the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Completing the list of graduates who will continue their college work are: John Faneck who completed his work at Wilkes in February and is now enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania's Institute of Local and State Government; William Jonathan, who is also do­ ing graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania's Institute of Local and State Government; Kenneth Widdall, who will enter Penn State to work for his Master's in Biology; Tom Richards who completed his studies a, Wilkes in February and is now studying at Colum­ bia University for his Master's Degree in Education; Julius E. Kuhn, who will enter Bucknell University to do graduate work in Engineering; Lester Gross, who will study Theology at the Louisville Presbvterian Theo­ logical Seminary; Frank Celmer, who will also enter Bucknell University for graduate work in Chemistry; Joseph Kitler, who will enter Bucknell to do advanced work m Social Science; and Luther Jones, who has been accepted at the University of New Mexico, where he will continue his study in the field of Commerce and Finance, COLONELS I It's economical You avoid standing in line o You're sure of a good seat $3.50 Pre-Season Price (TAX INCLUDED) Return application NOW - This offer expires September 15 CLIP HERE—MAIL NOW 1950 SCHEDULE 1950 FOOTBALL ORDER BLANK ★ — RETURN TO — WILKES COLLEGE PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT SEPT. Sat. 30—St. Francis Please send me College home football games. OCT. Sat. 7—Univ, of Bridgeport . Sat. 14—Ithaca College Sat. 28—Lycoming College ! H ...A H A 1950 season books for Wilkes J Enclosed is my check or money order for S /' Name NOV. Sat. 4—Bloomsburg S. T. C. Sat. 11—Maryland S. C. Sat. 18—King's College ★ ALL HOME GAMES AT NIGHT A H H Street City MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO WILKES COLLEGE — DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 15 — a �Colonels prepare for fall sports pi ogram Nine Lettermen among 50 gridders set for practice on August 28 Coach George Ralston will issue the first call for candidates for the fifth Wilkes College grid team on August 28, when a squad of over 50 gridders is expected to report to the Colonels' Kirby Park practice field to bid for positions on the 1950 eleven. Heading the list of aspirants for this year's grid team are nine returning lettermen from last year's squad, which romped through its nine-game schedule by copping seven wins against one tie and one setback. Ralston's chief worry this season appears to be the major job of replacing the large number of lettermen missing from last year s team. The genial Wilkes mentor reported that graduation and with­ drawals have resulted in a mass exodus of 22 gridders from last year's club. Although the 1950 club will be faring a reduced seven-game schedule, the caliber of the teams fazing the Wilkes eleven will provide the Colonels with some strong opposition. Only one new foe has been added to the new schedule, while three of the 1949 opponents are missing from this year's grid slate. Maryland State College is the latest addition to the Colonel schedule, with the Wilkes eleven slated to meet the Maryland grid­ men in a home contest on Saturday evening, November 11. Missing from the 1950 schedule are Rider College, Upsala College, and the National Agricultural College. The rest of the current schedule finds the Colonels playing three more ------ home v■■ games and three tilts on the road. St. Francis College will supj jply the opposition in the curtain raiser at home on Septemher 30. The following Saturday the Colonels travel to Connecticut for a gc jame with the strong University of Bridgeport club which bowed to tc the Colonels in a thrilling 21-31 contest last fall. Partridge starts second year at helm of Colonel hooters in September With a tough seven-game schedule already lined UP for this year’s Wilkes College soccer team, and the possibility °f at least two more games before the 1950 campaign rolls around, Coach Bob Partridge's club appears to be headed for a rough season in its second crack at intercollegiate competition. Partridge, a former University of Pennsylvania All-American, will issue the first call for soccer drills early in September, when a squad of over 40 candidates is expected to report to the Kirby Park practice field. Included among the squad will be a large contingent of re­ turning lettermen from the 19-19 soccer team, the first in the history of the college. Heading the list of returning lettermen is Captain Cy Kovalchik, who paced the Colonels in the scoring column in 1949. A senior, Kovalchik displayed plenty of natural ability in his first start at the sport last fall, and with a year's experience is expected to be a big threat in the Wilkes attack this season. The Wilkes hooters will be called upon to face a vasty stly improved schedule this season. Athletic Director George F. Ralston reported that he has already made arrant igements for seven games with some of the top college soccer teams in the East. ___ There _____ ____ exists a possibility of at least two more additions before the start of the season. The 1950 schedule finds the Wilkes kickers opening up with a home tilt on September 23, against the Bloomsburg State Teachers College eleven. The strong Husky team started the Colonels on their losing streak last season, when it copped a one-point, 3-2 vic­ tory over the Colonels in the first tilt of the season. The remaining games on the seven game e grid slate will pit the Colonels against Ithaca College at home on C October 14, and King's College at home on November 18. Away tilts are scheduled with Lycoming College on October 28, and Bloc jomsburg State Teachers College on November 4. The club then takes to the road for three consecutive consecutive games, games. starting on Saturday, September 30, when Wilkes meets the Franklin and Marshall booters. Partridge takes his team to Stroudsburg for a contest with the East Stroudsburg State State Teachers Teachers College College club club on October 7, followed by a return tilt with Bloomsburg State Teachers College on October 21. One of the bright spots in Coach Ralston's 1950 gridiron picture is the return of three varsity backs from last year's high-scoring backfield. Heading the list of returnees are co-captains Leo Castle and Norm Cross, and scat-back Al Nicholas. Castle and Nicholas are expected to hold down the halfback posts, while Cross will occupy the starting fullback position. The Wilkes booters *— *oters — return to their home field for a gai ime with Ithaca College on ^October (___ 25, muu and play num host i<to Lafayette College on November 2. The regular season closes with ‘ ”i a game at Howard University on November 4. Castle appears to be headed for his most brilliant campaign this season after three years of alternating at the tailback slot with All-State halfback John Florkiewicz. An excellent broken field run­ ner along with his pin-point passing and long distance punting ability, Castle is expected to be the big gun in Coach Ralston's 1950 attack. The other returning lettermen who will form the nucleus for the 1950 eleven are ends, George McMahon and Al Molosh, tackles, Ed Bogusko and Frank Radaszewski; guard, Olie Thomas, and center Jack Jones. Although the power from last year's team, which ran up a total of 294 ponts in nine games to lead the state in scoring, will be missing from the 1950 club, Ralston's fifth grid team is expected to possess plenty of speed and football ability. Instead of relying on his bone crushing attack from last year, when the team worked out of a powerful single wing formation which could grind out yardage consistently, Ralston is expected to switch to an attack which will utilize the speed of his fleet stepping halfbacks. SPORTS CLIPPINGS by BILL UMPHRED Although most of the nation's sports fans are still breathlessly following the knock-down, drag out pennant races in the two major leagues, the trend of talk around the Wilkes College campus is slowly drifting towards the coming cominc football season and the possibility of o another outstanding icampaign for Coach George Ralston's gridders. With three of last year's varsity backs re­ turning for more action, Ralston has the makings of another fine club. Head­ ing the list of returnees are backs Leo Castle and Al Nicholas, and blocking back Norm Cross. Nicholas will be re­ AL NICHOLAS membered by grid fans as the fleetfooted halfback who turned in many long runs for the Colonels last fall. In luded among his long trips to the end zone was a 90-yard jaunt cn a3 kick-off against Ithaca College, a 73-yard sprint from scrimmage intercaption i'nst Upsala College, and a 75-yard run on a pass interception agar ne Lycoming College rout. in the »»w«« Soccer Coach Bob Partridge, who will also direct the fortunes of next year's Wilkes diamond team along vzith his duties as Physical Education and Activities Director, is using the summer vacation to brush up on his physical education vzork at Boston University. 3 > w«« Many Wilkes athletes are spending the vacation period vzorking at summer camps, vzhere their duties also allow them to put in time training for next year's teams. Included among the men vzorking as camp counsellors are Al Nicholas and Bob Hall, members of the football and baseball teams, respectively, vzho are vzorking at a summer camp in Lebanon, Pa. »• w«« Bob Waters, last •year's "Athlete of the Year" and President of the 1950 senior class,, is spending the summer vacation at a boys' ’ area. area. Waters vzill assume his nevz duties camp> in the Pittsburgh at Wt rest Pittston High School as an instructor and athletic coach in Septemoer. > »w« < Bill Johns, fullback on last year's grid team and one of the members of the first grid team in the school's history in 1946, is using the summer months to recuperate from a recent operation which kept him in bed for three weeks. Bill, a 200-pound fullback, was one of the best punters in the valley in 1946, when he averaged over 50-yards per boot. The GAR High School product also puts his athletic ability to good use on the basketball court, where he has held down a varsity spot vzith Coach Ral­ ston's quintet for three years. Ralston reported the schedule ma] ry include two games with the Ft. Monmouth team. The army camp always comes up with plenty of top notch material and if the games mat tterialize they should provide the Colonels vzith some tough opposition. Lincoln University, which administered a 4-0 setback to the Colonels last year, has droppt oed the sport from its athletic program and v/as forced to cancel its s scheduled contest with the Colonels. Partridge conducted a spring training program for four weeks last spring and reported that t__ this year's club looks much stronger than the first edition of the Wilkes ILwS soccer team. Several newcomers were among the candidates> for spring drills and the Wilkes mentor vzas well pleased vzith thei sir fine showing in practice sessions. Included amc among the new candidates who appear to be headed for varsity * berths _rths are Carlos Ortega, a South American product, who entered college in February and displayed plenty of soccer ability in his first start with the Colonels, and Don Tosh, a sophomore hooter, who looked exceptionally good in practice and will be count­ ed upon for heavy duty this season. Also ready for another season are Eckmeder, Charh - ^«u*les Petrilak, Charlie Jackson, inomas, Carl Wallison, Ed Ed Wheatlev Wheatley and and Rocky Reynolds, Preston Earl Wolfe, Charlie Bill Bill Moslev. Mosley. BILL JOHNS _ ”W<« 1 rancis Pinkowski and Don Blankenbush, both members of last spring's Colonel baseball team, are working during the summer 'n Wilkes-Barre. Pinkowski. who also quarterbacked the 9 eleven to its fine record, is employed at the Woodlawn Dairy, t ik Bfonkenbush, captain of the "1950 baseball team, is working 2 the International Color Printing Co., and will return to school in eptember for his senior year. Three Wilkes coeds, who participated in the Wilkes College ater Ballet Group, are putting their swimming ability to good use unng the summer months. Miriam Long, a recent addition to the ranks of the alumni, is employed as a life guard at the Irem Temple ountry Club, while JoAnne Davis is serving in the same capacity at ne Promised Land Lake in the Pocono Mountains. Jane Salwoski, who A?.. es the alumni secretarial duties in the Wilkes Public Relations YWCA *S work*n9 as a swimming instructor in the Wilkes-Barre Bob Gorgas. who co-captained th? first Wilkes College grid team in 1946, when the Colonels surprised even their most ardent rooters by romping through a six-game schedule undefeated, i'. working during the summer months as a welder in Philadelphia. Bob, who be­ came a member of the alumni with the June graduation, finished up four years of outstanding college football as a starting guard with last year's eleven. BOB GORGAS »>w«« With a seven-game schedule listed for this year's grid squad, Coach George Ralston will have an opportunityty to push his already remarkable record to even greater heights,. In his first four seasons Wilkes' gridders to an of grid campaigning, Ralston has directed his 1 outstanding record of 25 wins, four losses, and threei ties. The only defeats wore suffered at the hands of the Army Junior Varsity, College, and last Bloomsburg State Teachers College, St. Francis Cc season's 41-34 defeat by Rider College. Paul Huff, ace Wilkes' set shot for the past four basketball sea­ sons, and co-captain of the 1948-1949 court team, is vzorking in Wash­ ington, D. C. Huff vzas one of the big reasons for the Colonels' amazing upset of King's College last season. The pint-sized guard played his heart out against the heavily favored Kingsmen in order to break the long losing streak vzhich the Colonels had suffered at the hands of the Monarchs. It v/as his long set shots from mid-court which finally broke the back of the towering King's five and allowed the Colonels to go on to a thrilling 69-65 victory. »>w«« 2 w "TOLIE THOMAS Wedding bells will ring this month for Olie Thomas, a member of the Colonel varsity eleven for the last two years, and one of the lettermen counted upon this year to continue the winning ways started by the past Wilkes teams. A halfback in 1948 after transferring to Wilkes from Syracuse University, Thomas moved up to the guard slot last year to fill a vacancy in the start­ ing line-up. The veteran gridder will marry Irene Sheplock, a member of the office staff in the Wilkes Registrar's office on August 26. »>W<« John Zigmund, the strong armed right-hander of last spring's Wilkes College baseball team, vzound up a brilliant first year with the Colonels by joining the ranks of the Lettermen's "Married Men’s Club". The ace hurler, vzho copped six wins in seven starts to pace the Colonels to a season's record of 13 wins in 18 starts, vzas one of the most sought after ball players in the region after his sensa­ tional first year vzith the Colonel nine. Several major league scouts were beating a path to his door vzith tempting offers, but the big chucker decided to finish up his college career before joining the play-for-pay ranks. Although Coach Ralston witnessed a mass exodus of talented football players in the June graduation exercises, the 1950 Wilkes grid roster will find many returning lettermen from last year's oncebeaten club. The reserve strength of this season's eleven will not have the depth of the 1949 team, but the club should make up in speed what it may have been lost in power. Such speedy backs as Leo Castle, Al Nicholas and Al Manarski, are expected to supply Ralston with the nucleus for a fast aggressive club. �ALUMNI RECORD ALUMNOTES... Louise Brennan, junior college alumnus, who served for several years as the registrar s assistant, is spending the summer months in A’lantic City before returning to college in September to complete her un­ dergraduate work . . . Larry Pelesh, one of the more recent additions to the alumni club after winding up college life with the 1950 class, has accepted a position in Brooklyn, N. Y. with the YMCA . . . Ralph Carey, member of the class of '48, and a former Student Coun­ cil representative, is attending summer classes at CCNY .... John Cooney, another member of the 1948 graduate class, and more recently a mem­ ber of the Wilkes faculty in the Economics department, will enter the University of Pittsburgh in September to do graduate work . . . John C. Bush, BUJC class of '40, who migrated to Bucknell University, where he received his bachelor's degree with the class of '42, returned recently to his duties at the sports desk of the Sunday Indepen­ dent after spending two weeks with the Naval Reserve in Philadelphia . . . William Kosicki, Wilkes College alumnus, has returned to his home in Plymouth after spending the winter in Lewisburg . . . Marty Blake, popular Wilkes College alumnus, is doing publictiy work in Wilkes-Barre for several clubs handling sports presentations, including the professional wrestlers and the amateur boxers. Marty journeyed to Florida early last spring to handle the publicity for the Wilkes-Barre Indians baseball team . . . Don Kemmerer, who was graduated with the June class, has accepted a position in Leesport, Pa., as a high school English teacher. Don, who attained the highest average in the 1950 class, will also serve as coach of the Dramatics Club at the Leesport Hiqh School . . . Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lawson returned to their home in Kingston recently after spend­ ing their summer vacation at New Jersey's Asbury Park. . .Mrs. Lawson is the former Madelyn Molitoris, a BUJC alumnus, who is now employed on the Wilkes College office staff. News abou1 our 1950 grads—Raymond Kinback, a Commerce and Finance graduate, has accepted a posi­ tion as an accountant with the DuPont Company in Wilmington, Delaware. . .Rudolph Bottei, who received his A. B. degree in Chemistry in June, has been grant­ ed a graduate student assistantshio at Cornell Univer­ sity. His new duties begin in September, when he will serve as a teaching and research assistant . . . Reed Lowery, an English major while at Wilkes, is spending the summer vacation in the Pocono Mountains where he is serving as editor of one of the resort's news­ papers. Reed reports he plans to continue his educa­ tion in the fall when he will enter the Universitv of Pennsylvania to do graduate work in English . . . Ger­ ard Finn, another Commerce and Finance graduate, is working at the Hessler Laundry and Drv Cleaning Co. in Wilkes-Barre as a salesman . . . John Surash, who received a B. S. in Chemistry in June, will enter Lehigh University in September where he has been awarded a graduate assistantshio in Chemistry. John informs us that his schedule calls for him to teach fresh­ man chemistry. Russell Williams, who received his A. B. in English at the June 12 exercises, is employed at the I. Miller Shoe Co. in Wilkes-Barre as a stock supervisor. Russ was awarded the L. J. VanLaeys Journalism Medal in June for his outstanding work and effort on the student newspaper and as a member of the journalism class at Wilkes . . . John Mohan, a June graduate with a B. S. in Economics, is working for the H. J. Heinz Co. in Wilkes-Barre as a salesman . . . Art Spengler, who finished up his college work in February with an A. B. in Social Studies, is employed in Endicott, N. Y„ in the p.cduc.ion department of the International Business Machine Ccrp. Ar; was one of the most active students on the campus while attending Wilkes, and devoted much of his free time to his work with the Student Council, having served one term as President of that group, along with his duties as a member of the Beacon and Yearbook staffs . . . Marvin Smith, a Commerce and Finance grad, has entered the insurance business with a Wilkes-Barre firm . . . Joseph Gudaitis has jour­ neyed to Newark, N. J., to accept a position with the Continental Transportation Lines in that city as a motor freight dispatcher. He received a B. S. in Economics in June. Edward J. Brill, a June graduate with a B. S. in Biology, has been accepted for graduate work at the Hahneman Medical College. Ed is spending the sum­ mer months working in a Wilkes-Barre theatre . . . Also slated to do graduate work is George Ermel, who received an A. B. in Social Science, and will enter Syracuse University in Sept., where he will major in Library Science . . . Kenneth Widdall, a June grad with an A. B. in Biology, has entered graduate school at Penn State where he will continue his studies in Biolo­ gy .. . Dick Rogers is working for the Scran'on Dry Goods Co. as a floor manager. Dick received his bach­ elor's degree in Economics . . . Nick Konchuba is em­ ployed in Washington, D. C. as a police department statistician. Nick, who received a B. S. in Commerce and Finance and Economics, reports that he plans to do graduate work in the near future . . . Armin J. Gill, another Commerce and Finance grad, is employed in Wilkes-Barre as a salesman. . .Marvin Horwitz is work­ ing in the Wilkes College Guidance Center as a Coun­ selor ... Ed Lidz is employed in Wilkes-Barre as a salesman . . . Nancy Yaufman, who completed her Commerce and Finance work in June, is employed as a secretary . . . Herbert Quick has accepted a position as a senior high school French and English teacher in Thurmont, Maryland . . . Arlene Pletcher has been ad­ mitted to the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa., where she will receive training as a Lab Technician. . . Julius E. Kuhn is doing graduate work in Engineering at Bucknell University . . . Barbara Hartley will enter the Robert Packer Hos­ pital in Sayre, Pa., on Auaust 1 where she will train as a Lab Technician . . . Lester Gross plans to enter the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Sep'ember to do graduate work in Theology . . . Henry Ward is employed on a part-time basis in Wilkes-Barre with a building contractor . . . Joseph Zawodniak, who received his bachelor's degree in Economics in June, has accepted a position with the Woodlawn Farm Dairy Co. in Wilkes-Barre . . . Mary Porter is employed in Harrisburg State Hospital as a social worker . . . June Williams has been awarded a graduate assistant­ ship in Chemistry at Penn State . . . Any other members of the alumni association, who have not already mailed us their copy of the Alumni Record, are also requested to do so as soon as possible. THOMAS J. MORAN '49 Executive Alumni Secretary 1 Name FIRST LAST MIDDLE Maiden Name Street State Town Telephone Entered Wilkes College (B. U. J. C.) 2 Withdrew Graduated Transferred To 3 Graduated I 4 Semester Hours at Wilkes (B. U. J. C.) Major Degree 5 Present Employment and Duties 6 Business Address 7 Do you know of any people who Association?. (a) List: no', receiving the regular literature of the attended Wilkes or BUJC and are �t— a* CD 0) C/2 o O P 3 cn so cd w* CD T •"5 CD < CD T * cn T> c<ciT) 0) 0 P3 H» P g � 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/. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Alumnus Summer 1950 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marketing and Communications Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Summer 1950 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Magazine Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/760ec9cd49712320571802767703389a.pdf e9470c22767200667101a2576bab302c PDF Text Text �ALUMNUS EDITORIAL THOMAS J. MORAN, '43, EDITOR Ten Ways To Kill Our Alumni Association STAFF: JANE SALWOSKI, WILLIAM UMPHRED, (Taken from Duquesne University Magazine) DON FOLLMER, ARTHUR BLOOM PUBLISHED BY THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF WILKES COLLEGE HUyBSEEHS 3 SPRING 1950 VOLUBiE 2 CONTENTS Cover Beauty on the Wilkes College Page Editorial Page Rose, well-known showman and Two Grads Named To Local Faculty 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 8 New York nightclub owner, as Wilkes Teacher-Trainees End Program (Photo) 9 campus was emphasized dur­ ing the Spring Semester as the Yearbook Editors conducted their second annual contest to Out of the Mailbag A Message From the Alumni President Alnmrn-Senior Outing The Association's Officers (Photo) select a "Campus Queen". On the front of the ALUMNUS Spring hutiaSon Dinner (Photo) ... New Offices Created At College are the coeds chosen by Billy his selection of the five most Campus Candids beautiful among the 25 candid­ Constitution Being Revised ates for the title. General Echelberger To Address Grads Center photo is of Miss Nan­ 10-11 Wilkes Gridders Sign With Pro-Eleven . Placement Office Aiding 1350 Grads 12 13 13 13 14 15 15 Seniors Plan Annual Dinner-Dance ___ cy Yaufman, Brooklyn student Commencement Admission Tickets Limited ... in the School of Secretarial New Frosh Orientation Program Science, who was chosen "Campus Queen". This Year's Colonel Nine (Photo) 16 Nancy Raub; top left, Joan Like­ The New Cinderella (Photo) . . wise; bottom right, Gwen Clif­ Campus Tidbits 17 17 18 19 The runner-ups are: Top right, ford; Shaw. and bottom left, Lois Alumnotes .... Alumni Record Published Quarterly at WILKES COLLEGE ALUMNI OFFICE Chase Hall 184 South River Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Growing Pains 1. Don't come to the meetings. In this issue of the Alumnus your president, Donald Honeywell, mentions in his message that our Alumni Association is presently suffering from grow­ ing pains. Fortunately, in the last several months those pains were more than welcome to the handful of loyal alumni who were working for the organization of this group into a powerful association. Previously, there was no pain. The inactivity presented a dead, gloomy silence. It suggested something that was either asleep or pre­ paring for death. The Wilkes College Alumni Association in the past two semesters has received the proverbial shot-in-thearm and the response has been amazing. Alumni, who have not been in direct contact with the college since they attended the institution as Bucknell Junior College students, are reviving relations with their Alma Mater. Loyal alumni have responded in an encouraging manner to the request for the 1950 dues and financial aid for the organization's publication. Attendance at the monthly meetings has increased to record-high figures. Within the organization there is now a feeling of strength. The "growing pains" are welcome because they are the first indication that the Alumni Association is moving forward. There is still a considerable amount of work to be done, however, and additional help is needed from other members, who have not as yet shown an interest in alumni affairs. If you haven't already indicated your interest in the Wilkes College Alumni Association, why not sit down now and write a letter to the alumni office in Chase Hall. To renew contacts with the association is the same as returning to your college days. You'll be among friends and helping to strengthen the found­ ation of Wilkes College. 2. But if you do come, come LATE. The Next Meeting The Wilkes College Alumni Association will con­ duct its next regular meeting on Monday evening, June 5, at 7:30 in the Women's Lounge of Chase Hall on South River Street. Donald Honeywell, alumni president, will call for discussion of the local plans for the remainder of the 1950 calendar year and take up such matters as the new constitution, graduation plans, and the initiation of the June graduates into the organization. Special entertainment will be provided at each meeting. These programs are planned by the Enter­ tainment Committee, under the guidance of its chair­ man, William Luetzel. Refreshments will be provided at the June meeting, with past president, Daniel Williams, in charge of the kitchen details. 3. If the weather doesn't suit you, don't think of coming. 4. If you don't attend a meeting find fault with the work of the officers and other members. 5. Never accept an office, as it is easier to criti­ cize than do things. 6. Nevertheless get sore if you are not appointed on a committee, but if you are appointed, do not attend the committee meeting. 7. If asked by the chairman to give your opinion on some important subject, tell him you have nothing to say. After the meeting, tell everyone how things ought to be done. 8. Do nothing that is absolutely necessary, but when other members roll up their sleeves and willingly, unselfishly use their ability to help matters along, then howl that the association is run by a clique. 9. Hold back your dues as long as possible, or don't pay at all. 10. Don't bother about getting members. "Let the other guy do it." Send Us Some News Members of the Alumni Association are requested to send in little items about themselves or their friends for publication in the ALUMNUS. Drop us a line about anything. Send a picture of yourself now, or better yet, how about one with the children. P. R. O. Wants Clippings The Public Relations Office at Wilkes College is having the same problem that prevails in other insti­ tutions: Out of town clippings about Wilkes College appear and the PRO has no way of knowing about them. Why not do your share of college public rela­ tions work by clipping out news items or any article that mentions your Alma Mater and mail it back to the Public Relations Office. Are You Active? The response to the call for 1950 dues was excep­ tionally good, however, many of our 1,782 members still have not mailed in their two-dollar contribution. One dollar will be credited to your name as dues and the other will be used to help defray the publication costs of the ALUMNUS. �Out of the Mailbag An average of five letters are received at the Alumni Office each day from former just want to say hello, others send dues, and st pass along information about themselves or their families. Each issue of the ALUMNUS will carry as many letters as space will permit. Drop a line and tell us about your present activity. Dear Mr. Moran: This is to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of March 17th, also the 1950 membership card of the Wilkes College Alumni Asso­ ciation. mey order lor for the amount You will End enclosed herewith a money of S2.00 as payment cf dues, for the year 1950, to the Alumni AssoAsso­ ciation. I sincerely regret that my absence from the United States pre‘ ? participation in Alumni activities. It is always vents me from active sf the activities of the Alumni Association. a pleasure to hear cf _Since ___ ___ our arrivalGermany, last September, Mrs. Pell and I have become well settled at our new station. Life in Germany is interesting as well as being educational, it is quite a contrast in comparison to the war years. Mv work is very interesting, however, due to its classified na­ ture I'm not at liberty to discuss it I hope you will understand. There are many opportunities available for travel to other coun­ tries. it is mv hope that I may 2nd it possible to visit such countries as France. Belgium, Switzerland. Italy, and a few of the lesser countries. Please express my best wishes to Dr. Farley, the faculty, and my friends at the College,. I haven't forgotten them and will write as seen as the pressure 1we are under at the present time eases slightly. Clemens A. Pell Captain. USA Reman 11. S5ih CIC APO 757. U. S. Amy A Message From The Alumni President Dear Sir: Enclosed is a check for alumni association fee. Since I live out of town it is impossible for me to attend the meetings, but I am always interested in the growth of Wilkes Wilkes College and its alumni. 4 The next time I come home to visit my family in Shaverto,>wn, I hope to visit the campus. Best wishes to you and all your helpers in the alumni asso' ciation. Frances Pierce Mutch ‘40 Dear Tom: Enclosedd you will find a money order to cover my I950 dues and to help gdefray the cost of publishing the ALUMNUS. In regcjard to the publication. I think it is an excellent idea to continue to> send the publication to members regardless of their dues' status. This policy should acquaint inactive members with the achievements of the association, and thereby induce them to take an active part in the future. I am sorry that distance prevents my taking a more active part in the functions of the association. I am looking forward with great interest to receiving my first copy of the ALUMNUS. Carl Gibson '50 Dear Sir: My two dollars for alumni dues and publication fee is enclosed. I wish the best of luck to those members who are concerned with keeping the activities of the alumni association alive. As a member of the alumni association, I sincerely hops that Dr. Farley will continue to move forward on the road of achieve­ ment. I am presently a student at the Temple University School of Pharmacy and I realize how much is lost when one transfers from a small family-like school to a large factory-like institution. Again, good luck and may Wilkes College achieve all of its goals. Edmund P. Chesney Dear Sirs: Enclosed please find S2.G0 for Alumni andpublication. pi — dues ----- — reading the news cf eld old friends and new develoj Enjoy rearing developments at Wilkes. Yea are doing an excellent Job in retainirg interest Thank you for taking care cf of my i 1950 registration. At present, I am Hightstown suburban correspondent for the Trentoniam a daily Trenton newspaper. Also do substitute teaching in the Hightstown schools. Mrs. William Henderson Nee Beverly Jones 100 Broad Street Hightstown. N. J. Dear Mr. Moran: Enclosed is a check for current dues. My address has chacgc-d from 1435 South Main Street Wilkes Barre, to Thurmont, Maryland. I have been teachina Ena’teh and French in the Thurmont High School since March 20' and' eniov it very much. J * Herbert 14. Quick Dear Sir: Sorry for the delay in sendii -.rding my 1950 alumni dues. I enjoy all the alumni pubL mblications and’ announcements. All of you are doing a splendid Job. Tony Wideman Dear Tom: Received my 1950 ] Alumni Association card. I was very hajippy to find out that I <am eligible eligi' _ for membership, despite the fact that t I did not completes a full ill four years at Wilkes College. I think that I will have something of interest for the ALUMNUS in ax week or two. Right now I'm working like mad on a term paper. ..... „ an article comparing At some future date, I would like to write a large university If you , with .... Wilkes. --------- .. 1__think that such an article may be of interest. ---- ■ I'll ’have .it .in the .. mail in time for the Fall issue. I would like to have other alumni in the New York City area contact me so that we might start a chapter in this region. Marvin Walter c/o Rubinstein 53 Morris Street Nev/ York Dear Tom: I have received uvea your alumni card and proqadanda which accompt ■earned it. rI'm glad to know that the- ball is rolling in lino fashio lion with your capable lingers in the pie. If I were residij residing in the Valley, I'd he very inclined to pathcipale in your activities. However, as a Schonecladian, I shall have to remain a passive, even though an active, member. wiv onG v/ord or three;), the best ol luck to tho 1 u Alumnl Association. Tlegards to the old crowd, Mildred Cittens, and anyone else that Is still around. Tom "Tex" Evans Dear Alumnus: : Your Alumni Association is growing. The first four months of this year have shown a marked increase in general all-around member interest in the activities and projects of the association. Of course your organization is still in its infancy and is undergoing many growing pains. We know, however, that potentially we have an alumni associa­ tion that can be as strong as any in the country. We already are well on our way to mak­ ing this claim a reality, since we have or soon will have the three most necessary ingredients. We al­ ready have the full support of Wilkes College. We are building a strong foundation in relation to the organ­ ization of our association. And last, but most important, we are finding that more and more of our members HONEYWELL are showing their personal interest by their attendance at meetings, participation on committees, and financial aid. Consequently, with these three ingredients, we will soon be powerful enough to fulfill our purposes for existing, which are service to cur Alma Mater, service to our members, and service to our community. In building the strong foundation of organization, which I previously mentioned, we have done these things. We have formed various committees each of which is designed to fulfill an important need in build­ ing and continuing the growth of the Association. To better serve you at our regular monthly meeting we have program and refreshment committees. We have framed a finance committee to study our financial needs and devise appropriate methods to meet these needs. The legislative committee is busy reworking our pre­ sent constitution so that it may better serve our grow­ ing organization. A most important committee now being formed is the membership committee that will keep in contact with our members and initiate new groups into the Association. To be formed within the next sixty days will be committees to work with the college as our representatives in school projects and alumni committee to work hand in hand with the place­ ment bureau so that both the placement bureau and the alumni members will benefit. Some of you may be asking of what value it is to you to be an active member of the Association. Here are a few of the present benefits to be derived. First, you receive quarterly one of the best alumni publica­ tions produced. Through this media you may main­ tain contacts with your school and friends. If not at the present then in the future you will find that main­ taining these contacts may be very important to you. Also closely related to this publication is the Associa­ tion's information service that is always at your dis­ posal. Through this service we will strive to answer any question concerning former graduates or school activities that is not confidential in nature. In the near future, we will have an active committee working with the school placement bureau so that both you, our members, and the school may be better served. We will have more information on this at a later date. Our future plans call for many things. All of these plans are concentrated to increase our strength. Once we have built our active membership we can go on to bigger and more satisfyinq projects. In the long run, we are looking forward to having our own private recreation and meeting hall. Of course this is in the distant future but not so far away that it cannot be seen. To do all of these things we must have whatever help you can best give. We need your abilities: we need your presence at meetings and social functions; we need your financial contributions; we need all the information you can give us concerning your own personal activities and accomplishments. Your investment in your association now will pay you dividends in the future. BE ACTIVE! Alumni-Senior Outing On June 3 A "Fun For AU Day"—actually it will be the alum­ ni association's welcome to another 126 graduates, who finish their courses this month—will take place on Saturday afternoon, June 3, at 1:30 at Sans Souci Park. Ralph Connor, '49, has been selected as general chairman of the affair by Donald L. Honeywell, alumni president. Connor announced this week that plans have been almost completed for this first outing of the alumni association and a large crowd of alumni, seniors, and their guests are expected to attend. Letters, announcing the program and telling of the arrangements, have been sent to approximately 2,000 people, A program of recreation has been prepared for the afternoon. Highlight of this program will be the softball game between the seniors and the alumni. This contest—"A Twilight Game"—will be played at 6 p. m. on the diamond adjacent to the shelter on the southern end of the park. Members of the Wilkes College faculty have been invited to attend this affair. Robert Waters, president of the senior class, will be introduced to the members of the association. Donald Honeywell will preside at the welcoming cere­ mony at 2:30. If you haven't as yet sent in your reservation, don't, it's too late, but come anyhow. We've taken the precaution of having some extra refreshments on hand for those who have difficulty in finding mailboxes. �Alumni Association Cainx : New Members Enjoy Initiation Dinner The ranks of the Wilkes College Alumni Association were swelled by 68 on March 10, when the organization welcomed the February graduates into the association at the first annual initiation dinner in the college cafeteria. Following a delightful meal served under the direction of Mrs. James Brennan, who is in charge of the cafeteria, Donald 1. Honey­ well, association president, welcomed the new members to the asso­ ciation and presented them with their 1950 membership cards. Thomas J. Moran, executive secretary of the association, acted as toastmaster and introduced Bobert W. Partridge as the principal speaker. Partridge, who recently was appointed director of student activ- R. CONNOR D. HONEYWELL M. SLEVA Wilkes President Heads County Citizens Committee Group Dr. Eugene S. Farley, president of Wilkes College, is currently engaged in the extra task of being chair­ man of the Luzerne County branch of the Citizens Com­ mittee for the Hoover Report. During the last three months, the Wilkes president has visited many local civic, veteran, and union groups to explain the recommendations for a reorganization of the executive branch of the government as set down in the report submitted to Con­ gress by the bi-partisan Hoover Commission. Dr. Farley enlisted the aid of other leading men in the community who were of the opinion that the adoption by Congress of the recom­ DR. FARLEY mendations made by the Hoover Commission would bring a more economic and effi­ cient type of government. Chairmen of the committees working in the local area are: Business, Frank Burnside; Club, Corey Patton; Education, Allen E. Bacon; Finance, Rulison Evans; Labor, Joseph Walsh; Membership, William Logan; Promotion and .Publicity, Robert Johnson; Speakers Mitchell Jenkins. T. MORAN T. GILL College Invites Alumni To Use Library Facilities In response to many inquiries from alumni about possible use of the college library facilities, Dr. Eugene S. Farley announced during the week that former stu­ dents are always welcome to use the services offered in the Kirby Home of Education. A committee of officers approached Dr. Farley three weeks ago about special privileges for former students. The committee had in mind use of the library and reduced admission rates for athletic events. The request for library privileges was granted, but no change was made in the price of athletic admis­ sions for alumni. Dr. Farley pointed out that the rates for athletic events as compared with those of other colleges and universities are considerably lower. Because of this it was decided that no reduction would be made for alumni. Through the Alumni Office, however, it will bo possible to gain information about corning events, both ~ocia and athletics, and also to make reservations or obtain tickets in advance Partridge, "has helped more than the eye can see at present to bring Wilkes College along the road from a small institution to one of great promise." New members brought into the association were: Robert Barber, Joseph Bendock, William Bergstrasser, Joseph Brennan, Donald Brodbeck, John Cain, Robert Capin, Royal Culp, Frank Celmer, Robert M. Clement, Leonard Czajkowski, John M. Davis, Clem Drozdowski, David Edwards, Michael Elchak, Paul J. Finley, Gerard P. Finn, Henry Frank, Carl Gibson, Armin Gill, Albert A. Gorski, Ted Gribb, Joseph Gudaitis, Irvin Haefele, Walter Haczewski, Luther Jones, Philip Kennedy, Ted Killian, Raymond Kinback, Joseph Kitler, Nicho­ las Konchuba, George Lewis, Reed Lowrey, Benjamin Maczuga, Bruce MacKie, Clarence McGhee, William J. Miller, Victor Minetola, �Former Penn Star Named 1951 Baseball Coach; Will Direct Student Affairs And Gym Program The appointment of Robert W. Partridge, former All-American soccer player and University of Pennsyl­ vania baseball star, as director of student activities, physical director, and baseball coach for 1951 was announced this week by Dr. Eugene S. Farley, presi­ dent. Two of the positions—director of student activities and physical edu­ cation director—mark tne creation of new posts at the rapidly expanding college. The other post—baseball mentor — will be relinquished by George Ralston, who has served in that position since he first came to Wilkes College in 1946. Ralston will continue as director of athletics, dean of men and coach PARTRIDGE of football and basketball. I— J 1 Partridge, who has been a member of the Wilkes College hisrcry department since 1947, will assume his duties in me newly created positions next Septem­ ber. In the meantime, he is planning to spend the summer taking courses in physical education at Boston University. The crea.icn of the new offices at the college is evidence that Wilkes is rapidly growing to well-estab- Two 1950 Grads Named To West Pittston Faculty Two former Forty Fort High School athletes, who will receive their bachelor's degrees frcm ‘Wilkes College in June, have been appointed to teaching positions at West Pittston High School. The new appointees, who will begin their classroom duties in September, are Bob Waters, a three-sports participant at Wilkes College, and Tom Richards, who is considered by many to be one of the finest wrestlers ever produced at Forty Fort High School The announcement concerning the ap­ pointment of the two former scholastic and collegiate athletes caused some speculation BOB V/ATERS among the sports enthusiasts in West Pittston about the chances of the high school entering the scholastic arappling circle in 1951. Waters has been an outstanding athlete during four years at Wilkes College. He captained the first eleven in 1246 and year was given the Howard W. Davis Memorial Trophy as the outstanding athlete of the year. Richards, vzho finished his courses in September, but due to the one-commencement policy at Wilkes, will not receive his diploma until June 12, is now studying for his master's degree at Columbia University. Oddly enough, he will receive his master's degree before be­ ing awarded his A. B. from Wilkes. TOM RICHARDS lished proportions. The construction of the new new 3250,000 gymnasium, which according to reports will be ready tor use by September 1, prompted the institu- lion officials to prepare for physical education classes, fe Increased enrollment, causing more and bigger W student activities, uncovered the need for a director of events to coordinate the program of extra-curricular activities at Wilkes College. Fortunately enough, the search had to go no further than the tacuhy of the college because Partridge had received the finest of training for just such a job as a member of the U. S. Navy Tunney Program during the last war. As a lieutenant, the former Penn athlete was in charge of athletics and the coordination of the activi­ ties for some of the largest naval bases. His experience in this particular field more than qualified for the new posts. Partridge already has a first in athletics to his credit at Wilkes College. It was in 1948 that the former col­ legiate soccer performer introduced the kicking sport ar the college for the first time. The action marked the revival of the sport in the Anthracite Region for the first time in over a quarter of a century. Then in 1949, he moved his soccer proteges into the intercollegiate limelight against some of the better small college soccer institutions. Wilkes Student Teachers Finish Training In Six Valley Schools I a Columbia Faculty Members Address Students, Faculty Faculty and students of Wilkes College were hosts to two members of the Columbia University faculty during special programs in April and May. Dr. Harry J. Carman, dean of Columbia College, visited the campus in April, He addressed members of the student body at a special assembly and then was the principal speaker at a faculty dinner in his honor that evening. Dean Carman delivered an iinspiring address before the student body and concluded by reviewing his Student's Ten Commandments." Dr. Kenneth Herrold, assistant professor of educa­ tion at Columbia University, was the speaker at the special assembly for students in May. That evening, he spoke to the faculty on "General Education" at~a dinner in the campus cafeteria. Dr. Herrold discussed with the students the steps to freedom from futility. He called upon the students to become conscious of the fact that they were "meant for something better than war, inter-racial strife, reli­ gious discrimination, anxiety, want and fear." Pictured above are the Wilkes College students who were engaged in the teacher-training program during the current semester. Left to right, first row: John Persico, Doris Gauger, Jean Ditoro, Sally Mittleman, Dolores Passeri, Dorothy Winters teen, Ned McGhee, Ross Leonardi. TT Second row: Theodore Killian, Carl Malisheski, Henry Rhydzewski, Louis Miller, Joseph Gabriel, Paul Thomas, Harris Havard, Harry Black, Robert Gorgas. Third row: John A. Hall, supervisor of teacher training; John Fedastian, Richard Todd, Lester Gross, George Brody, Earl Jobes, John DeRemer, James Davis, John Florkiewicz, Steve Percalis, Donald Kemmerer, Evan Sorber. Fourth row: Simon Faltz, Victor Minetola, Leon Gilbert, Edward Yarish, Frank Darte, Leo Noll, Samuel Elias, Edward Godek, George Monigus and Joseph Breslin. Absent when photograph was taken were: Reed Lowrey and Thomas Jordan. The Teacher Training Program at Wilkes College, under the capable guidance of John A. Hall, ended its fourth semester of ex­ istence on May 24, when over 40 students returned to the campus after completing the usual 16-week training period in a regional secondary school classroom. The first group of Wilkes sponsored student teachers entered the local city high school in September, 1948. At that time there were only a handful, but the program formed the basis for a more progressive schedule during the following semester, when almost 30 finished the teacher training program. During the current school year the program reached new pro­ portions and instead of employing the use of the classroom in only the three city high schools, Coughlin, GAR, and Meyers, additional institutions in Kingston, Plymouth, and Forty Fort opened their doors to the Wilkes trainees. According to the supervisor of teacher training, the student training program at Wilkes is expected to continue to grow during the next few years as more and more valley residents realize that they can fulfill the requirements for a teaching certificate without leaving the region. Registration for the 1950-51 teacher-training program has already begun at the education office of the college. The enrollment in the student teaching course during the Fall Semester is expected to be high, but an increase over any past semester figure is anticipated for the next Spring Semester. 5s=========f=-=:sssE==-=====-====--=g===s=="i==°Bs!!BBBs===ai5=isin=aisiBBss!iiia5Biii====isiii==ss====s==ssH===s==s==s=========B �THE PASSING PARADE Sports Era Ends With 1950 Graduation ----------------------ays atat Wilkes The spirit of the first real athletic days WilkesCollege College isis embodied embodied inin the the above above group of veterans, who began their collegiate sports 'ear that our institution tossed its hat into the intercollegiate in's.-sol’days during the first year sports world. aelli. soccer; Left to right, firstt rovz: row: Paul Zlonlaewicz, basketball; Rigo Lemon celli. soccer; Chester Knapich, football; Ben Dragon, basketball and baseball. Second row: Samuel Elias, football; Jack DeRemer, football; Jack Semmers, baseball; Georgeje Brody, baseball. Third and wrestling; TU: ~J row: -- Bob Waters, baseball, football — J------Gerard. v/ashco, football; ' and Frrancis Pinkowski, football, basketball and baseball. The old maxim "You never miss the water 'till the well runs dry" may be out of place for this particular story, but we can't help feeling that v/e have witnessed both the birth and the death of a sports era at Wilkes College. While it Is true that athleti.s have been so firmly established at this institution, that it would be almost impossible to eliminate the program without taking something out of college life, the so-called "good old days” the days of the first participants in the initial endeavor—vzill end with the June 12 commencement. Others, it is true, vzill take the places vacated by the departing athletes. Seme vzill perform athletic feats that vzill overshadow those of their predecessors. Somehovz or other the deeds, both small and large, accomplished by those in the first four years of large scale athletics at Wilkes, will stand as a stopping stone for gonerations the future gencruti' _ . at our college, The basis for much our Sv school spirit was created by those who part:c!pated :n the four ’ - first ’ .~~r years of athletics at W’lkes. No# that the foundation has been set, the roughest part ol the job of building campus life is finished. This group . , of athletic pioneers helped to bring[ about five major sports on' the Wilkes campus football, basketball,I, baseball, wrostIng, and soccer. In years to come when Wilkes athletes gather to exchange tales of sports prowess, someone is bound to recall this first groupp of athletes who made it possible for the blue and gold loams to established on a sound fooling as an integral pail of college life. ALUMNI NEWS COLONELS' QUEEN �New Alumni Constitution Now Being Prepared. By Special Committee The literary steering wheel of the alumni associa­ tion—the constitution—is in the process of receiving a fare-lifting by a special committee appointed by Donald L. Honeywell, president. With the increase shown in alumni affairs during the past year, it was decided by the members of the association at a recent meeting that the constitution, which was originally drawn up for the old Bucknell Junior College association, was out-dated and needed revising. June Graduates To Hear Former Eighth Army Commander, Lt. Gen. Eichelberger Upon completion of its work the recommendatio for changes and additions to the constitution will b reviewed at a regular meeting of the association a! that time the recommendations will be either apnrov a or rejected. It is expected that the entire proiert not reach the final stage—which is the printing S distribution of the new constitution—before Fall y M •r ilL< Class of 1967/ Work on the revision of the blueprint of alumni operations began late in April and already several major changes have taken place. Included in the new constitution will be provisions for the organization of chapters of the Wilkes College Alumni Assodauon in other cities. A monthly meeting day, which will remain per­ manent for the central organization, has been included in the recommendations for changes in the constitution. To date, the committee has covered about one-third o_ the old constitution and expects to complete the docu­ ment that will govern the association in the future within the next two months. Labor Management Forums Huge Success At Wilkes In its role as a community college, Wilkes en­ deavored to create a more ameniable attitude between labor and management by sponsoring a series of throg monthly Labor-Management Forums on the campus'* Attended by an almost capacity crowd each eve­ ning, the forum closed on May 17 with a total of almost 700 valley residents having attended the discussions between the representatives of both factions. "RiohfTnH RdiSCUSSe^,’r ere\ Pensioa Pi^ns." - H ??ln .. Responsibilities of Labor and Management in Collective Bargaming," and "Union-Manaaemen Cooperation: It can Work. y mem Instrumental in the success of the three sessions was John Riley, '48, who is now a Tnemcier member of of the the EcoF nomics Department and acted as moderator for the trio of panel discussions. On the program were: Christopher Boland, U S or. Sears Roebuck and Company; Attomev Rosenn; Leon Decker, business agent Dairy Union; Morton Wolovsky, president, Pionee7iSac tunng Company; and Eugene Considine nrfJi 1 ? Central Labor Union. lne< president, The college plans to continue this forum in the Fall Members of the June graduating ’ . _ni ' class will hear as the principal speaker at the commencement, Lt. General Robert L. Eichelberger, form­ er commander of the Eighth Army during Word War II and now con­ sultant to the Secretary of the Army on Far Eastern Affairs. seized Marinduque. His amphibious Eighth Army task force struck the Bataan corridor northwest of Manila on January 29, 1945. Two days later, the 11th Airborne Division made an amphibious thrust at Manila from the southwest. General Eichelberger personally led the forces in this operation. To consolidate its hold -> on the Philippines, the Eighth Army struck at the heart­ & The event, which will take place land of the islands—the rich Southern Visayas. Less than 100 days later, the islands of Panay, Negros, Cebu, on Monday evening, June 12, at 8, and Bohol were liberated. EICHELBERGER in the Irem Temple, is expected to After completing the liberation of draw a capacity crowd of students, the Philippines by crushing the Jap­ laculty, their guests and alumni of anese forces on Mindanao and clean­ Wilkes College. ? ALUMNI INVITED TO '( ing out the last bits of pocket resistance VISIT COLLEGE / The former commander of the well- f on the islands. JUNE 12 /) known and much publicized "Amphi­ I On August 30, 1945, The Eighth bious Eighth" will address the gradu­ t College officials have extended / ating class prior to the issuing of dip­ 1 an invitation to all members of / Army Commander with a small de­ \ the alumni association to visit \ lomas and certificates to four and twotachment from the 11th Airborne Divi­ \ the campus on June 12 — Com- ( year graduates. sion landed at Atsugi Air Field in what / mencement Day. r Alumni President Donald L. ; General Eichelberger first entered \ has been termed by many as one of \ Honeywell stated. "Graduation r the spotlight of World War II, when he / day is the time of the year that '/ the most daring gambles in history. brought the initial corps to Australia \ the faculty and students like to y Two hours later, he greeted the Sup­ in the summer of 1942. He retained \ see former members of the stu- ( reme Commander, General of the Army command of this combat unit until he / dent body arriving on campus Douglas MacArthur, on his arrival. visit with old friends and to assumed command of the newly activ­ \; to meet those who will be taking While General Eichelberger never hesi­ ated Eighth Army at Holandia, Dutch / their places among the alumni." tates to give credit to the officers and 1 Faculty offices and school faciNew Guinea in September, 1944. men of the Eighth Army for this daring \ litres will be open that day. landing, the occupation of this point Early in January, 1945, Eighth Why not return to your Alma / Mater for the big day? has been described by many as just Army troops under General Eichelber­ i short of miraculous. ger cleared the island of Mindoro and ;J ■ BEVERLY JANE ELIAS September 1967 could be a mighty proud day for Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Elias because it is on that date that their first child, Beverly Jane, just might be among the freshmen beginning classes at Wilkes College. Seniors Plan Annual Dinner-Dance June 10th As it stands now, Beverly Jane won't celebrate her first birthday until July 21, but already both mom and pop are thinking in terms of the time when their daughter will be checking in at the registrar's office and finally touring the campus of their Alma Mater. Mrs, Elias, the former Beverly Jane Brown, discovered her busLand on the Wilkes campus. At that time, he was just Sammy lia.„ fanner Meyers High School graduate, who was playing out­ standing football for Wilkes College. At present, Sammy is finishing up several graduate courses on t e //ilkes campus and looking forward to his now job in Lazarus Department Store. Beverly Jane's father received his diploma with the 1949 gradu­ ating class and decided to return to the campus for several graduate courses in education. Included among the courses was student teaching. With the 1949 football loam, Sammy ci egan back in 1941 as a member of team. Ho ccaptained the scholastic eleven handled the3 same assignment in his senior finished a grid career the Meyers High School in his senior year and year at Wilkes. The traditional Senior Dinner-Dance will be conducted on Satur­ day evening, June 10, in the Crystal Ballroom of the Hotel Sterling, according to an announcement made by Class President Robert Waters. e- Present plans call for this year's affair to be one of the finest ever sponsored by a senior class. An invitation to attend this affair has also been extended to the terminal students at Wilkes CoUege. who will terminate their academic relationship at the same June 12 commencement. Virginia Meissner and William Griffith have been named cochairmen oi the Third Annual Dinner-Dance and have appointed a group oi 25 seniors to help with the arrangements of the gigantic affair. Herbie Green and his orchestra will provide the music for dancing from 9 to 12. The dinner time has been set at 6:30. Commencement Announcements, Admission Tickets Limited Wilkes College, which at one time held its commencement pro­ grams in the Presbyterian Church, has outgrown the largest audit­ orium in Wilkes-Barre. With the 1950 graduation ceremony set for the Irem Temple, which seats approximately 1,475 persons, it became necessary this year to place restrictions upon the issuing of announcements and brought about the inauguration of admission tickets to the program. Each person taking part in the ceremony has been notified that he will receive from the bookstore, without charge, four announce­ ments. Additional announcements may be purchased at cost. Four admission tickets have been allotted to each person taking part in the commencement. Limited space makes it impossible to grant requests for extra tickets. An announcement from the office of the president stated, how­ ever, that persons without tickets will be admitted to the place of commencement at five minutes of eight. �New Freshman Orientation Program By BETTY L. HARKER DEAN OF WOMEN and ng misty eyed f Alumni everywhere have a habit of lockinc Main" has; been rehurt when the news reaches them that "Old M. presiig, or that the rplaced _____ _______ ultra modern glass brick buildinc by an dent's home is now to be turned over to the■ drama group for a workshop. _ ? in the estabIn fact, almost any change of doing things, in the personnel, fished way cf joked upon ’’•sical plant is often lot or in the physi with a wee jit bi of misgiving. It is as if the loyal alumnus, who enjoyed his years in ■= and thrilled to the class reunions, college ly resented any interference in "his" secretly static idyllic i campus dream world. This feeling is pretty understandable, 'especially since the writer confesses to it, too ■ and need not be eliminated entirely from staunch alumni hearts. Indeed, some of this feeling makes a solid, well-knit alumni, but DEAN HARKER too much of it leads to -great opposition to changes, which though departures from tradi­ tion, make a good college grow. One of Wilkes' most nutstemding assets is its youth. Our alumni completely refute the charicature that we have sketched in the opening paragraphs. This is one cf our blessings. Alumni who welcome changes need never fear that their college will destroy tradition. Actually, we are very an-ious to preserve those which we have at Wilkes, but we want to do still more. We want to continually area! ideas and plans which one day will become our traditions. This is a very long winded wiray of preparing you for our short statement abcvt the new programi :r Freshman Orieniiation which was inaugurated in Septeibe 1949. We want you to know of a pregram in which you didn't participate as a coUeglan. but which is typical of some cf the changes iges Wilkes is making. Daring th? past several semesters it became perfectly clear to us that what was needed at Wilkes, was some kind ci semester program which would meet the Frosh's needs and help him to be assimulated inm oar txRege commendv with as little' stress and st. a n as possible. O..r program. was launched in September as a co: mxpulsory, noncredit semesie.- coarse, which Included all incoming first year studenis. . Transfer students were "elzzme at our meetin: igs, but not competed to come. .;kh the fine assistance of John A. Hall, Hall, sunersue? Vssor o- teacher training at the college,, v/e we divided divided the the total total fresh fres ­ man class enroEmens cf 250 students into to ten ten groups of 25 students. We decided that we would each be responsible lor car.-yina through the oemeste.- live dtfierent serfions of Freshman Orienta ticn. Each sertren ma cnee a week- at a regular hour. We dubbed S rre2,h°an. Oration Leaders, prepared a statement of ‘ and a brochure explaining the general procedure of the program. F 9 The freshmen probably didn't know it. but we were b»ina it, but orientated simultaneously with them! What vze mean, of enure,? -s that as advisors to them in this new venture, we had no idea’ how effective or satisfactory this plan vzould be. Actually. the students carried the entire program on their own shoulders. Each week, sections vzould meet with the faculty orienta- tion leaders and proceed to discuss, informally, one of the several -5 5which the students had selected from a s ”yg—*- ’ list. These topics suggested topics ranged from practical, realistic problems — such such as “How To Study" Study" to the somewhat abstract item "Choosing 3 Your Philosophy of Life." Students were given free reign in the lo selection of dis- W cussion topics, so that we felt many times their own _________ choice indicated an area of particular importance to them, and hence, was much more valuable than many of those pre-selected. At no time were formal lectures conducted, though the tempta­ tion to correct misconceptions, re-interpret the facts, or deny un­ truths was tremendous. We confess that often we failed to resist the temptation and went plunging into a topic dear to our hearts after which we invariably apologized for monopolizing the dis­ cussion. We were really more interested in the students discovering through their own discussions, the difference between fact and fiction, subjectivity and objectivity. Occasionally, and with no apologies, we stepped in, as was our duty as moderator, and ex­ plained that it was fantastic to believe such falacies as all faculty were monsters beset on failing each student or that human beings could breathe under water without the aid of artificial devices and survive! We would like to think that we interferred as little as possible, though we know that there were many times when we felt compelled to reinterpret a great deal of what is generally ac­ cepted as minsinformation. • Two Members of 1949 Wilkes Eleven Sign Contracts With Pittsburgh Steelers All-State halfback John Florkiewicz and 230-pound Gerard Washco, two of the mainstays of the powerful Wilkes College grid team, who finish college this jO month, were signed to play professional football next season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ipl few*?? H FLORKIEWICZ Florkiewicz and Washco com­ pleted four years of outstanding play tor the Colonels last year after com­ ing to Wilkes from Nanticoke High School where they held down var­ sity spots on that school's grid team. Florkiewicz completed his most brilliant season last year by gaining a berth on the second all-state team after placing among the state's lead­ ing scorers wi h 72 points in eight games. In his four seasons of play at Wilkes the hard-running tailback tallied 29 times in 25 games to estab­ lish himself as one of the best half- The two Wilkes stars were the first players to be signed by a professional league club since football was started at the two Wilkes-Barre colleges, Wilkes and King's in 1946. Their outstanding play all season enabled the Wilkes eleven to chalk up a record of seven wins, one tie and one loss in nine starts, Florkiewicz completed high school in 1942 and saw service in the army for three years before com­ ing to Wilkes at the start of the 1946 season. Washco completed high school in 1944 after playing three years varsity ball. In 1947 the two Wilkes stars co-captained the grid team to a record of six wins, one tie and one loss. WASHCO Our orientation program is based on on. the following objectives: 1. Social responsibility. By this we mean a recognition of the individual's responsibility to think clearly on social issues and to express hs ideas. We mean also responsibility for working not only by himself, but harmoniously and effectively with others. 2. Individual confidence and maturity. Through our small dis­ cussion groups, we hope that the student will learn a gre<. great deal ------- _ about himself, his own behavior jhavior and how it attracts or repels others as he finds himself being ing accepted or rejected by the group. group, We hope also that this small ill group will give him some sense of belong belorrr­ing which will be particularly rrly important important to to this this feeling feeling of of self assurance in the first months of college. 3. 1The stimulation of thinking and ________ the encouragement of the expression of ideas. Here we have in mind our contributing to the students' use of spoken English. 4. r - teaching • ” • an indirect way the social amenities of life, Thein V/e try to create an atmosphere of mutual consideration in spite of the informality of the meetings. Placement Office To Aid 1950 Grads Wilkes College Placement Center, operating with the majority of its contacts in one of the 43 "Distress" areas declared by the U. S. Bureau of Employment Security, has succeeded in uncovering 210 part-time jobs for its students and placing 60 per cent of the February graduating class. workers out of jobs, as one of 43 "distress" areas that pockmarked U. S. prosperity. This report, coupled with the statement by educational officials that a 25 per cent decline in employment possibilities is expected for June graduates, caused many students to speculate about their chances for gaining employment. The announcement was made by John Chwalek, who recently re­ leased his first set of statistics as director of the Placement Center. The Wilkes Placement Center has been extremely fortunate in its efforts to place students and graduates in either part-time or full time employment. - • 7’na?y' We k°pe *^at this program will reduce the number O- individua.s having difficulty adjusting to college and we hope t ai the student s personal, academic, and social life will perhaps bo o enriched as a result of his experience in Freshman Orientation. We cannot say enough in appre: jciation for those other faculty members, who generously gave their Itime periodically to come into our sections and act as guest moderators. The news of the success enjoyed by the center helped considerably to ease the tension on the students, who are graduating this month and will be seeking employment. Naturally, our greatest debt is to our own Freshmen students, •hi ° .cau^n^ spirit of the Orientation Program and were respons­ ible for any of the success it had. PA the end of the semester a questionnaire was answered by -•ach freshman student. The results indicated that thejy ’ enjoyed the program, that it helped in their adjustment to collegi je ' life, and that they would recommend its continuation for future Fr ’resman classes. CHWALEK Many of the June graduates have already been placed in jobs, while others have been registered at the Placement Office for future job openings. Summer work has been taken by many of those who will graduate this month. At the end of January, a federal announcement declared Wilkes-Barre, with at least 12 per cent of its S5SSSSS"“”"SS"’^^ backs produced in many years in Pennsylvania's hard ccal regions. While a good many of the last several graduating classes at Wilkes have elected to continue their edu­ cation by attending either graduate or professional schools, the Placement Center has had to make con­ tacts about employment possibilities for about 60 per cent of the graduates. Flans have been made for summer employment for Wilkes students. To date, employment has been obtained for 35 students and reguests for additional help are being received daily by the Placement Center. In May, representatives from many of the coun­ try's leading firms spent a day on the Wilkes College campus, interviewing graduates for positions. ssssggssggsBgsHh55sg85EsssgS£ssB5gsSsHsHEsssBEss£8S5g£sEEUBs5S5B88gi88sii:siss88S8sssEssassIlssggssM5s5SISHKissEE5sMwgK8ss �7950 Baseball Team Best In Histofy '•MaHaMia Tomassetti lairf 1950 (Meretta The fabulous Cinderella fairy tale was relived for the fourth time in as many years on Friday evening. May 26, at the Rocky Glen Aquadium, when Claude Thornhill, nationally known orchestra leader, pro­ claimed Miss Marianna Tomassetti, a junior at Wilkes College, as the 1950 Cinderella at the Fourth Annual Cinderella Ball. In keeping with storybook version the stroke of midnight was the big moment for the Cinderella setting. The 11 Wilkes College coeds, who had gracefully walked toward the bandstand, were assembled behind the stage when the minute hand approached the mark of midnight. At the stroke of 12, Miss Tomassetti and her escort broke into the spotlight as the students' choice for the title of 1950 Cinderella. A record-breaking crowd of Wilkes students, facul­ ty, alumni, and friends attended the affair. Miss Tomassetti, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Tomassetti, 110 North Franklin street. City, is a graduate of Coughlin High School. Prior to her admission to the city secondary school, she was a stu­ dent at Sacred Heart School in Plains. As a student at Wilkes College, Miss Tomassetti, Easily the greatest diamond saua Left to right, first row: Chet Molli Second row: Coach George Ralston Third row: John Fedorchak, p; Johi PHOTO PAGE Exit baseball for the 1950 year and the only thing remaining for sports enthusiasts to become interested in is the 1950 football season, This, however, is rather difficult to do since the first signs of the pigskin sport don't appear until about September 1, when Coach George Ralston is expected to issue his first call for grid candidates. The 1950 baseball squad took its place among the great athletic teams that have represented Wilkes College since it first entered the intercollegiate sports picture in a big way in 1946. Highlight of the season is the fact that Wilkes is the only col­ lege team to beat Ithaca College and did it both at home and away. When this article was going to press, only one game remained —that one with Bloomsburg State Teachers College -and the Colonels had recorded a record of 13 wins in 17 starts. Besides being the hardest-hitting team ever to represent the blue and gold, the 1950 squad was tops defensively. The work of such men as Al Molosh, Ben Dragon, Ed Skordinski and Francis Pinkowski made it almost impossible for opposing players to hit through the infield. Dr. Eugene S. Farley, president of Wilkes College, reported recently that work has been progressing so favorably on the new S250.000 gymnasium that the project will more than likely be com­ pleted by September 1, instead of the original date of October 1. In the outfield, all three men were tops. Jack Semmers, Don Blankenbush, and either Jake Waters or Al Minarski handled the chores. Unusual was the fact that all four had excellent throwing arms and several times saved the game by tossing mon out at home. The Alumni Association already is making plans for several dances in lhe new gymnasium. President Donald L. Honeywell will appoint a special committee in the near future to make arrangements for holding the first affair in the new recreation center. Big Johnny Zigmund. hard-hitting pitcher, was the ace-in-the-hole forjhe Ralston aggregation during the season. It was his vzork on the hill that enabled the Wilkes team to move past some of the tougher college opponents. He chalked up a season's record of six wins in seven starts. Three of the 11 coeds chosen as Cinderella candi­ dates were selected last year. The other two are Janet Gearhart, South Franklin street, City, and Gwen Clif­ ford, Straub Road, Trucksville. Miss Elaine Turner, chosen as the 1949 Cinderella, was the general chairman of last evening's dance. Working with the other members of the Wilkes College Student Council, Miss Turner guided the arrangements of one of the most successful dances ever sponsored by the community college. Miss Mary Porter, another ol the 11 coeds, was a finalist in the contest to select the 1949 Career Girl in the Wyoming Valley Parade of Progress Show. Other candidates for the title were: Marilyn Broadt, E. Pettebone street. Forty Fort; Barbara Lee Hartley, West Dorrance Street, Kingston; Beryl Colwell, Main Street, Dallas; Nancy Raub, Colonial Gardens, Forty Fort; Margaret Brenish, Cleveland Street, Hudson; Jean Ditoro, Parsonage Street, Pittston; and Marysh Mieszkowski, Lee Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. NEWS TID-BITS I F3^ who was a candidate for the Cinderella title last year, is exceptionally active in extra-curricular activities. She is a member of Theta Delta Rho Sorority, and stu­ dying for a bachelor's degree in sociology. »»W«< As far as Bob Partridge, newly appointed baseball coach is Concerned, Santa Claus came„ real early this year. A former Penn diamond star, Partridge has always hoped that someday he would bo the coach of a team. >’W«« John Coonoy, member of the Economics Department and a mem bor of the 1948 graduating class, has been accepted at the Univer- sity of Pittsburgh's Graduate School. He will accept a leave ol absence Irom Wilkes College for the 1950-51 school year. Alumni officers have started to plan for the 1950 Homecoming, scheduled to take place in November. This affair will begin on Friday evening and continue through the week-end. Events and a planned program of activity will be arranged. >»W<< _ first reports reached the college of the big fire at the When Rocky Glen amusement park, site of the college's Cinderella Ball, there was some fear on campus that the incident might bring about ~ the cancelation of the school's biggest dance of the year. The *—3 on the campus announcing "Fire Sale— appearance of ---posters Cinderella Ball tickets reduced from S4.00 to S3.40" and others re­ porting that the "Cinderella Ball" would be held as scheduled, soon dispelled any doubts that may have existed. The Colonels' second baseball victory of the season over the strongC Ithaca College nine proved to be one of the most satisfying George Ralston's club has copped all season. After wins Coach ( downing the Ithacans in the first tilt many fans felt that it would be only a matter of time until affairs were squared, when the Colonels traveled to Ithaca for a return game. However, the Colonels' second win, via a 5-4 count, left little doubt in the fans' minds as to the excellent club Ralston had developed. �ALUMNOTES.. Miss Caryl L. Galow, BUJC class of '45, is employed as a member of the Boiling Springs High School facul­ ty, Carlisle, Pa., where she teaches science and English . . . Gordon T. Gallow, BUJC grad, is residing in Hagerstown, Md., where he is employed as an aero­ nautical engineer by the Fairchild Corp. Gordon is married to the former Ruth Hick of Wilkes-Barre . . . Ruth Douglas, BUJC class of '45, is married to William Hannigan and living in West Chester, Pa. . . . Norman Baum, a Wilkes College graduate in the '48 class is living in Alexandria, Va., while continuing his law studies at George Washington University. Norm is married to the former Eveley Eichlu, BUJC class of '46... Miss Jean Withey, BUJC grad in '46, and former secretary to Herbert Morris, Wilkes College registrar, was married recently to Ronald Carey of Wilkes-Barre. Mr. and Mrs. Carey are now living in Edwardsville. . . Another former secretary to Mr. Morris, Eleanor Uhle, was married recently to Harry Davis, a BUJC alumnus and recent graduate of Columbia University. Mr. and Mrs. Darris are living in Rochester, N. Y. where Mr. Davis is employed by the Eastman Kodak Co. . . . Mrs. Ruth Punsho Jones, BUJC class of '44 is teaching in Audobon, N. J. . . . James P. Peara, BUJC graduate in the class of '42, is living in Hasbruck Heights, N. J. Jim is married to the former Olive Thomas, another member of the class of '42. of Parsons was announced recently . . . Ray Mechak, class of '49, and Irene Koniecko, BUJC grad, were mar­ ried in Nanticoke . . . Alfred P. LaVie, former Wilkes^— student, is now attending the University of Scrantorflfc’ . -. Gertrude Nemshick is living in Philadelphia, where she is employed at the Jefferson Hospital . . . Wesley Klesa is living in Newark, N. J. . . . Dr. Nicholas A. Lorusso is now practicing in St. Louis, Mo. . . . W. Grier Carpenter is residing in Pasedena, California . Robert Podrasky and Helen Janoski, both alumni, have been married and are living in New Cumberland, Pa. ALUMNI RECORD This information blank has appeared for three c person receiving a copy of the ALUMNUS would helpconsecutive times. It was our hope originally that every The response has been poor. F> us by filling in the questionnaire and returning it to us. You can make our job much easier and help us Ifill in the blank and ret'um it to us'imm^tefyt' “ 1° Ifill in the blank and return it to us immediately. accurate check on our alumni U ?ou wiU If you have already sent in a questionnaire, diregard this notice. f THOMAS J. MORAN '49 Executive Alumni Secretary 1 John Earl Young, former Wilkes College student in Mechanical Engineering, is attending Penn State . Elsie C. Kaper, Wilkes College graduate, is a full Hedged stewardess with American Airlines, having re­ ceived her silver wings recently at graduation exer­ cises in the company's training school in Chicago, Ill. Miss Kaper did secretarial work for the Merritt-Chap­ man and Scott Corp, before joining American Airlines . . . Fred Williams, former Wilkes student in history, has transferred to Elizabethtown STC . . . John Wordzel, former Electrical Engineering student at Wilkes, is now working for his degree at Bucknell University . . . Also attending Bucknell is Bob Thomas, a former Wilkes history student . . . Sam Reese has transferred to Penn State, where he is working for a B. S. in Physics . . . ° Name LAST FIRST MIDDLE Maiden Name Street ... Town State Telephone 2 Entered Wilkes College (B. U. J. C.) Withdrew Graduated Transferred To 3 Rita Wertheimer, a member of the class of '44, is employed as a psychologist at the Allentown State Hospital, Allentown, Pa. , . . Joseph H. Lorusso, class of '44, is attending Holy Cross University in Washing­ ton, D. C. where he is studying for the priesthood. Dr. Edward G. Hartman, BUJC grad, is teaching at Suffolk University . . . Ruth Tischler, class of '44, -was married recently to Robert Voelker . . . William B. Davies, Wilkes College graduate in the class of '49, is employed as a member of the faculty at the WilkesBarre Business College, vzhere he is teaching Commer­ cial subjects. Keith Rasmussen, Wilkes College, class of '50, and Evelyn Mae Penaligon also a Wilkes grad, were mar­ ried recently in West Pittston . . . The engagement of Jim Catnes, former Wilkes student, to Shirley Jordan Also included among the Wilkes students who have transferred to other schools are: Al Rebennack, New York School of Aeronautics; Carl Popodick, Penn State; John Poole, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy; Bill Pickett, Arizona State College; Bill Palfey, Buck­ nell University; Carl Messinger, Scranton University; John Krupa, Bucknell University. Al Kascak, Penn State; Ann Ide, East Stroudsburg STC; Jim Hoffman, University of Pennsylvania Extension; Bernard Heidelbach, Baltimore College; Dorothy Grumbling, Bucknell University; Bob Green, Richmond University; Cyril Good, Bucknell University; Robert Gill, Penn State; Nancy Flynn, Traphagen School of Design; Richard Edwards, Bloomsburg STC; Jean Dougherty, Bucknell University; Michael Delaney, Bucknell University; Frank Bankus, Bucknell University; John Young, Penn State. Graduated 4 Semester Hours at Wilkes (B. U. J. C.) Degree 5 Present Employment and Duties 6 Business Address 7 Do you know of any people who attended Wilkes or Association? (a) List: Major BUJC and are not receiving the regular literature of the �� 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 Alumni Magazine, 1947-present Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Description An account of the resource <p>An archive of Wilkes University Magazine, from 1947-present. The magazine went through various names including <em>Wilkes Alumnus</em>, <em>Wilkes Quarterly,</em> <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, and the current title, <em>Wilkes Magazine</em>. Some editions for the <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, will have multiple issues within the file record. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Alumnus Spring 1950 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marketing and Communications Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Spring 1950 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Magazine Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/d805c90a03af25c81e87e346d38b0920.pdf 6a97b6fffbe36c83c6b37135d49a485c PDF Text Text -------------- € yiLKI COI I BX WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA FALL 1949 �alumnus EDITORIAL PUBLISHED BY THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF WILKES COLLEGE THOMAS J. MORAN, '49, EDITOR A recent announcement by Herbert J. Morris, regis­ trar, revealed that the 1949-50 school year finds Wilkes College with 1,929 students enrolled in the day and evening school. This is the largest enrollment in the history of the institution. In plain English, the junior college that was started back in 1933 has gotten to be qui'e a man-sized project and present statistics indicate that it is growing. STAFF: JANE SALWOSKI, WILLIAM UMPHRED, DON FOLLMER, ARTHUR BLOOM FALL 1949 VOLUME 2 HUMBER 1 (i CONTENTS Cover On the cover of this issue of Alumnus is a picture of Admiral Harold Stark, USN, (Rt), who was recently appointed to the board of trustees at Wilkes College. Standing on the left of the former Chief of Naval Opera­ tions and Commander of Euro­ pean Naval Forces during the last war, is Atty. Gilbert S. McClintock, chairman of the board of trustees. Dr. Eugene S. Farley, right, welcomed Admiral Stark and Mr. McClintock io the WiTIroc College campus recently for the purpose of showing the former resident of Chase Hall the lat­ est development at the institu­ tion. During the visit to the college, the photography staff of the Alumnus and the school publicaaons made various shots of the campus spots visited by the three men. PAGE 3 Editorial 4 A Message from the President 5 ---------------- Second Annual Homecoming 6 Wilkes Sponsors Famous Concert Pianist 7 Student Teaching Program Successful 8 Campus News 9 1949-50 Social Calendar 10 Campus Candids 12 That answer made sense the first 1,000 times we heard it. Then we began to think. Isn't it true that every colleae or university was, more or less, a com­ munity project in its infancy? Of course it was. It ius1 doesn't stand to reason that olaces like the Universi'y of Pennsylvania or Columbia University popped up over night as institutions with student enrollments numbering in the thousands. Campus News I 13 Campus News 14 Wilkes Gridders Still Winning 15 For the past several years efforts have been made to keep an active alumni association connected with the college. In some ways, the plan hasn't been en­ tirely successful. The reason for the lack of enthusiasm seems to dwell around the same answer that is given, when someone asks why there isn't a great deal of the old college spirit in the student ranks. If you don't know that answer, it sounds something like, "Well, this is a community college and with the lack of oncamous residents, most students have interests in their respective towns." 1 The cold facts seem to reveal that Wilkes College is no longer just a "community college". Its enroll­ ment has already proven that it ranks above many of the colleaes that are accented as good examples of the nlaces where old grads flock to once a year to drink in the remains of long-past, but not forgotten, memories. Soccer Team Enjoying First Season 16 Down Memory Lane 17 New Placement Center at Wilkes 18 Keeping Up With the Grads 19 Alumni Record Pub/isk<2fl Quarterly at WILKES COLLEGE ALUMNI OFFICE Chase Hall 184 South River Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. The Wilkes student body this year has more spirit *han has ever before been displayed on the South River Street campus. Just walking around the campus, which in recent vears has ceased to be miniature, aives you the feeling that at last the college spirit is here. There's life and the rapid growth on all fronts proves it. Alumni Association Plans Meeting For Nov. 14th The first meeting of the B. U. J. C.—Wilkes College Alumni Association during the 1949-50 school year will take place on Monday evening, November 14, at 7:30, in the Lecture Hall on South River Street. Since this will be the first meeting in a good many months there are many important issues that must be brought up for discussion. A nominating committee for the 1949-50 Alumni Association officers must be appointed. Other items listed for discussion are: The amount of dues that should be paid by members and when it should be paid; the turning over to the college the funds that have been collected by the association during the past several years; the appointment of a committee for the annual Christmas Dance; and discussion of how the Alumni Association can be made more attractive. Daniel Williams, president of the association, has expressed a desire to see all former students attend this meeting so that plans for the year can be made. Student Enrollment Hits New High at Wilkes College A study of the enrollment statistics by Herbert J. Morris, registrar, and Stanley Wasilewski, director of the evening school, revealed recently that this year finds Wilkes College with the highest combined eve­ ning and day school enrollment in the history of the institution. There are 1,929 students attending Wilkes College. A count of the evening school registrations dis­ closed that 944 persons are attending classes during that session of the college program. This figure is 50percent higher than the number of students enrolled during the same semester in 1948. The one last item needed to make Wilkes College a model institution is a good Alumni Association. Not just an association which exists on paper, but one that has every member working for the success college. In 1948, the total enrollment at Wilkes College was 1,723, with 1,062 people attending day time classes on a regular basis, 40 enrolled as special students, and 621 attending night school. The responsibility that was given to the people who worked for the college when you had the privilege of attending it, has now been passed on to its gradu­ ates. You are enjoying benefits as a result of your days spent at this college. Your cooperation and sup­ port will help to make the days for present and future students at Wilkes College among the most pleasant and cherished of thejr lives, The figures for the total enrollment verify a con­ tinual growth in the enrollment at the college. It was expected this yearthat because of the decrease in the number of veterans enrolling for college courses, the number would be greatly lowered. However, a slight decrease suffeeed in the day school enrollment was more than made up by the large number of persons who enrolled for the evening classes. �MUTED Information About Misplaced Grads Located in the Public Relations Office is a master file of former B. U. J. C. and Wilkes College students. However, over a period of years some of the addresses have become incorrect and important literature mailed from the college to members of the Alumni Association has been returned. Second Annual B. U.J.C. - Wilkes Homecoming Set For November 5th Ove 2,000 members of the Bucknll University Junior College — Wilkes College Alumni Association have been invited to attend the Second Annual Home­ coming Celebration, which will be held on Saturday, November 5, on the South River Street campus. Listed below are the names of the people who can­ not be located. If you know any of these people or their whereabouts, please notify this office by mail or telephone. The mailing address is: Alumni Office, Chase Hall, Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. The telephone number is: Wilkes-Barre 4-4652. V Albert Gelb John J. Lorenzini Jack M. Walsh Lillian W. Hebron Joseph J. Kipp Joseph F. Yarnot Donald E. Evans Donald P. McHugh Mrs. Stanley Weiss Helene E. Mahaffey Emmett M. Molloy Mrs. Thalenfield Henry V. Lewert Joseph M. Ravitz Lillian Stein Ruth D. Williams Barbara Harding Lillian Rosen Richard Owen Marian S. Sage William H. Klopfer Larry Fredericks Betty Salsburgh John Mera Howad Baum Beatrice Solomon Robert E. Siegfried Julius Brand Edwin W. Smith Henry H. Ward Joseph H. Brennan Mindell Small Carl W. Ziegler John Grieger Robert Sakoski Irma J. Bodycomb John C. Frick John A. Vail Lena Van Tuyl Leland W. Green Richard H. Widman Wendy E. Barkhoefer SEND YOUR CORRECT MAILING ADDRESS TO THE ALUMNI OFFICE TODAY Under the direction of Reese E. Pelton, executive secretary, and Daniel Williams, president of the asso­ ciation, the organization had its first large-scale home­ coming last year. This year's program, which is chocked full of activ­ ity, is expected to attract a large percentage of the alumni association members to the campus. The November 5 program, planned by the college alumni offcials and the members of the Wilkes College Student Council, will open with registrations in the main lounge of Chase Hall at 9 on Saturday morning. Throughout the registration period, returning grads will have an opportunity to visit members of the faculty and administration and tour the campus. I f Four members of the Wilkes College Student Coun­ cil will handle the registration. Two will have the re­ turning graduates fill out information blanks and two more will handle the sale of tickets for the events which are scheduled for the day on campus. A special section along the middle of the field will be roped off for the members of hte Alumni Associa­ tion. Taking place on campus during the afternoon will be the open house, sponsored by Theta Delta Rho Sorority, in Weckesser Hall on Northampton Street at 4 p. m. The evening program for the Homecoming Cele­ bration will begin with the annual dinner at 6 in the college cafeteria. A special program has been pre­ pared for this event. Dr. Eugene S. Farley, president of Wilkes College, will give the principle address. Re­ marks will be heard from Daniel Williams, president of the Alumni Association; Herbert J. Morris, registrar; and Thomas J. Moran, executive secretary. At 8, the Alumni Association will have a special section on the 50-yard line at Huber Stadium in Ply­ mouth to allow its members to witness Coach George Ralston's Wilkes eleven battle Rider College. Following the game, the annual Homecoming Dance will be held from 10:30 to 1 in St. Stephen's Church house on South Franklin Street. The college cafeteria will be open only to dorm­ itory students on Saturday, but lunches may be obtain­ ed in establishments close to the campus. The entire expense of the day at Wilkes College will not exceed S3.00. Tickets for the dinner, football ball game, and dance may be purchased during the registration period on Saturday morning in Chase Hall. At 2 p. m. the first major event on the homecoming program will take place when Coach Bob Partridge's Wilkes College soccer tem will play host to the squad from Howard University in the area along side of the dike in Kirby Park. For those members who desire to attend only one or two events, arrangements have been made to sell tickets for each affair. Reservations for the dinner, however, must be made in writing before Wednesday, November 2, to the Alumni Office. Homecoming Events // 9-12—Registration—Main Lounge, Chase Hall. 2 p. m.—Soccer Game—Kirby Park. 6 p. m.—Homecoming Dinner—Wilkes Cafeteria. 8 p. m.—Football Garni -Huber Stadium, Plymouth. (Wilkes College vs. Howard University) & e**^**^*e*,H? // / 4 p. m.—Open House—Weckesser Hall. (Theta Delta Rho Sorority) 10:30 to 1—Homecoming Dance (Informal) St. Stephen's Churchhouse �College To Jointly Sponsor Malcuzynski, Concert Pianist Witold Malcuzynski, internationally famous concert pianist, will appear at Irem Temple on Monday evening, November 7, under the auspices of Wilkes College and the Polish-American Organizations in Wyoming Valley. Malcuzynski, a former student of Professor Turczynski at the Warsaw Conservatory, winner of a Grand Prix at the last Intenational Chopin Competi­ tion, and the most celebrated protege of Paderewski, is today holding concert audiences spellbound all over the world. Without question, he is one of the busiest artists in concert, and his stage personality has a tremendous and evergrowing mass appeal. The local organizations are working in conjunction with the Kosciuszko Foundation. AU proceeds from the concert, after expenses have been de­ ducted, will be turned over to the Kosciuszko Foundation Fund for the purpose of providing musical scholarships. "f Tickets for this affair are available at various music centers in WilkesBarre and at the music studio on the Wilkes College campus. In order to pre­ sent this fine pianist to the people of Wyoming Valley, a special price of SI.65 has been set. Witold Malcuzynski Malcuzynski, who is famous for his interpretation of Frederic Chopin's music will appear at a time when the whole world is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the great composer's death. ary schools during the present semester. Left to right. First row: Above are the student teachers training iin the three Wilkes-Barre secondai lall, George Petrilak, Clement Scott; Third Kenneth Widdc C Elva Fuller, Jane Reese, Mary Porter, Virginiat Meissner; Second row, William Griffith, row, Lewis White, Raymond Smith, Herbert Quick, Larry Melias, John Stark. Members of the committee are: Honorary Chairman, Dr. Eugene S. Farley; Chairman, Dr. Joseph Kocyan; Co-Chairman, Miss Mary Koons; Sec­ retary-Treasurer, Donald E. Cobleigh. Tickets—Chaim an Mrs. Marie Mieszkowski, Mrs. E. J. Varhely, Charles Henderson, Mrs. Charles H. Miner, Mrs. Sherman Ryan, Mrs. Edward Nork, Mrs. E. Makowski, Mrs. Sophie Wojcik, Mrs. Aaron Weiss, Mrs. Reuben Levy. Publicity and Advertising—Chairman Thomas J. Moran, Mrs. E. Makowski, Mrs. E. J. Varhely, Joseph Lester, Richard Stefanski, Mrs. Stephen Heller. Scholarship Fund—Chairman Joseph Lehter, Rich­ ard Stefanski. Ushers—Miss Betty Harker. Watch Those Newspapers... Many times during the past two years you have probably picked up the newspapers and read about various development at the college. These articles are products of the Public Relations Department at Wilkes College. Publicity is valuable to a college. It is one of the major tools for introducing the institution and its value to the public. The outside world, which has no con­ nection with Wilkes College, must obtain its news about the institution in the nev/spapers and other pub­ lications. The public relations staff has been directing the major portion of this publicity to newspapers in the Wilkes-Barre area, but another very important share of news releases is sent to nev/spapers in towns out­ side the regular college area. In order to find out just how much news about Wilkes College is being used in nev/spapers outside the community it is necessary to depend upon clippings which appear in publications. Some of the larger universities and colleges em­ ploy clipping services to return their publicity, but colleges the size of Wilkes must depend upon members of the Alumni Association and other friends of the in­ stitution to keep their publicity offices informed of progress being made in other regions. The publicity staff at Wilkes College would greatly appreciate it if former students living outside of WilkesBarre would clip items containing mention of Wilkes College and mail it to the Public Relations Office in Chase Hall. We do not want articles that appear in the Wilkes-Barre newspapers, but items appearing in other publications (magazines, trade magazines, fold­ ers, brochures) are available. No article is too small. Send it to us. The Student Teachers Of The Past I Anderson, Eugene R.—Graduate student, Bucknell University. Baum, Norman—Employed by father. 'Bensbn, Nicholas M.—Seeking a teaching position. Bransdori. Muriel—Graduate student, Columbia University. Cavan, Gerard—Teacher, West Pittston High School. Culp, John M.—Graduate student. Teachers College, Columbia Davidoff, Mark I.—Instructor, Wilkes College. ""Davies, William S.—Isaac Long Unit Control. Dew, Alice—Fellowship, Carnegie Tech School of Library Science. Ermel, George F.—Lieutenant, U. S. Army in Japan. Farris, Loretta—Clerical position. Fischer, Claire—Seeking position. Glowacki, Sophia Ann—Director, Children's Theatre, Wilkes-Barre. Golightly, Miriam D.—Teacher, Boonton High School, New Jersey. Green, Marjorie T.—Seeking a teaching position. Gudaitis, Joseph L.—Student, Wilkes College. Hass, Karl L.— Henry, William J.—Department of Public Assisance. Hudzik, John E.—Graduate student, University of Pennsylvania. Hiznay, Joseph M.—Instructor, Main Div. International Cor. School. Jenkins,'Thomas R.—Teacher, Womelsdorf High School. Jones, Carolyn L.—Teacher, Lansdown High School. Jones, David G.—Seeking a teaching position. Jones, George B.—Teacher, Seattle, Wash., Public School. Jones, Henry L.—-Seeking a teaching position. Kitler, Joseph G.—Student, Wilkes College. Knapich, Chester—Student, Wilkes College. Kosicki, Graduate student, Bucknell University. Kovalski, William S.—Graduate student, Bucknell University. Manning, Thomas G.—Graduate student. University of Pennsylvania. Maylock, Eugene—Teacher, Shickshinny High School. Mikulewicz, Robert T.—Teacher, Lajunta High School, Colorado. Miller, Robert J.—Graduate student, Columbia University. Moran, Thomas J.—Director, Public Relations, Wilkes College. Oleksy, Joseph S.-—Teacher, Wyoming High School. Pelton, Reese E—Teacher, Dallas Township High School. Permowicz, Edward S.—Student, Wilkes College. Pulos, John—Teacher, University of Athens, Greece. Rees, Shirley J.—Seeking a position. Richards, Thomas C.—Graduate student, Columbia University. Rosoloski, Stanley J.—Graduate student, Bucknell University. Rudolph, Edythe—Employed, Jewish Welfare, New York. Russell, Roberta L.—Married. Sleicher, Laura J.—Seeking a teaching position. Shetline, Leonard J.—Teacher, Maryland. Spanos, James A.—Teacher, Towson High School, Maryland. Thomas, Burton J.—Teacher, Medina High Schoola, New York. Toplis, William M.—Teacher, Media, Pa. Trannel, Carl J.—Graduate student, Bucknell University. Trowell, James M.—Graduate student, University of Pennsylvania. Watrs, Robert W.—Student, Wilkes College. Wideman, Anthony—Teacher, Mshoppen, Pa. Widman, Richard H.- -Teacher, Laceyville and Mehoopany H. S. Williams, Daniel E.—Teacher, Dallas Township High School. Williams, Rhuea V.—Teacher, Wilkes-Barre Day School. Woolcock, Margaret J.—Teacher, Kingston Township High School. �Wilkes Graduate Named Career Girl of 1949 Four Appointments Made To Wilkes College Staff For the second time in as many years Wilkes College contributed the winner of the Career Girl Con­ test sponsored by the Parade of Progress, when Miss Mildred Orlowski, 22, was chosen for the honor in September. Wilkes College faculty was further strengthened this semester with the announcement by Dr. Eugene S. Farley of the appointment of four new members to the body and the return of two others, who has been on leave of absence for graduate study. Last year, Doris Gcrka of Nanticoke, a member of the 1949 graduating class, became the first Wilkes College student to receive the honor. The History and Language Department each re­ ceived one new member and the Psychology Depart­ ment was increased by two. The two returning mem­ bers were to the English Department. Miss Orlowski, who is studying for her master's degree in bacteriology at the University of Maryland, was selected as the new career girl by Nancy Carrol, screen actress; Helen Hess Duke, managing editor for McCall's Magazine, and Phoebe E. Follmer, dean of women at Dickinson College. The new career girl was given S1.000 in cash from the Parade of Progress; an entire street outfit; a Con­ over Career Girl schooling; a 36-inch safari dyed Mouton lamb coat; a 17-jewel yellow gold wrist watch; a diamond solitaire gold ring; an evning gown; an allwool twoo-toned street coat, courses in ballroom and ballet dancing, a full portrait, and a scholarship now being arranged. Hoh-Cheung Mui, a graduate of Columbia Univer­ sity, was named assistant professor in the History Depar.mem, Mui graduated from Lingman Middle School and Lingman University. He came to this country for graduate work and received his M. A. from Columbia. He recently completed his work for his doctorate at the same institution. Mui taught English and history in Lingman Middle School and in Chee Hong High School, Hongkong. He was employed in the research department of the Department of Civil Administration for the Kwangtung Provincial Government and represented the Bank of China in its New York Agency. 1949-50 College Social Event Calendar Date Date NOVEMBER— JANUARY- 3— Coffee Hour—College Cafeteria—3:30 18—Final Exams Begin 4—Women's Faculty Party 28—Final Exams End 5—Homecoming—Wilkes-Rider Football Game J T 30—Student Council's Winter Carnival 7—Malcuzynski Concert 12—Beacon Press Conference FEBRUARY11—Theta Delta Rho’s Valentine Dance —Wilkes vs. National Agricultural College 13—Theta Delta Rho's High School Tea 14—Alumni Meeting—7:30—Science Lecture Hall 15— Coffee Hour—College Cafeteria—3:30 MARCH— 16— One Act Play—Cue 'N' Curtain Club 1—Theta Delta Rho's Fashion Show 17— One Act Play—Cue 'N' Curtain Club 4—Beacon's Cabaret Party 18— One Act Play—Cue 'N' Curtain Club 17—Theta Delta Rho’s High School Tea 19— Wilkes vs. King's College Sport Dance (following game) 24—Theta Delta Rho Tea Dance APRIL— 6—Men's Dorm Social 14—Letterman's April Shower Dance Five of the seven candidates selected during pre­ liminary screening were from Wilkes College. Other Wilkes students participating in the contest were: Helen Casey, Jean Grumbling, Mary Porter, and Doro­ thy Wilkes. Mark Davidoff, who graduated from Wilkes Col­ lege, and took graduate work during the past summer, joined the Language Department as an instructor in Spanish. Two additions were made in the Psychology De­ partment with the appointment of Joseph Kanner and Robert Riley, both of whom graduated from Wilkes College. Theta. Delta Rho Again Takes Lead On Campus For the past three years Theta Delta Rho, Wilkes College's only sorority, has been one of the big guns in the sponsoring of campus affairs and the 1949-50 social calendar reveals that this same organization is again one of the chief planning groups for campus activity. Under the capable guidance of its faculty adviser, Miss Betty L. Harker, Dean of Women, the sorority has been playing a big part in the college's program to acquaint local high school girls with the advantages of attending an institution of higher learning at home. Twice during the Spring Semester, Theta Delta Rho holds high school teas in the third floor lounge and Assistant Professors Edward Williams and Joseph Donnelly returned to the English Department's faculty after working on their doctorates at Columbia Univer­ sity. girls representing almost every high school in Luzerne County are invited to attend. Besides the teas, the sorority sponsors many dances and afternoon socials for both students and faculty. The big event of the year for the sorority is the Valentine s Dance, which is usually held at the Irem Temple. Marilyn Broadt is president of the sorority this year and Mary Porter, officer during the 1948-49 school year, is social chairman. DECEMBER— 20—All College Punch Party 1—Cue 'N' Curtain's "Ghost Train" 2—Cue 'N' Curtain's "Ghost Train" 9—Senior Tea Dance in Weckesser Hall 13—Theta Delta Rho's Christinas Party MAY— 5—Punch Party in Weckesser Hall 12— Mother's Day Tea—Theta Delta Rho 13— Men's Dorm Picnic 14— Men's Dorm Christmas Party 18—Theta Delta Rho's Junior-Senior Dinner 16—Letterman's Christmas Dance 26—Cinderella Ball �FKOSEJ TTEIIISWAIL, "FALL CAMPUS SCENE" "JOHN FLORKIEWICZ, WILKES BACK" "SAD-EYED JURY" "FATHER DAUGHTER AT WILKES" "THE END OF A SENTENCE" "COLLECTING 1,000 NAMES" �Two Prominent Men Named To College Board of Trustees During the past month two outstand­ ing men of local and national importance were named to the Wilkes College Board of Trustees bringing the total number on the governing body to 24. Admiral Harold R. Stark (ret.), former Chief of Naval Oper­ ations and Commander of the European Naval Forces during the last war, and the Honorable John S. Fine, Judge of the Pennsylvania Superi­ Hon. John S. Fine or Courts, vzere introduced by Gilbert S. McClintock, chairman of the board, as new members. Admired Stark, who was prominent as one of the nations top naval officials during World War H, ended Scholarships To Be Awarded Student Publication Editors Dr. Frank Specher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Speicher, 353 W. Main Street, Plymouth, Pa., and former Bucknell Jun­ ior College student, has opened a dental office in the Miners National Bank Bldg., in Wilkes-Barre. In an effort to encourage greater interest in jour­ nalism at Wilkes College, eight scholarships valued at SI,500 have been made available to students, who through outstanding service on student publications, become editors and business managers. 47 years service in 1947 and is presently residing at Lake Carey. Judge Fine, who was born in Newport Township and later moved to Nanticoke, where he now resides, graduated from Nanticoke High School. He attended Dickinson School of Law and took post-graduate work ’ at Trini.y College and at the University of Dublin in Ireland. He was admitted to the Luzerne County Bar in March 1915, and pracaced law until 1917, when he en­ tered the military service. Appointed Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County on January 3, 1927, and then serving two ten-year terms in that office. Judge Fine was appointed to the Pennsylvania Superior Court on June 17, 1947. He was elected for a full ten-year term in November of that year. 4 f Other members of the Wilkes College Board of Trustees are: Chairman Gilbert S. McClintock, Charles H. Miner, J., J. B. Carr, Mrs. Charles E. Clift, Mrs. Franck G. Darte, Dr. Samuel M. Davenport, Miss Annette Evans, Edward Griffith, George W. Guckelberger, James p. Harris, Mrs. Edward H. Kent, Dr. Joseph J. Kocyan, Miss Mary R. Koons, Reuben H. Levy, Arnaud C. Marts, Dr. P. P. Mayock, F. E. Parkhurst, Jr., Col. J. Henry Pool, Dr. Charles S. Roush, Andrew J. Sordoni, Julius Long Stern, Admiral Harold R. Stark, and Fred­ erick J. Weckesser. Dr. Frank Speicher Three Wilkes College Buildings Named After Historical Figures Both John Wilkes and Isaac Barre, whose last names form the title of this key city in the "coal re­ gions , vzere English patriots, who carried out a con­ tinual fight for freedom in the colonies and in England. Gilbert S. McClintock, chairman of the board of trustees, announced recently that the buildings would be named after Zebulon Butler, Isaac Barre, and Tim­ othy Pickering. Two of the three buildings named—-located on South River Street along the Susquehanna River—were presented to the college by the members of the Board of Trustees during 1945-46. The other property, the home of the late Dr. S. P. Mengel, South Franklin Street, was purchased by the college earlier this year. The naming of the buildings after historical figures in addition to the name of the college and its location on a nationally known Revolutionary War site, calls attention to Wyoming Valley as one of the most color­ ful and best known locations of early American His­ tory in the country. The property at 154 South River Steet, which is used for classes and faculty offices, is now known as Isaac Barre Hall. Zebulon Butler Hall, located at 158 South River Street, is the Men's Dormitory. The newest addi.ion to the college properties—the building at 181 South Franklin Street—was named after Timothy Pick­ ering. Foil owi n g two years at the junior college. Dr. Speicher went on to receive his degree from the University in Lewis­ burg. He took his graduate work at the Temple Unive r s i t y Dental School. He is affiliated with many fraternal organizations: John A. Kolmer Honorary Medical Society; James Society of Clinical Pathology; President, James R. Cameron Honorary Society of Oral Surgery; Vicepresident, Junior American Dental Association; Presi­ dent, Delta Sigma Delta Fraternity. i Wilkes College, named after the outstanding ad­ vocate and defender of American freedom, John Wilkes, turned again to the pages of the Eighteenth Century history to obtain titles for three buildings located on a campus, which almost 200 years ago was the site of the old Fort Wyoming. B. U. J. C. Grad Opens Dental Office In City Civic Groups Use Wilkes College Among the many civic organizations who have recently chosen Wilkes College as the site for their meetings was the Northeastern State District of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Instruction. Held in the Lecture Hall, which seats 240 people, the meeting was under the direction of district chair­ man, Lonard Utz, supervisor of English in Wilkes-Barre City Schools. The session was one of nine district meetings being conducted throughout the state for the purpose of discussing secondary school curriculum improvement. Dr. Eugene S. Farley, president of Wilkes, opened the day's activities with an address on "Keeping the Secondary School In Step With Contemporary Develop­ ments." Dr. Frederick L. Pond, Supervising Curriculum Consultant for the Pennsylvania Department of Public Instruction, spoke on the possible changes needed in the secondary school curriculum and acquainted the district representatives with the changes needed to The scholarships will cover college journalists who gin the top editorial and advertising positions on the student newspaper, "The Beacon", and the college yearbook, "The Amnicola". According to the statement issued by Dr. Eugene S. Farley, president, after a meeting with the adminis­ trative council and the board of publications, the edit­ ors of both publications will receive full tuition for the year they are serving. These two awards are valued at $900. The News Editor, Feature Editor, and Business Manager of the student newspaper will each receive $100 scholarships. The yearbook Assistant Editor, Pic­ ture Editor, and Business Manager will also each re­ ceive S100 awards. The notice from the president's office stated, "It has been found that many outstanding students can­ not participate in the work of hte Beacon and the Amni­ cola because of excessive demands upon their time and energy. These demands have been so great that students who must earn all or a portion of their tuition have found it impossible to contribute to these publica­ tions. "To enable all students to cooperate in the produc­ tion of these school publications, a series of scholar­ ships will hereafter be awarded to those who through outstanding service become editors and business man­ agers of these publications." In order to be eligible for the award the editors must have at least two years of experience on the pub­ lication and must have rendered outstanding service. In addition, they must maintain academic standing of at least a C average. The assistant editors and busi­ ness managers must have one year of service nd a C average. All awards will be made by a publication board composed of faculty advisers of both publications, Dean of Women Bettly L. Harker, and the editors of the two publications. bring the present curriculum up to date with existing conditions. The State Department of Public Instruction has committees working in each of six subject fields: Eng­ lish, Mathematics, Science, Geography, Social Studies, and Modem Languages. Following the initial assembly, which found an over-flowing crowd of more than 300 representatives, the groups were assigned to rooms in the various col­ lege buildings for individual subject discussions. �THE COLONEL SPORTS PARADE ,<:!!! Ki Above are members of the first soccer team to represent Wilkes Colleg. Left to right: Kneeling, Benjamin Beers, Bruce MacKie, Keith Rasmussen. Lester Gross. Captain Cy Kovolchick. Carl Wallison. Jerry Weiss. Ed Wheatley; Standing, Coach Bob Partridc Partridge. Bob Hooper, Bill Mosely. Riga Lemoncelli, George Petrilak. Charles Jackson. Bob Neilson. Jim Gatens. Donald Tosh. Tosh, Sam Owens, Owens. Manager Marly I Blake. Above arc the members of the 1919 Wilkes College football squad. right: First row—Ed Krombel, John Feeney, John DeRemer, George Lewis, Al Dalton, Olie Thomas, John Jones, Dick Scripp, Frank Radaszewski, Gerrard Washco, :o, John Johi Florkiewicz, and Walt Hendershot. Seocn ! row—Norman Cromack. Al Molosh, Francis Pinkowski, Joseph Stevens, Paul Thomas, Dill Davis, Norm Cross, Al Nicholas, George Elias, Leo Solomon. Sam Eiias, Hank Supinski, Gene Snee. Third row—Chet Knap’ch, Don Jones, Al Manarski, George McMahon, John Strojny, Bill John, Dan Pinkowsk’., John Havir, Dan McHugh, Robert Hall, William Morgan, Ed Bogusko. Colonels Face Toughest Foe On Saturday The Wilkes College football team will take the field on Saturday evening at Plymouth's Huber Stadium and a record ot 13 games without having suffered a loss will be at stake. This Saturday's game, however, finds Coach George Ralston's eleven facing one cf the toughest teams—i: not the toughest—in its four-year grid history. The opponent will be Rider College, the same team that had a bowl bid all sewed up last year when the little college from the heart of the Anthracite Region sen: dovzn an eleven that walloped the ears off the lads from the Trenton, N. J. school by a 14 to 0 margin. Tha: astounding upset by Wilkes College will never be forgotten because it ruined the chances Rider College had of making a name for itself in one of the quickest, sure-fire fashions—a bowl game. When the out-of-state eleven takes the field against Wilkes the stage will be set for one of the hardest- fought contests this area can ever hope to see. Bo h colleges have good records. Rider has lost to only one foe—Bowling Green—and that is nothing to be ashamed cf, while Wilkes has only one slight smudge on its record and that is the 14-14 tie with St. Francis. Coach Ralston reports that his team will be in top condi ion for the contest that the campus grid enthusi­ asts call, "The game of the season." The genial coach, who seldom makes predictions abou; the outcome of games, broke silence this week and s ated that this contest with Rider will be a tough cne. The Rider club is supposed to be one of the top small college teams of the East and it is just possible that the power may be too much for the Colonels. Last year the same feeling was present, however, but the outcome of the game 14 to 0 in favor of Wilkes surprised many of the supporters of the Jersey school. t Soccer, The Fifth Intercollegiate Sport After one year of intramural conditioning, "Opera­ tions Soccer" stepped into the intercollegiate competi­ tion and became the fifth major sport at Wilkes College this year. Under the coaching of Bob Partridge, member of the History Department, who has more than a fair amount of the booting game under his belt, Wilkes has given a good account of itself on the field. The parent of the modern gridiron game is not new to the coal regions. It was one of the chief sports here some 25 years ago, but suddenly dropped from its once lofty perch when other sports came into being in great­ er numbers in this area. The gap between the lime soccer was in the coal regions and the present period when it has returned was too great to produce regional players who under­ stood the fundamentals of the sport. Coach Patrridge started from scratch with the majority of the candidates and had some encouragement from the fact that a few of the men out for the team had played it while at­ tending schools away from here. Although no victories have been chalked up for the Colonels to date, the season cannot help but be a success because the foundation for what well may turn out to be the chief sport at Wilkes is being laid now. The years to come should see the present sea­ son's efforts paying off with wins. The college is fortunate in having a competent ccach. Partridge has been closely related to the game that is so much like the pigskin sport since his high school days. He played in the highly soccer conscious secondary school league and later shifted his booting interests to the University of Pennsylvania. Besides being one of the too baseball men for four years at that institution, Partridge was outstanding on the soccer field. In his senior year, he was not only elected captain of the team, but was named to the All American team for outstanding performance. This Saturday the Wilkes College team will play Howard University in a special Homecoming contest on the soccer field along the dike in Kirby Park. A special section has been provided to alumni to attend the game, which commences at 2 p. m. �"down memory lane 15 YEARS AGO (FALL, 1934) Sophomore courses have been added to Bucknell University Junior Colleqe this year and are identical to those offered on the . . . . . , ~ _______ T> •»—I________ _r —,011 stated President. --TT Homer P. Rainey of Bucknell campus at c..Lewisburg, ------------- 3.-----------------------University. » w« The first student to transfer from Bucknell University Junior College will be Miss Ruth Dattner of Luzeme, who will enter as a sophomore at Wellesley College. // New Placement Center Aids Students and Grads Realizing the need for research in the employment field for the purpose of aiding students and graduates obtain positions, Wilkes Col­ lege has opened its own Placement Office on the third floor of Chase Hall. Bucknell Junior College Thespians will present their first major production for this year on December 12 and 13. The play, a comedy in three acts, was written in 1826 by John Poole, under the title of “Wealthy Widow”. »w« Prof. Paul Gies, director of music at BUJC, announced that re­ hearsals of the large company of Wyoming Valley singers that will take part in the Bach Festival, will begin on Thursday evening, October 24. » W€ Ambrose Saricis, Jr., son of Wilkes-Barre's new fire chief, was elected president of Bucknell Junior College Economics Club. Other officers named were: Marjorie Richards, secretary-treasurer; Robert Nelson, luncheon-manager; and George Jacobs, field trip manager. The fall dance cf Bucknell Junior College was held in the audit­ orium of the college last night and was attended by 150 students and friends. »w« Dr. John H. Eisenhauer, directoro of Bucknell Junior College, has returned to this div following a short visit to Lewisburg. Members of the Political Science Club of Bucknell Junior College held their first luncheon meeting at the Vanity Fair last night when Attorney Wiliam A. Valentine appeared as the principal speaker for the occasion. Th“ entire bu-Td;nq of the Wilkes-Barre Business College, 29-31 We=‘ w^rt^amotrn Street has been recently leased for a period of years hr Bucknell Junior College. The Junior College has occupied part of he buHdina- durinn the past year. In the course of the sum­ mer various improvements were made. 10 YEARS AGO (FALL 1939) ten scholarships for young men of Wilkes-Barre and the Wyo­ ming Valley area who have applied for private pilot trrrirnng nndor the proaram offered by the Civil Aeronautics Association through Bucknell Junior College will enable the candidates to begin training this week. Two of the wnners of the annual scholarships given by Bucknell Junior College to high ranking students in last year's freshman class are Miss Ruth Lynn and Miss Ruth Guamacci, it was announced yesterday b”- Director Eugene Farley. 3> W e Dr. Daniel J. Gage, head nead of the history histc department of the Buck­ nell Junior College, will deliver his second secant lecture of the series being sponsored by the International Relations Group of the Wilkes-Barre branch of the American Association of University Women this eve­ ning at 8 in the Studio Theater at Chase Hall. » W< A. group of BUJC students are spending their Thanksgiving vaca­ tion touring the play houses of New York City, enjoying ballet per­ formances. Miss Norma Sanguillano, head of the dramatics group at the college, is in charge of the trip. Miss Muriel Rees, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Rees, 81 Grove Street, a sophomore at BUJC, has received one of the two dramatic scholarships, given annually by the Children's 'Theater for dramatic excellence. John J. Chwalek 3 YEARS AGO (FALL 1946) Dr. Eugei me S. Farley, director of BUJC, announced yesterday that the local1 junior college will be represented on the gridiron this fall for the first time in the history of the institution. He disclosed that Georgee F. Ralston, former member of the Forty Fort High School athletic dep jpartment, will become the first coach of football and director of gathletes. 5 John Chwalek, member of the Sociology Department, has been released from some of his teaching duties to handle the assignment of Director of the new center. The office has been in operation since the early pari of September and results to date have proven that the new center will provide aid to many students and graduates who otherwise would not be able to obtain employment. »w« Two cappointments to the BUJC faculty ’were announced by Dr. Eugene S> .Farley, director. George F. Rak Iston was named to the newly-created post of dean of mn, while Kathryn E. Domingu juez of the Children's Service Center, city, was named insturcotr of A psychology. A considerable amount of time and effort has been exerted by Mr. Chwalek toward the establishing of con­ tacts with the many business agencies throughout the three coun ies surrounding the college. To date, many students and graduates have been placed. Students who are in need of aid while attend­ ing college have been placed in positions which allow them ample time to attend classes and handle lesson preparation. According to the new placement director, the holi­ day seasons will provide a large number of parttime positions for students. He emphasized the importance of the new center to local merchants and businsss men. Previously, the employer was at loss when he wanted additional help on either full or parttime basis because of the lack of a central office upon which he could place his request for help. It is the hope of the new director that the contacts o' the Placement Center can be enlarged so as to pro­ vide employment to both students and graduates on both a local and national basis. Notices concerning the inauguration of the new service being offered by Wilkes College have been sent to all businessmen and merchants so that this in­ stitution will receive first call when vacancies occur. "Wilkes College On The Air" Resumes Regular Programs Wilkes Women's Group Enjoying Best Year Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning at 11:45 over radio station WHWL in Nanticoke, Pa., "Wilkes College On The Air"—a 15-minute program of news, views, and interviews about Wyoming Valley's only four-year co-educational institution of higher learning goes out over the airways to thousands of people. The program was started last January through the generosity of the Nanticoke station and has continued to be beamed to friends of the college and station listen­ ers ever since. The programs are under the direction of the Public Relations Staff of Wilkes College and enable all the van ous scholastic and extra-curricular activities of the ins.i.u ion to present their interests to the public over the microphone. There is little trouble in finding radio material for these programs as the college has many clubs, which are anxious to acquaint the public with the intricate details of their organization. "Wilkes College On The Air" has just about every type of program possible. During the present college radio season the most unique program was the talk given by Dr. Charles B. Reif, head of the Biology De­ partment. The faculty representative shattered the long believed myth about Harvey's Lake having no bottom, when he presented facts and figures to prove that the so-called mysterical body of water went down only 90 feet in the deepest spot, Other programs include: one-act plays, chemistry reviews cn the latest development in modern science, choral work, band music, sports interviews, and news. One of the most active organizations on campus is the Wilkes Women's Group, composed of faculty wives and women faculty members. Every other week the. organization sponsors a Coffee Hour for the benefit of the students and faculty members in the college cafeteria. Besides the regular school year program, the Wilkes Women's Group plans many extra social func­ tions that provide the highlights of the social year at Wilkes College. The club was organized last year with Mrs. Rosen­ berg as the first president. Its first project, which is being continued this year, was a series of Coffee Hours. The club has regular meetings on the second Friday of ach month in the evening in the Chase Hall Lounge, with a business session and a program. Officers and committee chairmen: President, Mrs. Harold Thatcher; Vice-president, Miss Mildred E. Hull; Secretary, Mrs. Hugo V. Malley; Treasurer, Mrs. Robert W. Partridge; Historian, Mrs. Stanko M. Vujica; Pub­ licity, Mrs. Edward M. Williams; Program, Mrs. Samuel A. Rosenberg; Coffee Hours, Mrs. Alfred W. Bastress; Hostess, Mrs. Herbert J. Morris. Program—Mrs. Samuel A. Rosenberg, chairman; Miss Mary E. Craig, Mrs. Cromwell E. Thomas, Mrs. Edward J. Manley, Mrs. Eugene S. Farley, Mrs. John Howell Williams, Miss Catherine E. Bone, Miss Betty L. Harker. Coffee Hour—Mrs. Alfred W. Bastress, chairman; Mrs. John A. Chwalek, Mrs. Edward N. Heltzel, Mrs. Donald R. Kersteen, Mrs. Arthur N. Kruger, Mrs. James J. Laggan, Mrs. Edward J. Manley, Mrs. John J. Riley. »w« Dr. James M. Hepbron, one of the country's leading criminolo­ gists and chairman of the Maryland State Commission on Juvenile Delinquency, spoke to the student body of Bucknell Junior College yesterday during the assembly program in the Presbyterian Church House. 1 YEAR AGO (FALL 1949) Wilkes College will inaugurate two courses in Slovak—element­ ary Slovak language and Slovak culture—during the evening classes of the fall semester, which begins September 20. » w « Wyomingj Valley residents will have their first opportunity to view the celel ?brated Gimbel Pennsylvania Art Exhibit, sponsored by lection is opned to the general public this morning at 9 in Ashley Wilkes College and the local Chamber of Commerce, when the colHall Annex. »w« A fighting Wilkes 1 College - - -. eleven last night ran, slipped, slid end fell to a 26 to 0 victoryr over King's College before 2,200 raindrenched fans at Kingston Hi figh School Stadium. »w« The inauguration of a new tradition, a homecoming celebration for Bucknell University Junior College and Wilkes College alumni, will take place on the week-end of November 19. » w« Registrations for individual instructions at Wilkes College School of Music during the fall semester will be taken this week, according to an announcement by Donald E. Cobleigh, head of the school. » w v. Wilkes College Student Council will ope.. >en its fall semester social program with a freshman dance tonight ------ ----from Z ‘.w 912, to 12, at 3-.. Sans Souci Park pavilion, according to John J. Feeney, Peen social chairman. » v/ v. The flow of students entering Wilkes College for the fall sem­ ester on one of the two subsidized programs has dropped Io 23 per cent of the total number of now students admitted, f �Alumni Record Did We Tell You That... HARRY CAMPBELL, who attended the Junior Col­ lege in 1938-39, recently visi.ed the campus while spending several days in this region with his sister, Dr. Marion Eckert, resident physician at the Nesbitt Hospital. Harry is exployed by the Glen L. Martin Company in Baltimore, Md. . . . RALPH CONNOR, class of 1949, is employed by the Traveler's Insurance Company. He is selling life, health, and accident in­ surance with offices in the Miners National Bank .... DR. VINCENT A. McCROSSEN, who was an instructor in German and World Literature at uBcknell Junior College in 1935-36, has been appointed professor of Romance languages at Boston College. MURIEL RUTH BRANSDORF, class of '48, became the bridge Jerome Mintzer of Wilkes-Barre on August 27 .... DR. HENRY G. GALLAGHER, M. D„ who at­ tended the Junior College and later graduated from the University of Scranton, has opened offices on Lake Street in Dallas .... Two fomer Wilkes students, MISS JUDY BARTLEBAUGH and PAUL K. RICHARDS, class of '49, were married recently in the Forty Fort Methodist Church .... FAITH DAVIS, former Wilkes student, who was the granddaughter of the late Dr. S. P. Mengel, former owner of what is now known as Timothy Picker­ ing Hall, was maried to William Abbott Weaver, Jr. . . . .MIRIAM GOLIGHTLY, who served as social editor c: the Sunday Independent before she graduated in 1948 from Wilkes, became the bride of HERMAN BAUMANN, JR. Mrs. Baumann is teaching in NewJersey. REESE E. PELTON and DANNY WILLIAMS, mem­ bers ol the 1948 class, are teaching in the Dallas Town­ ship High School Reese has continued his musical in­ terests and now has one of the finest dance orchestras in the region .... GLORIA F. BOGUSZEWSKI, class of '45 at the Junior College, is married to Emil J. Suda .... MARY LOU SEROKA, former Wilkes student, recently became the wife of John Cintala of Nanticoke DOUGLAS MacNEAL, president of the 1948 graduating class, recently marria KATHRYN POTTER, class of '49. Doug is now attending the University of Pennsylvania Dental School .... ALBERTA H. NOVICK, member of the class of '48 and one of the first cheerleaders for the college, became the bride of Theodore J. Killian. Wilkes College had the distinction of sending the first candidate in Eastern Pennsylvania to the new Regular Army Wac Officer Candidate School in the person of MISS ELEANOR E. KRUTE, secretary of the 1949 graduating class. Before coming to Wilkes, Miss Krute served 23 months overseas in Cairo and Vienna and also in Washington as a civil service employee. REV. GEORGE DICKINSON is minister of the Methodist Church in Avoca. Rev. Dickinson finished at the Junior College in 1940 and received his degree from Lewisburg in 1942 .... HARRY BLACK, class of '49, is employed by the Nanticoke Review as business manager .... JOSEPH KANNER, MARK DAVIDOFF, and ROBERT RILEY, members of the 1948 class, are now instructors at Wilkes College .... NATHANIEL W. TREMBATH, who attended Wilkes in 1946-47, has been appointed to the faculty of Bucknell University as an instructor in electrical engineering. The latest of transfers which pop up in every college at the beginning of the school includes: ALFRED J. CYGONOWSKI to Bloomsburg STC, ALBERT GEORGE DANISHONKO to Temple School of Pharmacy, HAINARD GONCHAR to University of Pennsylvania, BER­ NICE LEAGUS io Bucknell University, NAOMI HONS to Bucknell University, ELVIRA THOMPSON to Blooms­ burg STC lor commercial education, NORMA VON IGNATIUS to Whittier College, WILLIAM POLTROCK to Fenn State, HOWARD STUBBLEBINE to Temple Uni­ versity Law School, JOHN ENDLER to Lehigh Univer- I”° that we may keep our alumni records up to date and increase our service to you, please fill out this informa.ion blank and mail back to the Alumni Office, Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., immediately. All college material, which will be of interest to you will be sent to you, following the arrival and filing of this information sheet. 1 Name LAST MIKE FEZ, class of 1949, is employed by the Boy Scouts of America in Reading, Pa JOHN J. EVAN is a federal bank inspector in Pittsburgh. He is a mem­ ber of the 1949 class. . . .Another '49er, JACK BROBYN is working for Bloomsburg Mills. . . .DONALD WOLFE, '49, is working with the U. S. Army for one year .... BOB MIKULEWICZ, class of '48, is teaching Lajuanta High School, Colorado, after graduating from that state's university, MIDDLE Maiden Name P RESTON STURDEVANT to University of Pennsyl­ vania Dental School, GEORGE MAISEL to George Washington, ALBERT FREEMAN to University of Penn­ sylvania Dental School, FRED CATLIN to Dickinson College, MARIE. YOZVIAK to Bloomsburg STC, MARI­ LYN SICKLER to Misericordia, TOM BRAIN to U. S. Mili.ary Academy, FRANK MAYEWSKI to New Eng­ land Conservatory of Music, FRANCES MARKOWITZ to Penn State, TOYCE BURCHARD to Nursing School in Moline, UL, ETHEL SNEE to U. C. L. A., DICK LAUX to Bloomsburg STC, FRANK RUSINKO to Penn State, EARL LAWTON to Muhlenberg College, JOAN WALSH io Misericordia. JIMMY FARRELL, class of '49, is working for Brooks and Company, engaged in investments and trusts .... KENNETH TAYLOR, '49, is employed in the petroleum department of G. L. F. Corporation, Erie .... ALICE DEW, '49, is attending Carnegie Tech in Pittsburgh, where she was granted a fellowship to the School of Library Science, under the sponsorship of the Osterhout Library .... RUTH D. SMITH, also from the 1949 class, has been employed at Lackawanna Casualty Com­ pany since July, 1949 .... BOB LIPMAN, class of '47, is employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health Sanitation in Harrisburg .... Working for the same department in Wilkes-Barre is JOE CHILORO, class of '47 ... . IRA D. HALL, '49, is employed by the General Motors Acc?pt3nce"Corporation in Wilkes-Barre .... JOHN WILSON, '49, is handling duties at the Lacka­ wanna Motor Corporation in Scranton .... PAUL K. RICHARDS, '49, is in training for n executive position with S. S. Kresge Company in Pittston .... Burrough's Adding Machine Company is employing JOHN B. MERRITT, class of '49. His wife is the former JANE KORPER, who attended Wilkes in 1946-47-48 HILLARD KOSLOWSKI is working with the sales de­ barment of a trade magazine, with duties centered throughout Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties . . . • LESTER JONES, class of '48, is teaching at the Star School of Business Management in Scranton R * LPH E. HODGSON, class of '49, is working for the FqVirtatai'eTnfd ASUHFdrice Society and operating out of Miners Bank in Wilkes-Barre. FIRST Street ... Town State Telephone 2 Entered Wilkes College (B. U. J. C.) Withdrew Graduated 3 Transferred To Graduated t 4 Semester Hours at Wilkes (B. U. J. C.) Degree _. Major t 5 Present Employment and Duties 6 Business Address 7 Do you know of any people who attended Wilkes or BUJC and are not receiving the regular literature of the Association?. (a) List: �E flj «r-» =3 • -P (f) O -'i- u aa> >-»<D •'-<> — CC ? • -z» W 31 <0 O ri Schmidt’s Printcry Wilkes-Barre, Pa. � 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 Alumni Magazine, 1947-present Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Description An account of the resource <p>An archive of Wilkes University Magazine, from 1947-present. The magazine went through various names including <em>Wilkes Alumnus</em>, <em>Wilkes Quarterly,</em> <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, and the current title, <em>Wilkes Magazine</em>. Some editions for the <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, will have multiple issues within the file record. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Alumnus Fall 1949 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marketing and Communications Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall 1949 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Magazine Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/9bd8c505ddf76398c8da82fefdde8f1b.pdf c1b511c1d635b10af1b8eabddfcfb987 PDF Text Text �EDITORIAL A Message - "Taking Stock". WILKES ALUMNUS When I assumed office as general secretary last fall there was a tremendous amount of organization and work to do. Now that I am leaving office I see that the same is still true. My satisfaction therefore comes from noting the progress that I attempted to mark throughout the year. There is much work left for my successors, for attempting to integrate a group of alumni scattered across the country and engaged in their own tasks can be neither a simple nor speedy task. Let us then look back at 1948-1949 and "take stock". Official Publication of the Wilkes College Alumni Association EDITOR — REESE E. PELTON SPORTS EDITOR — THOMAS J. MORAN TYPIST — JANE W. SALWOSKI IN THIS ISSUE FEATURES - - - Editorial—"Taking Stock" I ----- Page 3 3 Second Class Graduates Magical Midnight (Cover Story 3 On Campus Cinderella Dance Wilkes On The Air Band Concert Letterman's Revue 4 4 4 4 4 Semester With Theta Delta Rho New Building On Campus What We're Doing Dorm Social Life Faculty Sportscope ... Career Info For Grads Meeting Notes Together 5 5 6 8 8 9 10 _ 10 10 Also noteworthy was the first attempt at staging a homecoming celebration. Three hundred and fifty alumni saw Wilkes again defeat King’s and then at­ tended the crowded sport dance that folllowed. Satur­ day evening a large group attended the alumni banquet that terminated the celebration so successfully. Future Homecomings, if exploited properly, should prove to be increasingly greater successes. Other social highlights cf the year were the an­ nual Christmas dance, a smoker, and various meet­ ings of the central Wilkes-Barre Club. Over one hun­ dred couples danced at the annual Yuletide Ball. Here at the alumni office much work has been done. Besides the gathering of information for the magazine there was the work of answering correspon­ dence and requests from alumni. Another job, of prime importance, was the compilation of an indexed file on all graduates and convocants. Coupled with this was the revision and compilation of an addressograph file cf the same group for mailing purposes. These then were our most important achievements. The job has merely begun. However, the value of an integrated alumni group cannot be overestimated and constant work towards such a goal is the only tool that can bring success. F ubli.sh.ed Quarterly at: WILKES COLLEGE ALUMNI First of all there was this magazine. It has proved to be a practical method of intra-alumni communica­ tion; something for which the association has long had need. The suggestions and communications received in connection with this innovation was indeed grati­ fying. While in itself it cannot hope to unify the alum­ ni, it can and has done a great deal of work toward that goal. OFFICE Therefore, as my tenure of office comes to a close, I wish to thank President Williams and all members of the organization who have assisted me in trying to lay a groundwork for those who will follow. If the past has glimmered with the light of success, the future should shine even more brightly. Chase Hall 184 South River Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. VOLUME I NUMBER 4 Reese E. Pelton, General Secretary 1948-1949 Second class graduates Two hundred and fifty-five students, comprising the second graduating class in the history of Wilkes, received degrees and certificates at the Second Annual Commenecment Exercises. The ceremony was held Monday evening, June 13, at the Irem Temple, WilkesBarre, Pa. Mr. Adrian Pelt, Assistant Secretary-Gen­ eral in the Department of Conferences and General Services of the United Nations Secretariat, was prin­ cipal speaker. Dr. Eugene Farley also addressed the graduates briefly, and introduced President Spencer of Bucknell University who conferred the degrees on the graduates for the second and last time. Beginning with next year's class, graduates will receive Wilkes College degrees instead of those of Bucknell Univer­ sity. Concordia Singing Society, under the baton of Mr. Charles Davis, presented a group of two selections. This was in keeping with the dedication of a plaque to the late Professor Paul "Pop" Gies, first director of the Wilkes College School of Music and former direct­ or of this male chorus. Mr. Donald Cobleigh, present director of the music school, played the organ for the academic procession and recessional. Two awards were given to graduates. The En­ gineering Award, given for outstanding work in that field went to Joseph Teno, and the Dobson Accounting Award for the best work in that field was earned by Jerome Mintzer. Marjorie Tyler Green graduated summa cum laude. Five graduates graduated cum laude; they were Jean Hartman, Jerome Mintzer, Robert Riley, Charles Schneiderhan, James Spanos, Leonard Swicklick, Donald Vemall. A breakdown of statistics shows that one hundred and ninety persons received bachelors degrees. This figure includes those students who completed their work in September and January but who did not at that time receive their diplomas. A closer inspection of statistics reveals the following figures on graduates: .... 58 A. B. ___ 82 B. S. in Commerce & Finance ------27 B. S. in Biology .. . ----------------.... 10 B. S. in Education — ... 8 B. S. in Chemistry 5 B. S. in Commercial Education ------- . In addition to these graduates, sixty-five indivi­ duals received certificates for the completion of term­ inal courses or the first two years of engineering work. Two people received certificates as laboratory techni­ cians. five finished the two-year secretarial course, and fifty-eight engineers completed two-years of work. Engineers must complete their junior and senior years of work at other institutions under present conditions. (Cover Story) Magical Midnight. Time: The magic hour of 12. Place: Rocky Glen Aquadium. Event: Placing of the glass slipper on Cinderella. Johnny Long, nationally famous dance orchestra leader and featured band of the third Annual Cinder­ ella Ball, places the specially constructed glass slipper on the 1949 Cinderella, Elaine Turner of Nanticoke, Pa. Miss Turner, a member of the freshman class was qiven the honor by a vote of the student body. Her Majesty received everything from a diamond ring to a tiny puppy as gifts. �On Campus . .. Cinderella Dance - cold but successful About 800 couples attended the most successful Cinderella Bah in the history of Wilkes. Thet new Rocky Glen Aquadium, a huge aance haU built out over a lake, presented pleasant surroundings, and Johnny Long and his Orchestra produced pleasant music to match. The cool evening prevented dancers from usincr the promenade walk around the Aquadium and even made the inside temperature a bit cool. In keeping with tradition, the eleven electea can­ didates for “Cinderella" were presented at midnight in a colorful ceremony. A glass slipper, built to fit only the winner, was tried on the feet of each candidate by Johnny Long who proclaimed Elaine Turner, a mem­ ber of the freshman class to be the 1949 winner. Miss Turner was then presented with a multitude of gifts donated by local merchants that included everything from a diamond ring to a tiny puppy. The evening will long last in the memory of those who attended. Wilkes College on the air Wilkes College took to the airways during the last semester when radio station WHWL in Nanticoke offered its equipment, and radio time for a program to be heard three times weekly as "Wilkes College On The Air". At first it was doubted that Wilkes College had enougn activity to keep a 15-minute program going three time a week but every member of the faculty and administration helped and the colleae produced 27 radio shows over WHWL. T°„-hl-P J'r°d“-e *e P^Sratns- which were writ,° WUkes Public Bela­ f­ ns Departmen.. Dr. Eugene S. FarUv Farley, college presi souncSroo* fl? u 1 dent, authorized workmen to «_ >irr1 fin^T room next to the PRO on the third floor'of'ch^Hril as a radio room. uz ,WHYZL installed its equipment and each Monday A Semes ter With Theta Delta Rho Band concert races rain - wins On May 22 the Wilkes College Concert Ft raced the threatening storm that began to qath .nd previous to the 7:00 concert, and succeeded i 61 ^Usl pleling its program before the torrential dow COtt1' started. Four-hundred and fifty people assembled °"r the campus behind Kirby and Chase Halls fa .?n second annual program, undaunted by the dark1 • skies. Seats were provided for all in attendance111119 The band, forty strong, played a light program < ten selections including Overture to the Operetta dent Prince by Romberg, In A Persian Market bv r » t by, and Introduction to the Third Act of Lohenari u ' Wagner. Donald Follmer played a clarinet solo*1 companied by Director Reese E. Pelton, and The City was played as a trumpet duet with band accom paniment by Carl Strye and John Badman. This concert completed the band's third year 0< existence. It was organized in September, 1946 by its present director, Mr. Pelton, one week before the col leges first gridiron contest, at which it appeared thirty strong. From that beginning it has evolved as a wellestablished campus organization with uniforms and equipment. This year the band has appeared at all football games, several local parades, and their second annual concert, which marked the last appearance of the band under the baton of Director Pelton. The year 1948-1949, and especially the second semester of the year, proved to be the most outstand­ ing in the recent history of the women's organizations of Wilkes, now known as Theta Delta Rho. A con­ siderable schedule of activities was instituted by the officers of the organization, Dean of Women, Betty Harker, and Head Resident of Weckesser Hall, Mrs. Davis. Many of these activities are expected to be­ come traditional affairs. Among the most often-held, popular affairs were the teas given by the women. In February and March two teas were given to honor senior high school girls of Wyoming Valley schools. Each of these events attracted almost one hundred students. The guests were conducted on a tour of the campus and exposed to the life of Wilkes. In April, by popular demand, the Theta's held an all-college tea. A program of musical numbers was featured and a portion of the affair was broadcast over a local station. This was followed in May by a Mothers' Day Tea held in Weckesser Dormitory. It is expected that this event will be a regular feature of each year's social calendar. In April the girls deviated from their tea schedule long enough to sponsor a most successful card party to raise funds for the organization. Senior dinner and trophy Lettermen produce musical revue May 25 and 26 were the production dates, the let­ termen were the characters, Kingston High was the place, and the occasion was the first all-male revue and college. The show was entitled, “All 5Un and was a satire based on well-known events ancJ people on the campus. Play director Al Groh i were responsible for the book and Ted Warakomski, a student, wrote some original music for ne show. The orchestra, dance routines, and clever dialogue made a big hit with audiences. Probably most outstanding was a "can-can" routine done by a ^j^'Stepping chorus of twenty that included Coach —The success of this revue has practically assured its continuance in years to come. The second annual Junior-Senior Dinner in honor of the graduating senior girls was held in the college cafeteria early in May. As is customary, members of the junior class served as hostesses for the affair. Mrs. Farley, Dean Harker, and Head Resident Davis were guests of the organization. Mrs. G. Williams, Assistand Professor of English, was principal speaker. I® The opening program was heard on April 4, when Dr. Eugene E. Farley presented the 6ning address and told about the growth of Wilkes°P ’S^ . —if ^founded in 1933 as BuckneD University Junior Three oeople worked each show. Ned McGhee and Tom Moran alternated as announcers and Jay Rauscher was chief engineer. playSb7the cV'N^CuriaR “ci a —t Wilkes College band, undeMhe dimr-^t n°m the Pelton; musical selections by studette r W m ^ese E' School of Music; meteorology lectures- Un S°llege forums; interviews; and Wilkes College newt NallOns The programs are off the air for the " months but will be resumed next ,he E “““'*e summer times a week. le:5Umea next year-possibly fiV(re 'oullnoB, In |hla C’" ’ ■’ "All In tul show Fun-- b W°nl ln'° ,lnal rohoaraa,s ,ot lh°lr ’ Among Iho affairs on Iho social calendar ot Theta Delta Rho was a somi-iormal dance. Pictured hero are officers and committee members o( for Iho affair. Front row, 1. to r.: President Evelyn Ponaligon. Joyce Nobel. Charlotte Davis. Standing. 1. to r.: Virginia Meissner. Mary Porter. Marilyn Broadl. Francis Trembath and Norma Jean Persian!. For the first time in the history of Wilkes College an award for overall scholarship was presented to the graduating girl with the highest average,. Winner of this scholarship cup, known as the Deans Dc“: Award, was Marjorie Tyler Green of Wilkes-Barre. This re­ ward of outstanding academic achievement will be presented annually at the dinner. New officers installed Recently elected officers of the Thetas were in­ stalled during the past month. The new officers are: President, Marilyn Broadt; Vice-President, Peggy Anthony; Secretary, Jo Ann Davis; Treasurer, Virginia Bolen, and Social Chairman, Mary Porter. The social calendar for next fall has already been drawn up and will include a fashion show, a tea dance, a Hallowe'en masquerade party, a Valentine dance, and a wiener roast. Another innovation for the group is the new Com­ mittee on Orientation that will work with the faculty­ in trying to help freshmen adjust themselves to their new collegiate environment. It is hoped that this group will be the answer to many initial frosh problems. Jackets and Songs With the advent of spring the female collegians suddenly blossomed forth in smart white blazers. Questioning revealed that the attire was the new and official Theta Delta Rho blazer and would be seen in ever-increasing numbers. Each jacket has the emblem of the club sewed on its pocket. The blazers were purchased by individual club members after some discussion on color and style. Not to be outdone in the field of music the Thetas recently came up with their own song. The selection was written by Norma Jean Persian! of the organization. Before long the soothing sound of female voices will be heard above those of even the deep-throated male campus crooners. New building to campus Wilkes College plant facilities were recently ex­ panded by the addition of the property of the late Dr. S. P. Mengel at 181 South Franklin St. This is the twelfth building to be acquired by Wilkes. Beside the buildings two plots of land are owned; one is now used as a parking area and the other is to be the site of the proposed gymnasium. Renovation of the new building is almost com­ pleted. When entirely converted it will house class­ rooms and offices. The purchase of this property means that the college may not need the facilities of the central city Baptist and Presbyterian Churches which have been graciously offered and used for the past two years. A new, picturesque walk from Chase Hall, around the back of the Theatre Workshop, and through a newly erected opening in the old brick wall, wifi en­ able students to go from South River Street properties to the Mengel property. The spacious lawns of the property will mean potential area for parties. A gar­ age in the rear of the hall will also be utilized for col­ lege purposes. �WHAT WE'RE DOING This issue of the ALUMNUS will be devoted to a listing of all four year grads about whom we have information. Address-------- '-•j'Ses any alumni can be obtained by writing to the alumni office. All articles of interest are solicited. w $sr. Margaret Hobbs—Teacher at Plymouth, Pa. Tom Jenkins—English teacher at Womelsdorf, Pa. Carolyn Jones—Teacher at Washington, N. J. Lester Jones—Standards Engineer for Columbia Mills of Wilkes-Barre. Class News of '49 JUNE GRADUATES: With 113 more students having just completed their work it seems advisable to begin news of this class by looking into the crystal ball for some facts First let us consider those who are continuing their education; among these we find: Eugene Anderson to Bucknell for M. S. in Educa­ tion. t t * Class News of '48 By this time the 1948 grads have been literally shewn to the "four corners of the earth." Nevertheless* with the help of our 'radar' communications we have the following information on graduates of the first class: Norman Baum—George Washington Law School Arthur Berger—George Washington Law School. Dorothy Bialogowicz—Now married, (see Together) Muriel Bransdorf—Columbia University Graduate School. Frank Evan to University of Pennsylvania for M. B. A. Paul Callahan—Accountant for Plasticraft Co. of Wilkes-Barre. Ralph Carey—Dickinson Law School. S. George Maisel to George Washington for M. A. in Foreign Affairs. Elmo Clementi of Wilkes-Barre. Narcy Perkowski to University of Pennsylvania for M. A. in Governmental Affairs. Albert Condosta—Accountant for Western Electric of Allentown, Pa. Leonard Swicklick to University of Pittsburgh for M. S. in Chemistry. Dick Conklin—Employed by Aluminum Co. of America, New Kensington. Donald Vemall to University of Michigan for M. S. John Wisniewski to Hahnemann Medical College for M. D. Stephen Wolf to Temple University School of Medicine for M. D. A large number of students not listed above are planning on attending graduate or medical school but have not decided where at this wriing. Bill Apfelbaum -will enter executive training under Sears, Roebuck & Co. in September, and Evelyn Penaligon will begin similar training with Pomeroy's Dept. Store. Also taking executive training is Don Honey­ well who will be with Deemer & Co. 1 Clayton Karambelas expects to be associated with his father in the management of a restaurant Bill Klopfer and Albert Williams will be associated with the Equitable Life Assurance Society of U. S. Thomas J. Miller is now employed as Head Coach and Assistant Dean of Men at National Agricultural College Doyletown. Pa. Ralph Weaver will continue as sales repre­ sentative and buyer for the West Brothers Automobile Co. 1 John Boyce—Economics Instructor at Wilkes. Bernard Cupsenski to University of Pennsylvania for M. B. A. Harold Lawrence io Rutgers for M. S. Wallace Jones—Assistant Manager for Dun & Brad­ street, Philadelphia. Frank Kocher—Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester. Leonard Kovalski—University of Buffalo Medical School. Stanley Kovalski—Bucknell Graduate School. Joseph Litchman—Accountant for Ley Service of Wilkes-Barre. -Accountant for C. L. Snyder Co. John Cooney—Economics Instructor at Wilkes. James Cross—Salesman. Helen Davidson—Now married. Mark Davidoff—Columbia University Graduate School. Robert Dido—Employed by General Motors Ac­ ceptance Corp., Wilkes-Barre. Tom Evans—Production Dept, of General Electric, Schenectady, N. Y. Claire Fischer—Teaching. George Fry—University of Pennsylvania. Earl Fritzges—Representative for Girard Invest­ ment Co. Tom Gilboy—Psychological Testing and Whole­ sale Plumbing Sales. Jersey'”0"1 —English teacher at Boonton, New <1 gicaF^a^eS Oilstone—Columbia University Theolo- Frank Harkins—Bucknell Graduate School. School. Edward Hendller—Bucknell Univ. Grad School. James Hofford—Jefferson Medical College. William Kelly—Psychometrician at Wilkes College Margaret McHale—Drexel Institute of Technology. Guidance Center. Bob Mikulewicz—University of Colorado Grad Julius Likowski—Univ, of Chicago Grad School. School. Doug MacNeal—Univ, of Penn'a Dental School. Bob Miller—Columbia University Grad School. Eugene Marshall—Agent for Reliance Life Insur­ Arnold Nachlis—Nachlis Furniture Co., Plains, Pa. ance Co., Wilkes-Barre. Howard Marvelle—Univ, of Penn'a Grad School. Tom Owens—Jefferson Medical College. Gene Maylock—Bucknell University Grad School. Clemens Pell—Major in U. S. Army. Ray Mechak—Service Manager for Pomeroy's Reese Pelton—Teacher at Dallas Township School. Dept. Store, Wilkes-Barre. Gene Repotski—Bank Clerk at First Federal Sav­ John Moss—Accountant for Pogson, Peloubet & Co., ings & Loan, Wilkes-Barre. New York City. John Riley—Economics Instructor at Wilkes. Eugene Moyer—Univ, of California Grad. School. James Roberts—Hahnemann Medical College. Nelson Nelson—Dickinson Law School. Ed Plesnar—University of Kentucky Law School. Stanley Rosolowski—Bucknell Grad School. Nan Richards—Now married. University of Color­ Edythe Rudolph—Now married. Secretary at Phil­ ado Grad School. lips H. Lord, Inc., N. Y. C. Robert Riley—Western Reserve University Grad Joe Savitz—University of Penn'a Law School. School. Harry Scott—Employed by Woodlawn Dairies, James Shepherd—Univ, of Penn'a Grad School. Inc. Stanley Siberski—Temple Univ. Medical School. Joe Slamon—-Accountant for Joseph Williams Horace Smith—Standards Engineer for Roeblings Agency, Wilkes-Barre. Sons, Trenton, N. J. Ray Smith—Salesman for Encyclopedia Britanica, Joe Sooby—University of Michigan Grad School. Inc. John Sott—U. S. Army in Germany. Edward Stryak—Pennsylvania State College. Albert Stratton—Western Reserve University Grad Charles Templeton—Adjuster for Commercial Cre­ School. Bill Tomusko—Graduate School. dit Corp., Philadelphia. John Verbyla—Fillmore College Grad School. Tom Teresinski—Dun & Bradstreet, Scranton, Pa. Carl Tranell—Bucknell University Grad School. FEBRUARY CLASS: Frances Wentzel—Bacteriologist for Ryder Dairy Clayton Bloomburg —Insurance Agent. Products, Lemoyne, Pa. Bill Davies—Unit Control Work for Isaacs Long Frank Wheeler—Accountant for General Electric Co., Wilkes-Barre. Corp., Schenectady. Nancy Williams—Employed by Merck Chemical Donald Evans—Sales Dept, of Palmolive-Peet Co. Corp, of New Jersey. Joe Hiznay—Technical writer for Engineering Dept, Rhuea Williams—Mathematics teacher at Wilkes- ci International Correspondence Schools. Barre Day School, Forty Fort, Pa. Joseph Kanner—Psychometrician at Wilkes Col­ lege Guidance Center. Class News of '49 SEPTEMBER CLASS: Water^C G^rj£~Accountant for Scranton-Springbrook John Bellas—University of Chicago Grad School. John Burak—Temple University Grad School. Joseph Chupka—Accountant at Harry L. Naveen Agency, Wilkes-Barre. Delbert Dare—Cost Accountant for S. Frieder & Sons, Wilkes-Barre. Morris DeHaven—Teacher in Hanover Twp., Pa. Carl Dudeck—Jefferson Medical College. Harry Fierverker—Bucknell Grad School. John Glowacki—Georgetown Univ. Law School. Jean Hartman—Western Reserve University Grad Joseph Aleo—University of Penn'a Dental School. Henry Anderson—University of Pennsylvania Grad School. Bennie Antonchak—Chemical Corp in Rahway, N. J. John Martin—Sales work for National Biscuit Co. Tom Moran—Director of Public Relations at Wilkes. Joe Olesky—Teacher in Wyoming Borough, Pa. David Walters—Second Lieut, in U. S. Army. Anthony Zabiegalski—George Washington Univ. Grad School. �The FACULTY Mr. John McKee will assume his duties as newly appointed Associate Professor of Mathemaitcs at Beaver College in September. Before they prepare to enter Beaver's life, Mr. and Mrs. McKee will spend the summer at their new summer home in Laurel Run, Pa. Summer is here and a metamorphosis takes place. The faculty become students and hurry away to obtain » » yy « « their Masters Degree or Doctorate. This is in keeping Hugo V. Mailey, Associate Professor of Political with college policy which allows each faculty member, under a rotation system, to have time free for graduate Science plans on spending the summer months work­ ing on his thesis which he will complete for his Ph.D. work at regular intervals. Although it is not generally known, Mr. Mailey is a Joe Markowitz '41, who is an instructor in Chem­ talented musician also. istry, will study at Bucknell University this summer »» w «« where he is working for his M. S. Joe recently married Mr. James Moran of Rochester, N. Y„ will begin (see Together) and has been serving as an officer with his duties as Instructor of Instrumental Music and Band the local Naval Reserve unit Director at Wilkes in September. Mr. Moran has had Robert W. Partridge, Instructor of History, will at­ over ten years experience in band and orchestra work tend either Harvard or Boston University, where he will ci all types. Reese E. Pelton, organizer and director be waking for his Ph.D. Mr. Partridge is also coach of of the band for the past three years, has left to assume the college's newest athletic team—soccer. With the a teaching position. first scheduled games coming up soon he'11 be a busy man. Dean of Men George Ralston will spend the sum­ mer ar Columbia University, studying for his Masters degree. Also at Columbia will be John Chwalek, In­ structor of Sociology and head of the new college Placement Bureau. He also will study for his Masters, as will John Bovce '48, and John Cooney 48, Economics Instructors, who will join them at the institution. John Riley '48 will attend the University of Penn­ sylvania again this year where he is doing work On 37 VX'13 -03.-.SS O’? his M. A. John has been quoted as saying that he 3133101X7 OI? "hopes it's not as hot as last summer". James Laggan, another Economics Instructor, will also study this sum­ mer at the U. of P. ji. W3. TO Mr. John HalL Director of Guidance and Super­ .--3 MX 'KHS SL“SSn'^ visor of Educa-ion will continue his week-end treks to ALW FMFZSS&& Oi* Bj&IC Columbia University Teachers College. He will re­ r-' • ceive an Ed.D. in Philosopnical Foundations. Mr. Hall has been making his week-end journeys throughout the college year, in addition to his multiple duties of the week. Edith Namisniak will travel io Ann .Arbor to work This beautiful metal plaque honoring the late Professor Paul towards her Doctorate. The Instructor of Biology will "Pop" Gies will be placed on Gies Hall, which now houses the be at the University of Michigan during the summer. School oi Music. The plaque was presented by the class of '49, the The University of Connec.icut will claim Madeline last group to have known "Pop". Dague for a few months. Miss Dague is an Instructor in Physiology and will be taking work on her PhD. Economics and Poliacal Science will still be fore­ most in Welton Farrar's mind this summer. Mr. Farrar will be at Cambridge where he will attend Harvard University to work for his Doctorate. Not to be outdone by other groups, the dormitory FACULTY WIVES ORGANIZE residents oi Wilkes sponsored several highly success­ During the second semester an organization of ful affairs this year. Both Weckesser Hall (women) faculty wives, known to date as the Women of Wilkes, and Payne Hall (men) received allotments from the was formed. The group sponsored regular "coffee student council and were established as organizations, hours" in the college cafeteria. The affairs, unique in even wri.ing their own constitutions. the history of Wilkes, -were held every other week on The most often postponed affair of the year was Thursday afternoons and proved to be tremedous suc­ Weckesser s well-publicized pajama party. Measles in cesses. Members of the organization poured. The the dorm forced two postponements but the event was affairs were open to the student body who immedia.ely unally held and was a tremendous success. Other became enthusiastic about them. Weck-sponsored events were the annual Christmas Mrs. Samuel A. Rosenberg served as president for Party and a tea held for college department heads and this year. Mrs. Harold Thatcher has been elected pre­ the Board of Trustees. Mrs. Davis, for three years Head sident of the group for the coming year. Resident at Cornell, is sponsor of the group. »J» V/ «<£ The men of Payne had their affairs also. The Mr. John McKee, Instructor in Math, has resigned year commenced with a Hallowe'en party. From that from the faculty to accept a position on the faculty of date on no special holiday was needed as an excuse. Beaver College. Mr. McKee will be the entire mathe­ Parties for Week and parties for the whole college were matics department at the women's college. Mr. and < < q.uile °Jten- Dancing, billiards, cards, and 'tons' Mrs. McKee will spend the summer at their summer oi food were features of all the affairs. Dean Ralston home, Laurel Run, Pa. is advisor to Payne Hall. ta Dorms score social triumphs 1i SPORTSCOPE... By TOM MORAN Public Relations Director yl year in sports The 1948-49 sports season at Wilkes College re­ vealed one thing. Wilkes College is now among the leading sports colleges in its class in Pennsylvania. The record books reveal that the Colonel institu­ tion participated intercollegiately in five sports—foot­ ball, basketball, baseball, wrestling and swimming. Besides the five key sports, the college had soccer on an intramural trial basis during the 1948-49 season and plans to enter the intercollegiate competition next year. A well-balanced intramural program of football, basketball, softball and bowling rounded out a year's schedule of athletics at the institution. Looking at the sports individually and viewing the past season and the prospects for next year, football seems to be the big man on the horse for next year. Like basketball and baseball, football is coached by the director of athletics, George F. Ralston, a man with a never-ending amount of energy and drive, Rals­ ton has hopes of fielding his finest eleven in 1949. The next grid season will be the last time that most of the men who were on the first team—in 1946 —will be playing in a blue and gold uniform. The ex­ perience gained by them in their past seasons of ball will undoubtedly serve them and the college well next season. The over-all record for Wilkes football is fine. The books reveal that the college has run up 18 wins, three losses, and two ties. That record will stand among the best ever produced in the country. One of the odd things is the fact that the first year the institution enter­ ed the ranks of the football elevens in the country, Wilkes was undefeated with six wins and no losses. The schedule for next season includes such new opponen's as the University of Bridgeport, Ithaca Col­ lege, and Upsala College. Returning as foes for the Colonels will be Bloomsburg STC, St. Francis College, Lycoming College, Rider College, National Agricultural College, and King's College. Jumping back to the 1948-49 sports seasons, basket­ ball was another of the thrilling activities in the athletic pregram for the past year. The Colonels produced cne ol their best teams and had a nice record of 13 wins and five losses. The only bad part of the five losses was in the fact that two of the smudges were inflicted by the city rival King's College. One of these years the tide will change and Wilkes will lose a football game and win both basketball contests. Ever since the sports relations were started between the two schools it has been the other way around. Wilkes has three wins in football to King's zero, while t e Monarchs hold six wins in basketball for three seasons to a big "goose-egg" for the Colonels in the cage sport. During the wrestling season, which was under the leadership of Cromwell Thomas, Wilkes had five wins and one loss. However, the grapplers were not too strong and one of the big reasons was due to the num­ ber of experienced ex-high school matmen who did not come out for the team. Baseball was first-rate on paper, but a flurry of err­ ors by the team during each game usually spelled doom for the club in most of the contests. Everything looked fine for a swell season before the activity actu­ ally got underway against other competition. But the sprag in the wheels of the team's progress was not long in making itself known when the Colonels began to meet their 1949 opponents. As for swimming—and last season was the first for Wilkes—there seems to be a great possibility of this sport becoming one of the chief ones at the local college. Last season it was brought about through the initiative of two students, Clayton Karambelas and Charlie Flack. The two men worked as student­ coaches and also participated in the meets. The sea­ son, like most first-seasons, was not one that listed Wilkes as the all-time winner. Instead, the meets were entered in the record books as simply experience for the members, all of whom are freshmen and sopho­ mores. Soccer was introduced at the college last year for the first time. Bob Partridge, member of the faculty and one-time All-American soccer player from the Uni­ versity of Pennsylvania was at the head of the new sport. The sport was played intramurally during the first season as’ sort of an introductory activity for those in­ terested. Soccer caught on immediately and next year Wilkes will compete intercollegiately in the sport— reputed to be one of the oldest in the world. The intramural program of touchfootball, basket­ ball, and softball was again a huge success. Those who could not take part in the sport in a major way, spent after class hours several times a week participat­ ing in the sport in one of the intramural league. The latest addition to the intramural program was bowling. Manv fine keglers were found among the student bodv. The alleys at the Hampton were used and the CPA pinmen were crowned champions at the end of the season. Many new horizons seem to be opening to Wilkes in the future. The new gymnasium may soon become more than a hope and athletics at the Colonel planta­ tion will blossom even faster than has been the case during the past three years. �TOGETHER Career Info Available To Grads The Wilkes College Careers Library, under the dir­ S;. Ignatius Church, Kingston, Pa., was the setting ection of Mr. Paul Mehm, is a department that is never ci the recent marriage of Jeanne Barbara Klienkrtuf '44, completed. This is because new literature about job to Thomas Paul Roan, also of Kingston. Mr. Roan is opportunities and training facilities arrives each day a graduate of Wyoming Seminary' and is associated at the library, is catalogued, and put on the shelves with the Prudential Insurance Co. for the use of students and alumni. Joe Markowitz '41, a member of the college faculty, Mr. Mehm recently announced that 299 new regis­ was recently married to Jane Sare of Scranton, Pa. trations for the Careers Consulting Service were made Older alumni will remember Joe as an avid record between November 1, 1948 and May 24, 1949. This collector; newer ones will remember his classes. Joe's means that an average of two new registrations is sister, Frances, is now a dormitory’ student at Wilkes. made each day. During the same period twelve alumni Irene M. Sieminski '45, became Mrs. Hugh Rob er: and fourteen students of other colleges also used the Williams on June 4th. Irene has been residing in New career service. York City. Mr. Williams is a medical doctor. In a recent interview Mr. Mehm explained that Christine Whiteman '46 was married to Mr. George the facilities of the library are open to all alumni and Bird last month in First Methodist Church of Wilkes- ’hat he would be most happy to consult with any Barre. Mr. Bird is at present employed at Harrisburg, alumnus who desires to use the services. A personal Pa.; Mrs. Bird is employed by Bell Telephone Company­ call at the college Guidance Center, 164 South River Street, or a letter in care of the college may start you in Wilkes-Barre. Shirley Mascn '46 and Bob Moser '46 were recent­ on the way towards gathering valuable information ly married in the First Baptist Church of Wilkes-Barre. and guidance. The Careers Consulting Service has received na­ Mr. Moser is employed in Lancaster, Pa. Betty James tional recognition and the following are typical of '47 was maid of honor for Mrs. Moser. comments received by Mr. Mehm: Alumni Meeting Notes On April 18 the Wilkes-Barre Alumni Club held a business and social meeting in the college Lecture Hall. Despite a heavy thunderstorm a large group of alumni were present. Daniel Williams, president, pre­ sided. The evening opened with the showing of a film entitled "Campus Capers", which is a college-owned technicolor film on campus activities during the past two years. After some opening remarks concerning the pur­ pose of the meeting, Danny introduced Reese Pelton who spoke on the necessity of a constitution if the Alumni Association is to function on a national scale. Mr. Williams then read the proposed constitution, as patterned generally after htat of the Gettysburg College Alumni Association. (For copy of constitution see the last issue of the Alumnus.) A discussion of the constitution, point by point, fol­ lowed this introduction. Several points were clarified and several others were modified. A great deal of in­ terest in the constitution was exhibited by the group. It was suggested that a committee be appointed to study he changes proposed. This committee in­ cludes: Donald Kersteen '42, Sallyanne Rosenn '42, June Owens '42, Katherine Freund '42, Al Eisenpreis '42, Bob Sloan '42, John Goobic '43, Martin Berger '43, Ruth Tischler '44, Irene Koniecko '44, Doug MacNeal '48, J. Glenn Gooch ’48, Trudy Johnson '48, Gene Maylock '48, Ray Mechak '48, Allen Miller '49, Jack Karnofsky '45, and Joe Kanner '49. To close the meeting two additional films were shown. They were "Fact and Fancy" and "Holiday in Havana", another school film covering the Spanish Club's trip to Cuba. Refreshments were served. It was decided that the next meeting would be held on May 2. Respectfully submitted, IRENE KONIECKO, secretary Aetna Life Insurance Company "... I would like to congratulate Wilkes upon instituting a counseling program beginning with the freshman year. A continuing, four-year pro­ gram seems to me the best way to make real headway on this problem." »» w «« E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company ", . . We were interested in noting in your letter of December 28 that Wilkes College has under­ taken to counsel its undergraduates in career re­ quirements and opportunities. This is a function which has been too largely neglected by our col­ leges, and we feel sure that your efforts along this line will pay dividends to all concerned." has it that ho may Boon graduate, �� 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/. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Alumnus Summer 1949 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marketing and Communications Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Summer 1949 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Magazine Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/9fae49629b5c95229662c0c5d2bf6364.pdf bb8159b371f547180ed61fe9935b328a PDF Text Text �EDITORIAL WILKES ALUMNUS EDITOR — REESE E. PELTON SPORTS EDITOR — THOMAS J. MORAN TYPIST — JANE W. SALWOSKI Outstanding were: our first Homecoming Day and the annual Christmas Dance. However, as my term of office draws to a close I do not feel that I have accomplished all I had hoped. If my success­ or is to complete any program that he may under­ take and if this association is to grow and be of out­ standing value to Wilkes, a constitutional reorganiz­ ation is necessary at this time. IN THIS ISSUE 3 3 Page ON CAMPUS Johnny Long To Play . ... Debating Team .... . . College Band Concerts WHAT WE'RE DOING Class News of '48 Class News of '49 Milestones 4 4 4 __ 5 5 5 CONSTITUTION New Alumni Constitution 6 SPORTSCOPE Exit Winter Sports 9 TOGETHER Theatre Conference Another Success 10 10 Published Quarterly at WILKES1 COLLEGE ALUMNI Dear Alumni: It has been several months since my last letter on alumni affairs appeared in the "Alumnus". Dur­ ing these months a number of events have been added to the History of the Wilkes College Alumni Association. Official Publication of the Wilkes College Alumni Association EDITORIAL Why Reorganize? ... Return Visit (Cover Story) Why Reorganize? OFFICE Chase Hall 184 South River Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. VOLUME 1 NUMBER 3 It was with this thought in mind that some of us got together to draw up a constitution that would enable the Association to keep pace with the growth of the College. This year has seen our Alma Mater take a greater interest in alumni affairs. This is exactly what most of us have looked forward to for some time, but when the time arrived we found ourselves and our constitution unprepared for it. The college has seen to it that we have a paid Alumni Secretary in charge of an office where all alumni affairs and records have been centralized. The college was largely responsible for the incep­ tion of this magazine and has been solely respons­ ible for the financial support of the same. Those of you who were at all familiar with affairs of the alumni know what a terrific undertaking this has been. The officers of your association realize that previous to this year our activities have been almost entirely restricted to the Wilkes-Barre area. The wide dispersal of the alumni and inability of your officers to give their undivided attention to alumni affairs, the financial inability of the association to keep in touch with all the members and the wide gap between affairs at the college and alumni af­ fairs were among the primary causes of this re­ striction. In fact for a number of years we have existed almost as a community club with only nom­ inal recognition by the college. This year when the College Administration volunteered the desired assistance we found ourselves totally unprepared for the sudden change and if it had not been the constant reviewing and amending of our set-up there would have been two organizations working toward the same goal, Recognition of these factors led to the formula­ tion of a new constitution which would recognize these changes and provide for an association on a nation-wide basis. The result of our labor appears in this issue of the "Alumnus". I don't believe it is necessary for me to review each section of the constitution paragraph by para­ graph. However, as you read the constitution you will discover it includes remedies for the major diffi­ culties that I have outlined above. We have com­ pared the constitution with those of other college alumni groups and believe it to be a worthy equal. Wilkes is fast becoming the college we all wanted back in the early years and an institution ot which we can rightly be proud. If we as alumni ore to add to and share in this reputation, we must provide for a working Alumni Association. There­ fore, in the minds of your officers, it is imperative that we begin our new year under this revised con­ stitution and we would appreciate and welcome any and all suggestions on your part for its improvement. Now that I bring this letter to a close I feel con­ fident that this necessary change will meet with your approval. In making a summary, it is only through a well organized, larger and more active Alumni Association, that we can aid in the growth of Wilkes or share in the benefits that Alumni receive as a result of the growth of their Alma Mater. Sincerely yours, DANIEL E. WILLIAMS, President Wilkes College Alumni Association * * * (Cover Story) Return Visit This issue's cover photo, taken in front of Chase Hall, pictures Tommy Cobum and his dog Hap as they returned to visit their Alma Mater. Tommy, first Wyoming Valley serviceman to be totally blinded during World War II, received his Bachelor of Arts degree in February, 1949, with the second group of four-year students to be graduated from Wilkes. Tommy, accompanied by his faithful canine friend have been familiar campus figures for the past several years. Behind Tommy is the recently erected college signpost. The attractive sign, which is constructed of sturdy wood, includes a large replica of the college seal and designates the dates when the college was founded and chartered. �On Campus - ■ ■ Debating Team Is Impressive Wilkes College made an impressive showing at the Second Annual Invitation Debate Toumamen sponsored by Brooklyn College on March 11 ana .. Vying for honors, were such outstanding universi­ ties as: Columbia, Dartmouth, Tufts, Vassar, M. I. T., Holy Cross, Boston University, Penn State, Anna­ polis, Temple, and Fordham. Jack Faneck and Tom Morgan, Wilkes affirma­ tive team, won victories over Stephen's Institute of Technology, and N. Y. U. Faneck and Morgan were defeated only by Annapolis and Champlain, co­ winners of the tournament, in very close decisions. Don Kemmerer and George Maisel, upholding the negative end of the argument, inflicted defeats on Boston University and St. John's whose affirma­ tive team had been previously unbeaten. Tufts, with an especially aggressive affirmative group, de­ feated Kemmerer and Maisel and remained victori­ ous throughout the remainder of the contest. Rutgers, the defending national champions, scored against Wilkes in one of the most closely matched encount­ ers in the entire tournament. College Band Prepares Programs The Wilkes College Band, under the direction of Reese Pelton, concluded a very successful football season and is at present rehearsing for two concerts scheduled for late spring. During the days of gridiron glories, the bands­ men were present at almost every contest; trips were made to Mansfield, Williamsport, and Bloomsburg for games with those institutions. In addition the band made a striking appearance in the annual Armistice Day Parade. Navy blue uniforms trimmed in gold made the group an organization ' of which Wilkes may well be proud. A distinct honor was given the organization when it received a reguest to send representatives to the annual Intercollegiate Band Festival at Indiana State Teachers College, Pa. Three members of the band—Carl Strye, trumpet; Vester Vercoe, flute; and Don Follmer, clarinet—were selected in competition to play with the 125 piece all-state band under the direction of noted arranger-director Morton Gould Three days of rehearsals, concerts, and a radio broadcast kept the musicians very busy. The band is now rehearsing in preparation for its annual outdoor concert to be presented on the campus in May. Selections in many different veins will be included on the program, as well as solos and ensembles. Another program will be given by the group in conjunction with the qraduation exercises in June. WHA T WE'RE DOING Johnny Long Johnny Long's fine musical aggregation of "Shanty Town" fame has been selected to provide the music for the third annual Cinderella Ball, it was announced recently by Art Spengler, council president. The choice of Long and his crew of eighteen musicians and vocalists was made by the student representatives after much debate about prices of "name" bands and the cost of tickets to students. Since there is not as much money to work with as in previous years, the group decided to cut expenses to a minimum and to price tickets as reasonably as possible. Ben Sterling's new $100,000 dance pavilion at Rocky Glen Park has been chosen as the site of the dance. Spengler stated that the hall was still in the process of being constructed, but probably would be completed by Easter. The building is 100 by 225 feet and will accommodate several thousands of people. It is located near the Swiss Cottage and ex­ tends over the lake. Spengler also disclosed that the rental price of the hall includes seating arrangements and five huge amplifiers, so the music will be heard clearly in all parts of the hall. The parking area at Rocky Glen is large enough to accommodate the cars of all the people who are expected to attend. Up to the present time no mention has been made of the selection of Cinderella candidates for 1949. In the past the student body first cast pre­ liminary votes for any of the Wilkes co-eds. The eleven girls receiving the highest number of votes were then declared Cinderella candidates. Last year post cards bearing the names of the eleven candidates, were mailed to each student, and votes were counted by a special committee. Most of the student body was unaware of Cinderella's identity until just before the orchestra leader fitted a spe­ cially constructed glass shoe on her foot. Beginning with this issue, the "Wilkes Alumnus" will publish news of interest about members of the different four-year graduating classes. In addition the column Milestones will cover articles of particular interest. »k« CLASS NEWS OF '48 John A. Sott has reenlisted in the Army, as has Clemens Pell. Miriam DeRuth Golightly is an En­ glish instructor in the schools of Boonton, New Jersey. John A. Moss is employed as an accountant by Pogson, Peloubet & Co. of New York City. If you want to purchase an Encyclopedia Brittannica, bet­ ter see Ray B. Smith, who is at present a salesman for the firm and works out of Birmingham, Alabama. Margaret McHale is preparing to receive a B. S. in Library Science at Drexel Institute of Technology. John Burak is at Temple; John Verbyla is at Fillmore College; Tom Jenkins is an English teacher at Wom­ elsdorf, Pa. Norman Baum is attending George Washington Law School, as is Joe Berger. Among those grads now working as accountants are Paul Callahan, at Plasticraft Co., Wilkes-Barre; Albert Condosta, with Western Electric at Allentown, Pa.; Elmo Clemente, working for C. L. Snyder & Co. of Wilkes-Barre; Joseph Slamon, with the Joseph Williams Agency of Wilkes-Barre. Robert Dido is working as a credit correspondent for the General Motors Acceptance Corporation, under the field re­ presentative training program. Thomas A. P. Gilboy has been doing testing work for Wyoming Seminary, as well as sales promotion for M. C. Gilboy Asso­ ciates. Tom expects to enter the University of Penn­ sylvania soon on a scholarship. Joseph Sooby is at the University of Michigan; Robert Riley and Albert Stratton attend Western Reserve; James Hofford and Joseph Aleo are at Jefferson Medical School where Joe is also a laboratory assistant. William Kelly and Joseph Kanner are doing testing work at the Wilkes College Guidance Center. A number of members of the class are taking additional work at Wilkes, under the Bucknell University extension pro­ gram. Among these are Harry Fierverker, Claire Fischer, Stanley Kovalski, Stanley Rosolowski and John Hudzik. CLASS NEWS OF '49 As only a portion of this class have completed their studies, and these very recently, news of the class is difficult to gather. However, here are a few notes: KM be an rankSjOf the inarching band and will Donald Evans is working in the Sales Dept, of the Colgate-Palmolive Peet Corp. William Davies is concerned with unit control for the Isaac Long Co. of Wilkes-Barre. Joseph Olesky is on the faculty of Wyoming Borough High School. David E. Walters has entered the U. S. Army as a lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers. Anthony Zablegalski has en­ tered George Washington University. Thomas Moran has been appointed to the newly created office of Public Relations Director at Wilkes. "MILESTONES" A press release recently received at the Alumni Office brings us the news that Marguerite Kraskevitch '39 has been appointed secretary to W. S. Rice, Jr., sales manager for American Airlines in the Wilkes-Barre-Scranton area. Her father is pastor of the Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church of Wilkes-Barre. Marge is a member of the Apollo Club, a pro­ fessional women's chorus, and likes to experiment with her own piano arrangements of popular tunes. Her outdoor sport is fishing. Jimmy Stewart in the theatre field, and Fred Waring in the musical field, round out her personal likes. We wish Marge every success in her new posi­ tion. Edward Hartman '35, director of libraries and assistant professor of History at Suffolk College has had published by the Columbia University Press his book, "The Movement to Americanize the Immi­ grant". Dr. Hartman was formerly head of the his­ tory department at Wilkes, where he and his collec­ tion of unusual pipes were well-known campus figures. The newest additions to the local alumni club are Dr. and Mrs. Frank Speicher '43. Mrs. Speicher is the former Treveryan Williams. Both of them re­ turn once again to the valley from Palmerton, Pa., vzhere Dr. Speicher was associated with Dr. D. A. Roth in the practice of dentistry. Frank has taken over the dental practice of the late Dr. Chandler and has offices in the Miners National Bank building of Wilkes-Barre. He attended Bucknell University and graduated from Temple University Dental School. An active member of several professional organizations, he is vice-presi­ dent of the Junior American Dental Association and president of Delta Sigma Delta fraternity. During the war Frank served as an officer in the Navy. A letter from Art Williams '44 brought, along with other items, the fact that Wilkes College athletic scores, and particularly football results, were carried in metropolitan Los Angeles newspapers during the past year. The news astounded everyone, including Coach Ralston, and was accepted as evidence that the college is coming of age. �the new sole for the purpose of working out plans and policies and being generally helpful in furthering the inter­ ests and regulating the activities of the Alumni Assoelation. CONSTITUTION 2. Officers. The officers of the Alumni Association, elected from time to time, shall be deemed to hold the same respective office in the Alumni Council without action to such effect by the Alumni Council. OF The Wilkes College Alumni Association ARTICLE I. Name and Purpose 1. This organisation shall be called the Alumni Association of Wilkes College. 2. The object of said Alumni Association shall be to stimulate and vitalize interest in the welfare of Wilkes College, as well as to foster and maintain good fellowship among its graduates and friends. ARTICLE IL Membership in Alumni Association 1. Every person who shall have graduated from Wilkes College and shall have left the institution in good standing shall be deemed a member of the association. Members of the senior class shall be eligible to membership when they shall have been recommended by the faculty for graduation. 2. All persons who have completed thirty (30) semester hours of work while the institution was known as Bucknell University Junior College shall be deemed full members of the association. All per­ sons completing regularly prescribed two - year courses shall also be accorded the privilege of mem­ bership. 3. Members of the faculty, board of trustees, and the recipients of honorary degrees shall as such be deemed ex-officio members of the association, with full voting powers therein. 4. There shall be no membership dues, although it is earnestly hoped that each member of the asso­ ciation will contribute annually to the Loyalty Fund, hereinafter described, the same to include subscrip tion to the official alumni publication for the then current year. ARTICLE HL Meeting of the Alumni Association 1. There shall be an annual meeting of the Alumni Association Wilkes College to be held on the first Saturday of June. A quorum for such meet­ ings shall be not less than thirty-five (35) members. ARTICLE IV. Officers and Elections 1. The officers of the Alumni Association shall be a President, a Vice President, a Treasurer, a Record­ ing Secretary, and an Executive Secretary. The Alumni Secretary of Wilkes College shall be the Executive Secretary of the Wilkes College Alumni Association. The officers, excepting the Recording Secretary and the Executive Secretary, shall be 3. Meetings.—There shall be at least one formal meeting of the Alumni Council each year at such time and place as shall be determined. A quorum for such meetings shall be seven (7). In addition to formal meetings the Alumni Council shall transact business among its members through the media of mail. elected for one year. No officer of the association excepting the Treasurer and Executive Secretary shall serve in the same office for more than three successive years. The Treasurer shall deposit all funds of the Association in a depository designated by the Executive Committee. Vacancies may be filled by the Executive Committee of the Alumni Association, except the office of Executive Secretary, which shall follow the procedure set forth in Article VIII hereof. 2. At the fall meeting (Homecoming) of the Alumni Council, the organization personnel and function of which are hereinafter set forth, the Presi­ dent shall appoint a nominating committee of three members whose duty it shall be to nominate a can­ didate for President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Re­ cording Secretary, Member-at-large. This commit­ tee shall report its nominations to the Alumni Coun­ cil, and, if approved, to the Alumni Association an­ nual business meeting, at which time additional candidates may be nominated from the floor, and the successful candidates shall be those receiving a majority of votes cast by mail ballot. Not later than one week from the aforementioned annual busi­ ness meeting the said Alumni Secretary shall send to all members of the Alumni Association an official ballot with return envelope for the same. All alumni shall be elegible to vote. Successful candidates must receive a plurality of all votes cast at least onetenth (1/10) of the association membership must have participated in the election. Voters shall cast their ballots by person, delivery, or mail addressed to the office of the Alumni Secretary of Wilkes College. All ballots shall remain closed until the closing of the polls which shall occur at 3 P. M. one month (30) days following the mailing of ballots. The closing day shall be mentioned on all ballot forms. Immediately after the closing of the polls, three aPPointed by the then Alumni Secretary of Wilkes College shall open the ballots, complete the count of the vote, and certify in writing to the Alumni Council the names of the elected officials. 3. The President, or in his absence, the Viceresident, shall preside at all meetings of the Alumni ssociation, the Alumni Council, and the Executive Committee thereof: The President and Executive ecre ary of the Association shall be ex-officio memoers of each committee provided for here-in or other­ wise appointed. ARTICLE V. Alumni Council aenem1Ut1Cti°?’~^e ^umni Council is designed in “ to act in a measure as a committee of the 4. Eligibility.—Any member of the Alumni Asso­ ciation is eligible for membership in the Alumni Council. 5. Membership — Membership in the Alumni Council shall consist of four groups: (a) Class representatives.—This group shall be composed of one representative duly elected from each class that has been graduated. The senior class presidents shall be considered as class representa­ tives unless other class members are appointed by them to this position. The president of the senior class in attendance at college will have the privi­ lege of attending both Alumni Association and Alumni Council meetings and shall have full voice in the Alumni Council. (a)Class representatives.—This group shall be composed of one representative duly elected from each class that has been graduated. The senior class presidents shall be considered as class repre­ sentatives unless other class members are appointed by them to this position. The president of the senior class in attendance at college will have the privilege of attending both Alumni Association and Alumni Council meetings and shall have full voice in the Alumni Council. I (b)Club representatives.—This group shall be composed of one representative from each Alumni Club having bona fide membership of at least ten (10) members. The Club representative shall be elected at meetings of their respective clubs in the fall and shall serve for a term of one year. (c) Representatives-at-large.—At the annual busi­ ness meeting of the Alumni Association a memberat-large shall be elected for membership on the Alumni Council. The term of office shall be four years. During such periods as there are less than four (4) bona fide alumni clubs there shall be three (3) members-at-large, such members to serve for one year. (d) Special membership.—This group shall be comprised of all past presidents of the Alumni Asso­ ciation and ex-officio representatives of the associa­ tion as may be appointed by the president of the association for the purpose of representing the asso­ ciation in other college groups. 6. Disqualification.—If any member of the Alumni Council is absent without excuse from three conse­ cutive regular meetings of the Alumni Council his membership therein is automatically ended. 7. Vacancies.—Vacancies among class repre­ sentatives, members-at-large, and special member­ ship shall be filled by appointment made by the Executive Committee of the Alumni Council subject to ratification of the Alumni Council. Vacancies in club representatives shall be filled by the respective clubs in question, otherwise the then president of such clubs shall be deemed the representative there­ of. ARTICLE VI. Committees of the Alumni Council 1. Executive Committee.—The executive commit­ tee shall be composed of the officers of the Alumni Council, past presidents of the Alumni Association, the members-at-large, and the chairmen of the stand­ ing committees. This committee shall have the power of the Alumni Council when the same is not in session. The president of the Alumni Council shall be the chairman of the Executive Committee. Written notice of each meeting of the Executive Com­ mittee shall be mailed to each member by the Ex­ ecutive secretary at least one week in advance thereof. 2. Standing Committees.—There shall be at least eight (8) standing committees of three (3) members each, to be appointed by the president of the Alumni Council who shall designate one member of each committee as its chairman. These committees shall be appointed in the fall to serve for one year or until successors shall be appointed. Vacancies on such committees may be filled by committee chairman in cooperation with the president of the Alumni Council. (a)Committee on Finance.—It shall be the duty of this committee to determine financial policies from year to year, to audit the books or receive the audit­ ors report of the Alumni Council and Alumni Asso­ ciation, and generally to direct the financial admini­ stration of the organization in conjunction with the college comptroller. (b) Committee on Secondary Schools.—This com­ mittee shall cooperate with the college and the alumni clubs in presenting the merits of Wilkes College to prospective desirable students. This com­ mittee shall also endeavor to arrange for the co­ operation of our alumni and friends to further our interests at the various meetings of State and Na­ tional Educational Association gatherings. (c) Committee on Alumni Clubs.—The objective of this committee shall be to aid in the organization and development of new alumni clubs, to suggest club policies and programs, and to stimulate sus­ tained interest in such organizations. (d) Committee on Undergraduate activities.—This committee will cooperate with the college authorities and undergraduates in linking up the graduate and undergraduate interest, and in promoting a closer relationship between students and alumni. (e)Committee on Alumni Days.—This committee shall arrange and further the continued observance of reunions, shall devise and initiate new commence­ ment features, and in general shall aid in the pre­ paration for and management of the various activ­ ities incident to Commencement and Homecoming or other special occasions. (f) Committee on Nominations.—It shall be the �function of this committee to effectuate the constitu­ tional provisions and requirements with respect nominations and election of officers, and representa tives-at-large. (g) Committee on Public Relations^-This committee shall advance the cause of Wilkes Co eg through newspaper publicity, arranging for college representation at desirable occasions, sponsoring special alumni gatherings and when possible, i (h) Committee on Class Endowments.—This com­ mittee shall encourage the establishment of class endowments, for scholarships and other purposes, and with the treasurer shall likewise administer said class endowments. This committee shat in elude a member from each class establishing an endowment fund. 3. Additional Committees.—The Alumni Council may, from time to time, provide for and appoint such additional committees as it may deem advisable, with such duties and powers as it may define, and may adopt bylaws, rules and regulations for the transaction of its business. ARTICLE VH. The Loyalty Fund 1. Name.—The name of the fund shall be the WILKES COLLEGE LOYALTY FUND, and such fund shall be under the direction of the Alumni Council as herein provided. 2.Purpose.—The underlying purpose of the fund shall be to provide an agency which shall further the practice among alumni and friends of Wilkes College of giving money annually, in large or small amounts, according to ability, for the purpose of the college; thus providing a means of consolidating many gifts into one large amount which may be used for particular needs of Wilkes College from time to time. 3. Objective.—The immediate or special objective of each annual appeal, and the allocation and dispo­ sition of the fund collected shall be determined by the fund committee in consolidation with the then Presi­ dent of Wilkes College and his counsels. 4. Presentation.—In presenting the annual appeal the fund committee shall work through the various class representatives, appointing representatives for those classes not having official alumni council re­ presentatives. The appeal to friends of the institution shall be conducted through the then Alumni Secretary of Wilkes College. Cash and noncontinuing pledges shall be payable before the close of the college fiscal year. Council a portion of loyalty fund collections may be set aside from time to time as a student loan fund Regulations for the administration of such a fund shall be made by the then President of the Alumni Association in cooperation with the Finance Com­ mittee. 8 Records.—The Alumni office shall keep fuR records of gifts and class standings at all times and shall publish at the close of each annual appeal a report giving names of donors but not the amounts of their respective gifts. ARTICLE VIII. Filling Vacancy in Office of Alumni Secretary of Wilkes College 1. The Alumni Council shall cooperate with the President and Board of Trustees of Wilkes College in the selection of an Alumni Secretary of Wilkes College, whenever a vacancy shall occur in that office. 2. The officers of the Alumni Association are authorized to act with the President of the college and Chairman of the Board of Trustees to appoint a temporary incumbent to said office. 3. The officers of the Alumni Association are authorized to appoint three (3) members of the Alumni Association to serve on a joint committee with such members as may be appointed by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and President of the college for the purpose of choosing a new Alumni Secretary. 4. Any recommendations made by the commit­ tee, shall, if permitted by the procedure of the Chair­ man of the Board of Trustees in filling such vacancy, be submitted to the Alumni Council for its approval, before being finally acted upon by said Board of Trustees. ARTICLE IX. Amendments 1. Proposed amendments to the constitution may be submitted to the Association Executive Committee through a petition signed by ten (10) members of the Association or by the majority request of those pre­ sent at any meeting of either the Alumni Council or the Annual meeting of the Association. 5. Supervisions.—Overall supervision of the col­ lection of the fund shall be the function of the fund committee, which shall be the executive committee of the Alumni Council. 2. Amendments proposed shall be studied by an amendment committee composed of members of the Alumni Council appointed by the Association presi­ dent. A report of the study shall be submitted to the Executive Committee of the Alumni Council who shall approve or disapprove the amendment accord­ ing to the study report. If the suggested amendments are approved they shall be published in the next edition of the "Wilkes Alumnus" or other official PU"J lications, with a brief summary of the merits and demerits. 6. Campaigns.—The annual appeal shall take place between July 1 and June 30. Gifts to be counted in the current year must be in the hands of the fund committee not later than June 30, which date marks the end of the college fiscal year. 3.Return postcards or forms for a mail vote shall be included with the proposed amendments, singed vote on the return card or form postmarks no later than midnight, thirty (30) days after the mail­ ing of the amendments shall be considered valid. Loan Fund. —By resolution of the Alumni 4. A favorable vote by two-thirds or more of those voting shall be required for approval. SPORTSCOPE. . By TOM MORAN Director of Public Relations Exit Winter Sports Like the young man's fancy which lightly turns to other things at the first sign of Spring, the sports world at Wilkes College has shifted its attention to the prospects of the coming Spring Sports program. The Winter Sports program—which included basketball, wrestling and swimming—failed to offer anything in the way of outstanding achievement in the intercollegiate sports circles, but the results re­ corded by the trio of Colonel athletic teams were good. The basketball team, under the guidance of George Ralston and Assistant Coach Tom Miller, wrote the final chapter to its 1948-49 cage season on March 8 when it bowed to a strong King's quintet by a 66 to 59 count in the latter school's Kingston gymnasium. Individual scoring for the Wilkes College basket­ ball team found Phil Sekerchak high man with 122 goals and 109 free throws for a total of 353 points or a total of 19.62 points per game. Results: Sekerchak Piorkowski Jackson Swartwood Dragon Zlonkiewicz Witek Casper Snee VonHiel G 18 16 17 15 17 17 13 7 5 1 G 122 53 47 48 38 34 31 2 1 0 F 109 33 34 8 27 13 13 2 0 0 Pts. 353 139 128 104 103 81 75 6 2 0 Ave. 19.82 8.68 7.52 6.93 6.05 4.75 5.76 0.86 0.20 0.00 The loss gave the Colonels a season's record of 12 wins and six losses, which isn't a bad tally for about two and one-half months of court activity. If we wanted to dwell in the wonderful land of "its" it wouldn't be too difficult to figure out how close the club came to going through the entire season with only one or two defeats. In every instance where the blue and gold quin­ tet lost a contest, the misfortune took place in the final portion of the tilt. Against Hartwick College— the first defeat in a string of six—the Colonels led throughout the game until the final few minutes and then the Oneonta institution forged ahead. The first defeat set the pattern for the next five losses. Wilkes College grappling team made an out­ standing record in its third year of intercollegiate mat competition. Coached by Cromwell Thomas, the Wilkes matment collected five wins as compared to one loss. The only smear on the Colonels' record was administered by Millersville STC. In its first season of swimming competition since before the war, Wilkes aquatic team won one and lost five. The victory was scored over Wyoming Seminary late in the season. Two tilts were dropped to University of Scranton and another duo of meets t° Lyccming. The swimming team was coached by two student-coaches, Clayton Karambelas and Charlie Flack. Paul Zlonkiewicz reaches way up to drop another one in as the Colonels trounce Lycoming College. Other Wilkes eagers in the photo arc Jce Piorkowski and Phi! Sekerchak. The 1919 squad turned in an impressive record. �TOGETHER The two marriages listed below took place some time ago, but because we just received the news and believe in the adage "Better Late Than Never we are happy to congratulate. Al Dervinis '46, who married Miss Marion Stock­ er in the Trinity Evangelical and Reformed Church of Collegeville, Pa. The wedding took place on June 12th of last year. Al was first business manager of the college annual, and at one time held the same position on the BEACON staff. At present he is working in the laboratory of a Philadelphia pharma­ ceutical company. Bill Hannigan '44, who married Ruth Douglas '45 last March 30th. At present Mr. and Mrs.- Hannigan reside in State College, Pa., where Bill is attending college. Wilkes Sponsors Theatre Conference The first Eastern Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Theatre Conference, sponsored by the Cue 'N Cur­ Wilkes College tain Club, was held March 12-13 on the Wilkes cam­ pus, with representatives of 16 state colleges attend­ ing. As a result of the meeting, the delegates voted ON THE AIR to become charter members of an organization to be known as the College Theatre and Radio Con­ ference of Eastern Pennsylvania. The consolidation of the drama groups into a permanent organization marks the first time in the Monday - Wednesday - Friday 10:45 - 11:00 A. M. history of the United States college theatre that such a movement has taken place. The general aims of the organization are to stimulate interest in college theatre as a community asset, and to provide for community support of col­ lege theatre; to exchange information and ideas Another Success The annual Alumni Association Yuletide Ball was held December 28 in the Crystal Ballroom of Hotel Sterling, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. This semi-formal event was successful. Over one-hundred couples were in attendance to dance and reminisce from 9 p. m. to 1 a. m. Music for dancing was provided by the college dance orches­ tra of Reese Pelton. Station WHWL among member colleges; and to develop experiment­ ation and explore new theatrical forms. Nanticoke, Pa. »★« Broadcast from radio booth located in Chase Hall One of the evening's highlights occurred when the senior class held a drawing for an Elgin wrist watch. Tom Moran, class president, announced the drawing and named Wesley Klesa '49 as winner. This event was the first embodied in a plan designed to promote closer relations between alumni and undergrads—the alumni of tomorrow. < r MUSIC DRAMA INTERVIEWS CLUBS ETC, ETC. The affair was cabaret-styled and this did a great deal tovzards promoting the congeniality that keynoted the evening. It was interesting to note how many old friendships were revived. A great many out-of-town alumni, home for the holidays, were among the crowd that circulated amidst the college banners and ground pine that decorated the ballroom. The dance committee was headed by president Danny Williams and general secretary Pelton and also included Ruth Tischler '44, Naomi Hons '49, June Owens '42, and Katherine Freund '42. Note flic happy expressions on these alumni! They’re part of the record crowd that attended the annual Yuletide Ball. (Sec story). Schmidt's Printer)- ■-'.ib" Wilkes-Barre, Pa. �� 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 Alumni Magazine, 1947-present Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Description An account of the resource <p>An archive of Wilkes University Magazine, from 1947-present. The magazine went through various names including <em>Wilkes Alumnus</em>, <em>Wilkes Quarterly,</em> <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, and the current title, <em>Wilkes Magazine</em>. Some editions for the <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, will have multiple issues within the file record. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Alumnus Spring 1949 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marketing and Communications Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Spring 1949 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Magazine Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/af6a110328cddc3c0d90cf0cd8b143b7.pdf 813e95e184ae5bf4bf2cf839600f68ba PDF Text Text �EDITORIAL ^Jke. THE CHALLENGE... WILKES ALUMNUS After glancing through issues of alumni magazines of older colleges and universities two points become very clear to us who are the working nucleus of our new Alumni Association. First, we see the goal. A body of former students who feel a bond of common interest founded in their past experiences and their future hopes for an all-round development of the in­ fant college. A group of grads who will support their Alma Mater because they believe in her, overlook her shortcomings, and rejoice in her progress. In short, a real group of supporters. Official Publication of the Wilkes College Alumni Association IN THIS ISSUE Touchdown! (Cover Story) Page 3 Grads in Grad School 4 Students in Who's Who 6 Homecoming — Success 9 Xmas Trip To Cuba ___ 9 Your Alma Mater_____ 9 10 Honor Roll FEATURES.. On Campus . There are two primary steps that each alumnus can take to further this goal. To begin with, every grad can join the active association simply by stating his desire and forwarding the nominal yearly dues of S1.00 to the Alumni Office. This entitles him to receive all pertinent college and alumni information and helps the association to grow. And there is another step open to all grads who are in the Wilkes-Barre area. The association meets the first Monday evening of every month in Chase On the inside of the rear cover of this issue is a handy coupon for you to send us. Do this and enroll in the alumni association. And if you're living near Wilkes-Barre, drop in to the meetings. (The December meeting will be held on December 6 at 8:00 in Chase Hall.) We're counting on YOUR support. (Cover Story) Touchdown!! This issue's cover pictures Leo Castle, key backfield man for the 1948 edition of the Colonels, as he smashes through the Hartwick line to add the second touchdown in Wilkes' 14-6 victory over the New York team. After getting off to a slow start this season by dropping two games to Bloomsburg STC and St. Francis, the Colonel gridders finally came into their own when they defeat­ ed National College 28 to 13. Hartwick was the next victim. Then the Colonels traveled to Mansfield for what experts considered certain defeat, and returned with a 7-7 deadlock that almost became a victory. The following week the gridders outclassed Lycoming and returned with the better half of a 34-7 score. A power­ ful Rider team fell prey as Wilkes romped to a 14-0 victory. Steubenville, and the old city rival, King's, complete this season. National recognition of the Colo­ nels came early in the season when the Atlantic Foot­ ball Forecast began to list Wilkes regularly in their weekly nationwide forecasts. Page 7 Sportscope 8 What We're Doing 5 . 4 At The Meeting Second of all we begin to see the task before us if we are to reach this goal. We understand that hun­ dreds of individual attitudes of cooperation are neces­ sary for a general achievement. We realize that only constant efforts on both our, and your, part will bring us toward this goal. Hall. A pleasant, worthwhile evening is guaranteed to all who attend. Well planned social sessions follow each business meeting. Be as supporter; accept the challenge and attend! Stork Club . 10 Together 10 Who Are They? * Published Quarterly at WILKES COLLEGE ALUMNI OFFICE Chase Hall 184 South River Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. VOLUME I NUMBER 2 ’s meetings. Left to right are—NAOMI HONS, They’re your alumni officers for the year 19-18—19 shown during one of the central association : mt; and IRENE KONIECKO '45, corresponding secretary, recording secretary; REESE PELTON, ’IS, treasurer; DANIEL WILLIAMS, *43, presidei And they will be very happy to welcome you as an active member when you attend the :next meeting. �AT THE MEETING Minutes of Association Meeting;^ The first fall meeting of the Wilkes-Barre branch of the Wilkes Alumni Association was held Monday, September 13 in Chase Hall. An active group of Alumni were present to discuss reorganization and plans for the 1948-49 year. The meeting was formally opened at 8:00 P. M. by Danny Williams, new president of the association. After welcoming the group, Danny pointed out that the position of treasurer was vacant and explained that under the constitution the president could appoint members to fill vacancies. Reese Pelton was then ap­ pointed temporary treasurer. Mr. Pelton, who is serving as alumni secretary at the college, talked briefly on distribution and news accumulation for the WILKES ALUMNUS and outlined general plans for Homecoming weekend. Mr. Williams then asked for suggestions to organ­ ize an effective drive to raise money for the college's expansion program. Allan Siegfried Jr. offered the suggestion that literature containing the architects plans for the new campus be distributed to all alumni so that they might see the goal toward which they are working. A discussion on increasing enrollment in the asso­ ciation, and particularly at meetings, was held. A suggestion made by June Owens was agreed upon. Active members are to receive phone lists of inactive members to contact before the next meeting. This brought up the question of what form the next meeting would take. A heated debate took place with those in favor of a smoker emerging victorious by a majority vote. Mr. Williams announced that committee members would be chosen and notified soon. The last issue on the agenda was the Christmas Dance. Ruth Tischler and Katherine Freund were ap­ pointed to check with Hotel Sterling to find an open date for the annual affair. The business being consumated, Mr. Williams ad­ journed the meeting. Those in attendance, however, held an unscheduled social session for some time after­ wards. On November 1, the third alumni meeting of the year was held in the Women's Lounge of Chase Hall at 8:00 P. M. A business session, devoted mainly to a discussion of Homecoming, was held. Lists of alumni in the Wilkes-Barre area were distributed to a commit­ tee of those present, for the purpose of insuring a suc­ cessful celebration by making personal contact. Mem­ bers appointed to this committee are Irene Koniecko Gloria Boguszewski, Gene Maylock, Trudy Johnson' Zosia Glowacki, and Douglas McNeal. President Wil­ liams also spoke briefly concerning the Christmas Dance and mentioned that a tentative date had been arranged with the Hotel Sterling. Following the business meeting, refreshments were served, and a social session completed the evening’s program. One Third of Grads In Grad School A recent study of the first four-year graduating class of Wilkes College, the class of 1948 reveals that about 36% of the graduates have applied and been accepted in recognized graduate schools. This per­ centage means that Wilkes definitely rates high among the leaders in such a field. A breakdown of these statistics is as follows: Total Number of Wilkes Graduates September—43 Total—108 Graduates Known to Be Accepted in Graduate School June—24 Total—39 A brief business meeting was held during the course of the evening. JJl.ans for Homecoming were explained to enthusiastic listeners and the Christmas Dance Committee gave a preliminary report. This committee consists of Ruth Tischler, Katherine Freund and June Owens. Following this interruption the social activity recommenced and continued until twelve We're Doing Zcsia Glowacki '45 is currently directing the Chil­ dren's Theatre of Wilkes-Barre. She follows Mrs. Lee Tyburski (Miss Norma Sanguliano) whom many alumni remember as director of the old BUJ 3 Thespians. In­ cidentally, while speaking of the theatre it might be mentioned that Al Groh '41, another BUJC alumnus, is now director of the Wilkes College "Cue 'n Curtain” club, successor to the Thespians. We've been able to keep good "tabs" on the class of '48 and among the information streaming into the office is the following: Joseph Lilchman is working as a junior accountant at the Ley Accounting Service in the city. Dick Conklin, who was recently married, is a correspondent for the Alumnium Company of America and lives at 1032 Ken­ neth Ave., New Kensington, Pa. Thomas A. P. Gilboy is attending the U. of Penna, graduate school and plans to continue his work of sales promotion for M. C. Gilboy Associates of Wilkes-Barre. Thomas Teresinski, who was vice-president of the class of '48, is now employed as a credit investigator for Dun and Bradstreet and works at the Scranton office of the firm. John G. Gooch is employed as an accountant by the Scranton-Spring­ brook Water Service Co. John was the recipient ol the Dobson Accounting Medal for his outstanding scholas­ tic achievement in that field at Wilkes. Edyfhe Rudolph became Mrs. Harold Rein very recently. Mr. Rein, who recent graduates will remember for his journalistic and dramatic work at Wilkes, is attending school in New York City. Bob Miller and Charles Hailstone are at­ tending graduate school at Columbia University. Bob is taking work in English and Charles is studying theo­ logy. Rhuea Williams has accepted a position as mathema'ics instructor at the Wilkes-Barre Day School. George F. Fry is attending the U. of Penna, where he is doing graduate work in industrial management. Ralph Carey and Nelson E. Nelson are enrolled in Dickinson Law School. June—65 September—15 The second monthly meeting of Wilkes-Barre Alumni was held on Monday, October 4 at 8:00 in the Girls' Lounge. As decided previously, the meeting was in the form of a mixed smoker. Fifty alumni were present and among the group were several out-oftowners. Refreshments, games, and plain "gab" were the attractions. '■ Percentages of Wilk,:es Grads Accepted In Graduate School June—36.9% September—34.8% Total Percentage—36.1% Among colleges accepting these thirty-nine grads tor advanced study are Columbia, University of Chica­ go, University of Pennsylvania, Jefferson Medical Colege. Western Reserve, Brown, George Washington, Dickinson Law School, University of Colorado, U. C. L. A University of Kentucky, Hahnemann Medical behoof, Georgtown, University of Buffalo, and Bucknell. Mrs. John K. Wood (A. Margaret Wilson '43) has recently moved to Laramie, Wyoming. Mr. and Mrs. Wood were living in Rochester, N. Y. Mrs. Wood re­ ceived her B. S. in commercial chemistry from Penn State after leaving BUJC. Mr. Henry Lewerl '41 informs us that he has re­ cently become a father. He has been living in Cleve­ land, Ohio, and plans to remain at Harvard graduate school where he expects to receive his Ph. D. in com­ parative philology. Congratulations, Henry, on both accounts! Among recent visitors to the campus was Joseph Lorosso '43. Joe is now enrolled at Notre Dame and this was his first trip to Wilkes-Barre in two year. He was tremendously impressed by the expansion of his old alma mater. While attending BUJC Joe was an active Thespian. Mrs. Agnes Wolfe Conway '35 is another alumna employed by Dun and Bradstreet. She graduated from the Columbia University School of Library Science and is a librarian at the firm's New York offices. Mr. Floyd Siegfried, the wandering employee, is at present an assistant buyer for the housewares de­ partment of Lazarus Dept. Store, Willkes-Barre. Mr. Siegfried, who is active in the alumni association and was formerly treasurer, lives at 8 Magnolia Avenue. Wilkes-Barre, and is the proud daddy of two fine chil­ dren. A card from Mrs. R. E. Lowum (Jane Nagro '41) brings us news that she is at present employed as a service representative for the Illinois Ball Telephone Co. at Chicago, Illinois. Jane was first president of the Alumni Association and worked hard to build up an active group. James A. Ramsey '36 was active in the Wyo­ ming Valley Community Chest drive. Many older alumni will remember that Jim did a bang-up job for the drive at BUJC when he was a student. Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey reside at 266 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Thomas "Bud" Owen, Jr., '41, is operating a dye­ ing and pressing business in Trenton, N. J. "The Col­ lege Cleaners", in which Bud is part-owner, is located at 240 E. Front St. Bud graduated from Rider College. If you're planning a vacation you might see Betty Dawn Fenton '38. Betty, who transferred from BUJC to Bucknell for her A. B., is a travel agent for Vacation Advisers of New York City, and at present resides at 1651 Metropolitan Ave. James B. Aikman '40 is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Buffalo. Mr. Aikman received a B. S. in Mechanical Engineering from Bucknell, following his work at BUJC. Robert S. Graham '39 takes his place among our alumni who are clergymen. Bob, a graduate of the Princeton Theological Seminary, is pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Long Branch, N. J. Among our illustrious M. D. alumni is Richard E. Crompton '42. Dick is a resident physician at the Nes­ bitt Memorial Hospital, Kingston, Pa. and received his medical degree from Syracuse University. Ralph G. Beane '46, who recent alumni will remem­ ber as the bulwark of the cafeteria at old BUJC, tells us that he is attending Boston University's Theological Seminary. Ralph received his B. A. from Syracuse. Recent mail informs us that Mrs. Thomas Paul Turnbull (R. Jean Maran '38) is employed as secretary by Dr. Henry L. Yeagley of Penna. State College. Her husband is an engineering student at the same insti­ tution. Marjorie Mattern is a high school teacher in the Johnstown, Ja. Public Schools. She received a degree in Business Education from Penna. State College after leaving BUJC . BUJC graduates include at least two ministers with charges in Wyoming County, Penna. These are Reuben 'continued on page 6) �What We're Doing (continued from page 5) W. Rader '38 of Rush, Pa., and Thomas A. Kline 35 of Mill City, Pa. Both are Methodist clergymen. Mr. Rader is the brother of George R. Rader 44, who is Public Office Manager for the Bell Telephone Company in Harrisburg, Pa. A letter from Durham, North Carolina, brings news that Lilyanne Babslde '42 is undertaking graduate work in physical medicine at Duke University. Our thanks to Miss Babskie for her wishes that Homecoming be a huge success. A list of alumni who graduated this September and who are now taking graduate work includes John Bellas, Julius Likowski, University of Chicago; James Hofford, Jefferson Medical College; Nelson Nelson, Ralph Carey, Dickinson Law School; Robert Riley, Albert Stratton, Jean Hartman, Western Reserve; Howard Marvelle, James Shepherd, University of Penn­ sylvania; William Tomusko, Brown University; Nan Richards, University of Colorado; John Glowacki, Georgetown Law School; and John Plesnar, University of Kentucky. Delbert Dare '48 has just received a position as cost accountant with S. Frieder and Sons through the school's new placement bureau. At the Homecoming Banquet there were three alumni present who are college instructors. They are Raymond H. Young '41, instructor in electrical en­ gineering at Bucknell, John W. Boyce '48, economics instructor at Wilkes, and Albert Fladd '43, instructor for Penn State at the Swarthmore center. High school teachers present at the same affair included June Owens '42 and Katherine Freund '42, both of whom are teaching at G. A. R. High School in Wilkes-Barre; Jean C. Steele '46, who is teaching at Donaldson, Pa.; and William Toplis '48, now a science teacher at Glenside-Weldon High in Abington Town­ ship, Pa. Carl Dudeck '48 is now assisting in the biology department of Wilkes. Carl has been accepted at Jefferson Medical School and plans to enter there soon. Jean Franklin '44 attends night school at Wilkes, but spends her days as a secretary for the Common­ wealth Telephone Company. Jean formerly worked for the U. S. Civil Service Commission in Washing­ ton, D. C. Anthracite Institute is the employer of Anne Harton '41. Before working for the local company Anne was employed by American Airlines. Two former BEACON editors were present at our Homecoming celebration. The former newswomen are Jean Donohue '44 and Kay Vanderlick '46. Kay Kay is now a medical technologist, but Jean has continued in the field and is an advertising copywriter. 12 Wilkes Students ReceiVe Collegian Who's Who Salute Wilkes College once again has shown itself as a ■school of high calibre by having 12 of its students listed in the 1948-49 issue of Who's Who Among Stu­ dents in American Universities and Colleges. Recogni­ tion by that annual publication means that the student was, first, officially recommended from the university or college he attends and, then, accepted by the or­ ganization. ON CAMPUS 1 Those students of Wilkes College who were ac­ cepted by the organization include George Ernel, Donald Evans, Doris Gorka, Marjorie Green, Edwin Kosik, Eleanor Krute, Evelyn Penaligon, Narcy per. kowski, Leonard Shetline, Donald Vernail, Edward Wasilewski and Anthony Zabiegalski. Only juniors seniors and post-graduates were eligible for nomina­ tions. Nominating committees were requested to con­ sider the student's scholarship, his leadership and cooperation in educational and extracurricular activ­ ities, his general citizenship, and his promise of future usefulness. In the schools there is an increasing ten­ dency to use objective point systems for selecting nominees. Each student who becomes a member receives without cost; a certificate of recognition awarded by the organization and presented at the school; recogni­ tion in the annual publication for the year during which he was selected in the form of a write up of his college and personal record and a listing in the index under the college form which he was nominated; benefits of the Student Placement Service provided by the organization if he neds assistance in making employment contacts or supplying other recommend­ ations. Who's Who Among Students in American Uni­ versities and Colleges is designed to render service: As an artificial goal to inspire greater effort in those who do not innately perform to the best of their ability. As a reminder that time must be used intelligent­ ly to bring the best results from one's college experi­ ence. As a means of compensation for outstanding ef­ fort and achievement. As a standard of measurements for students com­ parable to other recognized scholastic and service or­ ganizations. Among members of the class of '48 at Homecommg were John Burak, Douglas McNeal, class pre' ,Re^e Pelton- BiU Toplis, John Boyce, Gene y oc , Henry Anderson and Muriel BransdorL id i ° hSrs' unable ‘o attend because of classes and wTsheT1”6111 °ut‘of’town sent ‘heir regrets and best I The big event with which the 1948 year opened was football. Now in its third year, the game was drawing capacity crowds and the usual color of foot­ ball season spread the veil of glamour over the entire event. Clubs reorganized—and in the case of two, changed their names. Then the elections and their inevitable campaigns came. After the last soap box and election card was put away eyes turned towards the customary sport dances and the traditional cabaret parly. Too much is happening to give you a complete picture, but we can give you some flashes of what is happening On Campus—■ COLLEGE BAND Beginning the football season with the team was a 45 piece military band under the direction of Reese E. Pelton '48. The band made trips to every game with the exception of the Hartwick contest. Well-balanced, with every type of instrument available, the band has produced many fine half-time shows and plans to make several performances before the public of Wyoming Valley. CHEERLEADERS This year's cheer squad has been the most active in all recent Wilkes history and boasts twelve members including 4' Bill Snee. Several skits have been per­ formed in conjunction with the band and the squad is responsible for a great deal of the new school spirit. Jimmy Catnes is captain and Bruce Mackie is trainer. FRESHMAN WEEK—'48 STYLE Freshman Week got off with a bang this year and weekly trials for offenders were held publicly before capacity crowds. Folio wing somewhat orthodox court­ room procedure the High Tribunal of Lettermen doled out such punishment as shown in the adjoining picture. Offenders were fairly numerous and the week was con­ sidered highly successful. There was however, only one case of "capital crime", resulting in a haircut to the offender. BETA GAMMA CHI NOW DELTA THETA RHO Sometime ago the old Beta Gamma Chi girls soror­ ity took on the new title Women of Wilkes, explaining that the title B. G. C. was not suited to a four-year in­ stitution. However, the WOW’s as they were next called finally decided to return to the Greek and re­ cently voted to change the sorority name to Theta Delta Rho, meaning "by the river". SPORT DANCES CONTINUE The traditional week-end sport dances are still in vogue at Wilkes, at the usual site, St. Stephen's Church­ house. Crowds of 350 or more are usually in attendance to relax after the week's scholastic burden. Music by the college's fourteen piece band, cokes, and social chatter, are the usual attractions. CABARET PARTY The traditional cabaret party, held each semester, was sponsored this year by the BEACON staff and held November 5 in St. Stephen's Churchouse. Professional and amateur performers staged two, hour floor shows and music for dancing was supplied by Reese Pelton and his "Collegiate" orchestra. Decorations, reserved tables, and a variety of refreshments were other high­ lights of the successful affair. Nancy Yaufman and Nancy Ralston, two frosh dorm students are shown as Clayton Karambelas, a member of the Lettcramn’a Club, orders the “scrubwoman” and “angel of mercy” to clean the campus. ipus. Offend Offer ­ ers of upperclassmen went on trial before the high Tribunal11. One of the features of Wyoming Valley’s annual Parade of Progress is the selection of a career girl. From a field of hundreds of entrants, three Wilkes students emerged among the finalists. and one of these was selected as career girl. Left to right are Janet Gearhart, Career Girl Doris Gorka. Ann Havir. NOW IT'S "CUE & CURTAIN" Gone are the Thespians—replaced by the new Cue & Curtain group. Boasting an active membership of 100 members, the dramatic society meets three times each month, one meeting being devoted to social activ­ ities. The membership is divided into committees, each one responsible for some phase of work and each com­ mittee head is responsible to a central stage manager. Present plans of the group which is directed by Al Groh '41, call for several one-act plays and major produc­ tions, one of which may be a musical. Bill Griffith '50. is president of the group. �(SPECIAL) Firsi Homecoming - Successful Everyone in attendance agreed that the affair was a success! November 19 and 20 were the dates and the occasion was Wilkes' first annual Homecom­ ing celebration! ■ Li Nine of lhe isriddcrs ore >rge Lewis, Sammy Eli Second row—Bobby Evans, Normnn Cross, Henry SupinsKI. Jobhn Florkiewicz. r second or third year for Wilkes. Pictured nboi Koscinski, Walter Hendershot, Joseph Gnllnghc .The. SPORTSCOPE By THOMAS J. MORAN Athletic Publicity Director By the time most ol the alumni of Wilkes College read this issue of the association's magazine, hte blue and gold Colonel eleven will have completed its third season of intercollegiate football. In all probability the 1948 grid record will see Wilkes carrying a seasonal record of six wins, two losses, and one tie, but the two remaining games to be played after this publication goes to press can still change what looks like another outstanding season for Coach George Ralston to the first average season for the team. If the Gods of the Gridiron should continue to smile favorably on the Colonel aggregation and allow the club to annex its last two wins of the season, the over­ all record will be most impressive. Taking for granted that this season will see no more losses for Wilkes, the total number of games won during the short, but colorful three-year period of grid competition will be 18 out of 23 contests. The record will show only three defeats and two ties, which is a mighty good record for any school. The 1948 edition of Wilkes football is probably the best yet sponsored by the college. Many of the gridders such as George Lewis, Walter Hendrshot, Gerrard Washco, Bob Gorgas, John Florkiewicz, Francis Pinkowski, Paul Thomas, Henry Supinski, Melvin Barry, and Tommy Swartwood are playing their third year of ball and due to the fact that the first year was played under the junior college banners, will be eligible to play a fourth year for the club. The entire program has progressed at jet speed during the three-year period. The first year—the club was undefeated in six contests—found a group of not exceptional players, but yet they mastered one of the toughest fundamentals in football—working to gether. The unity and cooperation in that eleven paid big dividends in the form of an unbeaten team in the first year of the college's participation in intercollegiate football. The second year found the school considerably advanced in all phases and the calibre of opponents was higher. The season record of six wins, one loss, and one tie gave Ralston another pigskin feather in his grid cap. This year, in answer to many followers of the team, who wanted to know why Wilkes didn't play tougher opponents, the Colonels faced nine football conscious institutions—the most powerful being Blooms­ burg STC, Mansfield STS. R'der College, and the tradi­ tional rival, King's College. During the present season, wins have been scored over Hartwick College, Naional Agricultural College of Doylestown, Lycoming College, Rider College, and unless oiir second guessing is wrong, College of Steubnville and King's College. Two losses were at the hands of Bloomsburg STC and St. Francis College and the one tie was with Mansfield STC. (Ed. Note:—Steubenville and King's fell to the Colonels.) The two-day affair opened with the annual King'sWilkes gridiron classic. Three hundred and fifty alumni sat among the drenched crowd that saw the Colonels top the Monarchs, 26-0, for the third win in as many games. During the half-time, a pageant, "Dethroning of King's", was presented to the rainsoaked spectators. Everyone agreed, however, that the satisfaction of seeing the scoreboard after the game was worth any discomfort caused by "Jupe Pluvius". Following the game a sport dance was held in the Admiral Stark room of Hotel Sterling. Reports have it that the entire student body of both colleges must have been present. At any rate, room was at a premium until the affair terminated at one A. M. The Wilkes Letterman Club raffled five turkeys during intermission. Another feature of the evening was the "barrel-painting" ceremony, in vzhich the student council of the losing college, (King's for the third time), paints the final score on a traditional barrel, using the colors of the winners. Saturday saw the climax of the affair. A large group of alumni, many from out-of-town, attended the first annual Homecoming dinner held in the new col­ lege cafeteria. Mrs. Brennan and her staff prepared a delicious chicken-a-la-king banquet and informal congeniality was the keynote of the evening. Reese Pelton served as toastmaster, welcomed the group, and introduced Daniel Williams, president of the Alumni Association. Danny spoke about plans to enlarge and make more effective the association and expressed his desire to see everyone present in the alumni organization. He reminded local alumni that meetings were held on the first Monday of each month in Chase Hall at 8:00 P. M. and urged each one to attend. Danny also announced that the annual alumni Christmas Dance will be held on December 28 in Hotel Sterling. At his suggestion each person present introduced himself to the crovzd. It v/as dis­ covered that the profession represented by the largest number of alumni was teaching. The principal talk of the evening vzas given by President Farley who told alumni of the high scholas­ tic rating achieved by Wilkes. Dr. Farley mentioned that the sophomore class ranked 16th among those of 293 colleges tested. He also stated that 37 < of the alumni have applied to and been accepted in graduate schools, a figure well over three times tne average college percentage. Dr. Farley called on the alumni to take a vital active part in helping the college to develop. He also sxplained that the standing of any coilege de­ pends largely on the standing of its alumni and stated that future freshman classes vzill be even more closely screened than in the past. Quality of students an not quantity is of prime importance, explained t e president. Mr. George Ralston served as song leader and succeeded in getting a large vocal response from the group. Other administration members present were Mr. Herbert Morris and Miss Betty Harker. The dinner came to a close with the singing of the Alma Mater. Following the dinner an extended social session was held, and the renewing of friend­ ships continued until much later in the evening. Christmas Trip To Cuba Arranged Miss Martha J. Silseth, Spanish instructor at Wilkes, is completing plans to arrange the second trip to Cuba conducted for Wilkes students. The trip is expected to last throughout the Christmas holiday period and reservations for staying in Havana have been made with the Royal Palms Hotel. The entire trip will cost $250 per person, plus meals. This price includes fishing, swimming, and boating at Ancha Beach, visits to Morro Castle, a tour of the famous Rosa Rose Gardens, a perfume factory, and a tobacco and banana plantation, and a visit to the famous Tropicana Night Club. Some fifty persons are ex­ pected to make the trip by train, bus and plane. Your Alma Mater When BUJC became Wilkes Colege, almost over­ night, the infant institution found itself without an Alma Mater. The lyrics of the old Junior College song were no longer entirely appropriate. The instituion vzas in a guandary when Mrs. Farley submitted a nevz set of lyrics for the original alma mater, which she had vzritten originally. They were soon accepted and once again we vzere a college with an alma mater. The new lyrics follow: Wilkes, Our Alma Mater We pledge our hearts to thee Honor, faith, and courage, Truth and loyalty. In our vzork and in our pleasure Gu:de us as a friend; We shall always love thee. Loyal to the end. Thou shall lead us onvzard. In search of finer things. May vze find the vzisdom That thy spirit brings. May our deeds of love and service Ever svzell thy fame— Wilkes, we stand io greet thee Glory to thy name! �STORK TOGETHER LUB One Moment Please!! Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph Breskman (Dorothy Ruth Shephard) informs us that they are the proud owners of a nine month old son. Mrs. Breskman graduated from the University of Penna, and the family resides at 117 Shadeland Ave., Lansdowne, Pa. On September 4, 1948, Nan Richards '48 was mar­ ried to William G. Carley, a graduate of Alfred Univer­ sity. Following the ceremony the couple went to Fort Collins, Colorado, where both are taking advanced work at C. A. & M. University. Mrs. Carley is working for an M. A. in English. — WILKES —------- DUES FOR 1948-49 ARE NOW PAYABLE. Mrs. Robert E. Graham (Helen R. Coats '39) became the mother of a daughter, Janice, born October 23, 1947. Mr. Graham is a Presbyterian minister in Tamaqua, Pa., where the family now resides. Miss Sallyanne Frank '43 was recently married to Attorney Harold Rosen. The couple reside in WilkesBarre. WILKES - ------- September 2, 1948 was the date for the marriage of Anne L. Hiznay '41 to Dr. Edward Putkoski. Mr. Putkoski is associated with John Hopkins Hospital and at present the couple resides in Havre de Grace, Mary­ land. MEMBERSHIP AND ALL PRIVILEGES OF THE CENTRAL WILKES COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. - April 16, 1948 saw the birth of John Andrew, Jr., io Mrs. John A. Feldman of Burlingome, California. Mrs. Feldman (Dorothy Davenport) received her M. A. at Barnard College after leaving BUJC. --------- On August 14 Joan Adamshock '42 became Mrs. Edward M. Pierce. A card from Mrs. Pierce informs us that she is working as a secretary for the Pabst Bewing Co. of Newark. ANYONE WHO WAS ENROLLED AT BUJC OR WILKES FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR IS ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP. DUES ARE ONE DOLLAR, PAYABLE AS YOU DESIRE. WILKES A card from Mrs. Harry A. Dower (Marion Clark) of Allentown brings the news that she is the mother of a daughter who will soon celebrate her second birth­ day. Miss Mary J. Ciesla '37 became Mrs. Leon J. Helk within the recent past. Mrs. Helk is a Bucknell gradu­ ate and is employed as a medical technologist at the General Hospiial of Carbondale. Mr. and Mrs. Helk reside at 19 Laurel St., Carbondale, Pa. THIS ENTITLES YOU TO CLIP COUPON BELOW AND MAIL IT TO THE ALUMNI SECRETARY, WILKES COLLEGE. ANNUAL XMAS DANCE WILKES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HOTEL STERLING DECEMBER 28 MEDIATELY. YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD IM- JOIN A GROWING ORGANIZATION! I I ♦ The following is an honor ro 11 of BUJC-WILKES alumni KILLED IN ACTION - WORLD WAR II Name Address ft MR. FRANCIS BEDNAREK MR. ARTHUR H. FRITH MR. ROBERT R. CAPPELLINI MR. STEVEN GACHA MR. RICHARD WELLINGTON CEASE MR. CHARLES EDWARD HARRISON MR. ROBERT WILLIAM CRESSWELL MR. JOHN J. McDADE JR. MR. ROCCO ANTHONY DITORO MR. WAYNE SLEPPY MR. FRANCIS P. FORD MR. JACK DICKIE SMITH I attended Wilkes between 19 I convocated in 19 I graduated in 19 Dues of S1.00 per year will be payed as follows: MR. WAYNE THOMAS SWANBERRY I ☆ i We shall appreciate it if anyone knowing of an alumnus who made the supreme sacrifice and who is not listed above will forward such informa.ion to the Alumni office so I and 19 that our roll may be complete. t �� 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 Alumni Magazine, 1947-present Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Description An account of the resource <p>An archive of Wilkes University Magazine, from 1947-present. The magazine went through various names including <em>Wilkes Alumnus</em>, <em>Wilkes Quarterly,</em> <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, and the current title, <em>Wilkes Magazine</em>. Some editions for the <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, will have multiple issues within the file record. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1996commserv186.tif Title A name given to the resource female student in woods Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marketing Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1996 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIF Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Subject The topic of the resource Wilkes University; Outdoors Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Wilkes University retains copyright of this image. https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/6dc9f7e187bbcf984bdd22f7b4e3d0c7.tif 0c75cce62a78f1442afd269e25ffd9cf 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/. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1996commserv185.tif Title A name given to the resource female student sitting on a rock Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marketing Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1996 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIF Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Subject The topic of the resource Wilkes University; Outdoors Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Wilkes University retains copyright of this image. https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/74c589f9fb527d45bb79683f6210d2d0.tif 57b8a8f2a53fd921ef6bdac09afa144f 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/. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1996commserv184.tif Title A name given to the resource three students in woods Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marketing Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1996 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIF Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Subject The topic of the resource Wilkes University; Outdoors Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Wilkes University retains copyright of this image.