The Highacres CoUegian
Spring Break Review
By: Erin Ann Keane
Now that we have returned from Spring Break, we
have time to reflect on what we did with our week of free
time. Some of us may have been lucky enough to travel to
warmer climates. Look for those either lobster or bronze
in color and you’ll know who the lucky ones were. Most
of us probably returned home to make use of our freedom
and planned on accomplishing much during our week of
relaxation. What probably occured in most cases at the
beginning of the week was a desensitizing process
scientifically coined as "vegging" usually done by staring
at a T.V. but not unheard of using literature. After the
initial drop into nothingness, most of us realized that we
couldn’t waste our precious Spring Break. But we had to
laugh when we thought of that statement. Spring?
Eighteen degrees at night, the groundhog saw his shadow,
and there is still a substantial amount of snow on the
ground. Who are they kidding? Spring doesn’t officially
start until March twenty-first anyway. I could understand .
it if they called it a mid-winter break. That would be less
of a lie. I’ve lost my train of thought, we were working
on not wasting our Break. But we realized that was what
we were doing. So we jumped to attention and thought of
all the zany things we could do. Skiing, sleigh riding,
maybe even, ice skating. For Spring Break, mind you. Or
you could do what my friends did. They traveled to the
Jersey Shore and pretended they were in Florida. They
had the beach and the ocean, the only thing they lacked
was the sunshine and the heat. ■ But at least they did that
much. They could have just laid around and grumbled
about me. I was in Florida. But don’t think I didn’t pay, I
can feel your disgusted sneers. I drove down. I can’t even
remember how many hours it was, they blended together
after awhile. And of course I sizzled in the sun, my
transluscent body shining like a beacon on the beach. But
I’m not complaining. It was all worth it. I sympathize with
those of you who couldn’t travel. I spent my Spring Break
at home last year. Just look at it positively, at least there
were no papers due or tests to take or books to read. I just
wish they wouldn’t call it Spring Break.
Up Coming Events...
Mar 17th - St. Patrick’s Day
Mar 20th - Spring Begins
Mar 22, 23 - SGA Elections
Apr Ist - April Fools Day
Apr 1,2, 3 - "What the Butter Saw" (Play)
Upper Commons
Apr 6th - Ist day of Passover
Apr 11th - Easter Sunday
Apr 13th - Bth day of Passover
Apr 17th - Risk and AD&D Toumment
Apr 23th - Spring Semi-Formal
May 9th - Mothers Day
Editor: Gina Hammond
Assistant Editor: Ben Turrano
Secretary: Erin Ann Keane
Treasurer: Tonia Sulick
Other staff members: 1
Lisa Homberger, Steve
Mazlum, Todd Ritter, Kelly
Anne Walch, Tom Harrison
The Highacres
Collegian Staff
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By: Erin Ann Keane
With the advent of March comes one of my favorite
holidays, St. Patrick’s Day! Being of Irish decent, the
holiday was always observed in my home. Festivities
included dressing in all green attire adorned with, "Kiss
Me I’m. Irish,'' pins, as well as harps and shamrocks, two
important irish symbols. We always partook of the
traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal, corned beef and cabbage
as well as our own traditional irish soda bread.
St. Patrick was a missionary who converted Ireland to
Christianity and became the national apostle. After being
captured by the Irish raiders who kept him in slavery for
seven years, Patrick became educated and was ordained to
the priesthood not long after. The shamrock, which is a
well known symbol of Ireland is worn to commemorate St.
Patrick’s use of it a symbol of the trinity. Although the
only place to really experience St. Patrick’s Day is in
Ireland, there are a few places in the United States where
the merriment hits full tilt. Before coming to Hazleton,
each year I would attend the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in
New York City. Those marching travel down fifth avenue
with their highlight being to pass the cardinal in front of
St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Those who attend the festivities
are very friendly and often come from other parts of the
country just to attend the parade. If you are looking to
spend the closest day to the one observed in Ireland, I
suggest going to New York City and taking part in the
parade. You’ll never forget the sounds of the drums and
bagpipes as group upon group marches past. Remember,
St. Patrick’s Day isn’t that far off. As always, March
seventeenth is the day it is observed so start making green
plans now!
Attention!
Anyone intersted in becoming The Highacres
Collegian President or Vice-President should stop
by the Collegian office in the Lower Commons or
call 450-3131 to schedule an appointment for an
interview. Interviews will be by appointment only
and will be conducted March 29, 30, 31, as well as
April 5,6, and 7. Experience is not necessary, but
preferred. When seeking an appointment, ask for
either Gina or Ben.
Photo Trivia: What newly constructed
building on the Hazleton Campus is this?
Answer in next issue.
St. Patrick’s Day
March 1993