the merciad, june 1, 1957

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Ik M E R C I A DOL. xxvin,No. 9

MERCYHURST COLLEGE, ERIE, PENNA . FRESHMAN EDITION

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tunities for developments of literary, dramatic, athletic, and musical talent.

scene*?1LTvf 6 t h f 1 l r t h i \ w e h Pe to take you behind? theH ^ , ? > J h ^ r e a l Mercyhurst spirit which is the life-giving

| We have notcome to Mercyhurst merelyfor social accomplishment, or intellectual advancement. Eather do we aim atan effective blending of alllthree the perfect education ofspirit, mind, and body. For this reason, we do not leave thespirit of Mercyhurst behind us in the Chapel, but carry it withus to the history lecture, the Little Theatre, the bridge game,the English Club meeting, the June Prom.

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We speak sincerely as studentswholhave^felt this spiritMercyhurst grow within us during the years spent under

her gracious influence. It is a sp irit expressed most adequately,not in Class Day speeches and traditional ceremonies, but inthe minds and hearts of those who live that spirit daily.

Finally, Mercyhurst teaches us to be cultured. She urgesgwork for a definitefplan of life which leads to our ulti-

rowus tomate Endof life.

College on September 8, 1924.and twenty-five girls began

ound was broken|f or Mercyhurstears later the S ister s of Me rcyon September 20. 1926. Th e Rev erend Bishop Jo hn M ark Ga nfficiated at the blessing and formal opening of the college onmber 10, 1926.the Spring of 1932, th e grou ndb reakin g^ ceremony took place,he resulting edifice, th e towe r and chap el, d onate d by M rs.ONeil of France in memory of her late husband who professedegard for the Sisters of Mercy an d th eir work. Th e gr ound wasby the Reverend William L. Sullivan and in Ma rch, 1933 theMass was offered in the Cha pel of C hrist the Kin g,fLady's Gro tto, ere cte d finI f &

was designed and bu ilt by D Y N A M I CSullivan from stones gath-from the campus.

949,Mercyhurst purchasedhe H. K. Thau Estate ofurgh, gates styled in En gl ishissance, design ed in Engl an d,ndwrought in France. Theseerected in the Spring of 1950.

TOUelefScUctThe core of the spirit of Mercy

hurst! is an invitation to learn-ig and Ito joy; for there is nogreater joy than that of thelearned.

I Mother M. EustaceWelcome Speech!

Stud ent Council R ole Is Voice O f College

which all studen t? activities andorgan i-

new addit ions . . . thebuilding. Weber Memorial,vent Wing .. \were begun

O and completed the fol-year, providing sorely-class room space in the

bun1955 found

occupying theirng y e a r several of the

r e s a n d t h e Cadets re-Marian Hall. Both addl-

T61"6 Bald wi n Apartmentsby the school.

fal1 of 1956, the imagee f f M e r c y w a s Pteced

h t c a m p u s with armst t o receive her chil-ecul?tured from Italianf

marb le ! t i s the only01 Our Lady of Mercy

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With thef. parental guidance of the administration, the Mercyhurst s tudent bodyis self-governing. Its official governing bo ard! isthe Stud ent Council to ~~~ * *zations are subservient.

Stu de nt C ouncil is the voice of the student body. It presentsstudent views to the administration and, in turn, presents the administration s views to the student body.

It is made up of representativesfrom each of the four classes,from delegates to the NationalFederation of Catholic CollegeStudents, N ational Stude nts'! Association, from the Day Student'sOrganization, and from the DormCouncil.

The President directs Council'sactivities. This office is alwaysheld by a Senior, elected the preceding March by thejincoming

Junior, and Sophomore

Motto In SealFrom Horace

"Seize the opportunity" singsthe Mercyhurst spirit. This motto,"Carpe Diem", is emblazoned onthe seal of Mercyhurst College,together with " thewMeroy "shield,and the name Mercyhurst.

"Carpe Diem" is taken fromthe Latin author iHorace. Translated as "seize the opportunity",it is an expression of whatthe Adm inistration! hopes theMercyhurst student body will learnto do.

College OffersHigh Honors

In addition to the satisfactionthat comes from a task well-done,students can earn academic hon-o r s .

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Hese through ther ^ "e s h e r standing.

eaiintinues t 0 d e v e l P hothJ J a n d educationally, al -n 'n m i n g her place amongert c f t h C C a t h o l i c Colleges

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Jeach semester those studentswho have maintained a scholasticindex of 2.50 areincluded Jin th eDean's List. At graduation, thosewho have earned a scholastic index of 2.50 receive their degreescum laude; a scholastici n t o of2.70, magna cum laude;a scho^lastic index of 2.90, summa cumlaude. -M r"oma

Membership in Kappa GammaPI national scholastic and activB honor society of Cahole women's colleges, is awardedbyfaculty vote to candidates onthe ^ s

of scholarship and leadersmpextracurricular activitiesDelta Epsilon S.gma is th e n

tionai honor s o c i e * J ^art students of Catnoiand -*^f5J5^Smltt*chosen by a facuiwfrom those students who glv

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prom the incoming Seniorclasscomes the vice-president, electedby The Senior class only. This office makes her automaticallythe"resident of the StudentBoard,o Discipline, the only standingcommittee of Council with members voted in by the IndividualZ - , Its primary objective IsE n f o r c e student regulations andoenalize misdemeanors.P The Student-Faculty Commtt-tee under Student Council, medi-S issues involving thestuden

body and faculty together.ThieeS t y members and three members of StudentCouncil comprise

The shield was designed bySister M- Pierre, a co-founder ofthe college. Its history begins during the war with the Moors. KingJame s of A ragon requested St.Peter! Nolasco to found an orderthat would ransom Moorish captives. They called themselves anorderf of fMercy. In appreciation,King Jame s gave- the m! his coatof arms, which was adopted bythe Sister of Mercy as the basisof the Mercyhurst shield.

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effective y the-principles of ChrlS-l y t n Z social prob-dications of a

ively th e rtian P W ^ ^ ^ I S S chosenlems arising within their

the board. ', . fti UoThus the Council receives its; n of power from twodelegation of pow s t r f t t i o n

SOnUdCeSthe 'students themselves.a n d rcounc i l is actually th eStudent Council J n t r a t e dstudentvoice

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The final partthe name of our college. Tochosen by an appointed group ofthe Sisters of Mercy, a name wasneeded that would be distinctiveand still incorporate the Mercyname. "Hurst" means a grove,glen, or wooded spot and waschosen after hearingthe-name oft h e !Jesuit school, Stonyhurst.

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o ca listsExtremely active at Mercyhurstis the Glee Club, which functionsunder the direction and supervision of Mrs. Louise Dolce. Thisorganization may have a membership of sixty to ninety members.The number of new members whocan be accepted each year islargely determined!by how manyold members'will return to theClub for that school year. Freshmen wishing to try out for membership in this Club are chosenon the basis of voice qualities andpossibilities determined at a session with the Directress early inthe school year

Practice hours for the Club,

throughout the year, are at the11:10 period every Tuesday andThursday morning, with additional practices scheduled for eveninghours during those days immediately preceding the Spring Concert.

The Glee Club schedule for thecoming year will include, a program for the fall Investiture Service with all members exceptFreshmen participating; Christmas programs for the major business clubs in Erie; a joint SpringConcert, the highlight of theClub's jfyear, scheduled usuallyduring the month of May withthe Glee Club of Canisius CoUegeof Buffalo, New York; and participation in Class Day and Grad

uation during the June days.All interested in joining the Glee

Club watch the bulletinboard- forthe notice of vocal try-outs, whichwill! take place within the firstmonth of the new school year.

College OffersCulture Series

Each year, Mercyhurst Collegeoffers a Cultural Series to its students. Comprising both musicalofferings and lectures, the seriesis designed to increase the student's appreciationand knowledgeof different fields and questions.

The series has included thecelebrated repertory company,Players Incorporated, from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. They presented an excitingversion of Shakespeare's "HenryI." I f ' W

Eminent authors and commentators, like Vincent R. Tortora,have spokenpon current happenings" of the d-ay from their on-the-scene knowledge. The Silver-tones, a Negro singing group,noted for their spirituals,* arebiennial favorites.

Psychology and science havebeen discussed by two lectu rersrecently, Dr. Vera Denty of England and Dr. William Ehret ofNew ! York University. The former spoke on "Psychology and Religion," the latter, on the benefits and hazards of peacetimeatomic energy. I |

Student plays, recitals, and similar activities as well as the EriePlayhouse, theaters, and Philharmonic Society also further andcomplete the studen ts'! culturaltraining.
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2),ar y. edn men New Organizations iBenefit Welcome FroshSeptember will find you entering

MercyhurstIfor perhaps the last stage ofyour formal education. These next few yearswill seem longest whenlooking into thefuture, shortest in retrospect. All too soondaily Mass in the Chapel, study in the library and traditional ceremonies will be butmemories.

You are just beginning four of the mostimportant years of your life. It is now thatyou must decide what you desire from Mercyhurst and what you offer her in return.

She asks of you basic essentials loyalty and cooperation. She gives you these andmuch more. As recent graduates, perhaps wecan see most readily what is gained from lifehere at our Alma Mater.

| We have received training in eachchosen field, but our education extended beyond these technical Iboundaries. We've hadcultural opportunities which have added toour appreciationoflthe fine arts music,art, and literature.

Not to be considered lightly is social lifethat has been essential to each of us. Concerts, lectures, dances, club meetings, andopen houses all have a special place in ourmemories. Each served to cultivate anddevelop friendships th at twill never be forgotten. This is what we have gained fromMercyhurst. But what doyou wish fromMer cyhurs t? Now is the time to plan theyears that^lie ahead.

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Dorm and Day StudentsTwo comparatively new organizations added for the benefit of

resident students and day students are Dorm Council and Delta Sigma Omicron. W j

Dorm Council was organized in October, 1956, to provide a harmonious atmosphere in the residence halls. Composed of a presidentfrom the Junior class, ajstudent representative from each floor andhall and deans of residence,itfserves as a board to which all canbring ideas and suggestions about life and its problems in the dorms.

At present, the council is responsible for keeping the residencehalls quiet during class time and during evening study. They see thatthe kitchenette and the lounges arejkept in good order for use by allstudents. Ideas and suggestions from the whole student body are presented and discussed at Dorm Council meetings so that they can acton these suggestions.

Individual GuidanceSolives Probl em s

our W a OfJifeAs some men are born to live long years

upon this earth and others but a short time,so some men are born w ith a capacity to seek,grasp and hold high the Supreme Truthsought by the scholar while others shallneverf be tempted by T ruth 's sum mons.

Some think that a student is one whospends four to eight years in an institutionof higher learning. A studentvocation is away of life, a philosophy, which seeksalwaysto learn and to retain. One never ceases tobe a student, in spite of the fact that hjg,formal schooling is completed.\ ': ,

College affects your later life tremendously. Perhaps Em ersonêxpressed at moreclearly when in his "Journal" he says, "Thethings taught in school and colleges are notan education, but the meansiof education".They prepare you for what there is to come.

A man may live with books forever andstill not be educated. But the wealth ofknowledge found in books, combined withthe experiencesfound in life, the end productbeing a deep understanding , is the way of lifeknown to all as a stud ent vocation.

For Al l StudentsMercyhurst has a special de

partment designed to help you,th3 student, in matters academic,social, or personal.

The Guidance Department isopen at all times for appointmentsto : discuss academic problems,whether it be your class standingor indecision concerning yourcourse of study. If you are in needof a summer position or work during the year, the Guidance department is theplacefto turn.lorif you have purely personal problems which need ironing out, theDirector of Student Personnel isalways there to help.

Each girl is| assigned a specialacademic adviser during her freshman and sophomore years. She isanother person to whom you canand- should go with (any academicproblem whatsoever.

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department is the planning of theFreshman Orientation Program.Through its sessions, heldthroughout the first semester, youwill become acquainted withschool leaders and organization,an d acquainted! with coUege lifein general. Hints on how to study,budget yourftime, and get themost from your reading are discussed in detail and areji to beregarded seriously. The Orientation P rogram ! will teach you howto be anI outstanding student ifyou take to heart what it offers.

Opportunities Offered To MoWell-Rounde a

Seasoned Sodalists may notrealize);how

difficult the program of their Way of Lifelooks to the average college freshm an.Truly, it is too demanding except for thosewho are really bent upon leading theirCatholic lives to the very fullest. With atwo-fold aim of self-sanctification andsanctification of neighbor, sodalists carryout their slogan: "AdJesum Per Mariam."Our Blessed Mother is the model that theSodalist must strive to resemble, as adaughter resembles hermother.ffSodality Way Of life

Candidates must have a sincere willingness to be spiritually an d apo stolicallyformed in the "Sodality rule of life." Thisrequires a period of probation leading toformal reception into the Sodality. Duringthis period aspiring sodalists are guidedand checked by individual counsellors.Then the candidate makes an act of per

petual consecration to Our Lady and becomes an approved Sodalist.Open To Sodalists

Reception into the Sodality entitlesmembers to join one of the two sectionalunits, Marian or Liturgical. These sections do intensified work in their respec-

one womentive fields of Sodality activity, and are

effective tin motivating and encouragingmembers to participate actively in Sodality projects.

Increased knowledge and devotion Howard Our Blessed Mother is stimulatedamong the student body by the MarianCommittee. Litany, the daily Rosary, andpanels on Mary are some of the many activities sponsored by this section.

Members of the Liturgical Committeestudy the liturgy of the Church and report changesand special feasts on the Sodality bulletin board. At their weeklymeetings, they discuss the variable partsof Mass and the meaning of liturgicalsymbols for the coming Sunday, have spiritual reading, and meditation.Open To All

Y.C.S., Young Christian Students Catholic action group, is open to everyone. Y.

C. S.ers use the "observe, judg e, act "method of christianizing their environment. ActiveIparticipation of the individual is stressed through th e formationof small groups. Many important improvements around campus and in relationsamong students are ^realized J;throughY. C. S. I i

To you who live in the dorm, itis the voice of the resident student . . . a form I of student government.

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Since 1955, Delta Sigma Omi-cron (Day Stude nts' Organization) has been recognized as oneof the main organizations of thecollege.

There are certain basic objectives which are being achieved bythe existence of this group. Theyare: to create a stronger socialunity among day students ofMercyhurst College; to promote

greater participation and cooperation among day and resident students in school activities; to stimulate closer contact between daystudents and the Mercyhurst College Alumnae Association.

s weAs upper classmen of Mercyhurst

College, we are the wiser for theexperience behind us. We knowMercyhurst and appreciate heradvantages. We are passing alonga few hints for you to follow.We Recommend.. . tha t you attend Mass daily in

the Chapel and form the habitof daily visits to the Blessed

Sacrament. There is no greatersatisfaction than in dedicatingyour day to Our Lord, and nomore gratification than in ending it with a goodnight visitwith Him.

.. . tha t you take a few m inuteseach day to read the bulletinboard in College Hall. It isyour means of knowing what'swhat .

... that you follow a regular studyschedule from f he very beginning. Don't fall behind in yourwork.

. . . that you take! advantage ofthe library for study. It is farmore conducive to concentration than the dorm or day-hoplounge.

We Predict. . . a wonderful four-year stay at

IMercyhurst... . after Mercyhu rst, a {fuller life

for yourself and* greater goodfor those with whom you comein contact as a result of yourChristian education.

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Through all the seasonsof $ th eyear

Mercyhurst, wehold- you dear.Clad in snow, garbed in green,You'll always be our favorite

queen.

Alma Mater, tofthee we give ourE love and our loyalty

To thee we bow in reverent praisein our fidelity"Carpe Diem" will ever be the

creed that we cherish throughlife

And may your benediction lend tous conviction

To brave us infall future strife.

New faces, new personalities, and newtalents; new interests, new laughs, and newaccents soon you'll be filling the emptyrooms left by lastyear's frosh, and be bringing a new class spirit into the'Hurst.

*For many of you it will be the firsttime away from home, but you needn'tworry, for you won't* be alone here. Everytime *you turn around you'll find somemember of our "family" standing at yourelbow ready to helpyouwhether it be yourroommate, a classmate, your big sister, anupperclassman, or a member of our"parental " faculty.! g No matterwhoît is, you may be sure ofone thing, they want only to"get to knowyou ", help you w ith tho se firs t few days ofstrang enes s and little problems, make you athome in your"home away from home," andsay, "Welcome, Frosh." I

_4 WeIn our "pursuit of truth," we have chosen

Mercyhurst as our "liaison." Serving as the medium through which knowledge comes to us, it isa good choice. Becauseof*the accumulated wealthof the fac ulty, b oth o ur voc ationa l and social livesare aptly prepared.

But, over and above this, is an "intangiblesom ethin g" th at is difficult to appraise. It is thehidden force that makes us smile when we're tired, that makes us laugh when we're sad . . . thatmakes us eager to return and reluctant to leave.Its a working togetherness between faculty andstudent . 1 . . between student and student .. . between "pal and pal."It is interest. It isunder-standing. It is "I care!"

And, though one cannot|ascertain its value,one knows that it isa | freshman discovery anda senior treasure! Yes, it is the very spirit that prevails at Mercyhurst! SK

s.in t Of Were r & lIt is the w arm th of "hello s" from everyone you

meet on your first day at Mercyhurst.iIt is the excitement of your first night in your

new "home away fromh o m e . " !It is the exuberance of your initial letter home

an d the!anticipation of a weekend at your roommate's. \

It is the dizzy whirl of your first week and theserious business of choosing a color scheme foryour room. f E 2

It is the thrill of that first letter or packagefrom home and the careful composingof\ yourfirst prom invitation. W>

It is the teamwork ofaf class project and thefun of getting to know the day-hops.

It is the satisfactionoflpassing room inspection and the dejection of your first campus.

It is the solemnity of chapel services and thepeace found there for a moment or two in a busyday. Jkj ?

It is the companionship of the Sisters of Mercyand the steadying influence of your own "BigSister." W% 'M fj

It is the freedom! of a|weekend; the seriousconcentration of a school day.

I It is the so ciability of an afternoon trip toArt's and the solitude of evening study.

It is the suspense of meetingupperclassmenand the reassurances of their friendliness.

It is th e nostalgia of the "Alma Mater" andthe gaiety of song fests in|the lounge.

It is the gratitude you show to Godfori Hisgifts and the confidences you take to Himin|thechapel. I m

It is the dignity of traditions and the spontaneity of "after-lights" parties.

It is the serenity of a Sunday and the bustle ofa Saturday. fBl

It is the busy weeks of preparation for a promand the mystery J of "Who will be Prom Queen.

It is the light-hearted singing in the diningroom and the solemn beauty of Gregorian chantat Mass. Ip

It is the relief of coming through your firstexam with "flying colors" and the realizationtnayou do belong. \ .

It is the loyalty youfeel toward your sc ând the appreciation you can never expryour tea che rs. /nri?CY-

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By all students, from Eng lish ma jors to ar t majo rs, this reently-built building with its walls and stackroomsfilled | withundreds of reference books, novels, and magazines is recogized as a secondary hom e. Man y h ou rs a re sp ent here weeklyn supplementary read ing, t erm pap ers, o r pleasu re read ing.

ooking At College LifeM LIFEur door bangs open at 6:30ur neighbor suddenly re

mbers th at sh e p ro mi sed token you for M ass. B olt ing ou tedyou dress, don your acadcap and gown, an d gro peway sleepily dow n th e ha ll

ards the chapel.you leave the ch ape l an dfor the d inin g r oom for

kfast, you realiz e t h a t yo uwake and a new day in yourge career is b eg inn ing . Af terkfast, you hurry back to yourto clean it, and to ar ra ng ebooks for yo urfirst iperiod

ses. But somehowyouf spenduch time talking to clas swho cross your p at h th at

have to r ush to m ak e! the

day the rush betweenes, library, st ud yin g, an d ofse, meals, con tin ue s wi thocnal breaks for "lou ngin g,"ing,o r gabbing. After din ner,ash to the mail box to see iftetter" is there. Then after

our of carefree en joym ent,urn back to your room forg study, and f much later,

warier . . . to bed . |ally the weekend rolls, so you decide to look ating besides boo ks.Gradual -

ou find your favorite e nter -ent . . | whether it be theon Friday night dances, theus movies or shopping.

DAY-HOP LIFEWith the ring of the alarm

clock a t 6:30 or 7:00 A. M., theschool life of the Mercyhurst day-student begins. After breakfastand} a frantic search for the toolsof the trade, she dashes off tocatch a bus or hop a ride in acar pool formed by girls in herarea, f

Upon arriving at schooland- going through the rigors of parkingthe car, she heads for college halland early morning gossip with herfriends.

Between classes, the day-hop'stime is dividedamong many areas.She goes to the library to do outside assignments; the Smoker'sLounge for a cigarette, talk, anda game of bridge; or to the Non-smoker's Lounge to combinehomework and discussion.

Lunch* will find the day-hopin a v ariety of places. She m aybe in the cafeteria, lunching withresident students and becomingcloser acquainted with them; orin the Non-smoker's Lounge withher close associates. Prom heresh e often goes to the Smoker'sLounge for the noon song festiv a l , or to the library to finish anassignment.! After an afternoon much the

same a s her m orning schedule,

she rounds up her group of regular riders, offers to take as manymore as possible, and heads forthe downtown area.

I t ' s Tr a d i t i o n a lAutumn

Orientation WeekFreshman Investiture fresh

men formally receive cap andgown f

Halloween PartyBishop's Day"Big-Little Sister" PartyNPCCS Harvest Moon Ball

semi-formalWinter

Nativity Pageantpresented bythe sophomores j(

Orphans ' PartyThe primarygrades from St. Joseph's Orphanage are entertained : by Mercyhurst students

Christmas Partyfreshmen entertain upperclassmen I

Christmas DinnerbanquetMidnight caroling and Benedic

tionjuniors and seniors carolthrough the dorm hallsTWinter Carnival Weekendin

formal dance, outdoor sports,formal dance, and! brunch

Drama Festivalone-act playspresented andl directed by dramamajorsSpring

Mercyhurst-Canisius C o l l e g eConcert

Dramatic Club PresentationMa y Dayoutdoor crowning of

Blessed Virgin; long formalsSenior Partybanquet and en

tertainment by underclassmen forseniors

June PromformalClass Day seniors receive

awards; turning of tassels signifying the advancement of students

Garden Partyafternoon tea;distribution of yearbooks p P j j

Lantern Night sophomores'tribute I to their big sisters,1 th eseniors

TteectFlashlighti m^Pressing cloth H FClock | S Can opener ^]Soap chips EpDrinking I glass fjThumb tacks ?&...Clothes brush 8Dresser scarf al.Calendar | 'Scotch tape |Masking tape J lDust cloth 1Extension cordMending suppliesSafety pins jjDress hangersskirt hangersPaper for lining drawersShoe bagAddress bookDesk lampTin food container

Every freshman is offeredeither^ biology or chemistry. Biology| | work combines textbook study with actual dissection of ani

mals and plants, microscopic wo*k, and? field trips. Freshmanchemistry likewise includes bothtextbookffundamentals an delementary laboratory experimentation. Both courses open wideareas fori specialization in the following years in the LiberalArts field.

'Hurst's Leisure Hour Spo tsVie W ith Book-Beaten Path

The lounges are furnished for relaxation, smoking, and get-togethers. This is a perfect spot to learn to play bridge or knit.

The post office is located on the first floor of the main building.There are two mail deliveries a day.

Used more by Gannon men than by Mercyhurst women is thereception room. Here themen Jim patiently await their dates in modernsurroundings. 9 S

What\Clothes%WillY o u Want?f Now that you are getting readyfor college, you are probably wondering what type of clothing youwill need. The main thing to remember isjj tha t modesty is thebest policy. For example, strapless gowns are notacceptable.jTohelp you decide upon a wardrobe,here is a list of some of the thingsyou will be wearing. ' / ^ J *;For Classes:ijji '"'Nfri'W'"*'I'I JIBMMJJ skirts ^ ^ ^ ^ a ^ ^ " ? W ^ ^ i ^

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Fair City Offers Enticing DiversionFor those unfamiliar with the

fair city of Erie in the gloriousstate of Pennsylvania, how abouta ^little stroll to the more interesting spots, (mentally, of course).

The Erie Philharmonic Societyand the Erie Civic Music conductconcerts throughout the Fall andSpring, presenting classical, semi-classical, and pops" ! favorites.

Top-notch theatres include theWarner, Shea's, and Dipson's

Plaza. An occasional "stupendous"stage show arrives in old Erietown frequently. Past visitorshave included: Fi'ankie Laine,Tony Martin, George Gobel, Nat"King" Cole, and llatest, but certainly not the leastest, Sammy

"I think you'd better take this cutellittle puppy for a walkthrough residence hall. He looks like he needs some exercise towake him up." Meanwhile one of "those " Sophomores completes the "poor"freshman's outfit by adding the traditional"dink" during initiation.

' H u r s tP r e s e n t sf i t s C a m p u s S c e n eMercy hurst College is conveniently compacted into one main

building which houses the offices, classrooms, chapel, resident quarte r s , faculty residence, art studio, lounges and cafeteria. The collegelibrary is connected to the building near the chapel and is accessiblethrough the chapel foyer.

There are, however, several buildings on and near the campuswhich are very much a part of the college functions. In addition tothe three floors of dorms provided for resident students, there aretwo apartm ent buildings connected with the cam pus, McAuley Halland Marian Hall.

McAuley I Hall is home to the resident seniors and some sophomores. The girls live in apa rtmen ts of six, each apa rtme nt being ma deup of a triple, a double and aSsingle.Two|Sisters reside in each Hall,in the capacity of Deans of Residence. Facilities of both Halls includea TV set, a smoking j-lounge, acomplete kitchenette and a laundry room.

On back campus one will finda completely-furnished h o m e ,called the Home Management

V ane d Prog am

Lit t le Known FactsEnrich College Life

Know Mercyhurst through littleknown facts about it, facts whichwill help any student to feel more"at home." 1

In the front hall stands a portrait of Mother M ary Cathe rineMcAuley who founded the Sistersof Mercy in Eire in1831. Thesesisters, who came to Erie Countyin 1870 co ndu ct 13 colleges,} 129high schools, 338 elementaryschools as well as numerous hospitals and orphanages in theUnitsd- States .

The Gothic Chapel commemorates!their work for Christ theKing in the mural over the mainaltar which also depicts Archbishop Gannon's continuation to en

courage their work, and PopeGregory* XVI who approved thecomm unity in 1840. Th e crucifixon the altar was carved by theChristus in the world-famousOberammergau Passion Pl a y ,while the mo saic station s fromMexico are a gift of ArchbishopGannon.

Of the many student-p aintedmurals adorning the college walls,that of the joyful mysteries nearthe Bishop's Parlor is particularlyintere sting. Pain ted in 1948, areproduction of it was made andused as the official MercyhurstChristmas", Card for several y ears.

Completed in 1952, the modernLibrary Theatre was donated inthe memory of Sister Mary Alice,beloved Mercy nun. The openingwas highlighted by a performanceof "Brigadoon" in which Eriejoined with Mercyhurst to designgets, devise dances, and fill themale roles. 1

House. This serves as the residence for Home Economics students during part of their senioryear, when these Home Ecer'sadopt an infant for a period afsix weeks and use their trainingIn housekeeping and hom e-making.

Immediately outside the backdoor of the firstf floor residencehall are two small? buildings, th eMusic Practice House and5 th ePublications House. The MusicHouse provides facilitiesj for thepiano and voice major's lessonsand practice sessions.

Official home of the schoolpublications, the MERCIAD andthe PRAETERITA, is the Publications House, or as it is commonlyknown, the "deck house".

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"We're teaching our waythrough college" is an aproposmotto for the cadets at Mercyhurst College. Cadet P lan, thelatest form of scholarship offered at M ercyhurst. requires the

participan ts to teach two fullyears in the elementary schoolsof the Erie diocese. Two years ofcollege, including five summers,enable the cadets to earn thenecessary credits for a Bachelorof Science [degree, ma king themeligible to teac h in the publicschools.

Because of the ever-increasingshortage of teachers in parochialand;public schools, the cadet planwas adopted by Mercyhurst in thesummer of 1955 as a means of alleviating the problem The systemis modeled much after the "Co-O p " plan in the Engineering -field.

This cadet system offers an opportunity for any girl who is sincerely interested in making a

career of teaching in the grades.Not only do cadetsf receive thebenefits of a Catholic [edu cationbut | they received two invaluableyears of teaching experiences.

Reportedly,cadets now teaching are doing an excellent joband are happy in their work. Thisalone lis proof that the CadetPlan, though still in its infancy,

not only necessary but worthwhile and effective.

Shown above is a typical danc e from one of the college'sthree formal dances posted on the social calendar each schoolyear. The fall months usherin the NFCCS semi-formal HarvestMoon Ball, sponsored byCURA to raise funds for the sup port

of college students from home mission territory. The WinterCarnival weekend's Saturday night affair is a formal dinnerdance. Early June,iniaddition to Class Day and Graduationactivities, brings the June Prom, traditionally sponsored by theJunior class. Informal dances and mixers are held regularlyeither in Mercy hurst' s gym or at th e! Gannon Student Unionbuilding. I

Davis, Jr. and the Will Master-son Trio. The Playhouse presentsthe Broadway shows starring local talent at reasonable studentprices.I

Dinner, anyone?!You will haveyour choice of aflong high-ratedlist, faculty-approved . . . Ange-lotti 's for any type meal, Di-Michael's for that special spaghetti and pizza, and CollegeInn fo rthat after-date snack before your12:30 permission expires.

The peninsula, w ith sa nd, ^water, sun. and all effects (mosquitoes included), is available for"Swimming Sallie" when-j th eweather permits. If you don't feellike swimming, there's alwayswindow shopping on State Street.

Historic sights? Say no moreErie has the famous Admiral PerryMon umen t, Block House, ErieCem etery over 100 years, oldPerry's original flagship, the Niagara, and the Wolverine, the firststeel ship ever made.

For the sportsf minded people,there's the usual . . .golf, tennis,*bowling, baseball, basketball, etc'

One final stop that might beof interest to some . . . Gannon

College, with an all male population. And just for the wee lassies,the Gannon lads have their Friday night dances and the StudentCenter.

La tour est finie, but don't forget. Half of enjoying somethingislseeing it for yourself. See yousoon?

The third floor resident halls kitchenette provides a place forrelaxation and nourishment between classes and on weekends.

The kitchenette has been known to accommodate as many asthirty-five students. A lesser number, perhaps ten or fifteenis agreed upon by all as being more conducive to comfort.Whe the r i% be for a cup of coffeeorja "spot of tea", the kitchenette beckons to all.\ MJttEt M c

Freshmen May ElectDrama land SportsCalling all girn athle tes an d po tentia l actres ses: Did you know

that Mercyhurst hasjustjthe orga nizatio ns for you to join? Boththe Athletic Associationand! the Dramatic Society afford extensivedevelopment in their fields. 2 |

If you like to bat balls, push a puck, or shoot baskets, then youmay addfyour name to the Athletic Association membership list. But,if you have a yen I fo r footlights * and applause, the Dramatic Societyis your club. Since both clubs are time-consuming, students are permitted membership in one only. This arrangement protects the stu

dent from becoming "a joiner." Italso prevents her from becoming"a ne glecte r" of h er class duties.ut le ts Provided

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PRAETERITA, Mercy-yearbook, requires | good

[writers as well as a capable business staff, if creativewriting is your line, perhaps thePRAETERITA, winneroff the AllAmerican Yearbook Award, willinterest you.

The MERCIAD is the campusstudent newspaper. Classes, earlyin the school year, teach perspective^ copyists the "do's" and"don'ts" of journalism. Copyistsfor the paper write every type ofarticle, so if variety suits you, jointhe MERCIAD staff.

The Press club is the campus's

built-in presslagent. Its memberswrite up accounts of dances, playsa n d | other events to send to local and diocesan newspapers.

If writing interests you, you willundoubtedly desire to join thestaff of one of these throe groups.

In | dram atics , a stud ent is expected to do some backstage work,in addition to stage performances.Each member may try out forMercyhurst 's annual major production. | No member graduateswithout attaining some stagepresence.

Whether you are the fresh air,open-collared type of girl, orwhether you are the poised actress of your high school seniorplay, join the club of your choice,and ifurther develop your talents.

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