Ik MERCIAD Vol. XXIV, No. 5 MERCYHURST COLLEGE, ERIE^PA. February 13, 1953

J College Selects 'Brigadoon For Little Theater Opening

With the new library building nearing completion, the$ opening of the Little Theater is being planned for the first week in May. To commemorate this long-anticipated event, the production of the musical, Brigadoon by the Mercyhurst student body lis being considered* Brigadoon has just been re­leased for amateur production.

In the spring of 1947|Brigadoon played on Broadway. A tender love story with lilting melodies, it unanimously charmed the critics as well as the audiences.

Operatic Star Sings Tuesday

Warm contralto music will fill the coUege auditorium on February 17 as Sandra|Warfield, the artist whose voice and personality have charmed audiences from coast to coast, makes her appearance at Mercyhurst.

Beginning with a series of suc­cesses in light opera, Miss War-field sang in "New Moon", Naugh­ty Marietta," and understudied Irra Petinalin "Song of Norway." She won the National Federation

fot Music Clubs Pacific Coast Award. Miss Warfield was selected to appear in the leading role of Stravinsky's opera premiere of "Movora," a role, she later repeat­ed for recordings. She received "top honors" for her "exceedingly beautiful singing" and dramatic talent in "Die Fledermaus," and "II Trovatore." f f

A much sought-after church soloist in California she was pro­nounced the. best contralto that Concord, New Hampshire, ever heard in 21 performances of the

A phantom', Scottish Village, Brigadoon, which awakes to life for only one day once every hun­dred years out of the Highland Mists, only to disappear again after an ordinary day of life, forms the plot of the musical. Two American boys wander by accident into the viUage. on| the one day of its wakening. The Yankee hero falls in love with a Brigadoon girl and is faced with the alternative of ^leaving her or staying in Brigadoon and renoun­cing the world, The Americans go home but they cannot forget their experience. But in the end, love conquers all.

Brigadoon is especially note­worthy for its brilliant and lavish use of the dance. In the near future the Glee Club will start practicing | the score.s for this mu­sical, while other groups will be­gin rehearsing the Scottish dances.

"Messiah"; which she sang also at the Naval Academy inj Anna­polis.

Some of her selections /or the Mercyhurst concert wiU be "Go Way from my|Window," "O Mis-stress Mine," and Tchaiehowsky's "Farewell Ye Fields" from Jeanne D'Arc. Donald Smith will accom­pany her at the piano.

Tfea Setting, Old 0?€lce4 \

Bright yellow accents the deep)green and;antique brown of the new lounge furniture. The light green walls make a perfect foil for the vivid colors r; and soften the lighting. A new heat­ing system insures comfort and it is possible now to close the door quietly. "All the comforts of home" seems to be the con­sensus of opinion among the four students who are seen above. Maureen Leary, freshman, at the left, appears to be engrossed in a favorite occupation of all lounge-goers, conver­sation. Terry Gorney, ; junior, at Maureen's left, catches up on her studying. Barbara Buerkle, sophomore, and Betty Rossum, sophomore, seated in that order, relax as they listen;to records and choose their favorites for the next set,

Path er w enae onducts 2nd nnual Retreat:

Rev. Francis N. Wendell, O. P., wiU return to ^Mercyhurst on March 11 to open his second suc­cessive retreat here, scheduled this year for March 12, 13 and 14. Enthusiasm greeted this recent announcement by Mother Borgia as the collegians recalled his in­spiring talks on marriage, and the love of God. The three-day series of conferences and services given by Father Wendell will be. aug­mented! by private prayer and reading in addition to the keeping of silence.

Father Wendell is a well-known author and retreat master and is active in and around Philadelphia and New York in Catholic Action groups. He is currently editor of "The Torch", and he has written several works for Third Order members, Catholic Actionists, and laity.

Student Body To onor res.

The student body will present a program in belated celebration of the feast day of the president of the college, Sunday evening, Feb. 15. *

Margaret Broderick, president of the senior class will extend greetings to Mother M. De Sales A comedy in one act, "Over* the Tea Cups," will be presented by Barbara Klein, Mary Lou Dwyer, Teresa Gorny, Frances Sullivan

Representing the student body Florene Cherry w i 11 present Mother De Sales with a gift in appreciation for her f. kindness throughout the past year. The student body will close the pro­gram with the singing of Alma Mater. »

Cottrell Grant Given College For Research

Mercyhurst recently received a $1,500 grant, known as the Fred­erick Gardener Cottrell Grant, from the Research Corporation of New York City. It is for a project, to be carried on by Sister Carolyn, dealing with "The Reaction of Tertiary Amines with Esters."

Sister Carolyn, associate profes­sor of chemistry at Mercyhurst, first became, interested in this pro­ject while studying under research director Dr. Ernest L. Elrel at the University of Notre Dame. The Frederick G. Cottrell Research Corporation, non-profit organiza­tion, supports hundreds of re­search projects with funds obtain­ed by Pottrell and his supporters.

The grant given to Mercyhurst is for one year of research, al­though it is believed by Sister Carolyn that the proj ect will con­tinue for "at least two or three

Preparing to sharpen up on their figure-skating* and skiing in anticipation of the Winter Carnival weekend, Patricia Roy-er, chairman off the Queen's Committee; left, and Jo Ann Ryan, chairman of Saturday activities, right, watchj Mary Catherine O'Donnell, Chairman of Friday activities, adjust her skates.

Snow to Reign At Winter Carnival Dance 4 Colorful "Deerhead Lodge" will once again set the scene for the annua l W i n t e r Carnival to be held a t Mercyhurst on February 13, 14, and 15.{General Chairman Donna Byers and the commit tees under her direction have planned a fun-filled weekend w i th a schedule f lexible enough to provide for t he absence of snow, "just in case / ' Mary ODonne l l and J o Ann R y a n are chairmen of the activit ies for Fr iday and Sa turday respectively.

Fr iday evening plans have been made for a sleighride and outdoor bonfire a t which refreshments will be served. Fol lowing the bonfi re the s tudents and their guests will re­lax and dance to the music of a local combo in the comfort­able a tmosphere of "Deerhead Lodge". The lounge, showing the results of its recent redecoration, will be the perfect place to sit out a dance or two. * 1

Sports-loving collegians and their dates will enjoy an after­noon of the winter sports of their choice on Saturday. Saturday evening everyone will enjoy a for­mal dinner and dance. Music for the dancing will be provided by Tommy Jordan and his orchestra. The ski lodge theme in the audi­torium will be varied for the oc­casion by accents of silver hearts, appropriate for Valentine's Day evening. High spot of the activi­ties will be the crowning of a "Snow Sweetheart", an official Athletic Association member who is a senior and selected by stu­dent vote, by Marilyn Kelley, A. A. president.

Sunday morning a Low Mass will be offered at 10 o'clock at which the students and their guests will attend. After Mass lunch will be served in the lounge and the remainder of the morning will be, spent in reminiscing about the weekend or planning for another afternoon of sports out­doors.

Other tickets,

committee heads are: food, Anne Kennedy;

M a r g e Cummiskey; publicity, Mary Jane O'Dell; queens, Pat Roy er; and blind date and or­chestra, Marge Williams.

Sr. Mary Alice Registrar Dies

Solemn Requiem High Mass was offered in £ Christ the King Chapel, Tuesday, January 27, for Sister Mary Alice Weber, regis­trar of Mercyhurst College since. its founding in 1926.

The Mass was offered by Father Daniel J. Martin, college chaplain. Deacon and subdeacon were Fa­ther John W. Frawley, C. S. S. R., and Father William L. Sullivan, Ph. D. Dr. Edward H. Latimer was master of ceremonies and Fa­ther Alfred N. Watson, former Mercyhurst chaplain, preached the funeral sermon.

Sister Mary Alice entered the Sisters of Mercy in Titusville in 1923. After she pronounced her vows as a Sister of Mercy in 1926, she was appointed registrar of Mercyhurst College. Under her guidance as registrar, hundreds of students were directed in their college courses, and many of the

Mercyhurst traditions were instill­ed in their hearts. For the past twenty-seven years Sister Mary Alice has helped Mercyhurst grow to its present position.

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Were Making History! In Praise of Her Lenten Flight Earns Wings As we be g i n w o r k on o u r b i g show, the

finishing touches! are being applied to the Little Theater and the Library. The work of both will culminate with the presentation of "Brigadoon." Its premiere will mark the grand opening of the new Mercy hurst stage. But until then, let's not rest on any laurels. Hardjwork, and plenty of fit, must go into our show. We and Mercy hurst are judged by the results we produce, so it'sfup to us to support this history-making venture.

In theater terms, to support means "to assume and act," and also "to act with (a star)." We can extendlthis meaning to include every (Mercyhurst student. While the stars of the show are out front in the spotlight, they represent all who act with them by working behind the scenes. Scenery is the back­ing of the stage picture: we are the living backing that com­pletes the success of the show. The supporting role is just as essential as the lead, for each depends on the other.

Then we ask.f what are we assuming and how do we act ? We owe Mercyhurst a debt, one that calls for more than just "thanks" for everything she's given us. Words are expressed in deeds. So we'll! act by putting our time, efforts and money to work to make '"Brigadoon" a success, both dramatically and financially. We as students are those who will most bene­fit from thelimproved Mercyhurst, made possible by our own contributions to her.

This, then, is our "acting", our supporting role. Success comes not by considering the minimum that we should do but the maximum that we can and will do. Interest and en­thusiasm^ will carry us along |to success and^the adding of another distinguished chapter to theflife of our college.

Ike Sketches Crisis Ike's inauguration speech demonstrated the moral con­

fusion of America. It is a frightening thing to us, holding the world position that we do, to be faced with an undoubted, if baffling, world crisis. President Eisenhowerfsaid, "We sense with all our faculties that forces of good and evil are massed and armed and opposed as rarely before in history. Since this century's beginning, a time of tempest has seemed to come upon the continents of the | earth . . . In the swift rush of great events, we find ourselves groping to know the full sense and meaning of the times in whichfwe live."

Eisenhower does his best, asking the help of God, to re­affirm our belief in "the deathless dignity of man, governed by eternal moral and natural laws." But in fighting the great evil of Communism, the United States still leans heavily upon the principles of nationalism and economic expediency. It dimly realizes that freedom, equality, the dignity of man, and God, are all connected, but this is not effective knowledge; it is oratory, a dead legacy from the past. I

Who can make the dignity of man effective American knowledge? Who can explain communism andlhow to fight it? Who but they who know—scholars, Christian American Scho­lars, friends and servants of both God and man! It is their duty to aid a country gravely in need of moral advice in many secular areas. All true Christians will at least give them a hearing. In any case it is their duty, possessing the truth, to give it to all men, where and when it is most needed, in simple charity and justice.

THE MERCIAD Mercyhurst College, Erie, Pa.

Member of .ASSOCIATED COLLEGIATE PRESS

Editor j Mary Lou Dwyer Associate Editor .. Jean Drouhard Assistant'Editors j Donna Byers, Mary Ann Hayes Business Editor Rita Shanahan Editorial Staff Frances Sullivan, Joan Harbison,

Claire Agitata, Norma Jean Scott, Mary Ann Callahan, Helen CFogarty, Florene Cherry, Julie Tech, |Jody Ryan, Barbara Haner, Ann Kennedy, Marge Williams, Betty Rossum, Lorraine Reichel, Victoria Argana.

Business Staff Bernadette Bell, Dorothy Zuzula, Mickey O'Donneli, Margaret Grace, Roseann Andio, Mary Kienzle

Sister Mary Alice

The death of Sister Mary Alice interrupted a friendship of a third of a century for this eulo­gist—a friendship he t prays may be reinstated for him in eternity. In his 25 years at Mercyhurst he knew no student that spoke iU word of her. She was ever ready to make smooth the path for bewildered freshman and perplex­ed senior; and she never sullie.d the dignity of her office by trans­gressing the dignity of a pupil. In her contacts! with students, faculty, and the public, she re­vealed the traits of a gentlewo­man — warmly sympathetic, con­siderate, courteous, human, com­panionable. Hers was the manner of the larger heart, the kindlier hand. The love, she bestowed up­on! her family and friends was the love that is patient, kind, and sweet; the love that is the true spirit of Christ. All the days of her life she had God in her mind; and it can truly be said of her that she walked in the paths of equity. The sadness and regret that ac­company our thoughts of her will

be lightened "if wefremember that "a good life hath its number of days: but a good name shall con­tinue for ever."

—M. J. Relihan

Septuage.sima, S e x a g e s i m a , Quinquagesima—odd names, are­n't they? But don't let them scare you. They are merely to warn us that we arefabout "to take off" into the season of Lent. The Church does everything slowly. We hate to rush out of the joys of Christmas right into the som-bernessfof Lent. So the Church "takes it easy". GraduaUy she changes the tone of her liturgy. We notice that the vestments are purple now; there is no "Gloria." And at choir Ipractice we turn our efforts once again to the Lent­en Mass. We are]preparing; we are "getting in the mood" for Lent.

In the early Church, Lent was a time when the Catechumens were preparing to die to sin in their Easter Baptism and rise to a new life of grace. Public penances were also performed during this time in preparation for ̂ receiving back sanctifying grace in the Holy Thursday absolution.

Did you^ever notice that during Lent the Church seems to forget about feasts of its saints? Leaf through your Missal. What do you see? "Monday of Second Week," "Thursday of Fourth Week" These Masses are all filled with the idea of penance and lessons for our sanctification. We could get a good course in moral theology and Christ-like living just from fol­lowing the Lentetii liturgy.

But the greatest value of the daily Lenten Mass is\ to help us to die with Christ that we may rise with Him. Scholars know that the original word "Pascha" means passage from death to life. We see the "pascha" in every Sun­day gospel: the first Sunday pre­sents Christ's victory over the dev­il; the second Sunday His trans­figuration; the third {the casting

College Students Observe February as Press Month

Extra! Extra! It could be emphatically announced this way, or "The truth shall make you free"—that's a nice slogan, but does it mean anything to us? Well, let's just eliminate all the flowery expres­sion and say it in good plain English. February has been especially set aside as Catholic Press month—what are we going to do about it?

Encourage others to read Catholic magazines? Yes, that would be Apostolic! Have a vigorous campaign and canvass Erie with subscrip­tion blanks—that's a good idea, too, even more apostolic. But what about ourselves, are we reading good solid Catholic literature? Are those magazines on the library shelves being used for anything outside of class assignments?

Let's face it—we have sadly neglected our faith, when it comes to keeping up-to-date on the Catholic view towards social, political, ed­ucational, and recreational problems of our modern world.

Our library is certainly not failing to keep us supplied with good reading material, but it is up to us as individuals to take advantage of it. There are "Commonweal" and "America" which give the Catholic slant on world-wide situations. "Integrity" can really be compared to the match that will start the flame. In "Today" Catholic collegians will find a stimulating outlook on their student vocation. For a family magazine, there is "The Ave Maria," Extension," >or "The Sign", which all present worthwhile reading. For those interested in theology, the Dominican^Fathers publish "Cross and Crown", a deeply reflective magazine. "The Catholic World" and "The Catholic Mind" both con­tain information and enlightening articles on just about every subject and phase imaginable

The value of current periodicals is obvious, but what use has a magazine without a reader. The Student Council, supported by the Sophomore Y. C. S., has started "the ball rolling" by subscribing to good Catholic and secular magazines for use in the lounge. In addition, girls have volunteered to place in the lounge magazines that they themselves receive, i

Two wonderful ideas— true! But they won'tfcbe successful unlrss we take advantage of what has been offered. They are ours for the read­ing—so let's Read! Read! Read!

out of the demon; the fourth the feeding of the multitude in the desert. On Passion Sunday Christ reveals His divine glory to the Jews. On Palm Sunday is depicted His triumphal entry into the Holy City. During-Lent we are to enact in ourselves this "pascha" of Christ. We suffer and die with Christ. But our suffering and dy­ing with Christ is positive—that we too may rise with Him. Lent is a runwayfto Paradise. And the Liturgy and daily Mass are our flight instructions and wings for a successful flight.

e; Correct Criticize

Pale lights—soft musics—drift­ing couples—soft net—crinkly taf­feta—dark figures. All these are related phrases which conjoin and harmonize into a college prom— or, to be more correct, the ideal college prom.

Without retiring to a medieval stereotype, it is quite obvious that there is a quiet line of distinction between a high school dance and a college prom. Formalism, in fits broadest sense, has been called "the hall-mark of national cul­ture." Formalism, narrowed down to the formal attire ordinarily worn at la formal dance, is dis­appearing from Mercyhurst cul­ture.

It has been a gradual disap­pearance. It;jstarted with the ad­vent of the. Ballerina gown and a gradual relaxation on the rules for a tuxedo. Girls went from waltz-length evening Igowns to cocktail dresses. Their escorts fol­lowed the same line from dark suits to light suits, and a few of the even less correct added pas­tel shirts.

The reasons for this situation are as numerous} as are the rem­edies. Could not Mercyhurst have one dance which would be labeled

"strictly formal" as they are in most colleges and universities, while the others would be under­stood to be "dark suit" affairs? If "formal" is going to mean little or nothing on our tickets and post­ers, we should eliminate it and along with it, a tradition which is a part of Mercyhurst.

However, possibilities are usually not probabilities. We all know it is easier to be critical than cor­rect. But let's try to be both. Let's be critical to the point that \we are correct. And finally, let's make our dances social?affairs of which we can be proud.

Scf*$tfr<zt6cf Faculty and students extend

sympathy and prayers to Jo Ann Weaver, senior, ion the death of her father, and Paula Brugger, senior, on the death of her mother

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Culinary Artists Invade Kitchen for Experiments I "Operation Kitchen" was what

the. attack was called. The white uniformed members of the knife and fork brigade planned their strategy in the {large well-lighted room. This was their big offen­sive campaign. I

The school has survived several years of quantity cookery, softhis semester will be nothing new for the students in general. But for those seven or eight} cooks, life in the kitchen will be different. I Menu planning for three ^hun­dred people will be one of the main worries of the. quantity cooks. TheyK must consider the needs, likes, dislikes, and appetites of the students and faculty—then they

"multiply their measurements" and set to work. The size of cafe­teria equipment is another obsta­cle they must overcome. After having used conventional size utensils, they must learn to manip­ulate large size pots, pans, and beaters. One of the pleasures is that these girls can cook to their hearts', content without having to wash dishes. This is probably the first and last time they can enjoy this luxury.

But the quantity cooks always serve something new, different, and appetizing. So, once a week, the school will look forward to an interesting menu supplied by the Junior Home Ecers.

Mercy hurst Girls Are Talking About...

MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT—the, loss of their beloved Sister Mary Alice—Norine Preedit's recent art exhibition held at the Erie Library together with four other local artists—the jj wonderful semester vacation enjoyed by all and the promises to study next semes­ter—"Sis" McCabe's reappearance at classes following a£ recent opera­tion—the "violent" basketball game which broke Barb Botsaris' finger —bacon for breakfeast with a red trimming—the after effect of the art exams.

MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT-—Betty Rossum's teddy bear's day at the laundry—voting this year for a Winter Car-} nival Snow Queen in connection with Valentine's Day—the event is to be held on February 13-14-15—portable mattresses—the inspiring lectures given^by John Julian Ryan on February*6-9—the fate of

'-Pat Murphy's hat—the trip that the day hops of the Home Economics Department made to Allegheny College—Mary Lou Scalise and

*her "sensacappa." -

MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT—-Mary Lou Dwyer and Mary Ann Callahan's visit in Washington, D.C.—Terry Gorny's new i black sheets—diets (or attempts) a' lajcalorie chart—the Sophomore-sjpajaspred subscriptions to "Time" and "Newsweek" to keep the students aip SMJ .current issues—the beginning of Quantity Cookery—ths ama­zing number of letters received in Room 31 each day— coffee and dough­nut hour each evening—the logical Freshmen—Maureen Leary's banana split—the "sharp" Mercyhurst sweat shirts.

MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT—-the preview of Lenten resolutions and desserts—the presentation of "The Velvet

i Glove" at the Playhouse—resumed basketball games and forthcom­i n g games—the enjoyment of all those who climbed "The Stairway to the Stars"—the Drama Festival—anticipation of "moving day" into the new library—Ann Popp's marvelous visit to Dartmouth—

*the Sophomores | who were included inja ninth-grade convention by the train conductor—Joan Harrison's horseback riding.

MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT—the students who manage to fall "upstairs"—the speed of Jean Drouhard's knitting need­les—the fireworks on the front campus—the redecorated lounge—the story written by one Jean Heavey—the sudden interest in piano lessons "rings} and things"—the anxious looks into all mail boxes for the special Valentine with ainote on the back, "Yes, I'll be at the Winter Carnival." |

Combination or Elimination Is Source of Controversy

Sophonade and Winter Carnival —two big socials coming very close to one another. Your inquir­ing reporter heard several rumors to the effect that the girls would like to have one of tthe dances eliminated. After careful inquiry and an emphatic "no" from all those questioned, the following solutions were offered.

Rita Shanahan and Lou Ka-menjar were very much in agree­ment with Markie Foley, Edie Lauler. and Vicki Argana. All agreed that since there, are only four big socials a year, neither affair should be eliminated. Mary Klenzle and Frannre Sanfratello chimed in tof give their approval along with Ann Kennedy and Mary Mullaney. All agreed that

the dances were much too close to each other.

Rita and Lou suggested that perhaps one solution could be a combination of the two affairs with the A. A. sponsoring Friday's program and the, sophomores sponsoring Saturday's program. If the students wished, there could be a queen for each evening.

The other girls thought the problem could be solved by mov­ing > the NFCCS dance back to October. The Sophonade could be moved back to just before Christ­mas, and the Winter Carnival could remain as is. It was also suggested that the Winter Car-nlvalf could either be made a fall or spring festival, although the girls would miss the winter sports.

Continued In Column 5

Members of the editorial and:business staffs work in har­mony to produce this year's "Praeterita". Seen above at their posts are Julie Tech, Pauline Solida, Mary Jachimozyk and Gerry O'Doherty.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

Staff Combines Talents y In Preparing Praeterita

In a very few months Praeterita will be the focal point of every proud Mercy hurststudent. The time and work of many classmates combine to makeithis publication possible. Your Merciad would like to tell you of only a few earnest workers on the 1953 Praeterita; they may have large or small jobs, yet all are important to success.

Mary Jachimczyk in her third year of the Business Staff has the responsible position of Business Manager. Raising money to meet the costs keeps Mary busier than, one might expect. She hopes to teach next fall near her home in Stamford, Conn. By that time Mary will have placed another ring beside that diamond. Mary is the Senior Representative on the Student Board! of Discipline and a member of O. G. A.

Being editor of her high school yearbook has given Pauline, Solida experience fto be a contributing member of Praeterita's editorial staff. Pauline is also the president of the Press Club; though it may see.m that journalism is her only interest, dramatics is an important extra-curricular activity. During this first year on Praeterita Paul­ine is arranging-the layouts on the pages.

Julie Tech's work in Merciad and Press Club has paved the way for writing on Praeterita's social section. This section is de­voted to I the parties, dances and other social activities that take place during the school year. Julie would like to do chemical research after graduation in June. Julie's home is in?Erie, but manages her time to include Science Seminar, YCS and Student Council. t B | | |

Gerry O'Doherty, g|i Sophomore from Lorain, Ohio, is for the first time on the business staff of the 1953 yearbook. Her work, as Gerry says, is 'trying" to collect patron money. Maybe some of us could make this work a bit easier for anyone who nasi ever tried col­lecting money at Mercyhurst knows!what a job it can be. Ger­ry is working as a major in Com­mercial Education and is a mem­ber of O G. A, Mlf>8

Drama Stars Light 38th St.

All Meroyhurst is silent, pa­tiently waiting for the curtain to rise on a group of performances which will cause the Great White Way to dim its lights for the eve­ning. All stageland will take a rest from audiences, critics, and endless line memorizing to cast its eyes upon!the young and in­spired actresses of Mercyhurst in afserles of four one-act plays.

The great professionals will see members of the sophomore class take on the characters of French patriots during the great revolu­tion in "Idols". The terrible mo­ments which centered around the guillotine will be relived with a very foreign-flavored, historical reality. The personal lives of peo­ple living, at I that time will add warmt h to the serious atmosphere.

The mood will then change en­tirely to the lighter side, as the scene moves back to an old spin­ster's home in this country. The seniors will put spice, and mirth into the unfriendly characters of "Cats and Kittens".

The freshmen will then come out on stage disguised as students having difficulties producing a high school pla>. The audience, in accordance with the title, will be all "Doubled Up" with laughter.

In the following play the props are changed to familiar dormitory confusion with the juniors, "The Dabblers," trying to hypnotize each other.

The curtain will then fall, send­ing the audience, from the land of hypnosis and imagination back to a world of genuine reality. The evening was made possible by the direction of Fran Sullivan, Mary Lou Dwyer, Terry Gorny, and Barbara| Klein.

&$ The footlights of Mercyhurst will then join jthose of Broadway on March 1 and will be dimmed in solemn tribute to today's young actresses and producers who will have their names in lights on to­morrow's Stheater marques.

Continued From Col. 2 B All things told, every girl in the school realizes that f?this is a problem—one which can only be solved sby a cooperative effort among I Mercyhurst fc girls.

Busy students need quick

refreshment. That 's

where Coca-Cola comes in.

BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY

ERIE COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY "Coke" is a registered trade-mark. 1953, THE COCA-COLA COMPANY

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P O R T COOPS I

While "Old Man Weather" is busy thinking over the possibilities of snow and more snow for the annual Winter Carnival sponsored by the Athletic Association, the girls in green are busy too. Blind dates, social functions, and plenty of publicity are the orders of the day. Since chairmen and co-chairmen alike are up to the.tr oldj sparkle and en­thusiasm in planning this affair (now that semester exams are over), Deerhead Lodge should prove to be a wonderful success. We hope. so.

Speaking of success, the new 1953 A. A. shirts are really going over big. Everyone agrees that they are a big improvement over the old ones. No longer do the gals at the Hurst have to worry about stretched-out neck openings, for new additions to the shirts include zippers and flap-over collars. Even the, sisters seem to feel that these new models make for a neater appearance. (Take it from me, the girls do, too).

On the sports scene, basketball takes the lead. Although only two practices have been held, enthusi­asm has been building up on the basketball court.'In the near fu­ture,, practice will be held twice a week, on Tuesday and Thurs­day. This is a timely opportunity for the Hurst girls to slim down; let's follow the school motto, and "Seize the opportunity."

Here's an interesting bit of sports news for those who are interested in intercollegiate bas­ketball. A definite decision hasn't been reached yet, but the Hurst may have the opportunity to form a* Varsity this year. Villa and Edinboro have put in their bids, and a series of games may be played. Keep your fingers crossed and your hopes high, all you sports fans.

As that seems to be all the. im­portant news on5 the sports front at this time "yours truly" signs off until the next time. See you on thelbasketball court!

John Julian Ryan Directs Discussion On Catholic Living Do we know the meaning of Catholic Living, or are we 'follow­ing the line of least resistance by accepting our neighbor's stand­ards |and falling into a vague Catholicity by losing our:proper habit of mind? This problem was considered by John Julian Ryan, noted educator and lecturer, with a group of students on Sunday evening, February 8. Then he pointed out the need for a "map of life" that will relate everything in its proper order, showing us what life really is and not giving just a conducted tour.

Telling first what it is not, Mr. Ryan said that Catholic Living is not self-reliant, not individualis­tic, not respectable. Enlarging these ideas, it is .seen that man cannot rely only on himself, that he must regard God's will. Nor doe.s man live merely for his own self-centered perfection without regard for others. •• If we object that Catholic life certainly is re spectable, we see that this implies the selfish* motive of ambition, a "go-getter" life that strives for material success alone.

Jon the positive side we. find that true Catholic living is more than self-reliant, for we rely on Ood and His Life in us. This gives us the grace to accomplish much more than we could possibly do alone. The Mystical Body of Christ gives meaning to our lives as giv­ers as well as receivers. We are not fully ourselves until we give ourselves In thefservice of others.

Box 105 Asks For Mr. Ideal Dear St. Valentine,

Although I am a little early for your feast day, I have a- great favor to ask you. Of! course, it concerns a man.

As you probably already know, our Winter Carnival is this week­end. Since you are j the Patron of Sweethearts, I (thought perhaps you could send some inspiration to a young ma I for me, as I do need a date.

This might be a [little difficult for you to do alone; so perhaps these requirements would help. He should be at least six feet tall, blond curly hair, and dre.amy, big, blue eyes. If Mr. Ideal possessed both brain and brawn, he would be almost perfect. A delightful personality, expressed in a very special use of blarney, would help to compensate for his not having a paid receipt for his convertible, or a well-padded bank account

The big event of the weekend will be the dance held the evening of your feast day. So, just as a little tribute to yourself, how about an Arthur Murray when his dancing is taken into consideration. Then I'd really be floating on a cloud.

I know this is asking a lot, St. Valentine, but I'm sure you will do your best. If per chance youi

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can't fill my askings, just any man will do.

Hopefully yours, Box 105

God is Generosity and we are most God-like when we are most gen­erous. Finally, we are to seek the kingdom of God first, since our destination is heaven, not earth.

Our guidepost, according to Mr. Ryan, is learning to do what is the Catholic thing to do in \all cases, and acting for and with God.

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Red Cross Calls Foil Student Aid

At a recent nationwide meeting of college professors, it was stated that one of the \ foremost extra­curricular activities for college students is participation in the Red Cross. Work of| this kind is notfonly extremely helpfulfto the community, but also interesting, as Mickey O'Donnell, Barb Buer-kle, Mary Scirto, or Jody Ryan, our student representatives on the Red Cross Intercollegiate Council, will tell you.

Although the Council is limited to four members from each of the neighboring schools, including Mercyhurst, Villa Maria, Gannon, Edinboro, and Behrend Center, every college student is urged to engage in the service of the Red Cross. On the college level, this ser­vice includes entertaining at the various hospitals and homes in and around Erie, sponsoring Jun­ior Red Cross Groups, participa­ting in Water Safety and First Aid instruction, and most impor­tant, recruiting donors for the current j blood campaign.

This year the Blood Mobile will visit Erie the early part of March. Because of the?crucial need for blood at this time, the services and donations of college students over eighteen will be in great de­mand to help meet the national quota.

I Your school representatives will be on hand to enlist tire aid of every student—help the Red Cross —help your community—help your country.

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As The Gavel Falls... February, with its guest speak­

ers, panelists and movies, proves to be a very interesting month for the Mercyhurst academic clubs.

On the second Tuesday of Feb­ruary the junior members of the. English Club presented the first link in the chain of interesting events by conducting a "World Literature Meeting." Spanish, Ger­man, and Irish works were re­viewed.

The first panel of the month discussed their views on thej sub­ject, "Careers in Home Econom­ics" at the recent Home Economics Club meeting. The panel, besides speaking on a very pertinent sub­ject, included many prominent guests.

The O. Q. A. Sorority has on its agenda for the coming meeting: a guest speaker, a report on the Juniors' interviews, and a movie. It is rumored that there are sev­eral awards to be granted at this meeting:.

The "Irish" Club (Le Cerole Francais) will be entertained with two movies. One "L'annee Vigner-onne." concerns wine growers tin the French-speaking part of Swit­zerland, while the other, "Le Rhone," portrays scenes in the Rhone valley.

The Elementary Education Sem­inar heard a • symposium on the "Problems of Education." The speakers were Beverly Buerkle, Marjorie Cummiskey, Peggy Kel-sey, and Carol Kelly.

Many current topics will be dis­cussed at the coming L R. C. meeting. Elsenhower's State of the Union message will be analyz­ed with emphasis on the foreign and domestic policies. Plans will be discussed for the I. B.C. work­shop to be held in the near fu­ture.

As February draws to a close, we shall find that it has been a very enriching month for the olub members.

College Lounge Sports New Colors, Furniture

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After several weeks of anticipation! and hard work, the students of Mercyhurst witness a dream come true -4 the renovation of the lounge.

This dream was made a reality by each student's cooperation in selling her quota of chances for the raffle and also the excellent sup­port Riven>to the class projects.

You wonder whatiohanges have taken place? Remember the faded yellow walls and ceiling and the drab brown woodwork? These are now brightened with harmonious shades of green. This decor of har­monious colors, devised by? a group of art students under the guidance

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offsr.lM. Angelica, adds warmth and attractiveness to the "center of ̂ relaxation."

Gone but not to be missed is the juke box that stood in the corner, which was always unable to render a tune even when the coin was dropped in. Now, music coming from a. timed piano adds to the ple.asant atmosphere.

How pleased we are to show off our colorful new lounge to our friends, speakers, and other guests whom*we Invite into the smoker. The first opportunity for display­ing the accomplishments will come at the Winter Carnival, The "Oh's,'and^Ah's"are almost audi* ble now. Later in the year, friends will gladly stop in after a success­ful production at our Little Thea-i ter, and relax on the antique tan sofas which have replaced the frayed red ones, worn out through the many years of-service rendet-ed to the visitors of the lounge.

Perhaps some of the guests will choose the sturdy dark green, straight-backed chairs whloh are also an addition of which the stu­dents are proud. Even the favored circular bench, formerly blue and yellow, has undergone a transfor­mation and is now a soft gold. The only memories of the old lounge which remain are the black -topped, chrome tables. Even if you do not frequent the smoker, why not drop in anyway?

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