■^snusy 1 ?? i VOLUME vm— No. 4 S 110-Ball Climaxes 1955 School Year Activities ; ;; By Nancy Newman . Christmas is a very special time and everyone has a cer tain thing - that he likes about it. Some like the Yule trees which are decorated in a very special way. They never look quite the same, with this year’s seeming just a little nicer than last year’s. Others think that the Christmas dinner is the most wonderful, with all the relatives gathered togeth er, and it is wonderful to be home for the holidays. Then there is the opening of packages: even if everyone says it’s better to give than to receive, one still has a very pleasant sensation as he opens each of his Christmas gifts and re ceives something for which he has been longing . Th ese are only a few of the things which other people enjoy shout Christmas, but the thing that I enjoy most about _ Christmas is going to church on Christmas morning. You nse early, sleepily get dressed, and hurry to make it in time for church. As you walk into the church, everything is lit by candle light. Two huge trees decorated only with tin sel and silver bulbs stand on either side of the altar. It gives you a very, strange feeling of awe and wonder as you begin to think what Christmas really means. Just then the choir files in, singing “Joy to the World”, and you feel like sing ing Solis' with them with all your might. Now you really know that you have something to celebrate, for today is the day when our Lord was bom, and because of Him our sins forgiven. The -sermon is now over. The choir sings S ti 0 j ' er ,ymn and then you go. You leave, but you remember j I_ja, 1 _j a , y I . lons ’ what you have experienced, and you feel won derful because you are at peace with Cod and yourself. Everything seems to be in its proper place. This is what I am reminded of everytime I hear a Christmas carol or see a ol i anyt ’ nin £ else that reminds me of that onderful day. Perhaps you are reminded of the same thing when you think about Christmas. Hanging” of Greens Highlights Service By Jay Boling The winter season certainly transforms bur campus into a Winter Wonderland. What would be more perfect than for the stu dents at Behrend to hold their annual Christmas service, “The Hanging of the Greens,” in the beautiful, secluded atmosphere of the Behrend Center Chapel. The chapel win be lit only by candles which will give a deep feeling to all-, who attend. After a prelude on our newly acquired organ, Linda Hamer will open the ceremonies with a responsive read ing, and the congregation will join with the choir to sing “O Come All Ye Faithful.” Bob Gornall will then place the greens on the tomb of Ernst R. Behrend. The serene atmosphere will be kept constant by the choir’s sing ing of “How Still the Night,” and •Mr. William Hover's singing, with Behrend Holiday Scene The Nittany Cub staff, on behalf of the student body, wants to utilize this Christmas card arranged by the school’s Photo graphy Club to symbolize and say, "Beat holiday greetings to all oar readers!” Christmas the choir, "O Holy Night.” Mr. Lane then will give his Christmas address, "Christmas,” a three fold approach. Linda Hamer fol lows Mr. Lane’s address by read ing the Christmas story accord ing to St. Luke, while the choir will sing “Silent Night”' in the background. “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “Good King Wences las,” “O Little Town of Bethle hem,” “The First Noel,” and “Joy to the World” will be sung by the entire congregation. No one can doubt that our Christmas service will top any of the other services that have been held before. Through the com bined efforts of Mr. Lane, Mr. Hover, and the Behrend Center Chorus, the “Hanging of the Greens” will produce an everlast ing effect upon our minds. and : . hearts. We are sure that every body who attends the-service will leave with a better- idea .of- what Christmas island what it actually means. OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14, 1955 Here’s a Christmas wish from our administrative head, Mr. Irvin H. Kochel, that we all have a very merry Christ mas wherever we may be over the holidays. Pre-Vacation Preview The. day before, -students were everywhere: going from class to class, eating in the dining room, and especially happy. Tomorrow they would be with their families or their special “someone.” TIME: December 22, 1955. PLACE: Behrend Center. SETTING: A serene and quiet administration building, class- room, and Erie Hall. Everyone has disappeared. There are no snow ball battles, no falling on the ice, and no looks of anxiety on faces as students enter classrooms. The place is literally “dead.” In the dorm, all is quiet; no screams, and no squealing. Even cute “‘Pug” has vanished. Pug, the tiniest white hamster imaginable, due to regu lations, has moved in with Mr. Hover, instead'of residing in the dorm. 'Even the- goldfish have .stopped chasing each other around in. the bowl, and Judy Young and her-pals’ trained. mice: have .set tled down-for a. long nap. The past' "week has been jam packed with activities, and not much studying has been Seme. Oh, well," it’s : Christmastime! ' ' On, December 5, the faculty was entertained at-a -tureen dinner at ~ Mr. Richards’ home. The dinner - was given by the. wives.of .the.fac ulty: “Tlie Christmas. Service at;Beh rend.Chapel was.held at „7„ Pr M. on 'Thursday, December 15! On "Friday the 16th, the Sno-Ball. was well attended and a colorful event. A .delightful Christmas assembly program was presented in Erie. .Hall;at 11:05, Tuesday, December ‘2O.,At last,—Wednesday^the“2rsf" ; rolled around, and at. 12:30 we departed from Behrend, never to return! that, year:' - Yes, Behrend Center stands alone on December-22—until Jan uary 4. Then, ganr ! .Here_.we. come—the-energetic, brave souls, who-struggle here for an educa tion. Dean Speaks IRVIN H. KOCHEL By Jeanette Flory BEHREND CENTER— Pennsylvania State University Colorful Christmas Formal to Be One of Biggest Campus Events By Anne Pagel One of the brightest events of the Yuletide season is Behrend Center’s annual Christmas dance, the Sno-Ball, which will be held in Erie Hall on Friday, December 16th. Dancing will be from nine to one to the music of Neil Char les and his eleven piece orchestra. The orchestra will also feature a vocalist, to provide some of the best music in this area for your enjoyment. The dance will be semi-formal, characterized by a beautiful color scheme, as girls in gay formals create a lovely pic ture on the dance floor. All the advisees of Mr. Harold Werner and Mr. Robert Baker are sponsoring the dance and have combined their ideas and talents . in making arrangements for it. Elected last week as co-chairmen of the dance were Clark Jamison . and James Hendershot. The pub jjlicity committee, headed by Den nis Polatas, is taking care of the advertising for the dance and the making of tickets and programs. Tickets will be given to the- stu dents a few days before the dance, free of charge. Lovely souvenir programs will be designed and will be obtainable at the dance. All the provisions for refreshments are being handled by Gerald Man ross and his committee, and these will be served free of cost. During intermission and orchestra breaks, couples may enjoy refreshments at individual tables which will be set up for their convenience. The decorating committee, with Don ald Mitchell and Ross Caruana as co-chairmen,-has planned a strik ing decoration scheme featuring a Christmas tree with snow and evergreens beautifully arranged, centering around the Christmas ■ holiday theme. Checking coate, re moving snow from, the walk, set ting up tables, and many, other duties will be executed by Ralph McClintock and his general ser vice committee. The committees ■ Sno-iaSi Committee No this isn’t an executives? meeting, above, just the hard-work —ing engineering committee responsible for the Center’s coming “Sno-Ball” on Friday. In front (left to right) are Clark Jamison and James Hendershot. In back (left to right) are Dennis Polatas, Rosa Caruana, Don Mitchell, Ralph McClintock. are working hard to complete their many tasks and certainly deserve a word of praise and a helping hand whenever it is need ed. In past years the Sno-Ball has held a high spot among the school’s festivities, being antici pated by students and faculty alike. This year has been no ex ception. Although some confusion concerning the date has arisen, many sides to this question have been considered, and it has been settled in the best interests of all those concerned. So “fellas,” in vite one of the young ladies about campus and join in for an eve ning which will remain as some thing always to be remembered. Christmas Tea for ‘Behrendettes’ There is to be a Christmas Tea held December 18, for the women students of Behrend Center. The tea is to be given by Mrs. Louis Balmer in the Memorial Room, and refreshments will be served. The girls are to bring a 25c gift to exchange, so, girls, let’s not miss out on this pre-Christmas party and start planning on having a wonderful time at the Christmas Tea. - Inquiring: Reporter This issue’s question: What would you like most for Christ mas? Mr. Patterson: My star assistant photographer out of “hock.” Warren Rose: At least a “D” in Calculus, (att. Mr. G. Baker) Honey. Greenlee: A man!!! Mr. Hover: Some large corks for the holes in my choir’s face. Don Andersen:. A pair of elbow . pads. Sonya Weidner: A few more piano students. - Mr. Lane: 1000 disposable diapers,
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