News Parnassus Society inducts new members The newly-elected office of the Parnassus clud standing with their advisor Dr. Margaret Cote, are, left to right, Dr. Cote; Terri Eroh, treasurer; Rosemarie Cistone, president;. Alan Smith, vice-president; and Sue Hower, secretary. Twenty-two students from the Hazleton campus were inducted into Penn State's Parnassus Society. The inductions came during a candlelight ceremony in the campus Administration Building's plush Harlem Lounge. Inducted into the society during the April 15 ceremony were Brian Antley, James Bagley, Robin Bergstrosser, Lisa Bosak, Rosemarie Cistone, Carolyn Clarton, Gregg Davis, Andy Dell, Terri Eroh, Cathy Ferry, Wayne Gross, Suzanne Hower, Terry McCarthy, Rosemary Miller, Jim Nichols, Phil Pautler, New Horizons-on its way up By Pam Eppinger Perhaps you passed by a table at the activities mart during orientation week for "Students for a Creative Society." Many students did" sign up for the organiza tion, which includes the campus' literary magazine, "New Horizons." But of the students who were initially interested, few actually at tended the meetings. If more students were aware of the accomplishments and purpose of the Society, sure ly there would be more in terest. 0 .... 0 40 1:14 Michele Shiber, Alan Smith, Donna Spengler, Tom Swarr, Christine Taylor, and Jerry Trently. During the meeting, James Concannon, faculty advisor to Parnassus, spoke of the history of the group, and explained that membership in Parnassus Society continues when students transfer to Univer sity Park. "You may be a big fish in a small pond here," warned Concannon, "but you will probably be a small fish in a big pond out there. Just remember to stay active in the organiza tion." Dr. William David, Direc tor of the Hazleton Campus, The organization endeavors to furnish students with an outlet for their creative literary; ar tistic, and photographic ac tivities, to enrich the creative atmosphere on campus, and to foster "the tradition of creativity." "Even when we find good people, they must leave too soon. There is a rapid tur nover." Joseph Marchesani Deemed the least important function of the organization by the advisor, Dr. Joe Mar and his wife Gloria, were guests of honor at the ceremony. "It's reassuring that Spring is finally here, and we have the leaders of the campus assembled as one group," said David. "There are times when I en vy our teachers in the classroom, because they have the opportunity to "You may be a big fish in a small pond here, but you'll probably be a small fish in a big pond at U. Park." work directly with you. I tend to do some of the behind the scenes work, but seeing you all here, and chesani, was "enhancing the campus' image as an in tellectual center." Marchesani feels that this year has been the best of the three years he has been the advisor as far as the amount of material receiv ed and editorial participa tion. This year is somewhat of a "culmination of three years' growth." Dr. Marchesani fears that the organization may be unable to sustain this up ward trend. The majority of the studentS here are enroll ed in engineering and business, so the club must "draw its talent from a small pool, which is difficult knowing your contributions to the campus make it all worthwhile." Reidinger, sophomore President of the society, explained the func tions of the group and presided over the meeting. The group's activities in clude a campus book sale, sponsoring the Freshman James Concannon Faculty Advisor and So • homore of the Year elections, and assisting in campus graduation exer cises. Reidinger also ex- to do." The fact that Hazleton is a two-year campus further complicates the situation. "Even when we find good people, they must leave too soon. There is a rapid tur nover." This problem is im possible to remedy. When Dr. Marchesani does encounter a prospec tive writer, artist, or_ photographer, he tries to convince them to join the magazine. "But you have to be realistic," he says. The magazine was found ed in the early 1970 s by An drew Kafka, who un fortunately died the year before Marchesani took Page 3 plained the duties of the group's officers. Following Reidinger's remarks, officers were elected for the upcoming school year. Elected were Rosemarie Cistone, Presi dent; Alan Smith, Vice president; Sue Hower, Secretary; and Terri Eroh, Treasurer. Parnassus Society is a chapter of the University Keystone Honor Society, and recognizes all-around students who maintain high academic standards, sup port extra-curricular ac tivities, and demonstrate character, benevolence, honor, integrity and ser vice. over. But, between the time of Kafka's death and Mar chesaili's taking over, Dr. Price was the advisor. There are copies of these early issues of "New Horizons" available in the campus library's archives. What are the strengths of the organization? "Well, it has a first rate advisor," he replied jokingly. More seriously, he felt that the excellent support from the faculty and administration was the greatest area of strength. He also feels very please see " New Horizons"
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