Hazleton Campus’ Own Newspaper Volume 26— No. S' ' SIX STUDENTS ON DEAN’S LIST Pour students attained the dean’s list with a straight "A” average for the fall semester on the Highacres Campus. They were William J. Casper, chemical engineering and a grad uate of West Hazleton High School; Thomas J. Macoviak, elec trical engineering, a graduate of Hazleton High School; Richard T. Swank, agricultural biological chemistry, a graduate of Hazleton High School (incidentally, Mr. Swank is one of the Collegian’s top reporters); and Rocco D. Walker, engineering student, a graduate of Hazleton High School. Two other students who won a place on the dean’s list were Joseph C. Zola, another engineer ing student, a graduate of Hazleton High School, with an average of 3.81; and Byron Rosenberg, electrical engineering, a graduate of Scranton Central High School, with a semester average of 3.79. A straight “A” average is the equivalent of 4.00. 233 Students At Highacres Campus Two hundred and thirty-three students are attending daytime freshman and sophomore classes on the Hazleton Campus during this spring 1961 semester. Eight of the nine colleges of the University are represented, the highest enrollment being the Col lege of Engineering and Architec ture with 110 students. Of this number 30 are in the Drafting and Design Technology program, and 45 in the Electrical Technology associate degree program. The College of Agriculture is represented with 23 students; Col lege of Business Administration, 17; College of Chemistry and Physics, 18; College of Education, 31; College of Home Economics, 3; College of Liberal Arts, 15; and the College of Mineral Industries, 5 students. Two students are part-time and 9 are in the Division of Counseling. Top curricula enrollments are in the four-year baccalaureate de gree Engineering program with 35 students, followed by 14 students in Medical Technology, 17 in Business Administration, and 17 in Secondary Education. If You Are Interested in the American Civil War, Join The Highacres Civil War Round Table Highacres 0 Collegian „ HAZLETON CAMPUS, HAZLETON, PENNSYLVANIA ROBERT W. ZELNICK ELECTED SOPHOMORE CLASS PRESIDENT R. W. Zelnick, a major in journalism, was elected President of the Sophomore Class and Student Government Association by a decisive vote in a recent election. Press secretary, Levi Kishbaugh, had this to say: “It was a greater victory than I had expected.” Levi served as campaign man- tion. Uuder our new one, which ager and was assisted by Ernie will not be flowery, many new Eckert, Lee Pollock, Paul Miller, offices will be created to deal Ed Kociscin, and Jim Sczecina. specifically with any of your Mr. Kishbaugh also makes known problems and needs as well as the fact that the president intends those of the campus. to make student government a definite representative of the stu dent body. “Our power is deter mined by student interest,” said Zelnick. “If the students want something done, they should make that fact known to the Govern ment Association, and I, as president, shall endeavor to the utmost of my ability to see that things do get done 1 ” The new president also set precedent by addressing the stu dents over the public address system during a recent lunch hour. “This is the first of many precedents,” says Mr. Kishbaugh. “This will be a very liberal government and can only function well with the assistance of the students.” Shortly, a new constitution will be presented to the students for ratification, and the new adminis tration asks for your support. In order to accomplish anything of benefit for you, we must change our present, out-dated constitu- The Hazleton Campus Alumni Association continues its progress since its founding over three years ago. Eaeh year, a number of students are graduated from the Hazleton Campus in the Associate Degree program. In addition, a number of students go to the Main Campus or to some other college to complete their Baccalaureate Degree program. Both groups fondly remember their days spent at Highacres. They write to us and keep their progress and whereabouts known through the Association. Eligible for membership in the Association are all those individu als who have pursued one course of study for at least one semester at the Hazleton Campus. Gradu ation from the campus is not a requirement. Annual dues of one dollar per member provide funds for the news letters which are mailed to all members several times a year to keep them informed about activities at the Hazleton Campus. Former stu dents may have their names added to the mailing list by submitting a card bearing their name and address to the Hazleton Campus Alumni Association, Highacres, Hazleton. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWS This will give many of you a chance to play an active part in student government. New and dedicated personnel will be needed to fill such jobs. For example, there will be a Director of Communications, Commissioner of Athletics, Commissioner of Art, et al. They will be directly responsible to the president. This is just an idea of what the new administration intends to accom plish. Remember, we wish to do what you request. We intend to place before the students through the media of communications all that is hap pening in Student Government and what is becoming of its funds. The new administration explic itly states that all meetings of Student Government are open to you for your opinions and ques tions on any matter. Help us to make your Student Government Association a success by looking forward to a new frontier. Faculty members who are ad visors of the Association are Professors DeFina, Esher, and Kafka and Mr. Kidd and Mr. Schneider. Present officers are President Charles Shultz, Vice President Henry Guiliani, Second Vice President John Benner, Treasurer George Hayden, and Secretary Betty Harlor. Meetings are called at the discretion of the president. A prominent member, Mr. Jo seph Conahan of Hazleton, is planning to run for the office of mayor of that city on the Democratic ticket. The alumni will be represented at the Honors Convocation of the Hazleton Campus in June, and will also plan other activities to be publicized later. A MESSAGE FROM OUR NURSE Happiness may be an affair of the mind. Yet, it flowers more willingly in good physical en vironment of convenience, comfort, and friendship. Just as sunlight in any home adds to both physical and mental health, our dispositions and man nerisms are important. Control of the mind and its relations to the body have become of dominating importance in student health. Support The Highacres March 3, 1961 Scholarships And Loans According to Mr. Ralph N. Krecker, Director of Student Aid, opportunities for financial aid available to Penn State students are increasing every year. Due to the generosity of University or ganizations, alumni, and friends and due to the recently enacted National Defense Education Act, the number of scholarships and loans has grown tremendously. Mr. Krecker states that first semester freshmen should not apply for scholarships, since a cumulative grade average is needed on the forms. Second semester freshmen and all other undergraduate students should have had their scholarship appli cations for the 1961-62 year completed before March 1, 1961. In granting scholarships, empha sis will be placed on both scholarship and financial need. Unfortunately, n o scholarships have been established for associate degree students as a whole. Loan funds available to the Penn State student include the University Loan Fund and the National Defense Education Act Loan Fund. Both loan funds have comparatively low interest rates which generally do not start until after graduation. Loans up to $lOOO per year may be obtained under the National Defense Edu cation Act Loan Fund, and borrowers from this same fund who intend to become full-time teachers are entitled to forgive ness of up to half of the loan. Under this loan fund, special consideration is given to students whose academic background indi cates a superior capacity in science, mathematics, engineering, or a modern foreign language. Applications and further infor mation concerning all scholarships and loans can be obtained from Mr. Schneider in the front office. Four Dukes Entertain At Valentine Dance During their first appearance at the Hazleton Campus, the Dukes were practically snowed out with only a handful of students braving the stormy weather. Nevertheless, the Dukes played to the enjoyment of those who attended. For the Valentine dance on Friday, February 17, 1961, the rains came. However, many of the students did attend this dance. It is hoped that you find more time to attend these dances, because they are for your enjoyment. Let’s make our next dance a bigger andi better affair. The decorating committee de serves praise for their fine work in the decorations department.
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