the merciad, june 7, 1954

8/6/2019 The Merciad, June 7, 1954

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Class Day Will Long Be Remembered A dignified, black-robed pro- turned to the false gods of "isms,"

cession of the student body, typ- to Christ through Christian teach -ical of all formal tradition s at ing and education.Mercyhurst, opened Class Dayactivities this afternoon in theLittle Theatre.

Mrs. Dolce then directed theGlee Club in the singing of "M ystical Rose" and "Wish I Was."

M arlene DeM attia. senior Class The trad itional ("Turning of thepresident, gave the Welcome Ad- Tassels" ceremonyf followed, withdress, followed by Kay M ainzerwho spoke on the history of "Traditions at Mercyhurst."|The GleeClub then presented the "Hallsof Ivy" as their first selection.

the four senior class officers M arlene DeM attia, Kay M ainzer,Roseann Andio, and Gerry Kingstonpresiding r

Dr. M. J . Relihan then madeThe principal address of th e the presenta tion of awards. Among

afternoon was given by Gerry the traditiona l awards were the

award for loyalty and cooperation;the M arian prize given by the R e-demptorist Fathers to the senioroutstanding in promoting devotion to Our Lady; the prize forgeneral excellence; and membership certificates in Who's Who.

The Praeterita dedication wasread by Pa uline Solid a. ThenMary Catherine O'Donnell gavethe "Ivy Poem," prefacing the out-door planting of the ivy followedimmediately after the solemn recessional.

The mood of the occasion thenKingston who chose as her topic, Carpe Diem prize, given to the changed to one of gaiety and color"The Sword of the Spirit." In her senior who in the estimation of as the students assembled withtalk, she spoke of the importan ce the faculty emphasized the me an- their guests on the front campu sof returning a world,!which has ing of the Mercyhurst motto; the for the annual Garden Party.

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As the soft strains of "Ave Maria " drifted over the campus,Bar bara Klein, M ay Queen, crowned the Blessed M other asQueen of Mercyh urst on Sunday, M ay 16. Identically attir edin coral Grecian-styled gowns,?the seniors presented a brightand colorful spectacle as they preceded the queen to herthron e. Regal in ivory satin, Barb ara had ;as her at tendantsM argaret Volk (left) and!Betty Seymour (right).

Dr. Henry F. Nugent

Sophs To StageTradit ional Event

Tonight the Sophomore classwill entertain their big sister classin the tradit ional Lantern Nightfestivities, which will befheld inthe Lit t le Theater. There, the seniors*;will re-live the most memorable days of their four-year stayat M ercyhurst .In charge of entertainment isPat {M urphy; working under her

direction are Barbara Cavanaugh,Pat Narby, M ary McCarthy, CarolKelly and Carol Donovan as headsof the various committees.

For weeks the Sophomores havebeen working\ hard, using everyspare moment for practice. Theyhave successfully dodged their bigsisters in order to keep their program a secret, in spite of the factthat several sophomores have toeenheard singing "I'll Wash Th atM an Right Out of My Hair" andCarol Donovan, Beth Coleman,J u d y Gleason, Kay Cooper,and Pat M urphy have been foundgoing from door to door lookingfor sailor costumes.At 8:30 lights will dim, the curtain will rise, and the sophomoreswill entertain their big sisters forthe last time, this Lantern Night.

Dr. Nugent To Addressi Hurst Bids Bon Voyage1954 Graduating Class To Traveling Colle uesDr. Henry F. Nugent, State Supervisor of AdultsEducation in theRhode Island Department of-i Education, will address the graduatingclass of 1954 at the commencement exercises which will be held Tuesday, June 8, in the Chapel of Christ the King.Dr. Nugent received his early education in Ireland, graduating fromthe College of Arts and Sciences of Dublin, jj He studied further in theUnited States at Providence College, Columbia University, and CatholicTeachers' College in Providence, where he received his degree of Doctorof Education. *- *- ?

His Excellency, Archbishop JohnM ark Ganno n, will confer degreeson the forty-one graduating students. Rev. Daniel J. M artin, College Chaplain, and Dr. M ichael J .Relihan, Professor of Education,will assist in the ceremonies.Bachelor of Arts

Liberal Arts students who willreceive Bachelor of Arts Degreesare: Janet Bremmer, Erie, Pa.;Donna Byers, Youngstown, Ohio;M aryann Cutri , Erie, Pa.; M arleneDeM attia, Rochester, N. Y.; AnnDowning, Erie, Pa.; Jean Drou-hard, Canfield Ohio; Mary|JuliaEllermeyer, Kittanning, Pa.; Del-oras Fratus, Erie, Pa.; TheresaQorny, Erie, Pa.; Ann Kennedy,Buffalo, N. Y.;} Barbara! Klein,Warsaw, N. Y.; Ingeborg Loesch,Erie, Pa.; Ka thleen M ainzer, Erie,Pa.; Sophia Mazionyte, Plattsburg ,N. Y.; Mary Ellen M ullany, Painted Post, N. Y.; Vija Odeiko, Indianapolis, Ind.; Norine fPreedit,Fairview, Pa.; S ister Regis MarieHerbst, C.D.P., Allison Park, Pa.;M arion Royer, Bethesda, M d.;JoAnn Ryan, Youngstown, Ohio;M ary Lou Scalise, Erie, Pa.; Pa ulines Solida, Leechburg, Pa.; M argaret Sueta, Erie, Pa.; PaulineTurner, Centerville, Pa.

Bachelor of ScienceCandidates for the Bachelor ofScience degree in CommercialEducation are: Roseann Andio,Youngstown, O h io ; M argaretGrace, Renovo, Pa.; Dorothy Zu-zula, Erie, Pa,Bachelor of Science degrees inHome Economics will be awardedto Sally Batchelor, Erie, Pa,; Jean

Broscoe, Farrell, Pa.; GeraldineDeFazio, Erie, Pa.; Rozella, Ulan

Harps t, Albion, Pa.; M ary AnneHayes, Buffalo, N .Y.;ij VirginiaKelly, Ellicottville, N. Y.; Geraldine Kingston, Erie, Pa. fCandidates for the Bachelor ofScience degree i n ElementaryEducation are: Donna Jean Al-brycht, Erie, Pa.; Phyllis Klenner,Johnstown, Pa.; Rosemary M c-Cabe, Erie, Pa.; M ary CatherineO'Donnell, Rochester, N. Y.; M aryClare Schaming, Pittsburgh, Pa.;M ary Elizabeth Seymour, M alone,N. Y.; Patricia Ulrich, Erie, Pa^

BaccalaureateYesterday another graduatingclass participated in their lastSunday M ass as Mercyhurst College students. The Solemn HighM ass took place in Christ TheKing Chapel with jj Rev. Daniel J.M artin, the college chaplain, officiating.I The Baccalaureate address wasdelivered by Rev. Charles Fehren-bach, a Redemptorist Father fromNorth East . The seniors then retired to the State Dining Roomfor breakfast.

Six M ercyhurst College graduates and two members of the college faculty will set sail for Europe this summer, while one member ofthe staff has already landed. Mjarlene DeM attia a nd M ary Lou Scalise,taking the "Andrea poria" of] the Ital ian Steamship line, will land inNaplesflate in August. Marian-Year NFCCS tours have been selectedby M ary K. Dyke, Norma Jea n Scott, Judy Carlow, M ary Jean Sauer,M iss Kelly, and M iss Reilly. M iss Cherry landed at* Naples aboard the| ' ' Independence" on June 5. T|JP Mary K., Norma Jean , Judy, and M ary Jean will dock at Londonaround the te nth of July, while Miss Kelly and M iss Reilly will debarkat Rotterdam about July 1. Judy and MJary Jean will leave the tourabout ten days for a short trip to Ireland.

Merciad Advisordeceives Grant

Sr. Mary Gabriel, head of theFrench Department at M ercyhurstCollege and the advisor of theM erciad, has been awarded agrant to attend the University ofM innesota for the first term ofthe summer session, beginningJune 14 and ending July 17. Oneof eighty|participants to receivesuch a scholarship in a ForeignLanguage Auxilium, Sister Gabrielwill leave for M inneapolis on Juneis. i I -j

The Sacred Heart convent willbe the residence of M arlene andM ary Lou while they're in Rome.From there, they will tour Italy,Switzerland,! and France, including Our Lady of Lourdes shrine.Marlene plans to fly home fromParis sometime during November,but M ary Lou is going to studyfashion designing in Rome for ayear. M arian ShrinesM ary K. and Norma Jean willvisit England, Holland, Germany,Switzerland.^Italy, France^ Spain,and Portugal. Miss Kelly and MissReilly w i ll visit all of thesecountries, including Be lgium,! Thetour Willi included such MarianShrines as Our Lady of Walsing-ham, Notre Dame Cathedral, Our

Lady of M ontserrat, Our Lady ofFatima, and Our Lady of Lourdes.Miss Cherry is visiting her sisterwho is making her home in Augsburg, Germany ,and plans to remain until the middle of September. During the summer she andher sister hope to make tours topoints of interest in most of thecountries outside the Iron Curtain.

The editorial and businessstaffsof the MERCIAD

join with the student bodyin extending sincerecongratulationsto the Seniorsand in them the

b e s t of e v e r y t h i n gi n t h e f u t u r e .

Name DelegatesFor ConventionsM ercyhurst students will atten dfour conventions of student organizations during the summer inChicago, New York City, andPalenville, NjY . | | |Marjorle Cummiskey, prefect ofthe Sodality for l954-'55, BeverlyBuerkle, vice-prefect, and Joseph Ciancaglini, mistress of Candida esJ will travel to New YorkCity for the Summer School ofCatholic Action to be held at Ford-ham University from August 23-28. The schools are held each yearin various parts of/ the countryunder the auspices of the Sodality

and the Queen's Work, nationalSodality magazine. Noted Jesuiteducators will speak on the theme,"To Jesus Through M ary."The Congress Hotel in Chicagowill be the scene of the NFCCSNational Congress on September 1through the fifth. Edith Lauler,newly-elected Lake Erie Regionalvice-president, M argaret Hirsch,and Rita Walters, will representM ercyhurst at the convention. ?M argaret Foley and : MarjorleWilliams will increase their knowledge of the young Christian student at Palenville, N. Y.,1wherethey willlattend one of the national Y. c. S. Study Weeks. Theconvention will be held at CampSt. Helene, situated in the Cat-skill M ountains.Another convention! to be heldin August will be the N. S. A.,which will have its headquartersthis year at Iowa State University.Delegates from M ercyhurst havenot yet been announced.


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Pago Two T H E M E R C I A D Monday, June 7, 1954

C o l l e g e L a d d e r - -C o m p l e t e L e a d e r s O f ' 5 4 S e n i o r i t y v s . E q u a l i t yLooking back, Mercyhurst remembers when you, theSeniors, first came through her gates in the fresh eagernessof your college days. During the last four years, youjhavegiven yourselves to Mercyhurst, and she has given herself toyou. By your efforts in studies and activities, you have become part of your Alma Mater and she, in turn, has taughtyou and openedlnew worlds^for you. Solsynonomous are youand she with progress that your advancement corresponded

with Mercyhurst's physical growth, the addition of the newlibrary building,j We, the Juniors , hold our fi rst memory of |you as the"great Sophomores" who were to show us the way. Before theend of those early weeks, we knew you to be our friends, in afriendship which has deepened through years of close contactwith you. \

We, the Sophomores, gained wonderful "Big Sisters" inyour class. Even from your letters of introduction to us, wegrasped the sincere tone with with which you were to greetus and guide us through our new experiences.| We, the Freshmen, knew you only as the lofty Seniors,in the culmination of these qualities. Since September, we hadadmired you but, becoming more acquainted with you, wemarvel at your success as a class. f

So it is tha t^we of Mercyhurst see you - -| Seniors whohave mastered every step in the ladder of college life. Wewould like to keep you close in our midsts, but we know thatnow is your opportunity to reach others as you have influencedus . We shall miss you, but this feeling will be eclipsed by ourpride in your accomplishments. i |

Spirit Of MercyhurstIt is the warmth of "hellos" from every one you meet onyour first day at Mercyhurst. I | | | I fIt is the excitement of your first night in your new"home away from home."It is the exuberance of your initial letter home and theanticipation of a weekend at your roommate's.It is the dizzy whirl of your first week and the seriousbusiness of choosing a color scheme for your room. 1 | 1It is the thrill of that first letter or package from home

and the careful composing of your first prom invitation. | |It is the teamwork of a class project and the fun of getting to know the day-hops. f | *It is the satisfaction of passing room inspection and thedejection of your firs t campus. IIt is the solemnity of chapel services and the peace foundthere for a moment or two in a busy day.Is is the fun of dressing-up for a movie!or shopping expedition in town. | jIt is the companionship of the Sisters of Mercy and thesteadying influence of your own "Big Sister."It is the freedom of a weekend and the serious concentrat ion of a school day. j |9gl |It is the courtesy that transforms the mad-cap of dormlife into the sophisticate of formal occasions. I

It is the sociability of an afternoon trip to Art's and thesolitude of evening study. iIt is the suspense of meeting upperciassmen and the reassurance of their friendliness. |It is the nostalgia of the "AlmafMater" and the gaiety ifsong fests in the Lounge. |It is the gratitude you show to God for His gifts and theconfidences you take to Him in the chapel. * I WIt is the dignity of traditions and the spontaneity of"after-lights" parties.It is the contemplation in the classroom and the enthusiasm of hmpromptu entertainment.

I It is the serenity of a Sunday and the bustle of a Satur-day. I |p MIt is the busy weeks of preparation for a prom and themystery of "who will be Prom Queen." IIt is the light-hearted singing in the dining room and thesolemn beauty of Gregorian chant at Mass. |It is the relief of coming through your first exam with"flying colors" and the realization that you do^belong.: |It is the loyalty you feel toward your school and the appreciation you can never express to your teachers.

Officers for 1954-1955Senior ClassyPresident, Marge WiUlams; Student Council, Mary Kienzle; Vice-President, Anne Remaley; Secretary, Maureen Hammond; Treasurer, Barbara Botsaris.Sophomore Class

President. Mary Bacon; StudentCouncil, Joan Cszernicky; Vice-President, Jean Rocco; Secretary,Barbara Stone ; Treasurer, |MaryAnn Bittner.English ClubPresident, Mary Ann Nash;Student Council, Lorraine Reichel;Vice-President, Jean Heavey; Secretary-Treasurer, Noel Jaeger.Science SeminariPresident, Joan Mitri; StudentCouncil, Patricia Fridley; Vice-President, Maureen Hammond;Secretary, Patricia Maley, Treasurer, Nancy Harter.Elementary Education ClubPresident, Mary Ree Theuerkauf;Student Council, Georgia Lackey;Vice-President, Peggy Kelsey; Secretary, Carol Kelly; Treasurer,Joyce Baker.Junior ClassPresident, Jean Heavey; Student Council, Josephine .C iancaglini, Kay Cooper ;gVice-President,Beverly Buerkle; Secretary, JeanBryson; Treasurer, Barbara Coole.French ClubPresident, Lo r r a i n e Reichel;Student Council, Roberta Im-boden; Vice-President, JosephineCiancaglini; Secretary-Treasurer,Mary Ann Nash.Sociology SeminarPresident, Donna Cutrona; Student Council, Kitty Kelly; Vice-President, Betty Jean Bisgrove;Secretary, Mary N. McCarthy;Treasurer, Mary E. Stephany.International Relations ClubPresident, Anne Remaley; Student Council, Mary N. McCarthy;Vice-President, Margaret Hirsch;Secretary, Noel Jaeger Treasurer,Jean Rocco.Home Economics ClubPresident, Catherine McCarthy;Student Council, Margaret Foley;Vice-President, Marilyn Genck;S e c r e t a r y , Kathleen Braeger;Treasurer, Julia Kelly; PublicityManager, Joan Cszernicky.O. G. A.I President, G e r r y O'Doherty;Student Council, Mary J a n eO'Del); Secretary. Caroline O'Connor; Treasurer, Helen Kennedy;Publicity Chairman. Joan Clancy.Dramatics Association| President, B a r b a r a Buerkle;Student Council, Patricia Maley;Vice-President, Mary Ann Scirto;Secretary, Jean Heavey; Treasurer,Kitty Kelly.Glee Club.President, Margaret H i r s c h;Librarian. Betty Jean Bisgrove;Secretary, Marguerite McLaugh-lin; Student Council, Judy Glea-son.Athletic AssociationPresident, Bet Broderick; Student Council, Mary Ann Roble;Vice-President, Mary Ann Scirto;Secretary, Patricia Murphy; Treasurer, Marcia Meagher.Art Club iPresident, Jane Ann Conrath;V i c e-President, Judy Gleason;Student Council. Kay Canada;Secretary-Treasurer, Joan Szman-ski. I * P

Seniority rights were not instituted to humble underclassmen; neither were they devised to glorify seniors. Yetthere is some abuse in a! seniority system which is the baneof the underclassman's existence.The case against such a system has its-contention in theenforcement of these rights rather than in the validity of theirexistence. *Since seniority rights favor seniors, it follows that theseseniors retain the right to enforce them and to report violations of their precepts. This is generally conceded. Not everyone, however, is as equally willing to accept the theory thatpartiality and unkindness have a place in this enforcement.They, of course, are rightly doubtful since seniority rights arepalatable only when they are enforced objectively and withoutmalice or offensive superiority.To those, then, to Iwhom the administration of seniorityrights will one day be entrusted, we advise the temperance ofjustice with impartiality as well as with mercy. Seniorityr ights , whilelnever welcomed by underclassmen, will then, atleast, not inspire rancor or resentment - and may even winrespect for the senior who is fair as well as thoughtful .

W e . The Seniors, LeaveOur 'Claim To FameWhile packing up our bags and dusting out our closets, we seniorshave come across many individual traits and acquisitions which wefeel have added much to the spirit and dignity of Mercyhurst. In orderthat the school not be deprived of these endearing aspects of the Classof '54, we have agreed that each of us shall willinglyKrelinquish our"claim to fame" to some deserving underclassman. IDonna Albrycht her successful science experimen ts to Peggy Kelsey.Marlene DeMattia her "tonics" to Ann McGinni s .Rosemary McCabe her aplomb on stage to Georgia Lackey.Pat Royer ~ her jewelry box to Mrs. Bryan. ISally Batchelor th at careless, wind-blown look to Dot Rudge.Jean Broscoe her profile to Patt y Maley.Gerry Defrazio -- her stint at the Practice House to Mary Ann Robie.Mary Anne Hayes her May Day dress to Rainee Reichel. IJerry Kingston her dignified parties for residents to Marguerite Mc-L Laughlin. ^Mary Miillaney ~ the fun in th e lounge to Caroline O'Connor.Deloras Fratus -- her paintbrush to Jane Ann Conrath.Jean Drouhardher priority on the 3rd floor phone to Marge Cum-miskey.

Ann Downing her haircut (?) to Markey Foley.Peggy Grace her weepy eyes in movies to Donna Cutrona.Mary Lou Scaliseher Saturday nights at the G.C.S. to all "orangs."Jody Ryan all livestock to Jean Heavey and Pat Murphy.Noreen Preedit her room off campus to Barb Buerkle.Donna Byers -- her "rotten choppers" to Mr. Bone-a-part.Patty Ulrich her weight reducer to Ki tty Kelly.Mickey O'Donnell her contagious giggle to Jean Lee.Terry Gorney her cashmere cumber-bund and 20-foot zipper to MaryAnn Scirto.Clare Schaming her big. green eyes to Pat Powers.Mary Ann Cutriher 1954 Cadillac to Kay Cooper.Ann Kennedy her calm exterior and poise to Pats y Klein.Janet Bremmerher lengthy excursions to Joan Sysmanski.Virginia Kelly all A.A. sweat shirts to Bet Broderick.Kathleen Maimer her preference for hose to B. J. Bisgrove.Roseann Andio her knit ting needles to Marge Russell.Phyllis Klenner all little girl scouts to Barbara Barnes JDorothy Zuzula her place in May Day processions to Katherine El*chenlaub.Betty Seymour her voice to Bobby Imboden.Judy EUermeyer her perch at 3rd floor desk at Edie Lauler.Pauline Solida her sunny disposition to Helen Kennedy.Pauline Turner her prowess at the Rhinelander to Vickie Argana.iBarb Klein her bubbling exuberance to Cathy McCarthy.

Vija Odeiko her bridge finesses to Dig O'Dell. JSophia Mazionyte her salesmanship in t he bookstore to Mary McCarthy. f 1 ?Rozella Harpst her happy home life to Gretchen Mercer.Marge Suetaher Alaska correspondence to Mary Ree Theuerkauf.-THE MERCIADMercyhurst College, Erie, Pa.Member ofAssociate Collegiate Pressg "All American'*


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. , sing Dorothy sand the Scarecrow of O z d n a Smi th and Pa tM urphy) as "Lili" (Patsy Klein) tr ies vainly to gain the att ention of Peter Pant: (Carol Kelly) at rehearsal for the SeniorPar ty .

Fantasy Fair' S ce n eOf 1 9 5 4 [Senior JParty|" C o m e w i t h u s t o N e v e r - N e v e r L a n d w h e r e w o r k i s p l a ya n d d r e a m s c o m e t r u e , " P e t e r P a n , in t h e p e r s o n of C a r o lKe l ly , i nv i t e d t he gue s t s o f hono r a t t he '5 4 S e n i o r P a r t y , h e l di n t h e s tuden t d i n i n g r o o m W e d n e s d a y e v e n i n g , M a y 2 6 .

A host of gai ly costumed cha racters from the Land of Fantasy,including Cinderella, Pinocchio,the Seven DwarfsJ and Rip VanWinkle dropped in at the partythrough Snow White 's magic mirror to extend a similar invi tation,each in his own manner.One of the ^feature .attractionsof the affair was the \ wonderfulchicken dinner, especially prepared by the Quanti ty Cooks, underthe chairmanship of Vicki Argana.Wishing wells and pastel shadeskeynotedfthe clever array of decorations created by Donna C ut-rona's committee. M ary JeanSauer and her committee were responsible for ?;the attractive invi tation postedl in College Hall.Other committee heads were: BetBroderick, entertainment; M a r yH. M cCar thy, a r ranging tables ;Beth Coleman, serving; AudreyHa nna h , I senior gifts; and^MaryKienzle, dismantling.Edie Lauler and M arge Williamswere general chairmen of thepar ty .

Varied Courses

f4 will beoffered in ten different departments, with many of the regularfaculty on the teaching staff. Mos tpopular courses being elected byM ercyhurst students who are earning extra credi ts during the summer mon ths are the classes inelementary education, logic andethics in the philosophy field, andPennsylvania and American Government .All courses carry three ?creditsand will run for a period of sixweeks.

Tuesday evening, June 1, waschosen I by Ithe Seniors for theirEngaged* Girls' Party. T his yearthe I tradi tional celebration tookplace at Nissen's rather than inthe Lounge as i t has been in former years. Jean Drouhard an dGerry Kingston were the guestsof honor and each received a giftfrom her class. Arrangements?forthe party w ere made by Mary AnnHayes and Virginia Kelly whoacted as co-chairmen of the affair.Jean is engaged to Thomas

Lewis of Erie and has plannedher wedding for July 31. Thecouple will be married in Can-field, Ohio, Jean's home town. Nodefini te plans have been made asyet for Gerry's wedding. Her fiance is Thomas Kearney, also ofErie. %

V oice And Piano Mercyhurst Girl*Are TalkingAbouttudents HoldAnnual Recital

On the evening of M ay 25, theM ercyhurst students held theirannual college piano and voicerecltaliunder the direction of Sister M ary Andre and Sister HelenJean. Th e program featured lavariety of m usicals selections,ranging from classical to moderncomposers. Piano solos, vocal arrangements, including trios, duets,and solos, w e r e interspersedthroughout the evening. Thosewho participated in the reci talwere: Vocal selections by MarjorieWilliams, M ary Ann Scirto, MaryKeinzle, Georgia Lackey, BettyJean Bisgrove, Diana Vendetti ,Natalie North and Bet Broderick;and piano selections by Judy Rose-berry, Patricia Powers, M argueri teM cLaughlin, M ary Ann Bittner,Nancy Valenti , and Patricia Eisert.Honor SocietiesInvest i MembersOn Ma y 11, the Home Economics honor fraterni ty, Kappa Omi-cron Phi , received six new members: Barbara Cavanaugh, BethColeman, Marge Russell, Mari lynGenck, Barbara Coole, and Rozel-la Harpst. President of Mercy-hurs t ' s Alpha Eta Chapte r , Ca therine M cCarthy, presided at theacceptance ri tuals.5 Primary qualifications for thereception of this honor are a highscholastic average and a commendable character standing inthe college. Only a c ertain percentage of th e home economicmajors m ay be accepted eachyear. The purpose of Ithis societyis to further th e interests andaims of the field of home economics and its members in collegesthroughout the country.

Alpha Psi Omega, the NationalDramatic Honorary Fraterni ty,accepted seven newf members onSunday evening, May 23, in recognition of meri torious participation in college dramatics. Necessary qualifications for membership in the society include? th eacquisition of a minimum of 50points gained through 2 service onthe production staffs as well! asacting in the various theatre presentations. In addition, the initiation ceremonies require laknowledge of the Greek alphabet,the officers of the national chapter and ten affi liated chapters,and finally, twelve lines ofShakespeare.The new members of the M ercyhurst Iota Zeta chapter are:Edith Lauler, M arjorie Cu mmis-key, I Patricia Royer, M ary AnnScirto, Jean Heavey, M arlene DiM attia, an d Kitty Kelly. BettySeymour officiated at the | ceremony, assisted by Pauline Solida,Theresaf Gorny, and BarbaraBuerkle.Announcing...PUBLICATIONS OFFICERS FOR

1954-1955MERCIADEditorMartha M cNulty.Associated EditorMarge Williams.Assistant Editors Judy Rose-berry and Carol Kelly.Business EditorMary Kienzle.

EditorAudrey Ha nna h .Ar t EditorJane Ann Conra th.Business EditorGerry lO 'Doh-erty.PhotographyLorraine Reichel*

M ERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . The pink M ayDay . ..] .CLARE SCHAMING'S and JUDY ELLERMEYERTS new cars .. . Oh. happy, happy graduation day . . the Canisius to M ercyhurst let ters for PRISCILLA PRENATT and DOROTHEA MORRELL . . . Clubelections . . . a day-stude nt landslide . . . Dien Bien Phu . . . SisterCarolyn's night shift duty . . . . G. E. men, boats and airplanes . . gingerale . . .MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT . . The SeniorBall . . . JERRY KINGSTON'S slumber party . . the return of"Lili" . . . European travel J plans for MARY LOU SCALISE andMARLENE DcMATTIA . . . the auto matic washer and dryer (atlast) . . . the North-American road-runner ANN M cGINNIS. . the work plan for June: roof plus sun equals burn.M ERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT . . PAT ROYERand ANN KENNEDY - - Sr. Loretta 's subs . . . picnics on the peninsula . . . ROSA RIO'S de partu re for Sout h America - - all too soon. . . Dr. Haley's famous last] saying : "Any ques tions?" . . . PATTYMALEY'S physiology book . . . The Bri tish Camel Corps . . M cCarthyand t he Army . . . VIRGINIA KELLY: M ercyhurst sweatshirts . . . thevisit to Sister Betty Rossum*. . .' M ERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT . . E xam-time "The Happy Wonderers" . . . JEAN DROUHARD'S andBARBARA BUERKLE'S rapidly approaching weddings . . the "newand different" 8-Ball . . the revival of "Moulin Rouge" . . . DeltaEpsilon Sigma reception . . . the great exodus to Lorain, Ohio byGERRY O'DOHERTY, MARKY FOLEY, | DIG O'DELL, MARY

KIENZLE, AND MARY REE THEUERKAUF . . . RAINEE REI-CHEL'S M ay Day dress (and her ring, a minor detai l) . . . "TheStudent Prince" . . . the guest soloist at English Club . . "A Cottage Small by a Waterfall". . . WI M E R C Y H U R S T GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT . . "MoonlightSerenade" . . . the closet in Room 8 . . . Tony M artin's recent visit toErie . . . wisdom teeth, thanks just the same . . . senior weekend at thecottage . . . paved tennis courts, we hope . . .MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . The newplaque in the Little Theatre - - Thank you, Dr. Relihan . teaching posi tions . . . BARBARA BARNES' pa rakeet earrings . . mar-blehearted" Hayes and "thankless chi ld" Kennedy . . . Scirto's Niagara . Mambo . . . the enthusiastic, would-be equestriennes . ."They walked more than a mile for a camel" . . . summer vacation. . . zzz . . .graduation and farewells . . .

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