DECEMBER 11, 1986
Collegian
PAGE 2
LTC Meccia impressed by Behrend cadets
At the beginning of the Fall 1986 semester, LTC Meccia became the
new Professor of Military Science at University Park. He has been visiting
all the branch campuses - in order to become more familiar with the Cadre
and program on each. Last Nov, LTC Meccia visited Behrend College.
LTC Meccia is a West Point graduate, and has been an officer in the
Army since 1966. After attending the Airborne and Ranger Schools, he
received his first choice of branch in Germany: The Corps of Engineers.
After only two months he became the Company Commander. He was
then transferred to Vietnam to be Company Commander of a construe=
tion engineer corps. After holding different positions in the Army
throughout the United States and being stationed in Germany once more,
he came to Penn State.
;'• LTC Meccia has found life in the military quite satisfying. He enjoys
new challenges and goes on to say, "I've enjoyed the variety of
assignments and challenges I've been associated with, especially with the
Corps of Engineers." His family enjoys it also, but the constant reloca
tions can be trying. However, they enjoy meeting new people and seeing
new places. "My son has been to at least ten different countries, which
most twelve-year-olds have never done," Meccia added.
Campus club report
ROTC
by Lori Beals
and Craig Baske
• On:Saturday, Nov. 15, approx
imately 144- members- of the
Behrend ROTC participated in a
helicopter Leadership Laboratory.
First the platoons formed in the
Reed., parking lot, then marched
down into the Behrend soccer field.
Before starting helicopter
familiarization, however, the
Cadets got a special treat. A televi
sion crew from channel 24 filmed
Pie ROTC and several helicopter
pilots from the National Guard.
This film was made for use on a
"Good Morning America" show
ing on Dec. 16. Good Morning
America uses clips of special events
Reprinted with permission of the Times Publishing Co.
Color guard
by Lori Beals
Collegian Staff Writer
January 24, 1987 is Behrend Col- Tickets are available at the RUB
lege Hockey Night. The Col- desk or the ROTC office for fifty
orguard will be presenting the Col- cents off the regular ticket
ors before the face-off between The price --$3.00. '
S.G.A
Minutes
ed to review a proposalfor stipends for student leaders. This committee
= will decide which leaders Will get paid, and how much money they will
receive. Student leaders will begin receving stipends at the start lot: the;
• 1987-843 school year. • '
4- JRC has postponed the "Meet the Government" program until next
. „
semester. The aluminum cart fundraiser will also be arranged on campus.
* On, Saturday. Dec. 13, there is a "Study break" being held in the
RUB, cartoons will be shown from 2-3:00 and pizza will be served.
SPC mentioned that they are working -to have Skippy
‘ flandleman
,from the'TV show "Family Ties"' bring his comedy act to Behrend. The'
SPC is also-bringing the 'humane society on campus with movies,, and of
. course puppies and kittens. They'll be giving speaches and showing
• :movies {next ',semester). The Air Band
_Contest' has been moved to
,:Fehntary 14.,
- ": 4 3im Stenger, SGA Vice-president; announced that money for'the Spr
• ing Break trip to •Daytona is due by February 1. The total cost is $189.00.
The Student Senate voted on the recommendation of the budget corn
-
nunittee and allocated $162.00 to 'the Barbell Club and $516.00 to. the
• - ,Behrendettesns well as s2oo.oolban. , '• ' '
* A Constitutional. Review , ComMittee was being formed to review and
. make changes in the SGA constitution. •
by Michelle Grasmick
Collegian Contributing Writer
Presque Isle, then returned to
Behrend.
Additionally, classes were given
on land navigation and on how to
do an intelligence gathering report.
Also, the cadets were able to ex
amine the weapons and equipment
of a static display by the National
Guard in the Behrend soccer field.
Don't forget that it's not too late
to sign up for Army 102 and 202
for the Spring Semester. In addi
tion to participating in fun and ex
citing activities such as rappelling,
rifle shoooting and winter survival,
the Army courses can count as elec
tive credits. Remember, there is ab
solutely no Military obligation for
signing up.
Erie Blades and Mohawk Valley,
held at the Erie Civic Center
* The meeting scheduled for Nov. 26 was cancelled.
* President Doug:Gainor annotinced that a committee was being form-
ROTC
in mind that
LTC Meccia is very Proud of what he is doing, but he admits that the
Military is not suited for everyone. "You have to have the right motiva
tion to choose the Military as a lifestyle. It's a career, not a job. You have
to make a lot of sacrifices, but it's also very rewarding," he commented.
Of the number of officers produced by each university per year, Penn
State ranks in the top five. LTC Meccia is quite confident in the quality of
the cadets, especially since Penn State is -the winner of the most honor
graduates of the Officer Basic Course.
"I feel very god about the program." However, he plans to make sure
Penn State achieves positive growth. He says, "I think we'll be very com
petitive with other universities for enrollment. We don't want to rest on
our laurels."
LTC Meccia was especially impressed with Behrend ROTC. "With the
large number of freshmen cadets, we are experiencing good growth." He
feels Behrend has a strong junior class going to summer camp, "who will,
no doubt, make a good showing." -
Many non-ROTC Behrend students are interested in what the Army is
all about. In closing, I asked LTC Meccia to give me a brief synopsis of his
view of the Army. He replied, "The Army is a career of service to the na
tion which entails a certain degree of sacrifice. I think it's well worth the
effort."
by Matt Farkas
ICC Chairperson
What has the Inter-Club Council
(ICC) done this past semester?
Well, after a slow start in the begin
ning of the semester, we began to
hold regular meetings once a week.
But, that's not all tie ICC did this
semester. We held workshops, an
Activities Fair, and helped the the
charting of some new clubs, along
with the budget allocation process
of some,clubs.
That's all short and sweet, but
what does it mean? To begin with,
our meetings are held on every
Tuesday, at 6:Qop.m., in Reed 116
(This meeting place should not
change next semester. We are still
asking that all clubs send a
representative to these meetings.
On the average, 14-17 clubs Were
represented out of the 41 clubs that
are on campus and active.
Secondly, the ICC held three
%, , Norkshops this semester, - one each
on club enthusiagm, fundraisers,
and advertising and printing. The
workshops were very successful,
and I would like to thank the peo
ple that conducted them for their
:.: . .,.:: . ..:,L411ib,,4*. : 5j.g . *:.50.01.0 . 1*:::.
by Michelle Williamson
Treasurer
The Lambda Sigma Society is
very active this Christmas season.
To begin the holiday season, we
participated in the annual
Christmas Bazaar by selling but
tons and homemade cookies.
On December 4th, a few of our
members visited the Hamot
Children's Ward. Calvin Fryling
dressed up like Santa Claus and
entertained the children with
stories and games.
Another activity we have plann
ed is caroling. On December Bth we
combined efforts with members of
the choir and went Christmas
Rifle club
by Lori Beals
Collegian Staff Writer
The Rifle Club's Turkey shoot
help and support of the ICC
The Activities Fair was con
ducted around mid -semester, and
the general consensus was that it
was successful. At the Activities
Fair, clubs were able to conduct
membership drives and sell various
items. The membership drive was
very successful for a few clubs, for
instance, Barbell Club recruited 29
new members, KDR fraternity
recruited 10 "rushees", and ASA
sororiy recruited 13 new members.
Other achievements of the ICC
this past semester, were that we
now have an office located in the
Student Organizations Offices, and
we held a Gummy Bear Sale that
boasted a profit of $1500.00.
Next semester the plans of the
ICC include more workshops as
well as a revision of our constitu
tion that will clarify critical issues.
Also, we are preparing a club
registration form that will allow the
SG,A to register clubs easier. These
are) just a few plans that the ICC
flab for next semester. If you would
likb to help us, just stop in at the
ICC office and ask- someone there
about what you have in mind.
caroling in a local nursing home.
In an attempt to spread this
Christmas cheer to the less for
tunate children of Erie, Lambda
Sigma will sponsored a toy drop
December sth thru the 10th to col
lect toys for these children.
Lambda Sigma is bringing a
touch of home to students who live
at Behrend. We have organized the
"Care Packge from Home" pro
gram which will take place on
December 12th.
Our society was established with
service to the school and communi
ty in mind, and we hope our efforts
bring a little extra cheer to
everyone this holiday season.
was won by Jim Barrett. He had a
high score of 12 points, which won
him a 12 pound Thanksgiving
Turkey.
Behrend drivers' assistance requested
, Police and Safety-- With winter
weather here, the Maintenance and
Operations Department, as well as
Police and Safety, are asking for
the assistance of all students, facul
ty and staff in regards to snow
removal. There are several things
that vehicle custodians can do to
help make snow clean up a more ef
ficient operation.
1. Make sure that your vehicle is
winterized.
2. Watch the weather forecasts
and be prepared to get up early to
the Penn State-Behrend Collegian
Member of The Press Association
Editor Jack Homer
Feature Editor Julie Karasinski Business Manager Jacquie Anthony
News Editor Chip Susol Photo Coordinator Paul Duda
Sports Editor Sue Holmes Adviser Robert DiNicola
Angela Papaleo Susanna Jalosky Holly Lew Michael Golden
Lori Beals Jennifer Scherer Maria Hoffman Michelle Miller
Mike Giunta Chris Rapach Robert Eggleston Kim Krynock
Anthony Proviano Felicia Kelly Barb Byers Paul Miniger
Angie Busbee Steve Aller Andy Seneta Sean Weaver
Rick Brooks Lynn Popovich Lisa Hahn Jill SMith
Mailing Address -Behreind Collegian. Station Road, Erie, PA 16563 REPRESENTED FOR NATIONAL ADVERTISING BY
Office located in Reed Union Building CASS Student Advertising, incorporated
Office Hours - 9 a.m. -5 p.m.; Monday through Friday '• 1633 West Central St.
Phone• 898-6221 Evanston, Illinois 60201
Opinions expressed by the editors and staff of the Penn Stete•Behrend Cegeglan are not necessarily those of the University Administration, faculty, o
• 1
LTC Meccia, Professor of Military Science at UP
Who's who in ODK
by Lori Beals
Collegian Staff Writer
Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), a
National Honor Society, held an
Induction on Sunday, Nov. 23 at
2:00 p.m. in Reed 117.
The purpose of ODK is to
"recognize people who are efficient
in collegiate activities, to bring
together the most representative
students in all phases of collegiate
life, and to bring together members
of the faculty and student body on
a basis of mutual interest and
understanding," according to the
ODK manual.
ODK recognizes and encourages
achievement in scholarship,
athletics, social service, religious
activities, campus government,
Journalism, speech and the mass
media, and the creative and perfor
ming arts.
"Late night study" is among responsible leadership and service
some of the events sponsored by in campus life, superior scholar-
ODK, along with an Easter party ship, genuine fellowship, and con
for boys and girls from the Big secration to democratic ideals. The
Brothers and Big Sisters program, faculty must have achieved ex
and they co-sponsored the Food cellence in teaching and advising,
Drive with the help of the BCCA and be involved in school
and Campus, Ministry. committees.
The induction on Nov. 23 Marge Tomczak, ODK Presi
brought 17 people into the ODK. dent, commenting on the induction
There were 13 students and 4 facul- process, said "It is both an honor
ty members inducted. To become a and a responsibility to be selected
member, students must have a 3.0 as a member of Omicron Delta
GPA or above, and five qualifica- Kappa. Members take that
tions such as good character, seriously."
Career and Placement continued from page 1
student is certain of the career
he wishes to pursue. The
first step of DISCOVER is self
evaluation, which consists of an in
terest test, and also rates one's
abilities and values. The outcome
will produce a cumulative list of
possible occupations based on the
highest scores obtained in in this
section. Step two is an occupation
search based on the student's ma
jor. Step three allows students to
learn about any occupation by ask
ing 16 questions. Finally, step four
Davis awardedgran_ . t
continued from page 1
the war, and then much later, being
a professor at the University of
Toronto teaching Shakespeare.
"He's still traveling a lot and
recently gave an interview in New
York on November 24." Dr. Davis
was "unable to attend that inter
view because of it being too close to
Thanksgiving."
Dr. Davis also has had recent ac
complishments of his own, for ex
dig out your vehicle if necessary.
3. If at all possible, don't park in
"A" lot (Reed) or the lower lots
while heavy snows are a threat.
4. If it snows, dig out your vehi
cle and move it to a cleared out
area as soon as possible. On several
occasions vehicles have been left
snowed in and abandoned/disabled
in lots for long periods of time tak
ing up three or more parking spaces
and becoming "snow birds".
5. If your `vehicle "breaks
down" make arrangements to get it
Staff
Jill Tourville -
Melissa Youkers
Craig Altmire
Dave Bruce
news
Marge Tomczak, ODK President
consists of education information
based on the student's major. The
system will suggest what type and
how much education would benefit
the student for hise'r desired
occupation.
The Career Plamiing and Place
ment Center is open Monday-
Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
on Wednesdays the office is also
open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and all
students are encouraged to make
use of its many resources.
ample, the completion of his book
called Critical Essays on Edward
Albee. "It is a collection of essays
and reviews about Edward Alby's
plays. It is due to be released this
month from G.K. Hall publisher.
"He is looking forward •to getting
started on his new book, and feels
"great" about receiving the grant.
"It's paid trips to Canada. It's
nice."
moved as soon as possible. Eron'i
leave it on campus in that state for
any length of time, and if it snows
know it will have to be removed.
The College needs your coopera
tion in this matter. the unfortunate
alternatives are lost parking places,
hazardous visibility and the possi
ble towing of the vehicles causing
the problems.
If you have any questions, do
not hesitate to call Police and Safe
ty at 898-6227.