PAGE 10-T { Many Local Students Enroll At Penn State Extension Among the 100 incoming freshmen at The Pennsylvania State University’s Wilkes-Barre Center this year are several students from the Back Mountain Area. Robert C. Schoonover of Center Moreland will study drafting and design technology while working towards an associate degree in engineering. Frank J. O’Hara, 156 Beech St., Shavertown, is also plan- ning to take an associate degree with a major in drafting and design technology, and Stanley J. Rusiloski of R. D. 5, Shavertown, intends to study the same course. Within recent years the Penn State University’s Wilkes-Barre Center has graduated a large number of students from the Back Mountain Area. Last June’s graduating class in ceremonies held at the Penn State Main Campus, University Park, included William J. Fielding, R.D. 5, Shavertown; John F. Higgs, R. D. 2, Dallas; Richard Powell, 40 Perrin Ave., Shavertown, and Claude Sorber, R. D. 1, Noxen. Higgs is working now as a sur- veyor for Columbia Gas System of Pittsburgh, and Powell is a drafts- man for McDonnel Aircraft of St. Louis. Sorber is with the U. S. Geological Survey, Washington, D. C., employed as a surveyor. The students listed above are only a few of the many Back Moun- tain Area students of the Penn State University’s Wilkes-Barre Center who have recognized the growing need and the numerous opportuni- ties for today’s technician. In a world that is increasing its fund of scientific and technical knowledge, the demand for the practical skills of the technician is of paramount importance. In the Cold War scien- tific competitition, America lags be- hind Soviet Russia in turning out the necessary number of qualified technicians every year. The Penn State University’s Wilkes-Barre Center is cooperating in thenational demand for qualified technicians by offering associate degree in engineering curriculums which take two academic years of work to obtain Under this cur- riculum a student specializes in one of the three program courses of- fered. Drafting and design tech- nology trains young men and women for employment in machine design, tool and die design or structural layout. Electrical tech- nology prepares graduates for technological assignments with electrical utilities, manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment, and electrical maintenance and in- strument departments of various industrial concerns. The Penn State University Center also offers the only surveying technology pro- gram leading to an associate de- gree in engineering in the entire Eastern United States. Surveying technology provides a knowledge of the elements of surveying as ap- plied to construction, land, topo- graphic, geodetic, city and photo- grammetric surveys. The Wilkes-Barre Center has a proud history in Wyoming Valley. It has existed in continuous opera- tion since 1916, in which time thou- sands of students have acquired important training and knowledge in engineering technology. The Center has been located at the Guthrie School Building, 669 North Washington Street, Wilkes- Barre, since 1951, when expanding enrollments necessitated a move to larger quarters. The Center operates an extensive evening school program called Continuing Education which offers a variety of non-credit and credit courses including real estate, mana- gement training, advertising, alge- bra, corporation finance, and good speaking. It has also made avail- able to local people a master’s degree program in engineering. These courses are designed to aid men and women in obtaining ad- ditional know-how in their specific jobs and positions which leads them to solid advancements. Business College Begins 80th Year Registration for the fall term at Wilkes-Barre Business College is now in progress. The school will begin its 80th consecutive year when the fall semester begins Thurs- day, September 5th. Advanced reg- istration for the day school classes has been underway for the past several months and all indications point to a record enrollment for the coming semester. Included in the enrollment for the 1963-64 classes aremany grad- uates from the Back Mountain area. They are: Homer Baker, Karen M. Young, Karla P. Ray, Patricia A. Kutz, Fred L. Kirken- dall, Judith E. Stanley, Marjorie Davis, William C. Smith, Marjorie Baird, Thomas G. Landon, Cindy Dymond, Linda Scholl, John Elen- chick, F. Gregory Maloni, Ronald L. Fitser, Gail Schoonover, Karen S. Clark, and Barbara Kozik. New students will report to the school on September 5 at 10 a.m. thereafter their classes will be held from 8 to 1 daily. Five diploma courses will be of- fered to the students. A 9-month Stenographic Course designed for only commercial graduates. The 11-month Accounting Course, 13- month Secretarial Course, 16- month Business Administration, and 20-month Business Admin- istration Courses are planned for both commercial and academic graduates. Night school classes begin October 1 and will offer beginning and refresher courses in typing, shorthand, accounting, Business English, Business Math and Office Machines. Man is trying to reach the moon. But look what the old cow did. WILKE - BARRE BUMNENS COLLEGE College Also Make Prep or Academic Graduates Excellent Secretaries Yes, every year hundreds of high school graduates with academic or college prep diplomas decide to become secretaries, be- cause American industry and business pay higher salaries and offer rewarding careers executive to the intelligent girl who can assume extra responsi- bilities. NATIONAL SECRETARIES WEEK APRIL 21 to 27 Wilkes-Barre Business College Northeastern National Bank Bldg. Public Square Phone 823-3123 a THE DALLAS POST—THURSDAY, ALZEUST 283.1963 Gate Of Heaven Graduates Bring Honor To School by Nancy Stiles Once upon a time in a growing community called Back Mountain there was a school called Gate of Heaven. Now, this ““once upon a time,” instead of being in the fairy tale past, is in the present and the future; because this is the biography of the graduates of Gate of Heaven. And they make up an ever-living, ever-continuing tale. Many of the graduates of Gate of Heaven have gone to West Side Central Catholic High School, in Kingston. Central graduated its first classin 1958 (Gate of Heaven's class of 1954); one of thefirst Back Mountain residents to graduate was Therese Kennedy, Dallas, now an alumna of College Misericordia. Ann Black, Dallas, was saluta- torian of the class of 1959, In her sophomore year Ann won the an- nual Shanno Heart contest, merit- ing a $25 savings bond; and, in the same year, Ann won the annual Latin vocabulary contest held at Marywood College. Again proving her scientific ability, Ann was Grand Champion at the Bucknell Science Fair in 1959. At the termi- nation of her high school year, she was awarded a full four-year scholarship to College Miseri- cordia. Rosanne Jones, Dallas, was a “regular” on Central’s honor roll during her senior year. Rosanne, captain of the cheerleaders, grad- uated in 1959. Artistically gifted Michael Pur- cell, Trucksville, was editor of the 1960 QUEEN, Central’s year- book. Michael and his twin brother, Patrick, were also well known for their drawings. published in the school yearbook, newspaper, and magazine. In 1959, Robert Girvan, Dallas, placed third in the Physics. division of Central’s annual Science Fair. In his senior year (1960) he placed fifth in the annual Math contest sponsored by the Luzerne County of Teachers of Mathematics. Tim Glenn, Shavertown, a mem- ber ofthe sports staff of the “Queen’s Courier,” Central’s newspaper, was a semi-finalist in Original Ora- tory in 1960 at the annual Catholic Forensic League tournament held in Scranton. In that same year George Bednar, All-Scholastic tackle at Central Catholic, won All-State honors and also a scholar- ship to Notre-Dame. This year it is expected that this former student of Gate of Heaven will be the first string tackle at the University of Notre-Dame. In 1961, John Young, Dallas, was Grand Champion in Central’s annual Science Fair. He also won awards at King’s and at Scranton University’s Fairs, and was awarded $100 for his project atthe annual Pennsylvania state fair held in Hershey, Pennsylvania. His bio- logical project was entered in the 1961 National Science Fair, and the Junior Scientists of America awarded him $75 for his essay con- cerning the project. In 1961 he placed third in the Catholic Forensic League for his excellent debating. John, who was also presi- dent of the Class of 61, graduated sixth in his class. Other Back Mountain honor stu- dents of 1961 were Molly Mac- intyre, Harvey’s Lake, Marlene Batory and Ruth Ann Sickler, both of Dallas. Cornering the scientific field in 1962 were Patricia Mastalski, Dallas, and John Curtis, Shaver- town. Pat took first place in Chem- istry at Central’s Science Fair, while John won first prize in Physics. John was awarded prizes at King’s College, Scranton University, and he also competed at Hershey, Penn- sylvania. Pat was vice-president of the Student Council during the 1961-62 term. John ranked fourth in his class upon graduation. President of the Student Council for the 1961-62 term was Gerard Brett, a member of the editing staff of the “Queen’s Courier.” Jerry, a resident of Shavertown, won a four- year NROTC scholarship to Villa- nova. Upon graduation Jerry will serve four years as'an officer inthe Navy. Proving their literary talents were Ronald Konopka, Shavertown, and Kathleen Whalen, Dallas. Ronald was co-editor of the 1962 QUEEN. In 1962 Kathy won first place in the Luzerne County divi- sion of the annual ‘Hire the Handi- capped” essay contest. Following the family tradition be- gun at Central by her brothers, Maureen Purcell, Trucksville, won much acclaim for her art work. Her > drawings and paintings were shown in various art contests in the eastern United States. Maureen was staff artist for the ‘‘Queen’s Courier” and the SPECULUM, Central’s magazine. Honor students of the Class of ’62 included salutatorian Kathyrn Girvan, formerly of Dallas, John Curtis, Shavertown, Kathleen Whalen, Dallas, and Paul Young, Dallas. A resident of Dallas who just moved to Waynesboro, Virginia this summer is James Halpin, French and Latin scholar. James, Student Council president during 1962-63, was twice a medal winner in the Auxilium Latinum, an an- nual nationwide Latin contest, and a winner in King’s annual French Irregular Verb Contest in both his junior and senior years. Amember of the National Honor Society, Jim ranked eleventh in his class upon graduation. Nancy Stiles, Dallas, editor-in- chief of the ““Queen’s Courier” from February 1962 to June 1963, was awarded first prize in the Luzerne County division of the “Hire the Handicapped” essay contest in 1963. Also awarded a certificate for excellence in French by King’s College and a certificate in the Auxilium Latinum contest, Nancy, a member of the National Honor Society, graduated ninth in her class. Nicholas Witek, Chase, won fourth place in the National Math Contest this year. President of the Class of 1963, Nick also won an honorable mention in Chemistry at Central’s Science Fair. Other honor students of the class of 1963 were Margaret Houlihan, Dallas, and Dorothy Szafran, Harvey's Lake. Although the class of 1964 has not yet graduated many members of this class have already emerged as leaders. Charlene Makar, Dallas, who is to be the next editor of the ‘“Queen’s Courier,” was Grand Champion of the 1963 Sci- ence Fair. Having been a Science Fair winner since her Freshman year, Charlene also merited an honorable mention at King’s Col- lege and second place in Biology at the Northeastern Pennsylvania fair at Scranton University. Char- lene will be vice-president of the Student Council for the coming term. Another Science Fair Winner of the class of 1964 is Carol Mak- ravitz, Dallas. Carol took an hon- orable mention in Biology at Central’s Fair, and first prize atthe Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Fair held at Scranton U. She also won a certificate in the Auxilium Latinum contest. Susan Swan, Idetown, and Carol are members of the editing staff of the ““Queen’s Courier.” Star of the 1963 school play, “Time Out for Ginger,” was Molly Gallagher, Dallas. Kathy Mona- han, Dallas, a student at St. Ann’s Academy, won first place in the poster division of the Serra Club Essay-Poster contest. We know that this is only the beginning of the list of scholastic achievements of Catholic students from the Back Mountain area. Congratulations to these former Gate of Heaven students! Good luck to all those in the future! 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