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VOLUME 49, NO.

10 MERCYHURST COLLEGE JANUARY 14,1977

The annual Dance Marathon Scholarship Fund, conferences


for Exceptional Children held
this past weekend ended with a
total of $3,167.27 in pledges and
money collected.
...For Charity, At CEC Marathon for parents of exceptional
children, activities involving
exceptional children in various
institutions in the community and
other worthwhile causes.
.Sponsored by Mercyhurst's Loeffler, Vice President; Sue Friday, January 7, in the C.E.C. presented each finisher Five dancers were forced to
Council for Exceptional Children, Datz, Treasurer; John Sullivan, grueling 48 hour Marathon. with a special prize. stop dancing because of minor
the event was chaired by Molly Membership chairman: Deserie Dean Jerry Trimble joined the Dean Trimble congratulated injuries: Judy Holland, Sue
Souders and Linda Loeffler. Luchette and Mary Rita Hor- dancers for the first eight hours and thanked everyone for their Leftwich, Joanie Stevenson,
Much time and effort was put vath, Food and Advertising of the Marathon. He was pledged effort. He said, "I've only been at Peggy Victoria and Brenda
into the Marathon by the Chairpersons; Committee at $8.00 an hour. Mercyhurst for five months, but Wienezkowski. Mary Jane
members of C.E.C. Brian members and disc;jockeys put At the 24 hour point, only'six I'm glad I'm here because all of Barber was hospitalized after
McHugh, Associate Professor of many hours into the planning of dancers had dropped out. you are here." completing the 48 hours. She is
Education and Advisor of C.E.C.; the event. •? By 6 p.m. Sunday, fourteen The money collected will be reported to have hairline frac-
Patty Lord. President; Lore Twenty-five dancers started on dancers finished the Marathon. used for the Brian McHugh tures in her leg.

Blueprint, Calendar Topics


MSGi Special Meetings
On Wednesday, January 5, Blueprint III was to set the directors were appointed (five
Mercyhurst Student Government direction of the College's learning faculty members given released
(M.S.G.) was given valuable program for the immediate time) to prepare specific
information f concerning future," said Shane. \ proposals in five areas which
Blueprint 5l II and the proposed In May of * 1976 the task force were 1) Mentoring Program 2)
academic calendar change. presented a report to the college Faculty Development 3) the
On hand to provide the in- community. All students, R.U.S., program of interpersonal skills 4)
formation was Marion L. Shane, faculty and administrators were program of problem solving, and
President of Mercyhurst College invited to a meeting, where they 5) basic skills, s •
and Jerry M. Trimble, Dean of reacted to a working paper which Dr. Camburn and the directors
the College and Vice President of the Blueprint \ Committee had are to report to Shane sometime
Academic Services. drawn up. sEt; 1 during this month.
President , Shane, the first After the meeting and based on wThe Dean, along with his ad-
speaker of the afternoon, ex- the reactions of the college visory committee, is also
plained to the government about community, the task force working on Blueprint III. The
Blueprint III. [ £ r rewrote the paper which became committee will be searching for a
Shane came with two proposals Blueprint III in August 1976. valuable role for liberal studies
in mind. First, to encourage A forum was held on August 26, for today's students.
M.S.G. input into Blueprint III at which all administrators, 1
"Concurrently,' said J Shane,
and secondly, to familiarize the faculty and students leaders were "there-is to be an emphasis upon
government with the revised invited. The forum consisted of quality in learning, global per-
draft of the philosophy two days of dialogue concerning spectives, life long learning and
statement. Blueprint III.?M ?
"I'm in the process of hearing career preparation in
After the forum, Shane set up cooperation with other colleges
various group reactions to an Ad-Hoc Review Committee
Blueprint III," said Shane. He and organizations." * * K
which then studied the input of "Whatever conclusion we
also hoped that M.S.G. would Blueprint III. ; *>
assist \ him in getting out to arrive at in Blueprint III all
Shane received the com- members of the college com-
st udents. mittee's report on October 8, munity will have had a chance to
I* Based on self study and 1976. After studying the report for discuss what goes into that,'' said
recommendation of Middle about a week, Shane acted on the Shane, referring \ back 8 t o
States in February 1975, the committee's report and ap- Blueprint III. "Before ,1}send
Blueprint III process begins, / p pointed Dr. Marvin Cam burn as Blueprint {ill to the board |of
Blueprint III, explains Shane, coordinator of the procedure for trustees, I want to know very
began in May 1975. At that time processing Blueprint III. Sj much how the students, faculty
he appointed a task force which The ideas of the Ad Hoc and administrators feel about it. 3 WOK K IT ON OUT - Brian L'HuUlier massages the leg of Mary
consisted of faculty, students and Committee were then to be I As of now, Blueprint; III is in Jane Barber after a cramp set In during the final hours of last
administrators. turned into specific programs. stage II. At stageilll I the weekend's CEC Dance Marathon. The Marathon raised over $3,000
"The basic purpose of In addition with Camburn, five ik ^mKvkfContlnued on Page 3) e^SnSUbtf for charity; both L'HulWer and Barber danced the full 48 hours.

Campus I Center Opening


Postponed Until March materials failed to meet quality
B The projected opening date of
the oft-delayed Campus Athletic standards. '
Center has been pushed back The latest setback was par-
another two months because of ticularly frustrating.
continuing bad weather, t "The roof could have been
The Center, originally completed with just one more
scheduled to open last October, week of good weather/' Prather
should be completed sometime in said. "Also, we couldn't make
early March, according to Robert final orders on floor and interior
Prat her, vice president of work until the roof was com-
development at Mercyhurst. pleted."
Allowing for further ' weather The total cost of the Center has
delays, the Center will open April now been placed at $675,000, with
1st at the latest, Prather told The another $22-124,000 needed in
Merclad. | M % ± J order to build a sliding partition
Construction of the roof was between the lecture hall and the
finally completed last Wed- main gymnasium. The College
nesday, January 5, after two recently raised enough money to
previous weather delays post- Install seating in the lecture
poned the scheduled opening of room,
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according to Prather.
the Center, first until mid- We went back to the people
Dean Trimble discussed the proposed calendar changes with members of Mercyhurst's Student December and then to January 1. who originally made pledges and
Government at a regular meeting held Wednesday, January 5, at 4 p.m. The Dean explained the reasons Construction was also in- asked t/iem to extendi their
for the proposals and asked Student Government opinion on the matter. terrupted when original roofing (Continued on Pago 3)

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To The Editor
Small School Atmosphere
Our Greatest Attribute
* In response to your editorial of December 10,1976,1 wouk
PAGE 2 like to accept your offer to express my opinion. •
THE MERCIAD JANUARY 14,1977 ? Take a 75-acre plot of land, 1,500 students, the four-day
week, intersession and the very personal relationship of the
teachers and students and you have Mercyhurst College.
But, shouldtileSenate approve the proposals, then you have
Mercyhurst College, the Ohio State University of Pen-
To The Editor To The Editor nsylvania, less 42,000 students.
As was the situation in my case, and I am sure as with
Attention: A Special Thank You many others, the academic plan of this school was the clin-
cher in my decision to apply. Granted, there are those who
consider Wednesdays as a day for relief of Tuesday hang-

Liberal Studies Majors This past weekend I shared in one of the most meaningful overs, but there is also that small margin of the student
experiences since my initiation into higher education - the population who utilize Wednesdays for their original pur-
Dance Marathon for Exceptional Children - and I applaud pose of a catch-up study day. Why punish these people? They
are the backbone of this school's high academic rating.
Last Spring there was a restructuring of the Mercy hurst all of you who helped make it happen.
Student Government (MSG). At this time there was a great The marathon has become almost an annual event since I address this, final statement to the college Senate: Start
number of undeclared and liberal studies majors (ap- the commencement of the Special Education Department at constructing more buildings, for without them, and 30 or 40
proximately 200) and it was therefore felt that these stu- Mercyhurst and pledges this year amounted to over $3,000. thousand more students, you will not be a contender for
dents should be represented. I, Chris Filippi, am your repre- In the past these proceeds have gone to such worthwhile over-populated, undersensitive institutions of high
sentative for this year. * causes as the Brian McHugh Scholarship Fund for Special education. Stay in your own league, the small school at-
Education majors, conferences for parents
jl would like to encourage you to get involved in the student children, activities involving the exceptional children in of exceptional mosphere is your greatest attribute. i *
government. Meetings are held almost every Wednesday at various institutions in the community, and $400 has been James Paskert
approximately 4:00 in 114 Zurn. If you are unable to attend contributed to the College to help defray costs of the Special
these meetings you can be made aware of what is going on in Education Accreditation Visit this past fall. All of these
this student body by reading the minutes or by contacting areas are important and I feel confident that many special
me, (room 329 Baldwin Hall or 866-9086 or box 235). The children are grateful for the endeavors made by the local
minutes are posted on large posters in the union, the dorms CEC chapter.
and the cafeteria under the names of all the officers and I | | f | Note Of Congratulations
I would like to express a very personal thank you and also
representatives in the government. *' \ ?
I have voting power in MSG and would therefore be in- appreciation on behalf of the College community to aU who
terested in knowing what your | feelings |are about devoted their energies into organizing the Marathon: Brian
'Hurst Soccer Team
academics,!activities, financial and political concerns so McHugh and his Special Education team; Molly Souders
that I can represent you efficiently. ^ I i and Linda Simpson, Chairpersons of the Marathon; F*atty This letter is a special note of congratulations to the Mer-
Lord, Lore Loeffler and Eileen DelSordo, Officers of the
I would like you to think about the following items and then CEC, and Committee Heads, Deserie Luchetti and Mary cyhurst College Soccer Team. As a first year sport com-
contact me with your suggestion. First, during Fall Rita Horvath; Foods and Advertising'Committee Chair- bining the assets of unbelievable dedication of its team
Festival, a few members from the department helped me in persons respectively, their committee members and disc members with an amazing potential for growth, we feel
raising $53.20 from the dice table. Tins money is now in the jockeys. ^ i | 5 * that soccer at Mercyhurst has found itself a place and is
treasury of the Student Government but is available for our definitely here to stay! Congratulations and a fine premiere
use. We can either use this money for pur department or we And many thanks to dancers - Ava Faust, Judy Holland, season and the very best of luck next year.
can donate it to NfSG, so as to increase their funds. Either Legi Jamary, Charlie Kihler,} Sue Leftwich, Michael It has come to our attention that some negative feelings
way, I would appreciate your response on this matter. Lamiewicz, Betsy Schaaf, Joanie Stevenson, Peggy Vic- have developed regarding the cheerleaders and their
Secondly, I would like to hear suggestions from you for ac- toria, Brenda Wienezkowski, f Darlene Yost. Special responsibilities to the soccer team. We would initially like
tivities for the rest of the year and comments on the ac- gratitude is extended to the dancers who were there all 48 to apologize for our lack of dedication to this new sport at
tivities that were already offered. When thinking about ac- hours: Darlene3Palermo, Beverly Busch, Bridget Beck, Mercyhurst, but we would also like to defend ourselves con-
tivities pay special attention to Winter and Spring Festivals. Nadine Belovarac, Mary Jane Barbar, Casey Cronin, Daniel cerning attendence at home soccer games as well as the
Changes are presently being considered for the calendar for Downing, Stephen Flatly, Brian L'Huillier, Judy Mahoney, place of cheer lea d i ng a t this college. "-
next year, in particular the abolition of free Wednesdays and Kati McCaffrey, Linda McGinley, Mark Ruttenberg and An- First of all, a problem with intersquad communication,
Intersession. Hopefully, on Monday, January 17, Dean Trim- drea Sotelo. To all the dancers I extend a standing ovation schedule interferences, numerous misunderstandings, and
ble and others concerned with calendar changes will be for without you, there would have been no Marathon,&&M|i basically ai multiplicity of factors prevented the total
present at the student government meeting. Again, I en- To all of you I want to express my good feelings about your squad's attendance at the home games. This was the cheer-
courage you to attend because of the importance of this mat- dedication and enthusiasm. I look forward to next year's leaders 'fault and we wish* to apologize for our apathy.
ter to your future at the "Hurst. ? ?% h Dance Marathon and invite the faculty and administration Secondly, though not designated as such, the cheerleaders
to share the excitement
Pam looking forward to meeting you and hearing from these fine people in their worthwhile cause. and spirit that was generated by have come to be associated with the men's varsity basket-
you.f * I : i u I f ball team. When we use ambiguous terms like associated, it
Chris Filippi Jerry M. Trimble is because we previously had no real place in the athletic
Dea,n of the College < department. Until this year, we were not even recognized
and Vice President of Academic Services as a part of athletics, male or female. Consequently,
cheerleading at Mercyhurst, in this squad's experience, has
been an uphill battle with little i student initiative and
To The Editor backing let alone administrative support. Fortunately,
however, as of less than a month ago, we are now
recognized as a segment of athletics. Celebration can start
Student Activity Fee TO T h e Editor: any time.
Now back to our responsibility to soccer. This problem is
budgetary and time based. We do not have sufficient fun-

Raised For 77-78 I I Intersession Support! ding to cheer full time for soccer and our appearance at
home games became impossible due to schedules and time.
Stemming from these two obstacles and complicating the
scenario isfour past association with the men's varsity
There has been much controversy on campus lately about basketball program. We have always cheered exclusively
As you may or may not know, the student activity fee has the merits of Intersession. One of my main reasons for at men's basketball since the program inception. We are
been raised from $25 to $35 for the 1977-78 academic year. coming to Mercyhurst was Intersession and the flexibility it not saying this is good or that it is the way it should be, but
I'd like to take this opportunity to explain why this has offered. I have not been disappointed '••' money-and time as well as a conscious decision by the
been done. J f About half of the students remained on campus during In- cheerleaders to be basketball cheerleaders has reinforced
First of all, in the past the fee was collected at three tersession this year where a wide variety of courses were of- this association.
separate times during the year. Next year we will collect the fered. In some cases, the quality of these courses came un- Therefore, until such time that funds become available to
entire fee in the beginning of the year so we know exactly der question. Even such bizarre sounding classes as Vam- expand the cheerleader's program at Mercyhurst (for
how much money the student government will have to work pires in literature, however, proved to be both worthwhile example-expanding to a squad for each sport of at least two
with.W i and enjoyable. I squads for all intercollegiate sports on campus) and until
^Previously the part-time students were not charged any There were also several off-campus opportunities. Some those persons selected for the squad become committed to
activity fee, yet they enjoyed all services full-time students of my friends were able to have a pre-intership in -their cheering for other sports, our focus, for this year, will be
did. Next year, however, it mil be different. Part-time chosen field. This experience was ^invaluable because it necessarily be directed towards men's varsity basketball.
students will be charged on>a Pro-rate basis. That is if a enabled them to decide whether or not they were really in- We hope that this somewhat clarifies and defends, our
student wishes to take 1 course they will be charged $3.50 per terested in their chosen field. Upperclassmen were able to position and our views. It is our hope that an expansion of
course. If a student should decide to enroll fulltime in the work on their practicums during this time. Other students cheerleading will be made possible for future years. The Ad
winter the fee would be two thirds of $24 and, in Spring one helped to produce a dinner theatre. Some spent the time in Hoc Committee on Athletics chaired by Miriam Mishank is
third or $12. The basic reason' for this is that we don't have Europe while yet others were in French ville. presently investigating the plight and place of cheerleading
enough funds to supply the students with the activities they ^ A number of S students also chose Ho spend the time at Mercyhurst. The results of their investigating will
deserve. By raising the activity fee $10 it will not only in- working. Intersession is a great time for earning money presumably and hopefully clear up many misconceptions,
crease but enhance the quality of the activities. % because it comes during the holiday season. For many the plus provide some direction for the future of a cheerleading
While our activity fee has not been raised in eight years money is needed to help pay expensive college bills J program at Mercyhurst. fcs f
cost increases have been constantly growing. Also please Regardless of their activities during Intersession all of the In conclusion, we again wish to extend a sincere apology
understand this does not help this year's Student Govern- people I have talked to feel that theirtimewas well spent. I to Coach Shimpeno and the soccer team for our lack of sup-
ment, it is up to the 77-78 Government to use their added personally? feel that I greatly benefited from Intersession. port. It is our hope that you will accept it.
funds wisely. | \ Do you agree? On Monday Jan. 17 at 4:00 in 114 Zurn there Thank you, the Cheerleaders
will be a Student Government meeting
Another thing .1 would like to mention is Blueprint HI I abolition of Intersession with Dean Trimble. Show your sup- to discuss the
wonder how many of you actually know what it is. | port and school spirit-come! T f
Blueprint III is a working paper designed to guide the
Ellen Soisson * T
college's future in all aspects.
Dean Trimble also has some new calendar change Everyone deserves the right
proposals. They may eliminate Intersession and free Wed-
nesday. Does anyone care? I certainly hope you do. If you
to be heard.
would like to know more about Blueprint please contact On a brighter note the Student Government has planned,
myself or any officer or representative of Student Govern- The Snowball, a semi-formal dance on Friday, Feb. 4, at
ment, jK Rainbow Gardens, B. YOB.
We would like to set up an open forum I to discuss this with Steve Ryan
I P | Moke the Merciod your form
members of the administration. If anyone is interested in President , ? of communication.
the calendar changes, Dean Trimble will be in .119 Zurn at Student Government
4:00 on Monday Jan. 17. All are welcome.

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JANUARYi4; lW7 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3

nence Related Shane; Trimble With


Academic Learning (Continued from Pag* I)
free Wednesdays 3) vacations [action on these proposals and meeting offered new outlooks
• president will analyze *and be scheduled permanently will *- make their own about the college and the
If you're eligible for your student's wages. The college, consider* input from the recommendations to the institution's emerging
college's federal work-study using jwork-study money, process of stage II. Once between' terms instead of President. transition.
program,;; there's a new pays the other half. these proposals are? Arm, during them,* and 4) the If this is passed the
program sponsored by the Blueprint III will go into suggestion rof the 4-3-3 students will go to a 4-3-3
Pennsylvania Department of Students earn at least the stage IV. At stage IV the calendar. j calendar and only during that
minimum wage and work at college senate will examine The proposals were sub-
Education that can give you
academic credit, money and
work experience in your
least
college
credit
10 hours
determines
to offer
a week.
how
for
The
much
an§ in-
and send Blueprint on to mitted to the college com-
stage V. President Shane will munity and also to the
again look over Blueprint III academic Policies Com-
time will the community be
able to compare it with the
current 3-1-3-3 in terms of
Campus
chosen career field. * ± I how they study, extra-
It's called
ternship, which must cover at
REAL, least one term. Jobs must be
* 'Relating Experience 5 to associated with the student's
at stage V and if the mittee for reaction.?
recommendations of the The committee
senate are acceptable to him. mediately accepted the
im- curricular activities, effect
on learning, and a number of
other things. 3
Center
Academic Learning." REAL career goal or aimed at the president will ..send Dean's four proposals but 14
offers student internships in general career exploration.
public and nonprofit! agen-
cies. It's available to all ex- For further information,
Blueprint III\ into the final when the committee began to
stage. At that time the board get feedback' thej proposals
of trustees will act on had to be reassessed.
It would, however,"
Trimble pointed out, "be an
experimental calendar for a
year." ;- J
Delayed
cept those in nursing, student students should see their proposal or proposals con- Dr. Trimble, as of now, will Another alternative that j£ (Continued from Page I)
teaching and religion- financial aid officer, college cerning Blueprint III and will reassess the proposals that he has been suggested is to pledges for a year or two," he
oriented activities, * & counselor or contact Direc- no doubt pass it. . ^ submitted earlier. ?He will require students to take in- said. * 4
The second speaker of the then send these revised tersession. Trimble was Student opinions of the
"All colleges are in the tor, REAL Program, Pemj afternoon was Dr. •'Trimble. proposals to the Academic
program if they have federal nsylvania» Department? of Dr. Trimble- reviewed his Policies Committee who in quicks to point out to the Center generally have ranged
government that the college from disappointment to
work-study funds," said C.Kr Education, Box 911, original proposals concerning turn will send their recom- lost 136,000 during this past outrage.
Moore, REAL director. State Harris burg, f Pennsylvania the academic calendar whicn mendation to the college intersession. * *
: were 1) elimination of ^in- senate.. ? "That's part of the turf,"
money is used to pay half the 17126. Phone 717-787-9602. M tercession 2) elimination of ^The senate!will then take After * speaking to the Prather shrugged, "doing the
government Trimble opened best you can with what you
up the meeting for questions. have. I think it will be func-
It was an interesting day tional and I think people will

License Registration Special Dance Lecture- for the government; and its be surprised and pleased
officers,, but more so, the Mice it's finished." I

Demonstration To Be Held
Mandatory will present "History and
Technique 1 of Classical
THE MERCIAD
Ballet. Ms. Mieszkowski
will be assisted by dance
As this is the year that new license majors, who 4will interpret
portions of her lecture. Editor Melissa McMurra y
plates are issued it will be necessary Ms. Mieszkowski is well News Editor ? Gary Wesman
to have your new plate number. known in ballet circles, Feature Editor
Sports Editor
Beth Beal
Please fill in the form below, cut it having enjoyed a rich and Terry Kelly
varieo Career as a classical Copy Editors Sue Pettit
out and drop it off at the Security Of- dancer. She has studied with Judy Holland
fice, Mail Room or| Information the American Ballet theatre, Trteha Seltzer
the 'Royal Academy! of Art Editor Maureen McCafferty
Room. &ga London, and with Rosella Photographer Bob Ronksley
If M Thank you. | % l * HightowerT in Cannes,
France, J WRITERS AND CREATORS: \ *
SECURITYTDEPARTMENT pAs. Mieszkowski is a
News,Department: Gee NeCastro, Chris Filipi, N a dine
talented choreographer with
Ms. Mieszkowski over twenty original works in Belovarac, Richard Frasca, Chris Van Wagenen, John
her repertoire. Bruno.
The Mercyhurst Com- In addition to her duties as Feature Department: Darlene Keith, Mark Nicola no,
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director of the WBBT, Ms. Mary Anne Ferraro.


munity is invited to attend a
special lecture-demonstr- Mieskowski is the founder of Sports Department: Bob Derda Jr., Donna Walker, Mike
ADDRESS ation to be held in the second the Ballet Society 'of Phillips.iRichard Birmingham. 4
floor dance studio of Weber Wyoming Valley, she serves Layout \ Edie Henderson
Old License Plate No. Hall, Thursday, iJanuary 13, as president of the Northeast
Regional^ Ballet Festival Business Manager Cheryl Stum
at 8 p.mi * ''% Faculty Consultant William Shelley
New License Plate No. Madame Jozia Association, and is on the
Mieszkowski, Director of the Dance Panel of the Pennsyl- Typists: Mary- Anne Cochran, Debbie Floyd, Lynn Mar-
Wilkes-Barr* Ballet Theatre vania Council on the Arts. catouli, Melanie Nash, Lisa Manendo. 2

INQUIRING REPORTER ASKS:

Academic Policies Proposal?


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Angela Daugherty:
I don't think it will
work. They will lose too Peggy Lamary:
many students. Kids look Ken Meredith:
I like intersession and I Before last intersession
forward to Wednesdays I Beth Young I would agree. But after
off* Besides, we have J?
% No, Intersession gives a also like Wednesdays off. Craig Nicholson:
Four classes, five days a this one, I feel they should
enough work. Intersession ' * %
break between* regular offer more courses In Definitely NO. I feel
gives us a chance to relax. Barry McAndrew: £ classes. I don't want a five week are too much work. four courses over 14
No, I feel Intersession is Interpersonal growth.
day week ^because I've learned more In one weeks, five days a Week is
a valuable experience. Wednesdays give us a day class than I've learned in too much*
Something should be done to catch up on sleep, study all my 19 years.
to make it viable. and even relax.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The Academic Policies Comittee has presented a
Proposal by which Mercyhurst would convert to a 44*3 term system op- \

PHOTOS BY: BOB RONKSLEY posed to a 3-1-8-3 system. This conversion would thereby abolish In-
tersession and Wednesday holidays.

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r by Chris Van wagenen


I it ballet is supposed to^ be lift Kitty • Megnin within the that Kent' was extremely shaky
beautiful, then may I take the setting, ending the first dance of on point, no doubt both out of
word one step further by saying the long and eventful evening. shape and out of tune.
that the recent performance Following •. Verdi, Edward The finale of the evening came
given by the Mercyhurst Dance Villella and Allegra Kent made Just after the final intermission,
Department was literally daz- their first appearance of the in the form of two Russian
zling. The performance took evening. The audience toned dances, Lisginka and Gopak,
place on Saturday, December 11 down a ^bit* during r; Villella's especially Gopak in which
at Strong Vincent Auditorium. performance and had good Mercyhurst Dance Director
The ballet was a surprise from reason to be disappointed. There Ismel Mohedln performed.
the opening Verdi Ballet Suite to was, it seems, nothing very Dressed in Russian garb the
the closing dance, Gopak. spectacular about
v
Villella or male dancers began to shout and
Kent J $ * • the ballerinas began to clap in
Oddly? enough, the only The evening's highlight came unison, bringing about a sort of
disappointment was the per- early,! just after the first in- chain reaction feeling from the
formance of the renowned termission, as Allan Kinzie and audience, who in turn par-
dancers, Edward Villella and Shelagh Murphy made their solo ticipated in the fun, by clapping
Allegra Kent But before the appearance, along with Christine along with the dancers.
ballet began, it was learned that Cottman, » Elisabeth Casey. As the dance was completed
Villella. himself, was suffering Suzette Boyer, Lisa Owens and the audience gave a standing PHOTO SY BOB RONKSLEY
from a bade injury, yet somehow Jenny Arold in Scenes De Ballet. ovation in tribute to the dancers.
one felt that he was cheated from Shelagh Murphy (foreground) and Allan Kinzie (background)
Seeing a dance on point is an It was an exciting performance pose during a recent rehearsal. Both Murphy and Kinzie performed
what could have been a rare and experience; in itself and Ms. but more so an entertaining
creative experience, $ \ K Murphy must be complimented evening. ^ I superbly in the departments last production which was held
The evening opened with the on her style, balance and most of December 11 and 12 at Strong Vincent Auditorium.
Verdi Ballet Suite. As the curtain all, Brace.
rose, the scene of 28 Mercyhurst
dancers, dressed in white and on
Allan Kinzie, also a soloist in
mis particular dance, put grace
Fall TeraiitC/s
point, was stunning, and the Erie
audience immediately ap-
preciated the setting/ by ap-
plauding the performers before
into his tour en 1 air and
astonished the Strong Vincent
audience with his lifts, seven in
all, which brought about a round
Deadline Upcoming PlaCeHieiit NeWS
the dance began. W All students who received an
of applause as he carried Ms. English Clinic Condition any time ON-CAMPUS One of the first and most im-
The Suite's closing was just as Murphy off the stage. before the fell; term, 1976, must RECRUITING portant things for you to do is to
stunning, with the corps de ballet Following Scenes De Ballet, finish their requirements by the SCHEDULE— | register at the Career Planning
forming a circle and" gliding Villella and. Kent made their end of this term. * ^ Attention all seniors. If you are Center. At this point, your
clockwise, on point, around eight second and final appearance of If they do not meet the deadline interested in being interviewed ^credential file will be started and
other dancers, who at the same the evening, as they performed they will not be permitted to by, any of the following &you will be put on the monthly
time were also gracefully "Afternoon of the Faun", music register for the spring term. recruiters, stop by the Career employment newsletter mailing
floating counter clockwise within by Claude Debussy. The English Clinic is open Planning Center (204 Old Main) list.,Also at this point we will
the frame work. jjB T Once again, there was nothing Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and sign up with Mrs. Hawes. E\learn who you are and what your
As the two sets of dancers went really to get excited about. Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Since time slots for interviews ' career goals are. From there we
around and around, senior Though it was performed ad- Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 are limited we recommend that can be of service to you in helping
dancer Allan Kinzie proceeded to mirably by both dancers, I* felt you sign up with Mrs. Hawes as rlead you to meeting these goals.
As a senior you
soon as possible before schedules be working on , your resume, should now also
are filled. | | | ^ credential file, letters of inquiry,
Erie Diocese—Department of job and grad school applications,
Education—Friday, February 11, and preparing for interviews—to
1977. 1 name a few. To help you with
Hills Department Store- some of these tasks, Mr. Gary
Monday, February 28, 1977. Bukowski, the Director of
STUD NT Kauhnann's Department
Stores—Tuesday, March 1, 1977. Placement, Is planning a series of
Action-Peace Corps-Vista— brief seminars to discuss helpful
SP CIAL Wednesday, March 2,1977.
Baltimore County Public
Schools—Monday, March 7,1977.
$ techniques
of your
encouraged
job
in the
search.
to
various
All
attend
aspects
seniors
and
are
un-
Southwestern Life ^Insurance derclassmen are also welcome to
brickyard mountain attend. All seminars
Co.—Wednesday, March 23,1977. place in the Career Planning
Anne Arundel School District,
Annapolis, MD—Thursday, Center, room 204 Old Main.
will take

RTE. 3. THE WEIRS, LACONIA, N.H March 31, 1977. 1 SgT


CVS-Consumer Value Stores- UPCOMING "Job
SEMINARS
Hunting Techniques' —
Monday, April 25,?1977. Wednesday, January 19, 1 p.m.
THE ONLY NEW SKI AREA IN THE U.S. THIS YEAR! SENIOR PLACEMENT "Senior Registration" — F
SEMINARS Thursday, January 20,1 p.m.
Seniors! Graduation is not so "Interviewing - Techniques"—
far off. Don't out off beginning Wednesday. Janua,rv 26, 1 p.m.
SKI DAY & NIGHT your job search any longer. It is "Senior Registration" —
necessary that a successful job Thursday, January 27, 3 p.m.
hunt be carefully planned well In "The Undecided Senior"—
41
advance. T I Thursday, February 2, 1 p.m.
per person per day
for only . . .
based on 4 to a room'
available Sunday through LRC News
tax and tips extra Thursday nights only.
Library Mini-Course Offered
INCLUDES LODGING AND DAW& NIGHT LIFT TICKET The Library announces that a periodical literature, the Use of
free mini-course on library skills indexes and abstracts to locate
Rates for smaller groups available on request. will | be offered during Winter periodical articles, and the use of
Term as a service to the Mercy- indexes to collected works.
hurst com m un it y. Session three on Wednesday,
February 2, will deal with the
Library skills are important general purpose and basic types
b f k k y o r d mountain has beautiful rooms, academic tools; they help make of reference books, a discussion
term | paper research, research of specific reference books, and
country dining, excellent bands and nightly for oral and written reports, and construction of a search strategy
entertainment in thefSifver Lining Lounge, ski any other need for information a as a problem-solving activity.
lot more bearable. Proficiency in ^ It suggested that all three
rentals, ski instructors, double chairlift and snow making, using the library eliminates sessions be attended, but it is also
wasted time and makes library possible to attend an individual
excellent trails for beginners, intermediates and advanced inter- research more productive. session..
The Library skills Mini-course Any member of the Mercyhurst
mediates, and no waiting in the lift line. will consist of a series of three community interested in at-
sessions offered on Wednesdays tending the Library Skills Mini-
at 2:00 in the Montgomery Room course is asked to sign up at the
in the LRC. £& Circulation Desk in the Library.
CALL NOW FOR RESERVATIONS: Toll Free 800-258-0343 Session one on Wednesday, For further information, see
In N.H. (603) 366-4316 January 19, will covert library Judy Bradley, Reference
materials as '- information Librarian, who will be teaching
devices, the Dewey Decimal and the mini-course.
Library of Congress Classi- A second Library Skills Mini-
Come to Brickyard Mountain where the only thing we overlook is fication systems, the use of the course is planned to be offered if
card catalog, and, the signi- the demand warrants, but it is
beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. ficance of information on catalog advisable to take advantage of
cards. 1 the first offering for maximum
Session two on Wednesday. benefit in working ori term
January 26, will treat the value of papers. *
JANUARY 14,1977 THE MERCI AD PAGE 5

Weekend College Now


Popular Credit Alternative
The Mercyhurst College Personnel Management and
Special Programs provides a three Real Estate Courses;
weekend college that offers both Principles, Law and Finance.
credit and non-credit courses for Certificate people pay $75 per
the full-time as well as the part- course and receive a grade but no
time student. I credits are obtained until the
The ten-week winter term for balance of the $238 is paid. > fc
weekend college begins January Ms, Skerlong noted that the
15. Classes are scheduled for highest^ number; of full-time
Saturday mornings and af- students, 33, are registered for
ternoons and Sunday afternoons the winter term and are taking
and evenings. • I » their second or third course
According to * Program 1 hrough weekend college.
Specialist Kathy IjSker 1 one, On the other hand, fees for the
1weekend college works closely Special Interest Courses that are
with the Registrar and each of non-credit range from $25 to $40.
the I divisions in the college in Among the courses offered tins
setting up courses and deter- winter * are Adventures in
mining what the needs are." Ms. Attitudes. Intermediate Tennis,
Skerlong furtherlstated that The Arms Race and Detente.
credit students should consider Conversational Polish and
weekend college for the spring Improvisational Theatre.
term since many regular courses B Those students interested in
are cancelled. ( weekend college for the spring
_ |»
• i\'f m2i &i y | ', • Wiy^iffTrllMlffiWBgBBB^^ff PHOTO BY BOB RONKSLEY A few examples of the credit term can check with the office of
Pictured above are the dancers who completed the 48 hours of dancing in CEC's Marathon held last $ courses offered during weekend Special Programs, located on the
weekend. (1. tor.) - Beverly Bush, Nadine Belovarac, Andrea Sotelo, Linda McGlnley, Katie McCaffrey, ^ college's s winter term include first floor Main indirectly across
Jady Mahony, Mark Ruttenburg, Briget Beck, Steve Flately, Daniel Downing, Casey Cronin, and # Business Law, Introduction to from the Information Office, in
Darlene Palermo. Not pictured: Brian L'Huillier and Mary Jane Barber. D^SS « * ^ Sociology, -f • Dance History, late February. &

'Hurst Hires Personnel Director


A symbol f» of | Yuletide, 1 the bia, so Poinsett is remembered between thorough waterings. -^
Poinsettia J or i Euphorbia only in the plant's common name. | Cut back plants in late Spring.
Pulcherrima, is our most popular S The true flowers are the tiny after flowering and repot in fresh
Christmas pot plant, and has long greenish yellow nubs in; the potting soil.! Cuttings from! the
held this esteem. The common centers of the bracts. There are tips of new growth can be rooted
name poinsettia is derived from single and double varieties which in summer. Fertilize every*two
Joel 1 Roberts a Poinsett, who may be had with white or pink as weeks in Spring and Summer; do
served as the first U.S. minister well as red flower-like bracts. not fertilize the rest of the year.
to Mexico from 1825 to 1829. On a Most florists' plants are one to Flowers will develop on plants
return visit from Mexico, he two feet tall but three to four foot that have had an alteration of a
brought back cuttings of poin- light period and at least 14 hours
settias and the similar Mexican plants are not uncommon. *$*£?£•of uninterrupted darkness each
fireplant, which grow wild in the The poinsettia does bestjin at day*for approximately 40 days.
Mexican countryside. At first least four hours of direct sunlight To ensure flowers for Christmas,
they £ were9thought to be ft wo a day in a draft free location. place plants in a closet or in a
species of a new genus and were Night temperatures of 50 to 65 dark corner off a basement for
named in Poinsett's honor, but degrees and day temperatures of storage room from late afternoon
they were later found to^be 68 degrees or more are ideal. Soil til morning from the latter part of
members of^the genus Euphor- should be allowed to dry slightly September through October. ^?1

PHOTO BY BOB RONKSLEY


Judy Zewe
For the first time in the history are to look for people interested
of the college, Mercyhurst has a in helping with the Affirmative
Personnel Director. * ' Action Committee; as well as
Ms. Judy Zewe was hired to the employee advocates. These two
$
office in November. * • groups would be able to let Ms.
Zewe know the problems or
Among Ms. Zewe's duties are grievances of the different
payroll, employee benefits, equal departments within the college.
opportunity, and Affirmative At the end of the month Ms.
Action concerns. Zewe will;• attend a seminar
One of her main jobs now is to conducted ' by the National
set up a formal salary structure Association of College and
for the different departments and University Business Officers.
employees, which up to this point, The seminar is aimed at aiding
had no standard salary small colleges who have never
guidelines. had a formal Personnel
Her responsibilities are many Department and help them to
and varied. When asked about organize these departments and
her busy schedule, Ms. Zewe give suggestions on how to ef-
said, "Everyday I'm learning ficiently run such an office. *
something different It's hectic, The University of North
but exciting." Carolina at Charlotte will be the
Future goals of the department location of the seminar.

PET CANDLE
Florida's Answer Rock.
if Ralph will be returning to Mercy hurst on Sunday, January 16, at 9:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall. Tickets PET CANDLE comes to you with com-
are on sale in the Student Union. The cost is $1.50 with a Mercyhurst I.D. and $2.50 for others.
plete set of operating Instructions to
train your PET CANDLE to sit up,
Planning T o Teach? stand, light u p , ' a n d ^ l y - ^ ^ E ^ S I
Any person f planning to Available in Small, Medium, and Large Sizes.
Student teach during Spring
term who has not applied for
Student Teaching should see PET CANDLE ^ v i m f |
Mr. Gallagher by January 20.
110 Giralda Ave.,^Coral Gables, Florida!33134
Sma $1.00.[plus' 50c postage &* handling
Affirmative Qj Medium $2.00 tplus 756 postage! & [handling
The\Affirmative Action Com-
mittee meetings will be at 1:30 nlLarge lyf $3.00 *plus 956 postage! & ^handling
AT YOUR
p.m. on the second and fourth
Wednesdays of each month.
ERRORITE CAMPUS STORE Name
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WANTED
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PAGE 6 THE MERCIAD JANUARY 14.1977

by Terry Kelly
If you haven't seen the Laker basketball team in action yet,
you're'missing quite a show. Coach Fox has turned what looked like
a rebuilding year into a respectable winning season, so far. Fox has
combined'hard work and discipline to create a circus type at-
mosphere during the games. The various acts range from Kevin
Bradley's 25-foot shots to Don Jackson's famous stuff dunks. In bet* by Bob Derda Jr.
ween all of this scoring comes the consistent hustle of Joe Ford,
Paul Young, and Ed Jones. The big man Ford holds the team
together while Jones handles the ball with ease and Young Just The Mercyhurst Lakers power showed six Lakers hitting joyed "Super Sunday", clob-
plays good, smart basketball. With all these side shows going on, presented Coach Dick Fox with double figures. bering Dyke College 98-78.
the center stage is held down by John "Sweets" Burrow, a five wins in eight games over the John Sweetwater" Burrow Smooth Don Jackson, a
magician in the basketball trade. "Sweets" is also a famed dunker, holidays. \ and Bradley led the "Shoot-a- hustling 6'3" junior from Buffalo,
but his specialty is rejecting opponents'!shots and pulling down Back on December 8, Oberlin thon" with 19 points a piece. Don hit on 9 field goals for 18 points.
rebounds. There are also many good supporting acts to com- College handed the Lakers their Jackson and Jones (13 pts), Joe Also, Bradley continued his hot
plement Ithe main ones. They include Jeff Davern, Manzie initial loss of the season by a 79-76 Ford (12 pts.), and Jeff "Duck" shooting with another 9 of 12
Williams, Dick Brickell, Bill Link, Greg Powell, and Jim McElrath. count on the ^Yeoman's home Davern (10 pts.) did most of the shooting performance (19 pts.)
court. In that contest, juniors damage in extinguishing the and together with Paul Young (14
All in all, the Lakers look good and are very exciting to watch. If Kevin Bradley and Paul Young Dragons' fire. !
rebounds), kept Dyke well
they hope to improve their present 8-3 record, as they say in the both tossed in 16 markers. The Laker roundbaHers' fifth plugged throughout the contest.
business, the show must go on! . g * Then, Coach Fox's charges lost win of the year was played on Last Tuesday, Mercyhurst
The women's basketball team will begin play this week when a real heart-breaker to Edinboro their fourth different "home" stopped Geneva 89-71. Burrow led
they travel to Jamestown Community College for the 7:00 contest. at the Erie County Field House, court this season, this time at five other double figure scorers
The Lakerettes, coached by Rhonda Carlson, play a 15 game losing in overtime to the Fighting Tech Memorial High School. ,'„ with 19 points.
schedule with three games being preliminary games to the men's Scots, 70-69. * i There, against Wheeling A sticky, often dominating
games. ' • '** » ** ** Ed Jones netted 21 points and ' College, Ed Jones (22 pts.) led the defense put Mercyhurst ahead by
On Saturday, January 22, the Lakerettes will have their home Young added 15 in this, the* Lakers to a;77-63 win over the 22 at half-time.
opener against Behrend, followed by the Lakers and Pitt- 'Hurst's first NAIA District 181 visiting Cardinals. Freshman However, the Lakers, minus
Johnstown at Gannon, the first game beginning at 6 p.m. game of the season. %_ % J Link once again came off the the "killer instinct," let up in the
bench and got the Lakers rolling
The Lakers appeared to have* with timely passes and a few key second! half, preventing the
Students may attend Laker basketball games by just showing
their I.D. cards at the gate. There is no charge for Mercyhurst the game in the bag when Young buckets. -g; J | g g | Golden * Tornadoes from being
students with cards. W.'^ '• * banged one in off the glass with! g The "young" Lakers\then blown away. BBsPg'^^S^
just 14 seconds left. [$
I would like to apologize to Pot Luck for not reporting their Mer- Mercyhurst led at this point, 64- returned home (?) to Gannon and The 'Hurst basketball team has
cyhurst Football League Championship. The Luck beat Relatively 63, however,I a Questionable won their third in a row, handing been labeled a "surprise"
High in the final and championship game 20-13. Ken Link caught technical foul called with only 51 Buffalo an 87-80 defeat. I 1 throughout the early going of the
two touchdown passes and Mike Molnar caught one from Ray Kor- seconds remaining gave Edin-I § Paul Young tossed in 22 points season. However, any observant
zanowski. Link and Lament Prince caught extra point passes from boro the break they needed, thus £ and had 11 assists while the 6'4" basketball fan should realize now
Korzanowski. v | | M sending the game into overtime. S Burrow dominated the boards (16 that this year's 8-3 edition is no
Pot Luck also had five scorers in the top ten for the league. The disappointed Laker squad | rebounds) against a much taller fluke.' I I t ^ H I H '-\:
Molnar had 66 points, Ryan had 60, Prince with 54, Korzanowski did make a valiant effort in the Buffalo five. aBBS 8 g f The Lakers next return home
with 36, and Link with 30. extra session. However, fresh-1 I "Sweets" also canned 14 points (?) to Gannon Saturday, January
Other team members include Al Nase, Mark "Z" Zdanciwicz, man,- super-sub * Bill Link's! 6-2 as the Lakers ran their record to 15, against St. Vincent at 8 p.m.
Mike Bridges, Larry $Law, Mark Condrin, Tom Seltzer, Dan desperation 12-footer at the! • • i l i H W^ Laker Notes: flpf^S I
Sienicki, Brian White and Charlie Brooks. I buzzer fell short, thus leaving the! I —Senior Jeff Davern
-Unbeaten Clarion State proved the 500 pt. plateau against reached
4
Congratulations, Pot Luck!. •*#?' V Hurst record at 3-2. ( & I to be too much for the inex-
Any kind of frustration Strom | perienced Mercyhurst crew, as Geneva. I flSflftf lp
the Edinboro loss was£quicklv| they edged j the' Lakers 86-79. I — In their last 8 games, Lakers
wiped away as the!Greenland^ Deadeye Bradley hit 9 out of 12 have had five different leading
Blue won their next three straight! field goals for 18 points while scorers. P8§K g t i SBfe L
games.Sj|S B | j | —Ed Jones leads the team
senior Davern & added £ 14 j in * ascoring average with 14.7 points in
This could be the finest year in The only real question mark I On December 15, the surprising losing cause. SSSJS^. $? i per game. Kevin Bradley follows
the history of women's basketball have about the team is lack of fan Mercyhurai squad snapped their The difference was at the foul with 14.1. Paul^Young. with 13.5,
here at 7 Mercyhurst. The support. This year they have ^ a two game losing streak with a line where the 'Hurst connected
Lakerettes, coached by Ms. few tentative preliminary games resounding 102-76 victory over on only 13 out of 23 from the John Burrow with* 12.0 and Joe
Rhonda Carlson, could very well lined up before the men's games, Tiffin University. k. k J $ 2 charity stripe while the Golden Ford with 8.1.&*M>
bring the: Keystone Conference so this will be your chance to see In this, the team's fourth 100- Eagles cashed in on 24 out of 30. —The Lakers*are averaging
Championship'here to Mer- the Lakerettes in action and my plus game, their offensive |fire- tin January 9, the 'Hurst en- 92.6 points per game, t
cyhurst. Now if you all think I'm prediction to come true. MjSm
crazy for this bold assumption
you're wrong. The Lakerettes are j* The! players on j this fyear's
experienced and are disciplined. squad are Sue Fagan, Mary Jane
They? lost only one player to Nestor, Val Ferro, Jane Ker-
graduation last year and have six stetter, Mary Ann King, Oarleen
returners from last year's squad. Campbell, Mary Beth Kiselica,
They also have a lot of desire and Barb Sweeny, Mary Kalie, Amy
determination to make it happen. McNicholas and Sue Cavelencia.

Skiing Class
There will be a special cross- § All interested * students may
country skiing class open to all enroll inlthe course through the
Mercyhurst students beginning Registrar's office, or for further
Wednesday, Jan. 26, information, contact Captain
The Department * of Military Michael Knopka, 456-8376. :-Jr-'
Science j of Gannon College J is
offering a special 15 hour course
in winter operations-cross- This Week's Sports!
country skiing on campus, fl I
The course is free of • charge Soturday, January 15
and offers one credit. Equipment Basketball vs. St. Vincent at (£<00 p.m.
wjll be provided. | * JB Gannon Auditorium.
The) instructor is i Master I Wed., January 19 f§;
Sergeant Michael Sedgwick, who Women's, varsity basketball * vs.
has had three years experience Jamestown Community College. V •.,
on the Mountain Rescue Team at 8:00 p.m. at Jamestown NY^^j
stationed in the Bavarian Alps of ft Women's Intramural Boiketboll
Germany. He is also a graduate 3:30 p.m. Ball Handlers vs TakaTaka
4:30 p.m. Hoop Shooters vs. Space
of both the French and German Cadets III. 4. Junior Ed Jones (35) passes off to freshman Bill Link (53) in a recent basketball game against Dyke
Mountaineering Schools. I^SffH :
College. § l"$&77. ' $:4$&L &, • ' is^'-j&m?-'' •.* •"' itf
, »• V ^!K.M^a3M88F SBHHB PHOTO BY GARYWESMAN

*uo m«E/*j«c
Contact: B Wm
Women's Varsity Bosketbo 11 \
:i976J7| I f BOWflflKl W/MTHEM*
Frank Sands H
3907 Brians Avo.
January 19 - Wednesday Jamestown C.C. (A) 7:0€ U L MEN j AND! WOMEN! INTERESTED
January 22 - Saturday • Behrend (pre) (H) 6:00
January 25 - Tuesday
January 27 - Thursday
Westminster (A) 7:00
. . Allegheny (A) 7:00
I IN JOINING (THE*!
January 31 -Monday Villa (A) 7:00 * In the last two years there
»_'
"S3
February 5 - Saturday. St. Bonaventure (pre) (H) 6:00
February 7 - Monday Jamestown C.C. (M) 7:00
has been a growing interst in tl
* :

February 12-Saturday Gannon (Pre)(A)6:00


intramural bowling. Because % n

February 15-Tuesday * Allegheny (H) 7:00


of this I interest a women's x!
III

February 17-Thursday 'Grove City (A) 7:00


bowling club it now being for-
med. The club will consist of a
February 21 -Monday 'Gannon(H)7:00 team or teams that compete ,*±-

February 24 - Thursday *Behrend(A)7:00 against other schools. M^ & s


March 1 - Tuesday 'Thiol (H) 7:00
March 3 - Thursday %L E J & M B J 'Westminster (H) 7:00
If Interest sign up at 219
March 7 - Monday * Villa (H) 7.00
Preston. See Ms. Price at that
•Conference Game . X \ A ££?£§£- WBM H f l
office for further information.
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