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HAZLETON f§ COLLEGIAN
VOL. IX.—No. 4
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Four Centers
See Increase
In Enrollment
A record enrollment of 1,696 stu
dents, a six-fold increase over the
total of 287 last year, has marked the
opening of the 1946 fall semester at
the four undergraduate centers of
the Pennsylvania State College. Of
this number,, 1,210 are registered as
first semester students and 80% of
the total are veterans.
The Schuylkill Undergraduate Cen
ter alone has an increase of 316 stu
dents over the enrollment of 78 stu
dents last year. The freshmen out
number the sophomores, 346 to 48.
Altoona Largest of Centers
The largest of the centers is Al
toona, with 898 students. Schuyl
kill is next with 394; Hazleton,3B3,
and DuE&is, 337. Figures show that
409 beginning students, over a third
of the total, have chosen the engi
neering field; while only 43, or 3%
are interested in education.
There is an almost complete rever
sal of the war-time proportion of
men and women students. The men
now outnumber the women by 1,521
to 1755, or better than eight to one.
Additions to Staff’s Facilities
A full-time librarian, music in
structor and physical education di
rector have been added to the staff at
each of the centers. The faculty has
been increased to a total of 107, of
which 57 are new staff members, and
six returned this fall from military
service.
Additional classroom facilities are
being used in all of the centers.
Books and periodicals are being ad
ded to the libraries on the basis of a
six dollar purchase for each student.
Equipment for conducting informal
sports activities has also been order
ed. Students in Dußois have the use
of the high school gymnasium, as well
as their own outdoor fields. At Haz
leton and Pottsville, the Y.M.C.A.
and high school facilities are avail
able.
Eating Arrangements
The Y. M. C. A. at Altoona has
given undergraduate students the
use of its gymnasium and also, for
the first time this fall, the use of the
cafeteria. At Dußois, too, a cafe
teria serves meals to the students.
The attainment of an ideal is often
the beginning of an allusion.
—Stanley Baldwin.
The members of the Student Council extend
their most sincere wishes for a happy holiday
season to the Faculty and Student Body of the
Hazleton Undergraduate Center. We wish to
express our thanks for the co-operation given to
us this semester and in the coming semester will
try to do all we can to merit the faith placed in
us. May the coming year bring all of you suc
cess in all your undertakings.
HAZLETON UNDERGRADUATE CENTER, HAZLETON, PA.
SILK SCREEN PAINTINGS
FOR THE LIBRARY
Mr. Carpenter, instructor in art, is
exhibiting a number of interesting
paintings in our school library. They
have captured the interest of many
of the students, including your re
porter, in that they appear a bit dif
ferent from paintings previously ob
served.
When questioned, Mr. Carpenter
informed us that they are silk screen
paintings by contemporary American
artists. He said that their interest to
art students is valuable in that of
technique. They are interesting in
that they were made by a series of
stencils, one for each color, to gain
the total effect of the painting.
Mr. Carpenter added that this type
of painting is relatively new in the
art world. Prior to this, the silk
screens were used exclusively for
commercial advertising poster work.
These painters have tried to adapt it
to easel painting.
The paintings are by Jules, Velo
nis, Gottleich, Warsager, and Bar
nett.
The atmosphere of the library has
been brightened by these colorful
paintings. Many students expressed
favorable opinion of them. Come in
and give yours.
DON'T FORGET
(as though you would)
Vacation begins Friday, December
20, 1946 at 5:00 P. M., and ends
Monday, January 6, 1947, at 8:00
A. M.
Make “Merry” ’cause then comes
the last grind. . . FINALS!
FRATERNITY
BEING ORGANIZED
Tom Caccese has been appointed
chairman of organizing plans for a
fraternity at HUC. The same pro
cedure will be followed as in past
years when the men of HUC joined
the national organization, Sigma Chi
Delta.
The fraternity will be a non-sec
tarian social organization, member
ship of which will be open to all male
students. The only requirements are
that a man must have completed at
least one semester of school and that
he have at least an average of 1.0 at
the time of applying for admittance
to the organization.
Anyone interested in joining the
fraternity, either contact Tommy
Caccese, or sign your name on the
sheet attached to the door of the
game room.
STUDENT COUNCIL |
Carol Broadcast
Great Success
On December 12, the HUC Mixed
Glee Club took to the airways for the
first time this year, and earned the
plaudits of all who tuned in.
The program consisted of eight
popular carols, with narration inter
spersed between the selections. The
selections rendered were: Silent
Night, Angels We Have Heard on
High, Slumber Song of the Madonna,
O Little Town of Bethlehem, Away
in the Manger, 0 Holy Night, and O
Come all Ye Faithful. Alice Lanyon,
Jane Kenvin, and Dick Barager ren
dered solos.
Continuity for the program was
written by students of HUC, and the
narration was by Francis Fatsie.
Aaron Marsh, and George Tomsho.
The entire program was written and
produced by the students. Miss Pearl
Garbrick directed the glee club, and
Miss Margaret Campbell accompa
nied them at the piano.
Today at one o’clock the club will
present another program of Christ
mas Carols. The program will con
sist of traditional carols that are not
as* well known a*'others,c but never
theless, they express the spirit of
Christmas quite well.
THANK YOU
SCHUYLKILL U. C.
The students and faculty who ac
companied the team to Schuylkill U.
C. were rewarded not only by an
exciting game but also with a splen
did repast and dance. The Schuylkill
undergrads distinguished themselves
through their good sportsmanship
and hospitality.
After the game, HUC students
were escorted (through a cemetery)
by a number of Pottsville students to
their recreation building.
A buffet luncheon was served, and
an electric phonograph furnished
music for dancing.
Many friendships were renewed
and new acquaintances formed. The
HUC undergrads would like to ex
press their sincere appreciation to the
students of SUC. (Schuylkill COL
LEGIAN please copy.)
NEW RECORDS
IN GAME ROOM
A group of new popular records
has been purchased for your enjoy
ment in the game room. There are
boogie-woogie, classical, semi-classi
cal, and the blues at your pleasure.
If any student or group of students
desires any selections that are not in
the game room, Miss Garbrick will
secure same upon request.
These records are put in the game
room for your pleasure and relaxa
tion. Don’t abuse this privilege.
Dramatic Club To Sponsor
Mid-Winter Frolic
The Dramatic Club under the di
rection of Miss Scarnecehia has an
nounced that it will sponsor the Mid-
Winter Frolic to be presented on
January 16, 1947. This will be the
first dance to be held in the New
Year and a fine turnout is expected.
The Dramatic Club will present a
series of skits and is expected to have
a fine programme to present for the
evening.
It aitamont Comgtjt
Social Season Opens With
Snow-Ball Frolic
Winter
Annual
Tonight, Thursday, December 19, at 8:30, the doors to the ball
room of the Hotel Altamont will be opened to the members of the
Hazleton Undergraduate Center of Penn State and their friends for
the Christmas semi-formal dance.
Carolers Entertain
Hazleton Citizens
On Monday night, December 16,
Miss Garbrick’s men and women’s
glee club, in addition to a number of
other Center students, entertained
the citizenry of Hazleton by render
ing Christmas Carols from the steps
of City Hall.
Despite the fact that the weather
was cold and threatening, a large
audience gathered to hear them sing.
Numerous photographs were taken of
the group by Coach Rudman and the
local press.
After the .program at City Hall had
terminated, the carolers proceeded to
Gen J,ti’3 Tyrolean Boom, where
they enjoyed a banquet.
Later, in the fashion of “Little
Tommy Tucker,” the group sang for
their supper, accompanied by Fred
Houser at the organ.
A special feature was Mary There
sa Janiezek singing “O, Holy Night,”
with the support of the group.
Many compliments on the singing
have been received by the Student
Body and Faculty. Miss Garbriek and
carolers deserve the highest praise
for their efforts. They have given a
splendid example of community and
Christmas Spirit.
HUC Radio Forum To Have
Christmas Program
The radio forum of the HUC will
present an all Christmas program on
December 21, 1946. The subject un
der discussion is: “How. Christmas is
celebrated in foreign lands.” Mem
bers of the faculty and student body
will tell of the customs of the various
countries in celebrating Christmas
and the Yuletide season. Some of
the countries to be discussed are:
England, France, Spain, Holland and
Germany. If you desire to know how
Old Saint Nick visits the children of
lands across the sea, do not forget
to tune in. Broadcasting time is from
5 P. M. to 5:30 P. M.
HOLIDAY
SEASON
to affl \
Hazleton Undergraduate Center Faculty.
DECEMBER 19, 1946
■ Co-Chairmen Irene Kochera and
Dick Barager, Ted Broski in charge
of arrangements,, and the various
committees who have worked on the
dance have announced that all is in
readiness for the largest and most
elaborate affair in HUC’s history.
Music for the dance will be fur
nished by Gabe Garland ajid his or
chestra. Dancing will be from 8:30
ment to be presented duringoOßlN
to 12 P. M. The entertainment to be
presented during intermission is un
der the direction of Miss Pearl Gar
brick and Miss Margaret Campbell.
Following is the program planned
for the affair:
Vocal solo—Alice Lanyon, “The Man
I Love.”
Vocal solo—Jane Kenvin, “A Worn
man is Just a Woman, but a Good
Cigar is a Smoke.”
Comic Skit Lorraine DeJosyph,
Francis Fatsie, Eddie Ferdinand,
Eleanor Kocay, Aaron Marsh, Geo.
Tomsho, and Dan Wargo.
Vocal selections —Dick Barager:
“That Christmas Feeling."
“You Keep Coming Back Like a
Song.”
“Night and Day.”
“White Christmas.”
Siegmund K. Knies will act as Master
of Ceremonies,
Those planning to attend the dance
tonight are reminded that it is neces
sary to obtain your student activity
card from the library, which entitles
you to admission to all social func
tions of the school, as well as to our
basketball games. One card will be
issued to each student and the same
card will be punched each time it
is used.
The following students are serving
on the respective committees for to
night’s affair:
Publicity Peggy Denion, Robert
Patanovich.
Reservations—Eleanor Morawski,
Irene Kochera, Dick Barager, Dan
ny Bloss.
Decorations—Rose Dietch, Francis
X. Fatsie, Nancy North, Thomas
Caccese, Irene Smith, William James,
Lorraine DeJoseph, William Perbet
sky, Doris Goldsworthy, Arthur Hut
chinson, William Kovalick, Allan
Leichtman.
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