KUTTAMrXtIB-*- Established October 26, 1948, as the official publication for the student body of Pennsylvania State University, Behrend Center, Erie, Pennsylvania. Published ibl-weekly by the Breeze Publishing Co., North East, Pennsylvania. Editors Assistant Editor Photo Consultant Feature Writers Anne Marie Pagel Staff Writers Marilyn Buchanich, Boss Caruana, Sylvia Kunkle, Bred Loell, Gretchen Muth, Nancy New man, Pat Peck, Elaine Peplinski, Warren Bose, Beverly Smith, Phyllis Stadler, Dick Webster, William Weed, Judy Young, Jay Boling, Don McLaughlin. Business Staff Bob Pierce, Manager; Dot Blazer, Harriet Szatkowskl, Dick Webster. A Word to the Wise The winter snows are with us again. The evergreen trees have added a covering of white and the entire campus has become an artist’s dream. Unfortunately, beneath this blanket of white, there is a glaze of treacherous ice and hard-packed snow. Speed under these conditions is impossi ble, either driving or walking. Behrend Center has had an enviable safety record throughout the past few winters. This includes off the campus as well as on. Perhaps it would bene fit us to examine our driving habits and correct any of our glaring errors before it is too late. Safe driving habits are not just nice things to have in the winter, they are necessary if we want to stay alive. Our parking lot is another problem. On a snowy day, careful handling of our cars is necessary; there are students who walk to and from the parking lot. It is also very diffi cult to park close together and still avoid collisions . - . but IT CAN BE DONE. As for our campus itself, sliding on the footpaths only increases the slipperiness of the surface and creates an add ed unnecessary hazard. The custodial staff is doing an ad mirable job in keeping the drive and walks safe and passable and it behooves every Behrend Student to help. So, in the best interests of Behrend Center, and life and limb, let us all be extremely careful during these winter months. Letter to Santa ... Dear Santa Clans, We know we’ve been naughty little girls at times, and we’re sorry. We hope you’ll forgive us and bring us some presents. Here's a subtle hint as to what we would like: Laurie wants Webster’s very best new College Dictionary; Judy wants a Clark Bar; Lindy wants the Penn State edition of the “Merchant of Erie;” Marilyn doesn't want much .. . Just a great big statue of “Hercules;” Cherme Exposed Did you say the school has gone to the dogs? Perhaps you are right as evidenced by the above photograph which allegedly is a picture of the canine rascal Chenne who writes such a “popular” column in each issue of this newspaper. Laurie Brutout, Janie McGeary Eileen. Kowalczyk Norman Patterson Jeanette Flory, Honey Greenlee, By Fred Loell Becky wants a special package that comes in a blue jacket; Bar bara only talks in her sleep . . . says she wants a certain Brown Eyes; Connie wants a CHUCKIe . . . that’s all; Laurie wants one of Santa’s reindeer . . . could it be DONner? Sue wants the Sunday paper just so she can see “Palook er.” We'll be good til Christmas, Santa. See you Christmas Eve? Signed Spinster’s Paradise and No Man’s Land THE NITTANY CUB AROUND THE FIREPLUG.... By Chenne With Christmas right around the comer, your canine “dirt-dig ger-upper” is reforming and wish ing all a barking good holiday season. I know you don’t believe it, but it’s true. Here’s what I’d have Santa bring some of you happy kiddies for your Christmas packages: Dot Blazer —a boy friend of her own Bob Purucker —a steady girl Marilyn Pringle—a lump on the head Connie Taylor—Chuck Hickin Annette Agner—a carrot top Don Andersen—a black eye Harriet Szatkowski —a new walk Jim Benson—a different wife Anita Formati—a change from a D. A. to a brush cut Larry Freeman—a direct telephone hook-up with the dorm Clark Jamison—a mind of his own Bill Gordon—elevator shoes Honey Greenlee—a new jeep (four wheel drive) Lewis Gwin—somebody to keep him warm during the snowy weather Bob Johnson—a carload of can cer sticks Raleigh Chesley—a tube of lip- stick all his own Jim McCarthy—a little bit of hair (just a little) -Mary Ann Wasilewski—a pair of high-heeled tennis shoes ■ Willie Weed —a girl friend (Gret chen Muth, maybe?) Gary Stultz—a new pair of deck shoes Bob Altsman—a gross of ping pong balls Sue Hansen —some more knitting needles John Kolpien—ten shares in the U. S. S. Bill Schweitzer—another exciting date with Janie McGeary To myself I give—a fresh fire hydrant Personality Quips By Elaine Pupllnski What would it be like if: Willie Weed were Cecil B. De- Mille Jay Holing were Toscaninni Gary Stultz were Ben Hogan Bill Schweitzer were Buddy Bo mar Ross Caruana were Rhet Butler “Spoke” Renshaw were Mickey Spillane Bob Chapman were Albert Ein- stein Marilyn Buchanich were Mari lyn Monroe John Mallory were Boss Tweed Honey Greenlee, were Brenda Star Patty Peck were Florence Chad- wick Gretchen Muth were Martha Raye Compliments of - Wendy's Diner 2902 Buffalo Rd. MEET YOU By Dick Webster As our faculty personality of the issue, we present, Mrs. Lucille Powers. Mrs. Powers, who is a part-time instructor, teaches Home Economics here at Behrend Center. Although she is a newcomer to the Behrend campus, Mrs. Powers has lived in this area all of her life. She graduated from Law rence Park High School and from Mercyhurst College in 1950, where she obtained her degree in Home Economics. When we inquired about her college activities, she could only say that they were the ones connected with the course in Home Ec. She is present ly a member of the Mercyhurst Alumni Association. Upon gradu ating from college, Mrs. Powers married Bob, Mr. Powers, that is, and now is the mother of two young sons: Kevin, who is 3% years old, and Shawn, who is 10 months old. We were interested to find out how they chose two such different names, but could only find out that they were Irish names and that Shawn is Irish for John. You might suppose that Mr. Powers is a teacher also, but that is not the case. He served in the United States Army and is pre sently employed as a sales repre sentative for the G. J. Miller Auto Supply Company. While her husband was in ~ the army, Mrs. Powers taught General and Vocational Home Economics at Harborcreek High School dur ing the four years prior to Joining the faculty at Behrend Center.' She is, as one would expect of a home economics Instructor, very interested in her home and fam- STUDENT PEI By Phyllis Stadler Anyone who doesn’t know Pete? When you finish reading this, you should feel that you know him quite well. Peter James DeDad was bom on April 4,1931, in Erie, Pa., where he has lived all of his 24 years. A big part of his recent years (4 years to be exact) was spent in the United States Air Force at Stewart Air Force Base, N. Y. While he was there, he was sent to three schools which prepared him for business. One of the courses was at Oklahoma Univer sity. Here they received the same benefits as the students, such as staying in the dormitories and eating in the cafeteria. Another school was in Denver,' Colorado. Here Pete did a lot of swimming and skiing. After one and one half years of training and being in supervisor capacity for the re maining part of his service, he was encouraged to take an in dustrial management course in college. While he was in the service, through connections, he met the personnel manager of the WV T. Grant Co., who obtained an inter-, view for him. After several inter views and taking tests he offered Pete an opportunity to go into store management in Georgia. Pete refused this because he didn’t want to throw away the educa tional benefits that the army gave him. Pete decided to come to Behrend Center because he had been away for four years and waited to be near home for awhile. As far as sports are concerned, Pete says. “Sports are ace with FACULTY MBS- LUCILLE POWEBS ily. Mrs. Powers designs and makes most of her and her children’s clothes. She enjoys entertaining friends and, along the cooking aspect of her home, she likes to prepare desserts and special Holi day dishes. With her husband, she enjoys traveling to sporting activities and is an ardent fan of such spectator sports as baseball and football. Along the line of hobbies, Mrs! Powers collects figurines which are representative of the places where she Has traveled. She also has quite a collection of genuine Hummels which her husband brought her from Germany. Although Mrs. Powers is not often seen around Behrend, you might catch a glimpse of her in Room 107 in the classroom build ing oh Wednesday or Friday after noon. It is through this column that we wish to acquaint you with Mrs.- Lucille Powers and the reasons why we have chosen her as facul- . ty personality of the issue. RSONAUTY PETEK JAMES DEDAD me.” His favorite summer sport is tennis. In junior high school he was the champion tennis player, and at Strong Vincent High School he was captain of the tennis team. While in the service he partici pated in the Northeast Tennis Conference in Washington, D. C.. in which he reached the finals. Pete’s favorite winter sport is ice skating, particularly figure skating. . At Behrend, Pete is captain of the intra-mural touch-football team, which won the football championship. He is also captain of. hi 6 bowling team. Last year he was on the golf team and prob ably will be again this year. In Student Council he is the assis tant-treasurer. _ His favorite pastime is dancing, and he loves any kind of music. His ambition is to start at the bottom, but to reach for the goal in a managerial position as a busi ness executive of a nationally known corporation. I know , Pete will have lots of success in the future because of his friendly at titude and bubbling personality.
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