February 19, 1953
«EN GARDE"
The Fencing Club has begun activities under the instruction of Captain Walter
Carper, The first lessons were given to the coed members on February 17 in the
cafeteria#
The fundamentals taught were the salute, proper handling of the foils, the
en garde and lunging positions. All who attended were enthusiastic and are look
ing forward to the next meeting, which will be held fifth period, today in South
Hall 101#
If you’re interested don’t forget it’s not too late to join the fencing club*
STUDENT COUNCIL
Student Council held its weekly meeting Wednesday, fifth period# The follow
ing points v?ere discussed:
1, The first business which arose concerned the R 0 T C ball deficit#
Mr# Mattern reported that the Student-Faculty Board suggested that the need
ed money be taken from the money made on the booklet# The Board also suggest
ed that the ROTC ball be an all-college affair. The Student Council then
took action upon the issue and decided to allow ROTC to pay the bill from
the money made on the booklet# The Council felt that an earnest effort must
be made to replace the money taken out, Council felt that ROTC made an
earnest effort to follow its budget, but they had some trouble because the
orchestra which was originally asked to play at the dance had disbanded#
2* Captain Carper informed the Council that he would print and sell some
of the pictures taken at the ball and in this way a part of the money taken
out of the fund from the booklet could be paid,
3# Bob Tomsho felt that students not oh Council should be active on the
traffic committee, because the fact that only Council members are on the
committee leads to criticism. Jack Ciocca, who resigned from the traffic
committee becuase of other duties, was succeeded by Nick Pelick, Captain
Carper also reported that he would make an ifficiency report once a month
concerning the traffic committee,
U# Bill Coll came before the Council and asked it it would be able to give
additional funds to the fencing club* The main reason for this was that
forty-five students had joined the club, and there was not a sufficient
supply of foils and masks, Andy Karpinski, president, asked Bill to ask
Mr, Peightal of the Athletic Committee if it would be possible to procure
additional equipment, Andy also asked Bill to return to the next Council
meeting and report his progress#
5# The Social Committee, which consists of fourteen members of the student
body, was approved, and Bob Tomsho reported that it is already making up the
social calendar#
6# Andy Karpinski asked all members to write down an amendment* which
each thought should be added to the constitution. This amendment will deal
with the Council membership and mil be acted upon at the next meeting#
* The constitution has a provision which provides for its amendingi These
amendments may be initiated by either the Council or members of the student
body. If any member of the student body has an idea as to the form or word
ing of this amendment, the Council will greatly appreciate his or her help#
You have the power to start an amendment} therefore, don’t criticize the
Council for amendments which don't suit you, when you are the one responsible
for the constitution.
HAZLETON COLLEGIAN
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