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
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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:
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