Hazleton Campus’ Own Newspaper A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE As the time for the celebration of the birth of the Christ draws near and images of gayly decorated trees, serene Nativity scenes, and peace ful Christmas eve services by candlelight come into our heads, we often tend to forget that our friends of the Jewish faith, too, have observances quite as sacred, reverent, and perhaps even more time honored than our own Christmas. Most outstanding among these holidays is the Festival of Lights or HANUKKAH. The name HANUKKAH means dedication, which explains, also, the calling' of this holiday the Feast of Dedication. HANUKKAH begins on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev which usually falls in December, (this* year the 11th to the 17th of December). It lasts for eight days, and at sundown on each day a new candle is lighted so that by the end of the celebration, eight lighted candles stand together.; : The Feast of Lights was started in 168 B.C. by Judas Maccabaeus to honor the rededication of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem. Three years before this date, Syrians had conquered Jerusalem and used the temple for idol worship. It is generally the custom today for Jewish families to give gifts to immediate relatives each night a new candle is lit Thus, although the Holy Day of Christmas is uppermost in mil lions of minds at this time of the. year, we must never forget that other people all around the world also have Holy Days; Holy Days of many different faiths and creeds, but, Holy Days which to the people who believe in them, are as meaningful and sacred as Christmas. If ever we are to attain “Peace on earth, good will toward men,” we must respect these people and their beliefs as we expect them to respect ours. . MERRY CHRISTMAS! RADIO PROGRAM CONTEMPLATED. The establishment of a taped, half-hour program to be broad cast over radio station WAZL in Hazleton is nearing reality. Such a program would cover Highacres activities and such material which would be considered feasible for this system of communications. If approved, it would undoubtedly be used on a weekly basis. This program affords the oppor tunity to the individuals of Highacres interested in such en deavors to implement their talents in the announcing field, script writing, newscasting, and the like. The Student Council would like to know of those who are interested. Meetings are held every Monday during the fifth period in the Student Council room. Camera Club Formed To join the newly formed camera club, contact Mr. Schneider or Bill Slattery. Head quarters for the club is the Zoology lab. Let’s make the club an enduring success. Highacres Student Activities Volume 26—No. 4 HAZLETON CAMPUS, HAZLETON, PENNSYLVANIA December 19, 1960 By PAUL MILLER HAPPY HOLIDAY Pictured above is our Main building at Highacres. Laden with snow, the campus has acquired its festive dress for the holiday season. With the aid of Nature, Highacres is ready for the joyful Christmas season. Undoubtedly, everyone antici pates the coming holiday vacation. It is a time for joy and merry making unparalleled throughout the year. The Collegian takes this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and the best of everything in the new year. Remember not to forget Good Will to All Men, and your season will be the more merrier. In addition we advise all of you to take caution on our highways; for we do want you back on campus after season ends. CHRISTMAS AND A MERRY HAPPY WINTER SCENE AT HIGHACRES NEW YEAR | -ll _ Support The Lollegian WHAT IS PARNASSUS? The energy and life of Parnassus is unrecognized to such an extent that most students of Highacres do not even know of the existence of such a society. To clarify all doubts about Parnassus, it is an honor society, the purpose of which is to better the morale within the Hazleton Campus and maintain the prestige of the University in the community by encouraging both academic study and positive participa tion in organized activities. Eligibility for membership is open to those men and women who, in the judgment of the faculty, are of good character, who have a minimum all-University avarage of 2.80, who have no grade below C, and who participate actively in at least two activities. Recently, three students of the Hazleton Campus were initiated into Parnassus. The honored students are Stephen T. Gladis, drafting and design technology sophomore, and a graduate of Hazle Township High School; Bernard Bartos, electrical technology sophomore, and a graduate of McAdoo High School; and Terry N. Lindenmuth, electrical engineer ing sophomore, and a graduate of Tamaqua High School. The following are inclusive in the activities requirement for admis sion to Parnassus. Any two will suffice to meet the requirement. Student Council, Collegian Staff, Campus Services. Committees: Social, Arts, Traffic, Awards, Rules, Finance, Blood, and Orientation. Clubs: Belles- Lettres, Biology, Math and Sci ence, Psychology, Circle K, I. C. G., Photography, Fencing, Chess, Instrumental Music, Sorority, and Alumni. Parnassus is in need of an elixir. For further information concerning it, see Mr. Schneider or Mr. Kidd. BIOLOGY CLUB BUDGET APPROVED At its weekly meeting held on Monday, December 5, 1960, the Student Council approved a budget of $37.15 for the newly organized Biology Club. Pro fessor James Steele is serving as advisor for the biology enthu siasts, and Paul Zukovich is President. The Vice-president is Rodney Derrick, and Diane Rapes is the Secretary. Other members include Nancy Frye, Marian Pet reskey, Melanie Krasnay, Nancy Grimes, Richard Beach, Douglas Boucher, Richard Swank, Carol Kuester, and William Morgan. The club plans to purchase an animal trap, miniature green house, soil testing kit, set of carnivorous plants, and a pair of white mice. Meetings are' held every Monday during the eighth jberiod. ALUMNI NEWS 1 Highacres Alumni |. | To Hold Gala § | Christmas Dance I If As they say, the Christ- M mas holidays bring home- !§ || coming, and homecoming is ft gj also a happy phrase used in S || Alumni activities. Thus, ev- j| fg eryone alumni, faculty, B || present students, and S || friends are cordially in- fg H vited to a gala dance party $ M where we can all get S $£ together during this festive 5 |j. season. If Here are the details: Date: Friday, Dec. 23, 1960. Time: 9 p. m. until 12 p. m. Place: Hotel Altamont Ballroom, Hazleton. Cost: Current Students, $1.50. Alumni, $2.00. Music: By 4 Chords. Dress: Informal. See Mr. Kidd For More Details Let’s all pitch in- and make this our best attended activity thus far. With the assistance of the faculty—Esher, Defina, Schneider,. Kidd, and Kafka the Alumni secretary has accumulated an: (Continued on Page Four)
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