Vol. .1 0 V, No. 4
"Old Main" Looking North
Winter Reigns at Highacres
EDITORIAL:
When the new semester begins in early February the student body will
lose at least five leaders. John Zamba, a main cog in Student Council since
his election in October, will continue his education at the main campus. His
main contribution this semester was the constitution which will come up
for ratification next semester. However his co-operation in practically every
social event and his supervision of several cannot go by without recognition.
The office of Math.-Engineering Club president will be vacant when Mr.
Zamba leaves and a vacancy will exist on the "Collegian" editorial staff as
well.
Like Mr. Zamba, Kathleen Midash leaves for State College after final
examinations here at Highacres. Kate, co-operation personified, will be a
hard one to replace. Although elected to a supervisory capacity as student
council member, Kate could be seen at every social function helping out with
decorations, refreshments and entertainment as well.
William Koehler, chairman of the student committee for the building
fun drive, has shown his leadership ability on many occasions. He was the
boy chiefly responsible for the attempt made at initiating and enforcing
freshman customs. His co-operation in German Club activities has placed
that club as one of the best organizations in the school. Mr. Koehler, too,
has transferred to the main campus.
Clyde Bell, level-headed leader, leaves for Bloomsburg State Teachers
College at the end of this semester. Clyde's wit and originality were re-
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Teton Coll
The Students' Voice
Hazleton Center, Highacres, Hazleton, Pa
Make Use of
Training Now—Leetch
Despite the confusion and threat
of war it is time to keep your feet on
the ground and take advantage of
the opportunity to put to use your
education and training of the past
four years, George N. P. Leetch, di
rector of the College Placement ser
vice, said in a letter to June gradu
ates.
"Now may be a better time than
after military duty to locate and get
started on the type of job that you
want most," he said.
"Under the circumstances it is im
portant that you prepare yourself for
employment by getting your degree,
analyzing your work interests, inves
tigating prospective employers and
making sincere application for a job."
Leetch went on to say that busi
ness and industry were encouraging
students to continue to do a good job
in present activities until called upon
to change.
"When considering you for employ
ment many of the large companies
have adopted a policy of ignoring the
fact that you may be drafted in the
near future," he said.
Employers Plan Visits
He explained that if you are called
a month or two after you start to
work, the company is willing to share
your time with the military, and
hopes that you will return when your
duty is terminated.
Employers are planning to visit the
campuses as usual to interview stu
dents, and many have already fixed
dates to visit the College during the
Spring semester, he pointed out.
Revised Calendar for Spring Semester 1951
Feb. 1,2, & 3 Thursday, Friday, & Saturday
Registration for second semester
Monday—Second Semester classes begin
Tuesday—Second Semester recess begins 5:00 P.M.
Wednesday—Second Semester recess ends 8:45 A.M
Saturday—Mid-Semester grade reports due
Tuesday—Second Semester classes end 5:00 P.M.
Wednesday—Memorial Day Recess
Thursday—Second Semester Examinations begin
Friday—Second Semester ends 5:00 P.M.
Feb. 5
March 20
March 28
April 7
May 29
May 30
May 31
June 8
Registration for the Spring Semester, February 1,2, and 3 will be held in
the Botany Building. Students are asked to report according to the follow
ing schedule.
February 1 8:30 A.M
Thursday 10:15 A.M
1:00 P.M
2:30 P.M
Note: Bring along your temporary matriculation card bearing your student
number.
Book store will be operated in Room 1 in the Dormitory Building, during the
registration period.
S. G. A. Fee of $7.50 must be paid before registration is completed and be
fore student can be admitted to class.
Textbooks should be purchased during registration inasmuch as bookstore
will be closed for textbook sales on Feb. 5,6, and 7.
The first order for textbooks not available (sold out) will be mailed to the
companies at the end of registration, Saturday, February 3. The next order
for texts will not be mailed out until Saturday, February 10. Therefore, it
is urgent that you pick up texts that you need at registration time or else
put your order in at that time.
Get Degree
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February 2 8:30 A.M.
Friday 10:15 A.M
1:00 P.M
2:30 P.M.
egian
2500 in ROTC Deferred
By Draft Boards
Draft deferments have been granted to more than 2500 students en
rolled in elementary and advanced ROTC at the College and at ten centers
and state teachers colleges with freshman Penn State students.
The deferred group includes all 240 enrolled in Navy ROTC; all 220
advanced students and most of the 440 sophomores in Army ROTC; and all
101 seniors, 103 juniors, and 339 sophomores in Air ROTC. In addition, 453
of approximately 760 freshmen in Army ROTC and 624 of 711 freshmen in
Co-Eds Plan Dinner
The Women's Organization will
hold a farewell dinner for Kathleen
Midash, Julia Allen, and Mary Jane
Allen in the Candlelight Room of
Our House Restaurant on Wednesday
night, January 24, at 6:30 P.M. Not
only will this dinner be a farewell
party for the members who are
transferring, but it will also be a
celebration for the finish of final ex
aminations.
Former Student Contributes
Gene Chomickey, a former student
at the Hazleton Center, sent a $25
check as a donation for the Activities
Building Drive. Gene is now a ser
geant stationed at Fort Meade, Mary
land.
Tobogganing Party To Be Held
The German Club plans to hold a
tobogganing party at Split Rock
Lodge, Lake Harmony, on Sunday
afternoon, February 11. Any member
desiring transportation should con
tact Joseph McHale. Plans were also
made for an activity to be conducted
in the Spring semester to raise funds
for the gymnasium drive.
Last names beginning with
A & B
C, D, E & F
G & H
I, J & K
L, M & N
0, P, Q, & R
T to Z inclusive
Friday, January 19, 1951
Air ROTC will be eligible for defer
ment. Army and Air ROTC defer
ments are on a quota basis.
Navy Not Separated
Unlike Army and Air ROTC, Navy
ROTC is not separated into upper
and lower divisions. All regular and
contract students in Navy ROTC
must serve two years active duty
after they receive commissions, if the
Navy needs them.
The College ROTC notifies local
boards of students eligible for defer
ments. The boards then issue 1-D
classifications. Students recommend
ed for deferment should also notify
their boards of the fact separately.
Pres. Eisenhower
Advises
President Milton S. Eisenhower
yesterday released an open letter to
students at the College, urging them
to maintain normal academic stand
ards in the face of uncertainties
caused by the draft.
The President wrote, "Every edu
cator and government official I have
talked with agrees that the best con
tribution each of us can make at the
moment is to carry on with his regu
lar responsibilities until, through leg
islation or other action, he is notified
to do otherwise."
The nation depends on a flow of
educated men and women, the letter
said, and the present tense situation
may last indefinitely.
The letter also noted that attempts
are being made to amend the draft
laws so that individuals may com
plete college years after their num
bers are called and still be able o
enlist. Under the present plan, draf
tees receive postponements for the
remainder of the year, but then must
answer the draft call.
Text of Letter
Here is the complete text of the
President's letter:
"Dear Students:
"From all we can learn in this
highly uncertain world, the draft law
probably will not be changed prior to
the opening of the second semester.
This means that students who are
carrying on college work satisfactor
ily will have their inductions post
poned at least to the end of the
spring semester.
"Every educator and every govern
ment official I have talked with
agrees that the best contribution
each of us can make at the moment
is to carry on with his regular re
sponsibilities until, through legisla
tion or other action, he is notified to
do otherwise.
"Everyone is deeply worried about
the future. Values which yesterday
seemed important suddenly seem to
sink to insignificance. But the values
which have heretofore been import
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