29—The Daily Collegian Friday, Jan. 7, 1983 Fans across state share Lion pride By MARCY MERMEL Collegian Staff Writer State College is not the only place one can find people celebrat ing the Nittany Lion football tea m's first national championship. The University has received con gratulations and honors from across the state. On Monday, Gov. Dick Thorn burgh proclaimed Jan. 2-8 Penn State National Football Championship Week. At Monday's pep rally on Old Main Lawn, Uni versity President John W. Oswald announced that he had received a call from Thornburgh about the decision. Yesterday, Oswald received the official proclamation. "Never allowing themselves to be counted as underdogs, this out standing team provided Pennsyl vania sports fans with a fierce sense of pride while bringing hon or and recognition to the entire Commonwealth," the announce ment states. "Indeed, our Nittany Lions have proven to the,nation that Pennsyl vania continues to be the 'State of Champions.' " The document is signed by the governor and carries his seal. Mary Dunkle, manager of the news bureau of the University Department of Public Informa tion, said no plans have been made A llumm 1 7 a 'IN Friday and Saturday CARTOON • Sunday TAHOKA FREEWAY Everyday Happy Hours 4.8 PM THE 53 'DWI) -9 101 111 I"N IF. 1( Yr. , rii iii . s , -,, : . 0,- • , __ 7 Ski Wear including' : Jackets, Hat's, Sweaters, Scarves,Gloves by Comfy Ski, Swing West, AFRC, Head, Wigwam, Hanover Gloves and others. 30%-50% off Selected Warm Up Suits fleece lined, doubleknit, keyrolan 25% off Nylon and Gortex Running Suits 20% off flexatard Dance Wear leotards, tights, legwarmers, shorts Up tO 40% off Selected Running and Court Shoes 30-50% off Rugby and Rugby-type shirts , •.:..cV:`',.T . '.'lli:,'.':' - i',.'_ . - 0 ,.: . .-,'.:`'.k .. '''.q,, 115 S. Allen St. SPORTSWEAR INC Open everj , night Thurs 238-3831 - 'til 8 M-Sat. 'til 9 for a formal framing of the procla mation. The team was further honored by the state senate in a congratu latory document, sponsored by: Sen. J. Doyle Corman, R-central Pa.; Sen. Henry G. Hager, R-Ly coming County; Sen. Robert C. Jubelirer, R-Blair County; and Sen. Edward P. Zemprelli, D-Alle gheny County. Zemprelli is also a member of the University Board of Trustees. "The Senate of the Common wealth of Pennsylvania joins with all Pennsylvanians in congratulat ing Coach Joe Paterno and each of his talented players who have brought distinction to Pennsylva nia State University and, to them selves; commends Coach Paterno for establishing a standard of con duct which proves that athletic achievement and ethical stan dards can be mutually inclusive; and extends its genuine apprecia tion to the Nittany Lions for the fine example which they have proven to be, giving all of us extra pride in being Pennsylvanians," the announcement states. Dunkle said, "I think everybody on campus is thrilled with the support we've got from the state," Some towns in the state have declared their own Penn State week, she said. The mayor of Dußois, for example, proclaimed this week Blue and White Week. *******-A-* * * PENN STATE * * SUGAR BOWL * VICTORY CELEBRATION * OMAR BAR * * W. Bishop St. * * Bellefonte * Blue Beer will be served II ***** * * * * leki by Rugged Wear, Adidas, Nike, Downers TONITE Bill Rodgers, New Balance, Tiger 'We're getting bumper stickers, license plates, caps, plastic cups and pennants,' Adams said. "The suppliers are understanding and are getting the stuff out as fast as .we call them.' —Donna Adams, buyer, Student Book Store Sugar Bowl memoribilia sales high nationwide By REBECCA ALBERT Collegian Staff Writer All across town and campus, items ranging from mittens to mugs emblazoned with the magic words "We're No. 1" -= are selling like Hurricanes on Bourbon Street. "At Last!" a bumper sticker sold at Balfour House, 326 E. College Ave., expresses the senti ment of many. People have been rushing to buy anything that reflects Happy Valley's recent topic of conversation Penn State's victory in the Sugar Bowl and the winning of the National \ Championship. "We've had requests for just about everything T-shirts, hats, blankets, totebags just about anything," said Barb Greenawalt, a clerk at Bal four House. Balfour House sells five or six different styles of long and short sleeve T-shirts sporting the national championship motif, she said. Everything has been going well. "We've been getting calls from all over Flor ida, Texas, New York," Greenawalt said. "People have been asking what we have and how they can get it. "We can hardly keep up with the rush." Balfour House isn't the only place that offers satisfaction to Nittany Lion fans afflicted with blue and white fever. The Student Book Store, 330 E. College Ave., has seven different styles of national championship long and short sleeve T-shirts and FRENCH CLASSES FOR CHILDREN After school in my home (walking distance from Park Forest Elementary School). HAVE FUN While learning language with pup pets, games, skits, songs and culture. Highly experienced. One Hour Weekly Classes $3.00 per session. Classes begin January 10 Call Mrs. Duiker 238-2823 for our nter ranee OFF ALL sweatshirts, said Donna Adams, store buyer. She said seven more styles will be arriving at the store soon. "We got shirts in on Monday at 2 p.m. and the customers were taking the .stuff out of our hands before we could price them," Adams said. "I think it's important to be the first to have them." The Student Book Store also has mesh football shirts, she said. "We're getting bumper stickers, license plates, caps, plastic cups and pennants," Adams said. "The suppliers are understanding and are getting the stuff out as, fast as we call them." Ruth Raimo, boutique buyer for University Book Centre, 206 E. College Ave., said the store has ordered all kinds of national. championship par aphernalia. "We have two different kinds of painter hats already," she said. Some of the items University Book Centre will soon be getting include plastic mup, glasses, big tankers, pennants, bumper stickers, golf caps, key chains and more, Raimo said. The store will also be getting a large cardboard No.l hand that is similar to the ones people put on their own hands, she said. "As far as I know, we'll be the only ones to have that," Raimo added. "Hundreds of people" have been coming in to Lion's Pride, 114 E. College Ave., salesman Mike Pinkasavage said. "Monday was our biggest day before and after - c .,...t i '''...' 1 '' t [ tt 1 ~,,,,-,,,,..3„,,/,,,c..,4],.. 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The store is also carrying v-neck national championship T-shirts. At McLanahan's, 414 E. College Ave., sqme of the most popular items these past few days have been the buttons that say "How 'bout them Nittany Lions". and "Herschel is a Walker but Warner is a Runner," said Grace Mehalick, assistant manager. They also have long and short sleeve T-shirts and mugs, she said. "Once we get everything in, it will go well," she said. Action Sports, 120 E. College Ave., got shirts in Tuesday and not many are left, salesman Terry Stark said. "We'll be getting more in," he said.; `About five or six different styles of long and short sleeve T shirts are coming in." Ann McMullen, buyer for the Penn State Bookstores on campus, said sales of national championship memorabilia have been "outstand ing." 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