Hazleton collegian. (Hazleton, PA) 1937-1956, March 19, 1954, Image 2

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    3.la.rch 19, 1954
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LICENSE REGISTRATION DUE
Once again the good old state of Pennsylvania has decided to pass
around new license plates to the Motorists. Since the University is interested
in keeping track of whose car is parked where, the licenses must be registered.
So as soon as you put your 1954 plates on, be sure to go in the office and
register your new license number. There is an old saying that goes, 'Taste
makes waste o ll but this time haste saves one dollar, so be sure to register as
Soon as those plates come.
HATS OFF TO THE SOCIAL CCATTITTEE
We say hats off to the Social Committee for conducting such an enjoyable
and wonderful night, and to the students, friends, and faculty who supported it.
The originator of the idea of the extra special affair was Buddy Robinson. (nice
thinking Bus) The rest of the committee sunk their thoughts in to the id a„
and they came up with a well managed affair. Whlter Smerconish put lots of life
into the crowd with his jokes and, antics. He performed a terrific job as
Master of Ceremonies. Incidently, Bob Scott was Walter's right-hand man.
Refreshments, including pitz, were served. J ackie Cohn was auctioned off for
the high sum of 590. Bob Henney was the brave highest bidder. Ellen Iffert walk
pd off with the door prize ---a full sized door, but before her name was chosen
the mouse trap in the ballot box snapped off. Hal Betty Iffert ascended to the
ceiling (so she thought), and Margie Brehm was the victim of a number of jokes.
In general, everyone had a good time s and they arc still talking about it-----
even about the quartet who nave us a few selections in different keys, By the
way, T.G.L.F, meant uThank God it's Frid9r. See you at our next dance, next
ThursdaOtevening.
FAREWELL TRIBUTE TO BASKETBALL
When the final gun cracks on Monday ) March 22, the end of a great HUClster_
Basketball season will be here* Many students and fans do not realize the
long hours of sweat, grind, and sheer determination that go into making a
team that everyone will be proud of. Beside oeping their academic standing
up, the players must also keep their athletic standing at a better than average.
level. The early part of the season found the Lions clawing away at long
practice sessions and games at thesmall but adequate A o D.Thomas gym, At the
offset of this season ) I make a prediction that this was the year we would take
the Championship--provided the material enrolled for the new semester came thru--
This prediction was make to Mr. Peightal at our first basketball meeting and he
said he wouldn(t be as optimistic as me, but would be satisfied to beat York.
Well Mr. Peightal ) we both came out on top. Our Lions were Co-Champs ) and you
had your wish fulfilled when the Lions downed the York Flying Dutchmen--e,.
To get back to our team, enough cannot be said on their continued spirit and
zip that carried them to the Johnstown playaiffs. As many think---"it's allover
but the memoriesll. A lot of memories indeed—Wild Bill Burcin, Bob "Call me
Gunner" Bokle, Jack "JohnstownP:Polchin and his Johnstown memory, Clint "The
Lover" Frank, Stan "The Man" Gruszewski„ Ivan "The Lip" Michael, Jim "The Bear"
Kobriok, "Ace" Hall on all tournament team / all Jr, Conference team and bringing
home the individual scoring championship, Vern Raoss, the team "spark" plug--
and the slick ball 11 - making and globe.-trottintteam of Lawrence and his pals;
untiring efforts of Zack Taylor; scrimmage games with Treckow Aces??
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