Ann Gondell likes filling an active role By Kelly A. Yale Mrs. Ann Gondell, a little known personality, has filled an active role working as hostess for the Highacres' dormitory since 1971, the year the "house" opened. Few students know Mrs. "G" very well, but most recognize her as a friendly authority figure. As a hostess, Mrs. Gondell is on duty in the dorm lobby every other night from 7 pp 12 midnight. She acts as , a watchperson, and makes rounds of the building several times through the evening. She is also available as a counselor, and describes herself as a good listener. She has "listened to many a tale of woe, from unhappy love af fairs to family problems." Students often discuss cur rent events with Mrs. G., and she noted the abortion issue and ERA as recently popular topics. Some students even use this willing listener as a "Guinea' pig." She explains, "Many times they come in before they have a speech to give and have me listen to them. I thoroughly enjoy hav ing them ask me for my opi nion." Mrs. Gondell also takes care of problems involving the physical aspects of the dormitory, such as contacting Tobacco stains library There is currently a pro blem on campus that involves several unknown students who have been chewing tobacco in the Highacres library. Richard Tyce, head librarian, told the Collegian that tobacco chewers are spit ting and 4epositing wads of used _ tobtcco in the library garbage cans, making extra work for night cleaning crews. Tyce added that the spitting is causing splash marks on the walls and shelves throughout the library. Under the Pennsylvania Pct the necessary maintenance men in the case of a plumbing leak. When health problems arise she contacts the nurse, or arranges for the student to be transported to the hospital if necessary. Mrs. G. likes to think of herself as a disciplinarian, and she strives "to see that an atmosphere for studying prevails." She and her hus band have given their five children college educations; consequently she understands the financial burden and hard - work involv ed for students trying to earn degrees, in their respective fields. "This is why I like to maintain a healthy behavior pattern conducive to study," she elaborated. Though Mrs. Gondell takes her job seriously and is devoted to maintaining discipline, she doesn't want to "My experience - here has been most gratifying." Ann Gondell be "the bad guy." She ex plained, "I wear shoes with heels that can be heard when I'm on rounds because I don't want " anyone to think I'm sneaking up on them." In fact Public Health Law prohibits chewing and spitting of tobac co in public buildings. Mr. Paul Cerula, business manager on campus, stated that tobacco spitting is ac tually a criminal offense and any violators will be cited. Another noticeable pro- blem in the library is the stains on rugs and furniture due to students carrying food and drinks in the library. The administration and the head librarian are currently discussing what should be done about this practice. 9øe. 'i..*,'.. Itti , 1 :,: ! :. : :: .:..: . . : : ...: '.-.:,..::..-.:..''. i. the dorm residents can easily problems have not been as tney are getting better as far recognize the sound of Mrs. great this year as in other as manners and respect.' `She Gondell's walk. Mrs. G corn- years. has enjoyed worting with all mented that many students Since she began working in of them. even call out to her to say her present position, Mrs. In short, Mrs. Gondell's "Hi, Mrs. G." as she passes Gondell has worked with six feelings about her job can be their doors. dorm coordinators. and she summarized in her state- Mrs. G. went on to say, "If I from ten years. ago to the ment: "My experience work -had to compare the students students of today, I would ing here in the hall has been revealed that disciplinary have to say that every year most gratifying." A K)SE IS I) .KDCC" I:(:f3s3 But a Krementz Rose lasts forever. Handcrafted in tones of red, yellow, and green 14Kt. gold overlay. From Krementz, jewelry to cherish forever. Guaranteed to last a lifetime. Musselma.n Jewelers I=el= lIIIZ 4).,..._.10' I I ii , I -I „CP” ' Laurel Mall, Hazleton . LI I
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