Slippery Rock University - Saxigena Yearbook (Slippery Rock, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1942 volume:

— L LIBRARY To Dr. Entz, our Papa Bear,'’ we Junior cubs proudly dedicate this Saxigena of 1942. Yes, we are proud of our Dr. Entz . . . for his wise and kindly guidance of his many cubs as they stumble and climb up the path of life . . . for his thirteen years of faithful and outstanding service to our school . . . for the countless words of sincere and sympathetic understanding which he so generously bestows on the many who seek his counsel. These are just a few of the characteristics which endear pur new President to his enthusiastic followers, both faculty and students. We extend to him our sincerest wishes for a happy and successful future. Top Picture, left to right. First row: Mr . Boo cl, Mr . Betty Clare. Second row: Mr. R. I.. Mack. Mr. Jotepli K. Glacpey, Mr. F. If. B.iucr, Mr. (.'. M. McClymond . Lower Picture, left to right: Mi Kvelyn L.tyng. Dr. Kntc. Mr . Woodling. MISS MAREE McKAY. Registrar Gosh, but it’s disconcerting to have a person know more about you than you ever realized you knew about yourself! That's just how you feel the first time you meet Miss McKay, but before long you find yourself constantly turning to her to straighten you out. She'd go to no end of trouble to help you solve your problems. A true friend to all of us, she represents Slippery Rock at its best. Paft Twelve MRS. MARY McCANDLESS. Assistant Dean of Women Sweet and motherly . . . doesn’t that just describe her perfectly? We girls all love her for her sincere, earnest ways, her lovely manner, her concern over our welfare. Surely no one will stand out more clearly in our memories of Slippery Rock than this beloved, white-haired lady, who has a henre big enough to include us all. MISS BERNICE SPARGO. School Nurse Of course this pert little lady in the crisp white uniform needs no introduction, or, rather, you might say that not many of us need an introduction to her. She patiently treats us for everything from the sniffles to the pink eye. There’s no denying, she's a grand person and a wonderful friend to us ail. i MISS NELL B. WOODS. Dietitian What a job! To find the nearest ways to our hearts through our fussy, spoiled stomachs! None of us could envy Miss Woods the difficult position which she handles so nicely. Although we’ve wished that, as far as meals are concerned, every day could be Sunday, how long could her budget survive at the mercy of the monstrous appetites we display then? Page Thirteen 2)4. floJut !. . . P eAldent I o (lie C lass of 1942 You are about to enter upon the profession of teaching. 1 am sure that what you most desire is success. Of course, you will desire praise, approbation, promotion, more remuneration as the years go by—all of us do. However, we must realize that since the world began, success has never been handed out to men, but it has been earned by perseverance, work, energy, patience, and singleness of purpose. The meaning of success needs some definition. It surely docs not mean the winning of honors—this is fame. It does mean the giving of unselfish service, of amassing of great fortune, although this frequently follows. It does not mean the leaving the world a little better for our having lived in it, of adding a little to the sum total of happiness. When applied to teaching it means that wc must build upon a spiritual, not a materialistic, basis. In no calling is there greater opportunity to attain success than in teaching. As a true teacher you must be in harmony with God and His laws, possess an honest purpose, and have a serene mental attitude. Success is a progressive quality. It comes by inches and not by leaps and bounds. You must continue to grow and accomplish something, and that something in the form of work. And now, hoping that you will have a rich life in the field of education, and that you may win success in the truest sense of the word, I bid you Godspeed. John A. Entz Page Four tern Class of 1942: You arc about to leave your Alma Mater to join the growing ranks of her sons and daughters who have entered the great arena of a broader life. It has been a source of great pleasure to work with you for the past four years. I sincerely hope that we have helped you during these years to lay the ground work for meaningful and constructive endeavor. You will then be prepared to subordinate the making of a living to the making of a life. As prospective teachers, may I leave with you the thought that your influence upon boys and girls will never rise above the level of your own life. Every teacher should be an artist, a skilled worker. But remember that you are working with lives that have an eternal destiny. These lives will rise to bless you or to curse you according to the measure of your influence for ideal living. In your own humble classroom you can kindle the fires of love, sympathy, and understanding so essential in our troubled world. Accept my hearty congratulations and best wishes. May God bless you throughout your years and establish you in every good work. Cornelius Jaarsma Students of Slippery Rock: Being a college student no longer means withdrawal from life; it means facing life with all ol one’s potentialities—physical reserve, intelligence, emotional stability, and spiritual strength. If life is to be faced in a positive way, it means that during the college years it becomes a solemn duty to build wisely and well. In Proverbs we learn, Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. This understanding, this sense of direction about life, will determine whether the knowledge acquired will be used constructively for mankind. Teachers are the creators and builders of tomorrow. The present world crisis may mean sacrifice of material standards of living, but we as teachers and teachers-to-be have a special responsibility to so develop in personality and character that the excellent values of life achieved may be passed on to others. Life’s highest accomplishment is to attain one’s best. This is my wish for each individual student The resources for your development are here; now is the time; you are the one to act. Mii'i Qelle. Jjolaway !2 ea t 'kJamtjn 2 . CosuteliuA fJaaM Ka jbeatt [ 9nlt'U4ctio t Belle Holaway 9n MemosUant — bcUe McMaAten Sunset anti evening star, .lad one clear call for me! .hid may there he no moaning of the bar, H'hen I gut out to sea. — Tennyson Page Sixteen 9 t MemosUattt -------- Moote 1941 marked the passing fit a great pioneer educator. Professor Isaac S. Moore, the last surviving member of the original faculty of Slippery Rock College, He teas President of our college in 1916-1917, urns graduated from Grove City and I Pest minster Colleges, serving for ten years on the faculty of the latter. Professor Moore was one of the district's most beloved residents and teas known to thousands of our alumni and students. Page Seventeen w e arc permitting our staff to make sonic slap-liapps remarks ahout our spleiuiij fucully. I lies re good sports, so we know tliey won i mind . . . Will vou .’ MISS KATHRYN ALLEN Health Education Please, all dancers, beware Of the lady with the auburn hair; She knows if you're dancing two beats to three. Though it’s all the same to you and me. MRS. GLADYS H. ARNOLD Music Girls! Girls! Sequentially speaking, this ejaculation is followed by a hush. The reason—a short, peppy little lady has bustled into a room full of would-be singers. We admit you have quite a job, Mrs. Arnold. DR. OLLIE L. BACKUS Speech Hello, Dr. Backuth. Howth your book coming along? Ekthcuth the lithp. pleathe . . Oh yeth, I do need clinic, don’t I? MR. HERBERT BOOK Director, Junior-Senior High School They say some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and still others to be chewed and digested. I wonder which category Mr. Book fits under. MISS WILDA BRUBAKER Social Studies If you want a quick answer or a sense of humor, go to Miss Brubaker, but for gosh sakes. don’t get her mad! DR. WILLIAM P. CARTER Chairman of Social Studies Department Beat it out there, Bud! Cm Dr. Carter ever swing it on his harmonica! MR. AUGUSTUS T. CLUTTON Science. Laboratory Schools For he's a jolly, good fellow. Yes, isn't he though. MISS ELMIRA COMPTON Health Education Just one of the gals. Compy is a real sport and quite a kidder. Yes, and don’t forget Scamper. The two are quite inseparable. Page Eighteen MISS ELIZABETH CONLEY First Grade. Laboratory Schools Tall, sedate, a swell person . . . and can she handle the kiddies! DR. ELMER B. COTTRELL Health Education. Coach of Swimming and Tennis Wanted: A censor for Cotty’s jokes ... of course, we like them better as they are. but . . . MR. ARCHIE DODDS, Health Education; Chairman, Health Education Department The Arch has left us for the Navy. Mmmm. I bet he docs look handsome in a lieutenant's uniform. MRS. WILLIE MAY DU BARD English Willie May , (that's what we like to call her) is going to put our school on the map. Good luck, Mrs. Du Bard! We're behind you one hundred per cent. MR. WALTER T. ELDER General Shop, Laboratory Schools Our old stand-by when we need props from the work shop. MR. CARL FISCHER Health Education. Coach of Gymnastic Team He doesn't keep any skeletons in his closet. They're all in his classroom. MISS RUBY FRAMPTON Assistant Librarian Shhh! Or out you go! Gosh. I bet it would be hard to be a librarian. We’re noisy kids, ain’t we? MISS LILLIAN GRIFFIN Art. Laboratory Schools She says: Interesting. It's a good start. Student to himself: Gosh, and this was the finished product. Pane Nineteen MISS PAULINE HAAS Music, Laboratory Schools A sweet, perky little blonde teacher. We can hardly tell her from the kids she directs so splendidly. MRS. ALICE HANSEN The head Shhh-er. And still we're noisy, ain't we? Librarian MISS LOIS HARNER English, Laboratory Schools Those ninth graders surely arc a handful, but I guess she showed 'em! MR. HOWARD HEADLAND Social Studies Um . , Urn . . Ura . you can buy it for a penny! Nice collection of pictures, isn't it? DR. EMMA HEARD Kindergarten. Laboratory Schools Did you ever hear her tell about China? Or see her Chinese collection? Quite an interesting person, huh? MISS MARY HEFFERNAN Health Education Even if she does get the student teachers all in .1 dither, we think she’s a grand person. MRS. ALICE HEINTZEI.MAN Fourth Grade, Laboratory Schools Hmmm. I wonder if I’ll get excused from handwriting class this time. We like Mrs. Heintzelman and all that. but. gee, it’s fun to scribble! MR. WALTER L. HESS Agriculture, Science Corn! Not him, but his subject. That's what he teaches about, you sec. Paot Twenty MISS ELIZABETH HII.LIER Home Economics, Laboratory Schools Sizzle. Sizzle. No, it isn’t someone getting mad. It’s just Mis Hillter and her girls preparing some dee-lee-cious morsel. MISS FLORENCE HOLLOWAY French, Latin, Laboratory Schools Parlez-vous Francois? No, I don’t, but she does. I don’t even know if I have this spelled right. How about it, Miss Holloway? MR. JOSEPH KAZAMEK English, Laboratory Schools A sprinkle o' wit, n dash o’ subtlety, a bit o’ frankness, and there you have him. MR. CLYDE H. LADY Mathematics; Chairman Mathematics Department Figures! Mmmmm. Don't get excited, it’s math. That can be exciting, too; can’t it Mr. Lady? MR. RALPH E. MARTIN Mathematics, Laboratory Schools What's this we hear about his practicing first aid on his student teachers? MISS ADELINE McCLELI.AND Fifth Grade, Laboratory Schools Sweet, isn't she? It’s a pleasure to sit in one of her classes. She gets along with children so beautifully. MRS. RUBY McDONALD Second Grade, Laboratory Schools A real Southern aristocrat, outstanding for her versatility and her pleasing personality. MR. GEORGE T. MILLER Art; Chairman Art Department Where’d you get the sty, George T.? Wc’II skip it if you'll tell us one of your jokes—the Egyptian mummy kind, please. Pagr Tizcnty-one MISS ODILLE OUSLEY Third Grade. Laboratory Schools The little Indy with the Southern accent You nil remembah her. don t you all? MR. JAMES T. POLE English; Assistant Dean of Men Lights cut! No. it's not a sign for a romantic interlude. It’s just one of the binck-outs so cleverly planned by Mr. Pole. The Japs won’t catch us unprepared if he has anything to do with it. MISS MARGARET RHOADS Mathematics, Laboratory Schools From whnt we hear, if they ever quit needing math teachers. Miss Rhoads could easily switch to home ec., her cooking is so luscious. Yum! MR. CLAY C. RUFF Biological Science Hrumph. Hrumph! It’s hard to spell, but this funny little noise is the chief characteristic of good ol‘ Papa Ruff. MISS GLADYS SANDERSON Accompanist, Secretary Health Education Dept. It’s a puzzle to us how she controls all those stops and pedals and keys. You’d think it'd keep an octopus busy trying to use them all. But, although it’s a marvel to us, she surely sends forth beautiful melodies from the tips of her fingers and toes. MR. JAMES A. SHEEHY Speech That walk . . . that talk . . that manner! You can guess his interests center around the stage. DR. PIERREPONT NICHOLS English Ahem. Ahem. Puh! Puh! A good sport—Doc. And what's this about how they courted in the old days? MR. LEROY MYERS Blankety-blank-blank-blank! Gee, I love Slippery Rock! Geography Pag? T u.rnty-l L'0 MR. KELLAR SHELAR Biological Science We junior take off our hat to Mr. Shclar, our class advisor. Wo ve had some bad bumps, but he's helped to soothe the bruises for us. DR. SEWELL SLICK Social Studies, Laboratory Schools Slick, eh! That can mean any number of things, but we'll always think the best, 'cause that’s what we've always been shown. DR. CARLE B. SPOTTS English; Chairman English Department We’d think Dr. Spotts and his debate team would go crazy keeping their arguments in tune with the times—things are so topsy-turvy. DR. ELIZABETH STADTLANDER Sixth Grade. Laboratory Schools She displays the sort of frankness anyone would welcome. Oh yes, and another thing we often think of in connection with her, is her beloved dog, Corky. DR. WARREN P. STRAIN Geography. Laboratory Schools Here’s a perky brain trust, if there ever was one. His classes surely can’t be called snoozer’s heaven. You have to be a Johnny on the spot, or you'll get all befuddled. MR. N. KERR THOMPSON Health Education Coach is president of the crew hair-cutters. The barber must have gone to sleep on the job, eh. Coach? Never-the-less, he’s a swell guy, and we all think worlds of him. MR. JOHN VAN VORST Music, Chairman Music Department He’s a reg'lar feller, if he is a bit shy, and can he ever tickle the ivories. DR. A. P. VINCENT Physics, Coach of Track Jack of all trades and master of them all- -that’s Doc for you. Page Twenty-three DR. LEWIS H. WAGENHORST Director, Laboratory Schools Don t get seared, Elementaries. The last straw does lie in his hands to be broken or preserved, but he desires the latter fate a much as you do. i DR. RALPH A. WALDRON Biological Science; Chairman Science Department Click! There’s that man again. Doc Waldron surely is an expert photographer, and a cooperative one, too. Every year-book staff will vouch for that. DR. FRANK WARE Chemistry Puff! No, it's not a smoke stack. It's just a test tube giving forth the result sought by our chemist. Dr. Ware. DR. NORMAN WEISENFLUH Education He helps you discover what a sad case you are by having you write a case history. And afterwards, in a private interview with him, you find he tops, and all for you. DR. ORVILLE WRIGLEY Education Why do you girls wear red? Doc Wrigley knows. It is pretty, though, isn t it.' 1‘agr Twenty-four •a 1- Twenty-five 9lWr WWrW' W 4 J¥ 4 m I lie Senior ( h ass ROBERT HERZBERGER President Hcrshy,” one of our outstanding henlth-eds, has definite plans for the future . . . after the war he will work for his master's and doctor's degree, and, most important of all, he will marry Virginia. . . . has interesting hobbies—photography, farming, and reading . . . activities numerous . . . Gym Team Captain, Associate Editor of Rocket, belonged to Phi Sigma Pi, Pi Gamma Mu, Student Council, Dormitory Council, Varsity Club, and Press Club . . . hometown is Pittsburgh, ANDREW PETACH Treasurer Andy likes music—anything from semi-classical on down . . . wants to teach health ed and coach basketball . . . outstanding in Varsity Club, Press Club, Student Council. Rocket Staff, Newman Club. Sigma Tau Delta, and Phi Sigma Pi . . . was basketball manager . . . halfback on soccer team . . . hopes he can get a commission in U. S. Army Air Corps . . lives in McKeesport. MR. JAMES A. SHEEHY Faculty Advisor Our Irish dramatist ... a dapper, happy-go-lucky, nonchalant individual . . . gave us a scare this year with his illness ... a member of our speech department, he has degrees from Cornell and the Univ. of Wisconsin . . . directs all our plays and does a darn good job of it. BETTY JANE BI.AHA Secretary Deep is my heart in Texas!” Mmmm . . . but that’s not her only interest ... on campus, B.J.” is a familiar name in sports, music, journalism, and dramatics . . . comes from down Pittsburgh way ... a typical health ed . . . active in Kappa Delta Pi. Mu Epsilon Theta, Sigma Tau Delta, A Cappeiln. Girls' Trio. W.A.A.. and Y.W.C.A. . . we won't even begin to name which ones she’s an officer in . . . says she’ll teach . . . until she gets married. GEORGE STITZINGER Vice President Stitz. our newly-wed. came from New Castle and has recently started his own little homestead there . . . Congratulations and best wishes, George and Betts! . . . Belonged to Varsity Club, Phi Sigma Pi, swimming and track teams . . . his ambition—you can sec it’s already realized. Page Twenty-right Me inones We ( an I alee I hem X ill Is!!! • '38-39 ... a frisky flock of Frosh lambs,” wc were quickly shorn of high-school splendor by haughty, naughty Sophs . . . with the wool out of our eves we saw four new buildings spring up ... a spectacular 50th Anniversary celebrated ... we grew to love our new Alma Mater ... its tilted benches and silhouettes in the fall twilight ... its evergreen boughs weighted with sparkling snow . . . the birches and dogwood in their Spring splendor . . . reserve us rooms . . . we’ll be back for more . . . • '39-’40 ... a reunited campus family . . . new North Hall opened its Colonial portals to beaming Sophomores who turned their attention from moving rugs to quaking Frosh . . . all-victorious football team . . . the knell of the victory bell vied in constancy with the tread of feet toward Nature Trail . . . visions of a brain-bowl . . . reality of bluebooks . . . the burn of a beautiful tan acquired while waiting for the tennis courts to open . . . we four-year loaves of college bred” have reached the half-baked stage . . . • ’40-’4l . . . Juniors busy with the extra-curricular rush . . . honor fraternities . . . the serenity of Slippery Rock disrupted by the draft—it blew some of our cream out the window into a rocky world . . . boys find wings in C. A. A. and S. R. finds new vitality in its new president . . . Penn-Ohio Swim Championship . . . a record-breaking Sax came off the press . . . finger cramps from autographs and blue-books . . . home again to plan student-teacher wardrobes . . . • ’41-’42 . . . lesson plans, conferences ... a death . . . declaration of Second World War . . . boys in uniform coming back to visit Alma Mater and daughter .. . Will my draft board let me finish?” . . . practice-teaching off campus with pay . . . talk of education acceleration ... an unforgettable Class Day . . . Mortar Boards and cherished scrolls . . . proud parents . . . the pattern of our class, loose in weave and indefinite of design four years ago, is now solid, colorful tapestry which tells its own memorable story . . . the close-woven border of gold is our loyalty and love for Slippery Rock . . . the inscription below reads: Service . . . Good-bye . . . we’ll be back . . . you won’t be the same but neither will we . . . Good luck!! Page Twenty-nine SADIE AI.AM RAYMOND BANKS BETTY BOYER MOLI.Y CAMPBELL JEAN ALLEN STELLA BARR CAROL BIRD HOWARD CHAMBERS MARY ANDOLINA HOWARD BECKERT EDWIN BRENNAN RUTH COLE HELEN ANDRE MARY BERGFELD TED BUKOWSKI JEANNE COLLETT Pag? Thirty I • Sadie Alam, Elementary from Aliquippa . . . yearn to satisfy that yen to see those far-off places . . . belongs to Women’s Chorus. Camera Club, Elementary Council . . . occupies those leisure moments hiking, swimming, bicycling, and reading. • Jean Allen, yes, she went an1 left us last semester to teach the kids at Gilifornia H S. . . good luck, Jean ... a transfer from Bethany, Jean completed the health ed course here . . belonged to Rifle Club, W.A.A., A CappeIJa, Orchestra, String Ensemble . . came from Swissvale. • Mary Andolina, Mary is so apt in dancing, tennis, and horseback riding, you'd never guess she is an elementary . . . active in Women’s Chorus. Elementary Council, and Dramatics Club . . . hometown is Braddock. • Helen Andre, a sweet elementary from Natrona Heights, Helen collects anything that comes under the heading of Indian . . . plans to teach kindergarten . . . belongs to Kappa Delta Pi, Literature Club. Y.W.C.A., and Psychology Club. • Raymond Banks, Ray . . . one of the best ends the Rockets ever had . wants to be a physical ed instructor in the navy . . . collects pipes, ties, and redheads ... or did she collect him? . . . hails from Pittsburgh . . . well known in the Varsity Club. Dormitory Council, Y.M.C.A., and Camera Club. • Stella Barr, Barr is a familiar figure at the Hut; remember her jitter-bugging? . . . hails from Aliquippa ... a true to form Health Ed. she loves to referee . . . belongs to W.A.A., Dance Group, Camera Club ... a feature player of the Honorary Hockey Team. • Howard Beckert, another one of those letter men . . Butch is a health ed. from West View . . . belongs to the Varsity Club, Phi Sigma Pi. Camera Club . . collects cld coins as a hobby . . . plans to join the navy . . . likes his girls sjrt o’ short, huh. Butch? • Mary Bergfeld, a typical health ed., Bergic” is a familiar person as our head cheerleader . . . active in Kappa Delta Pi, Honorary Science Society. Open Road, Explorer s Club, Honorary Hockey Team. Rocket Masquers, Rifle Team. Press Club . . . experiments with photography . . . enjoys dramatics and camping . . . has been in 40 of the 48 states . . . plans to join the army—whatever branch will have her. • Betty Boyer, S.R.'s prize contribution sweet, modest, the darling of the campus . . . Betty plans to teach four year . . . wouldn't divulge her future beyond that ... an elementary, she is active in Women’s Chorus, Student Government, Rocket Masquers, and Psychology Club . . likes to read and swim . . . when she has time. • Carol Bird, Birdie is an extension student from Volant . . is as sweet ns her picture shows her to be ... a tiny girl, she enjoys collecting elephants! . . . toy ones, of course . . . has 400 cf them . . . loves to write letters. • Edwin Brennan, Hattie” surely is successful in both his hobbies—writing and talking a whiz of a secondary . . . one of Pittsburgh’s specialties, Ed is very active in Phi Sigma Pi, Sigma Tau Delta, Kappa Gamma, Rocket staff. International Relations Club, and football. • Ted Bukowski, secondary Bubu thinks a good bed and a square meal makes heaven on earth . . . who are we to argue? . . . Sax Editor. Rocket Staff, Sigma Tau Delta. Phi Gamma Mu, Phi Sigma Pi, Varsity Club, Golf Team . . . lives in New Castle . . hobbies are photography and writing short articles. • Molly Campbell, Molly is a golfer supreme, and how she loves it! . . also enjoys collecting purty pictures for her wall . . . belonged to W.A.A. and Dramatics Club and, a true health ed, was active in all sports . . . class hockey, basketball, volley-ball, swimming team, and dance group . . . comes from DuBois . . . her ambition—Gcorgie, of course. • Howard Chambers. Howdy came to us from West Alexandria . . is a health ed, of course . belonged to Band, Varsity Club, Camera Club, and Y.M.C.A. . . . collects autographs of name band leaders. • Ruth Cole, Ruth's heart is with the army, too . . . note the engagement ring . . . lives in Ellwood City . . . called Colebucket” by her elementary friends . . . plays piano and sews, when she has time . . . active in Women’s Chorus. A Cappella, Elementary Council. Psychology Club, Y.W.C.A., Mu Epsilon Theta . . . wants to get in some traveling and teaching before those wedding bells ring. • Jeanne Collett, Elementary from Beaver . Jeanie served on the Rocket and Sax staffs ... on W.A.A. beard . . . belonged to Rifle Club, Open Road Club. Camera Club . . . collects souvenirs . . . likes all sports. Page Thirty-one EDITH CORNETTI ROBERT DUNCAN MARY LOUISE FRITZ MARJORIE HALL ROBERT CYPHERT DOROTHY ELLIOTT JAMES GALLAGHER ELIZABETH HAWKINS ERNEST DeSUE ANTHONY FORTE LENA GEIGER HANNAH HEPLER LUCILLE DUFFORD SARA JANE FREDERICK MILDRED GODDARD JACK HETRICK I'age T iirly-fzvv • Edith Cornetti, Teaching comes first, of course, but Ede” would like to become a lab assistant . . . hometown is Washington ... a secondary, she's active in the Camera Club. Honorary Science Society, Y.W.C.A. . . . makes a hobby of collecting and mounting insects . . . redecorates old furniture. • Robert Cyphcrt, Bob is an elementary from Imperial . . . chips wood and collects pictures . . . not Petty’s surely . . . belongs to Rifle Club, Camera Club, Psychology Club. • Ernest DeSue, Man about campus, Ernie” is active in Mu Epsilon Theta, A Cappella, Vespet Choir, Rifle Team, and Varsity Club . . versatile kid—portrays the young chemist, the goldenvoiced sports announcer, the nimble footed dancer, and what have you . . . comes from Clairton. • Lucille Dufford, California, here I come” . . . Yes, that was Lucy's theme song this year when she was chosen to represent Kappa Delta Pi at their big conference this year. What a thrill! . , . We also know her as our A” student, who excelled not only in the classroom, but in the various organizations to which she belongs-—Y.W.C.A., Open Road, Psychology Club, Literature Club, Residence Council, Sigma Tau Delta, Kappa Delta Pi, and Gamma Theta Upsilon . . . Certified in both elementary and secondary curriculum . . . Butler. • Robert Duncan, Ever hear of a health ed who wanted to run a haberdashery? Well, Buzzy wants to . . . hails from Bellevue . . . belongs to Y.M.C.A., Rifle Club, Honorary Science Society, Phi Sigma Pi . . . favorite pastime is attending big athletic events. • Dorothy Elliott, Dot comes to us from Swissvale . . . spends her spare time dabbling in photography and fishing . . . her ambition—to travel the globe . . after the war, we hope . . . active in Psychology Club, Y.W.C.A., Elementary Council, and Open Road. • Anthony Forte, Tony is anxious to coach . . . hopes he'll have a chance before he goes to the Army . . . comes from Verona . . . likes all kinds of sports . . . active in Varsity Club, Camera Club, Press Club . . . familiar to us ns a member of the soccer team. • Sara Jane Frederick, Elementary from Sharpsburg . . . “Sari Jane' is active in Kappa Delta Pi, Gamma Theta Upsilon, Y.W.C.A., Psychology Club, Student Government, Press Club, Women's Chorus ... ns a hobby she spends her time in studying bird lore and learning bird songs and calls . . . wants to travel in North America, and do camp work in the field of nature study. • Mary Louise Fritz, Guess where Friizie lives? ... in Berlin . . . What a place! . . . wants to study therapeutics . . . Y.W.C.A., Rifle Club, President of W.A.A., and of the Phi Delts . . . desires to be one thing only, a health ed teacher, and we know she can’t help but be a success . . . loves to read, anytime, anywhere. • James Gallagher, A hometown boy that Slippery Rock is proud of . . . has the interesting hobby of collecting skulls . . . brrrr! . . . Lois better watch out! . . . has been outstanding as President of the Student Council . . . active in Trigcalana, Student Council, Debate Club, Intervarsity Fellowship, Phi Sig, Kappa Delta Pi, Kappa Gamma . . . wants to earn enough money to go on in research . . . is known as quite a jokester . . . secondary curriculum. • Lena Geiger, Hasn't anybody told Lena . . . she wants to earn enough money to buy a new Pontiac . . . secondary from New Castle . . . photography occupies her leisure time . . . when she isn't busy with Gamma Theta Upsilon or Sigma Tau Delta. • Mildred Goddard, active in Camera Club, Elementary Council, Y.W.C.A., Mid comes from Ford City . . . elementary field . . . main ambition is to work with the mentally deficient, or is it. Mid? What about that handsome visitor that appears here on the weekends? . . . enjoys camping and likes photography. • Marjorie Hall, Marge . . tall, dignified, sophisticated . . . outstanding in music and dramatics ... a member of Dramatics Club, A Cappella Choir, Y.W.C.A., Elementary Council, Open Road, Explorers Club, Alpha Psi Omega, Mu Epsilon Theta . . . wants to teach speech in the elementary schools . . . hometown is McKeesport. • Elizabeth Hawkins, Beth claims her hobby is morticians ... we wonder . . . lives in Fredericktown ... a health ed . . . active in Rifle Club, Y.W.C.A., W.A.A., Sigma Tau Delta, Phi Delta Pi . . . marriage is her ambition . . . Aha! Is that where the morticians come in? • Hannah Hepler, Teaching . . . Hep” wouldn't say what else she hopes to do, but we can draw our own conclusions . . . can’t we, Stoughton? ... as a hobby she collects miniature dogs . . . comes from Natrona . . . secondary curriculum. . a member of Phi Gamma Mu, Gamma Theta Upsilon, and Open Road Club. • Jack Hetrick, one of those tall men from Butler . . . Jack has varied interests on campus . . . Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Sigma Pi. Sigma Tau Delta, Rifle Team, Press Club, Varsity Club, Honorary Science Society, Trigcalana . . . and just for something to do, he collects classical records. Page TZiirty-tfiree CHARLES HOUGH WALTER KEIBLER ANTHONY LONGO DOMBNICA MAFRICA ELLEN JONES KATHERINE KIRKBRIDE ORLANDO LUCIDORE MICHAEL MAMULA DICK JONES FREDERICK KRATHGE HELEN LYNCH KENNETH MARTIN JACK KELLY MARJORIE LINDSAY JOHN MADDEN WILLIAM MOSSRUSH Pane Thirty-four • Charles Hough, Honk is one of the best goalies S.R. soccer team has ever had ... is equally well known on the basketball court too . . . loves to drive . . . belongs to Phi Sigma Pi, Press Club, Dormitory Council. Varsity Club, Student Government . . . lives in Latrobc . . . remembered for his witty roles in the Little Theatre . . . (ask him about Mortimer Snerd). • Ellen Jones, an all round health ed, Ellen is active in W.A.A., Phi Delta Pi. Student Council, Y.W.C.A., A Cappella, and Residence Council . . . remember little yellow slips? . . . hails from Grove City . . . main interests are Bill (third finger, left hand) and handicrafts. • Dick Jones, Health ed from Mt. Lebanon . . . likes to get away from it all and go fishing . . . belongs to Phi Sigma Pi, Press Club, Varsity Club, Camera Club, and is Sports editor of the Rocket . . . served as assistant coach for both basketball and soccer, and was quite a star on the soccer field . . . wouldn’t disclose his future plans??? • Jack Kelly, Jack has an interesting hobby for a health ed -collecting dolls . . miniatures of course . . . Ask anyone about the jokes he pulls . . . comes from Pittsburgh . . . plans to join the Naval Aviation Cadets . . . active in Y.M.C.A., Tumbling Club. Gym Team, and Swimming Team . . . breaststreker and frecstyler. • Walter Keiblcr, Walt’s” interests center mostly around sports . . . and his dog, Snuzi . . . his ambition is to be a college coach, but he says he’ll probably end up in the army . . . won’t we all? . . . He’s Y.M.C.A. President and belongs to Phi Sigma Pi and Kappa Delta Pi frats . . . hometown is Charleroi. • Katherine Kirkbride, an elementary, K is active in Y.W.C.A., Open Road, Camera Club, Women’s Chorus, Elementary Council, Rifle Club, Press Club . . . lives in Pittsburgh . . . sews a mean needle . . . hopes to teach in a suburb of Pittsburgh. • Frederick Krathge, Fred comes from Oil City ... is a secondary . . belongs to Debate Club and is Student Manager of Debate, Kappa Gamma, Mu Epsilon Theta, A Cappella Choir . . . likes to hunt, and collects records . . plans to marry ns soon as he gets a job . . . would like to get a master's in Religious Education and teach in a mission school in India. • Marjorie Lindsay, Margie is that cute little blonde from New Castle . . likes collecting snaps and dancing . . , spends the time of day in Student Government, Psychology Club, International Relations Club, Elementary Council, and in dramatics . . . her ambition— getting married and having four kids! • Anthony Longo, photography, reading, music, and flying . . these are Tony’s extracurricular interests . . . On campus he is active in Phi Sigma Pi, Open Road. Band, Orchestra, Explorer’s Club. Rifle Team, and Honorary Science Society . . . wants to do graduate work in chemistry or physics . . . hails from Aiiquippa. • Orlando I.ucidore, 'Tandy' has commuted all of his college years, so we don't know him as well as we’d like to . . . comes from New Castle . . . likes to study (imagine that) and meet people . . . belongs to Debate Club, and International Relations Club. • Helen Lynch, one of the best-hearted and handiest gals in the derm ... Just ask North Hall how expert H is at sewing and fixing hair . . a health ed from Meadville. Helen is in Phi Dolt. W.A.A., Dramatic Club . . . ambition—just wants to sleep in the future. • John Madden, one of the Varsity Eleven ... a birdinan . . health ed from Pittsburgh . . Johnny’s interest is divided between Bolts and Varsity Club, Camera Club, Press Club, Phi Sigma Pi . . . Vice-President of Student Government . . . plans to join the Naval Air Corps. • Domenica Mafrica, Demy’s main ambition is to be a social worker . . . likes to knit and do fancy work . . . lives in Pittsburgh . . . belongs to Women's Chorus. International Relations Club, and Psychology Club. • Michael Mamula, a secondary from Butler, Mike belongs to Rifle Team. International Relations Club, Camera Club ... his hobby is telling fortunes . . . ambition—to tell insurance and travel . . wants especially to Souse America ? ? ? • Kenneth Martin. Dean comes to us from Harrisville ... a social studies minor, Ken has a great desire to become a minister . . . also likes baseball, boxing, and scouting. © William Mossrush, another hometown product . . . Bill is busy with his activities in Mu Epsilon Theta. A Cappella, Vesper Choir, and Band ... a health ed, he’s interested in all sports . . . says his future is with the army sooner or later. Pagt Thirly- five MARY ALICE MUIR DORIS McELWAIN THOMAS PA DEN EVA REEGER JANE MURRAY JOHN McNERTNEY KENNETH PEEPLES WILLIAM RITTER PRISCILLA McCOY MARGARET NENADICH DONALD PRITCHARD JOHN ROBAK ALBERTA McBLROY INEZ O’DONNELL PEARL RADKE ARTHUR ROMETO • Mary Alice Muir, An elementary extension student from Branchton . . . plays both mushball and piano . . . is a regular little fixer-upper and would have liked to be a mechanic ... a member of our new Commuters’ Club. • Jane Murray, One of our most versatile health cd’s . . . Daisy” lists swimming, knitting, and collecting modern pictures as a few of her pastimes . . . comes from Washington . . . belongs to Alpha Psi Omega, W.A.A., Dramatic Club. Press Club, Dance Group, Y.W.C.A. . . . Daisy Mae Tell” wants to write short stories, fly an airplane, and raise three boys and a girl . . . happy landings! • Priscilla McCoy, Another student from S.R. . . . nicknamed Pussy ... a secondary, she belongs to Literature Club, Explorer’s Club, Debate Club, Open Road Club, Y.W.C.A., Press Club, Sigma Tau Delta, Kappa Delta Pi, Kappa Gamma, and Honorary Science Society . . . interested in photography; likes to sculpture and model in soap . . writes poetry . . . plans to write and illustrate nature study books for children . . . hopes to do something perfectly. • Alberta McElroy, Berta , an elementary from Corry, has as her chief interests drawing and music . . . We might add that she makes a peach of a kindergarten teacher . . . Among her activities arc Mu Epsilon Theta, Orchestra, String Ensemble, Y.W.C.A.. A Cappella Choir, Elementary Council, and Rifle Club. • Doris McElwain, Dome collects poems, plays the violin . . . loves to cook . . . belongs to Women’s Chorus . . . another little commuter, she belongs to their new club . . . lives in New Gtstle. • John McNertney, A health ed from Pittsburgh . . . Cap is active in Varsity Club, Y.M.C.A. . . collects stamps and new coins . . . plans to join the army air corps. • Margaret Nenadich, Hails from Carbon . . . loves to rhumba . . . collects odd rings . . . shhhh . . . hopes someday to collect an extra special one ... a member of Y.W.C.A., Elementary Council, Psychology Club, and Madrigal Club. • Inez O’Donnell, Irish is a health ed from Hazelwood . . . her greatest desire is to become a good gym teacher . . . takes part in all W.A.A. activities. Dramatic Club, Newman Club, Madrigal Club . . . .likes to play tennis and enjoys making friends. • Thomas Paden, Like every true health ed, Tom's interests center largely around sports . . and, well, you know who . . . The rest of his time he spends in such activities as football. Varsity Club, of which he is President. Pi Gamma Mu, Phi Sigma Pi . . . He says he’s leaving his future up to Uncle Sam. • Kenneth Peeples, Ken” wants to travel, fly, and write . . . not much he's missed in his plans for the future . . . belongs to Mu Epsilon Theta. Phi Sigma Pi. International Relations Club, Camera Club, Literature Club, A Cappella . . . one of S.R.’s birdmen . . . comes from Franklin . . . likes to hunt and ski . . . an expert archer. • Donald Pritchard, Meet Cap’n Pritchard, star diver of S.R.’s swimming team . . Pritch is a health ed from Sharon . , . likes flying and is now in the Naval Air Corps . . . belongs to Y.M.C.A., Explorer’s Club. Phi Sigma Pi, Varsity Club, soccer and track teams . . . enjoys most—June. • Pearl Radke, Poil, but only to her closest friends . . active in Mu Epsilon Theta. Elementary Council, Women’s Chorus, Madrigal Club, Psychology Club, W.A.A.. Y.W.C.A., Open Road . . . hails from Etna . . . interested in handicrafts and Art . . . plans to visit New England sometime. • • Eva Reeger, Another of S. R.’s children . . . sole ambition is to teach . . enjoys to crochet . . belongs to Women's Chorus, Camera Club, Town Women’s Group . . certified in elementary curriculum. • William Ritter, Pluggo” is a health ed from Cheswick . . . Belongs to Phi Sigma Pi. Phi Gamma Mu, and Varsity Club . . . known for his smiling face and good humor . . . wood carving is his hobby . . . Bill carves anything and everything ... is competent manager of the cross country and swimming teams . . . was assistant football coach. • John Robak, Quiet, mannerly, brilliant—that's John . . . hasn't been with us for quite a while, as he's been subbing in Hampton Township H S. . . . a science and social studies major . . . was Vice President of Student Council, and an active member of Phi Sigma Pi and Kappa Delta Pi. • Arthur Rometo, Hails from Glassmere . . . tackles crossword-puzzles whenever he has a chance . . . wants to travel . . . Art is well known on campus as a good humored individual . . . among his activities are Phi Sigma Pi, Honorary Science Society, Trigcalana Club, Rifle Team, and Varsity Club. Vayf Thirty-sevrn EUGENE SHELAR CATHERINE SMITH CHESTER SWICK ANN WILLIAMSON JAMES SHOLAR ANN SOHOSKI EUNICE TANNHHILL GLADYS WILSON FRANCIS SIMPSON DOROTHY STEELE HELEN TIPTON PATRICIA WILSON VIRGINIA SKELTON JACK STOUGHTON ANGEI.INE VENDITTO VIRGINIA WILSON l'aae Thirtx-f'wht • Eugene Shelar, One of S.R.’s outstanding boys . . . Gene has a math and social studies minor, and a health cd and science major . . . whew, what a man! ... as a hobby he collects and mounts insects . . . belongs to Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Sigma Pi, Mu Epsilon Theta, Honorary Science Society, Gym Team. A Oippclla, Soccer and Track Teams. Men's Quartet ... we know him best for his wonderful baritone solos and his brilliant work on the gym team. • James Shelar, Yes. we have two Shelars besides the one on the faculty. Jim is quite an excellent teacher . . . plans to own a ranch some day . . . sings in the A Cappella Choir . . likes animals. • Francis Simpson, Elementary from Aliquippa . . . Fran collects poetry . . . likes to prim and does a nice job of it . . belongs to A Cappella Choir. Women's Chorus, Psychology Club, and was a drum majorette . . . has high hopes of—teaching and traveling and . . ? • Virginia Skelton, Ginnie is active in Alpha Psi Omega, Open Road, Explorers' Club. Y.W.C.A.. Elementary Council, and Women’s Chorus . . . takes part in most of the dramatic productions and makes a darn good job of it. . . . comes from McKeesport . . . likes to swim and hike. • Catherine Smith, Another brain-storm . . . we all remember her as the little spitfire in Pygmalion” who won our hearts so completely . . . besides dramatics, Katie's” hobbies are photography and collecting poetry . . . We can almost imagine she would be a speech and English major , . . Among her many clubs and frats are Alpha Psi Omega, Sigma Tau Delta. Kappa Delta Pi. Rocket Masquers. Open Road, Psychology Club, and gosh, how many more? . . . We expect her to be on the stage some day. Oh, yes, we forgot, her hometown is Sharon. • Ann Sohoski, Gosh, but it's nice to see Ann on two feet again! Probably feels nice too, doesn't it, Ann? ... A health ed from Verona, she is active in all sports. Phi Delta Pi. Newman Club, and Rifle Club . . . her hobby is collecting poetry . . . her favc rite sports—basketball, tennis, and golf. • Dorothy Steele. Reads everything she can get her hands on . is an elementary from McKeesport . . . collects stamps and poetry . . . belongs to Kappa Delta Pi, Gamma Theta Up-silon. Elementary Council, Camera Club. Y.W.C.A., Open Road . . . hopes to travel around the world. • Jack Stoughton, Stocky is a secondary . . . wonder why the boys tease him so much? . . . comes from Ellwood City . . .active in Phi Gamma Mu. Gamma Theta Upsilon. Phi Sigma Pi. International Relations Club. Band . . . just wants to teach, and . . . Hannah. • Chester Swick, Chet plans to enter the Naval Air Corps . . . enjoys all types of music . is .1 health «-d. of course . . . lives in Ellwood City . . . belongs to Varsity Club, Rocket Staff. Newman Club, Dormitory Council, Rifle Club . . . played varsity football . . . wants to coach football ... is known round campus for his jokes (?) and his clever way of saying things. • Eunice Tannehill, Eunice wants to travel in North America with Sari Jane . . . reads best sellers at any opportunity . . . plays the piano whenever she has a chance ... a secondary, she belongs to Band, Women’s Chorus. Open Road, Press Club, Rocket Staff. Y.W.C.A., and Camera Club. • Helen Tipton, Tippy comes from Martinsburg . . . plans to take up massage likes to play tennis and experiment with photography . , . belongs to Honorary Science Society, Camera Club, W.A.A., Rifle Club, Nature Study Club. • Angeline Vcnditto, Angel is an elementary from New Castle . . loves to go camping in the summers . . . belongs to International Relations Club, Elementary Council, Rocket Masquers, and Psychology Club . . . wants to get married and spend her spare time reading novels. • Ann Williamson, Our red-head, huh. Ray? ... an ideal health ed, Soph is active in all S.R. women’s sports ... is a whiz at tennis and golf . . . belongs to Phi Delta Pi, Rifle Team, W.A.A. . . . hopes to become an executive in the health ed field . . . lives in Fairview. • Gladys Wilson, Roomies, side by side, even in the year-book . . . Glad comes from DuBois . . . active in Y.W.C.A., W.A.A,, A Cappella, Dance Group, Rifle Club . . . another outstanding health ed. Glad takes naturally to swimming, tennis, riding, etc. . . . hopes someday to fly a plane and then become an air hostess. • Patricia Wilson, Pat has an interesting collection of dog pins and Dick” pictures . . . comes from Butler . . . belongs to Psychology Club, Elementary Council. Open Road, Explorer’s Club, Rifle Club, Y.W.C.A., Women’s Chorus . . . teaching is her future ... or at least part of it • Virginia Wilson, Jidge like to write letters, collect pictures of dogs and babies, and loves the man across the street . . . yes. she has a ring . . hometown is Trafford ... a member of Gimera Club, W.A.A., and Open Road. Page Th'iriy-nint GRACE WAGNER LUCILLE YUENGERT I • Grace Wagner, Grace is an extension student from Titusville and is already doing her teaching. • Lucille Yuengert, Lucille is another Butler girl . . . loves collecting poetry and pictures . . . among her numerous activities arc the Psychology Club, Dramatics Club, International Relations Club, and Elementary Council . . . and, good heavens, her ambition is to have six kids!! • Edward Croll, Oh Vcvin! la Vcvia! , . Ed is another Slippery Rock boy . . . loves to dance . . . would like to travel . . . interested in aviation ... a science and math major, Ed was a member of Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Sigma Pi, Science Club, Honorary Science Club, and Trig-calana. • George Sipes, Bull” likes hunting . . . his ambition—to be a surgeon . . . comes from Homestead . . . belonged to French Club, Rifle Club, was student football coach, and entered in intramural sports. • Margaret Sweadner, Sweet and friendly, that's Margaret ... an extension student from Sharpsburg . . -interested in occupational therapy and has done considerable work along that line . . . loves music ... is being certified in the elementary curriculum. • Adda Bachelder, Teeny has a secret wc’II just have to tell . . . she's quite a writer and has won prizes for her work . . . now you know her ambition . . . also likes swimming ... is a transfer from Anderson College . . . belongs to Commuters Club. • Thelma Neff, Quiet is our description for Thelma . comes from New Kensington ... is certified in the elementary curriculum . . . loves to play the piano , . . graduated in the January class. r Page Forty .«v A or. - 0 uni or CL ass President...........................................VANCE SENECAL Vice President .... BII.I. TEBAY, First Semester BRUCE ADAMS, Second Semester Secretary.................................GAYLE MARBLE Treasurer...............................NORMAN RUSSELL Pagf Forty-liuo WM V I I I • Freshman vim—Yes, that was us three years ago. Eagerly we entered S.R.'s spacious campus, awed by the beauty of the new North Hall and by the threats of the Sophs, pleased and surprised by the newness of college life. Yes, we were green, but that greenness was the sign of the glowing health and freshness which was ours to enliven the campus. • Sophomore Vigor—Last year we came back to school determined to show what we had to offer. Our students represented us in various fields of activity. We showed the Freshmen what was what. Now we were upperclassmen to be treated with respect ... no longer need we quake at the sight of our ciders. • JUNIOR VITALITY—Now we have built up strength and endurance. We have lived through a year full of surprises—the war, our classmates dropping from our ranks to enlist, the current question, Shall I accelerate?” What lies ahead . . . besides the inevitable student teaching? True, the future doesn’t look so hopeful, but with our vim, our vigor, our vitality so firmly developed in these three happy years, we cannot help but succeed. W. A. STORER Vagc Forty-three lomore • Sophomores . . . one hundred and twenty-six of us, our college days halt done. This year has been an eventful one for us. It wasn’t long before . . . You, sir, have violated the rules of the Tribunal Court”—ahem— Assume the position ... we thus cordially” welcomed a new group of freshies to Slippery Rock. We have, however, accomplished much more than just the hazing of the Frosh. Note how well we were represented in the activities on campus—earning many varsity letters, joining clubs, appearing in plays, musical groups, and on Rocket and Sax staffs. Witness the success of our prom, The Harvest Shuffle . . . the appearance of our intellectuals on the school Honor Roll. Two years now, our class has progressed under the able guidance of Dr. Strain, our advisor. Two more years we have ahead of us, in which to grow and improve and fit ourselves for the future. We will be called on to endure many rigid tests— losing many of our boys to the service of Uncle Sam, the strain of the war, the scares of student teaching, and most important of all, the test of success and failure. Watch us march on—the Class of '44! Pag� • Forty-four lomore President....................MICHAEL MACALUSO Vice President............................JACK LOTTES Secretary......................MARY MARGARET DUFF Treasurer.....................NICHOLAS BILOWICK Page Forty-five - - - - BILL HELD - - - JOHN LEWIS - - TWII.A HOLBBN RONALD HEADLAND I he Iveshman ( lass . . . President - - Vice President Secretary • - Treasurer - - Put f Forty-six It was September twenty-second in the year forty-one. We Frosh entered school, all ready for fun; Labelled with armbands, name cards, and dinks. We soon discovered the Sophs were a jinx. It wasn't long ’fore we got on the beam; We had cheerleaders, musicians, boys on every team— In football, basketball, swimming, and track; No one can say in our talents we lack. Semester’s vacation was a great event; We Freshmen felt it was heaven-sent. ’ After cramming for tests all night and all day. We were ready to head toward the homeward way. Back to school, we started our plans, Yes, a lot of work was on our hands; The Starlight Cruise” was on its way, A dance we’ll remember to our dying day. And now as the year grows near a close, With final exams bringing untold woes. We’re hoping our class will ever thrive. And still be in one piece when it comes 45. I a p p a I) K Top Row: H«l«n Andrr. Emily Bingham, Mary Bcrgfcld. B tt Jane BUha. Mabrl Davit. Svtond Row: Raymond Dal-onca. Sara Doolin, I.uciltr Dufford, Marian Fair. Sara Jane Fredericks. Third Row: Vera Fiinkhou� cr. James Gallagher. Arthur lla en. Dr. Emma Heard. Mr. Walter Hess. Jack Hetrick. • The Sigma Tau Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi is the newest honorary organization on the catnpus. An Honor Society in Education, Kappa Delta Pi has as its purpose; to encourage high intellectual and scholastic standards and to recognize outstanding contributions to education. Faculty members arc chosen for their outstanding contributions to education, while student membership is limited to Juniors and Seniors maintaining at least a ”B average in their scholastic work. Not only must its members keep high scholastic rating, but they must prove to be interested in the aims of education and show promise as teachers. • This year, Lucille Dufford, President of Kappa Delta Pi. represented our chapter at the national conference in California. She brought back with her many enlightening ideas and suggestions for the further development of our society. Page Fifty I a Delta I’ Top Row: Jamr Houlcy. Dr. Cornclitt Jurimn, Giyll' Marble, Dori McConnell, l’ritcilla McCoy. Second Row: Mr . Ruby McDonnld, Mi � Odille Omley, John Rohak, Jejune Rodkev. Norman Ru ell. Third Row: Vance Senccal, Eugene Shelar. Catherine Smith. Dorothy Stcete. June Vorce. Dr. Norman Wcisenfluh. AUo: Mr . Willie Mac DuBard. Sadie Alain. Ruth Cr.ttty, Ruth Davie . Ruth Graham, Walter Keibler, Hen Rebel. Marjorie Hall. Thelma Wuinwright. OFFICERS President........................LUCILLE DUFFORD Vice President................................ARTHUR HAZEN Secretary......................BETTY JANE BI.AHA Treasurer...........................DOROTHY STEELE Sponsor.................DR. CORNELIUS JAARSMA Pay? Fifty-one s lop Row: Mr. HrrtiiTt Book. Ed Brennan. Chsrlr Chamber . Ravmond Dcl.onu . Rohm Duncan. Second Row; Dr. John A. Enlr. Jamr« GalUshrr, Arthur Harm, Robert HerrberRer. Jack Hetrick. Third Row; Charle Hough. Jamea How ley. Richard Jonea, Dr. Corneliua Jaarama. George Kaluger. Fourth Row; Walter Keibler. Anthony l.oneo. Michael Macaluao. • Our Mu Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi is the national honor professional educational fraternity for men. • Undoubtedly the boys value membership in this fraternity above all others on campus. Some of the qualifications which must be met by the neophytes are Sophomore, Junior, or Senior qualification, possession of sound ethical character, and the maintenance of good scholastic standing. Paqr Fifty-tico S i g ill a lop Row: John Madden. Sun Marshall, John Pamk. Kennrih I’erple . Don Pritchard. Second Row: Ben Rebel. William Rittrr, John Rohak. Art Rometo. Vance Srnecal. Third Row: Robert Smith, Keith Stoner. Jack Stoughton. Mr. N. Kerr Thompron, Dr. A. P. Vincent. Fourth Row: Dr. Lewi Wagenhor !. Dr. Norman Weiienfluh. Dr. Orville Wrigley. AI� o: Fred Darlin, Ed Croll. Ted liukow ki, Eugene Shelar. Andrew Petach. George Stitringer. Howard Beckert. OFFICERS President...........................BILL RITTER Vice President.......................ART HAZEN Secretary...........................WALT KEIBLER Treasurer.........................ROBERT DUNCAN Sponsor.......................DR. WAGENHORST Payt Fifty-threr Delta Pi • Woman’s National Honorary Physical Education Fraternity for Women . . . represents the fondest hopes of every girl in that field. Top Row: Mi� Eltnird Compton. Mabel Davit, Mary Alice Dee. Mary Margaret Duff. Mary l.ouite Frilx. Second Row: Elizabeth Hawkint, Jean Hurt!, Ellen Jonct, Genevieve l.etctak, Helen l.ynch. Third Row: Dori McConnell, Rotemarie Pacaretta, l.oit Reetink. Jeanne Rodkey, Ann Sohotki. Fourth Row t Dot Trondle. June Vorce. Millie Weed. Ann Williamton. France Wilton. • ’'Doggie books,” bean boxes, dog collars, walking advertisement—these are just a few of the traditional musts” to which the proud initiates to this fraternity gladly submit. I' i ir til tv-(our m a I a u Della • Honorary English Fraternity . . . fosters a spirit of fellowship among students specializing in English Language and literature. Top Row: Bruy Jane Blah . I.ouitc- BoulwcII. Ed Brennan. Ted Bukowtki. Mr . Willie Mae DuBard. Second Row: I.ucille Dufford. l.cna Geiger. Mr . Alice Han rn. Elizabeth Hawkin . Jack Hetrick. Third Row: Virginia Hipp . Mi� � Adelaide McClelland. Dori McConnell. Pritcilla McCoy. Mr. Jack McDonald. Fourth Row: Dr. Pirrrepont Nichol . John Pacrak, Mr. Jame T. Pole. Catherine Smith. Dr. Carle B. Spoil . AI� oi Mr. Joteph Karamek. Mi l.oi Hamer. • It is the objective of this fraternity to endeavor to advance the study of chief literary masterpieces, to encourage worthwhile reading, and to promote the mastery of written expression. Page Fifty-live r li e t a U p s i 1 o n G ) a m m a Top Row: Sara Doolin, Lucille Dufford, Mary Jane Elder. Charlotte EngMer, Merietn Fair. Second Row: Sara Jane Frederick , Lena Geiger. Hannah FIcptcr. Mr. Leroy Mycr� , Hen Rebel. Third Row: Ur. Elizabeth StadtUnder. Dorothy Steele. Jack Stoughton. Dr. Warren Strain. June Vorce. AI o: Sylvan Harris. • Honorary Geography Fraternity . . . The chief purpose of the fraternity is to further professional interest in geography and to advance the professional status of geography as a cultural and practical subject. Page Fifty-six Top Row: Mr. Herbert Book. Lotiice Boutwell. Mb Wilde Brubaker. Ted BukowaJci. Dr. William P. Carter. Second Row: Min Ruby Frampton, Mr. Howard I., Headland. Mrs. Alice Dean Hrint elman. Robert Her -berger. Mr. I.eroy Myers. Third Row: Thomas Padcn. William Ritter. Jack Stoughton. Also: Mrs. Alice Hansen, Dr. Sewell Slick. Hannah Hepler. t I • Pi Gamma Mu, the Honorary Social Science Fraternity, has for its purpose the instilling of a scientific attitude in the ininds of its members in their thinking of social problems. Payr Fifty-seven M u E Top Row: Mr . Gladv li. Arnold. Belt) Jane lllaha. Gertrude Hucka, Ruth Coir. Ruth Davie . Second Row: Hrnrtt Dr Sue. Charlotte Ene «r. Mcrietn Fair. Mary Grace Gardner. Opal Gilchritt. Third Row: Ruth Graham. Ruth Conner, Mi� � Pauline Haa . Marjorie Hall. Fred Kraihge. • With the purpose of recognizing outstanding musical ability and leadership in musical activities. Mu Epsilon Theta has been established. It affects all the music on the campus and fosters an interest in music in after-graduation activities. Pagr Fifty-right trn ! p s i I o n t Top Row: Aldara l.otcr. Gayle Marble, Margaret Market. Evelyn McBrido, Virginia Mel . Second Row: Olive Miller. Virginia Moser. William Mo� � ru h, Mary McCommon, Alberta McElroy. Third Row: Oorthea McKinick, Pearl Radke. Nancy Robison. Mi Glady Sanderson, Gene Shelar. fourth Row: Mr. John Van Vorot. Dolore Whitlatch. Evelyn William . Fifty-nine A I p li a I s 1 () m e g a Top Row: Charlotte Hunter. Marjorie Hall, James Howlcy, Mr. Jam A. Shcchy. Second Row: Virginia Skelton. Catherine Smith. Robert Smith, Frit Wilton. Alto: Jane Murray. • Our stage-struck” aspirants have an opportunity for furthering their interests in dramatic activities by membership in Alpha Psi Omega, the national honorary dramatic fraternity. A student of this college who has satisfactorily participated in one major role in two long plays, or two minor roles in two long plays and who has done efficient work as stage manager, business manager, carpenter, property man, electrician, or work in scene painting, costume making and designing is eligible for membership. Pagt Sixty a p p a (i a m in a K Top Row: Isabelle Birktr, Edwin Brennan. E.irl Carlo . Charlr Chamber . Second Row: James Gallagher. Mr. Joseph Ka .unek. Fred Krxthgc. Mildred Kukic. Third Row: Priscilla McCoy. Marjorie Nicholas. Lillian Pogachnick. Dr. Carle B. Spoil . • The purpose of Kappa Gamma is to give recognition to proficiency in the forensic arts. Any student of the college who has participated in at least four inter-collegiate debates is eligible for membership in this honor society. Page Sixty-onf tcuf-tnand Ebelam a Edita Page Sixty-two BRUCE ADAMS Butincst Manager GAYI.E MARBLE Literary Editor DR. PIBRREPONT NICHOLS Faculty Advitor Top—Bony J.inc Davit, Earl Carle . Vance Srnrc.il. Bollom—Mary Alice Doc. George Kalugcc Mcriom Fair, Virginia Hipp . � « Page Sixty-three Student Government Association Fir� l Row: Bdly Boyer. Sn-.-Troii .: Rail Carle ; J.um-i Gallagher. I’rnidrnl; John Madden. Vice President: Dr. Cornrliu Juitmi. Advitor. Second Row: Janrl Hayc . Roberta Khara . Belly Jane Davi . Ellen Jone . Third Row: Vance Senecul, Keith Sloner, Robert Wch� «er, William Held. • During the past six years the community life on the Slippery Rock campus has quite largely been directed by the conscientious members of Student Council. This organization has grown from a mere committee to a group which at present initiates and governs much of the campus activity. It has grown in scope from a small committee appointed by and subservient to the president of the college to an organization which at present derives its membership by democratic elections of individuals of classes, dormitories, and town groups. With such representation one is assured that council can fairly act on the problems pertinent to the group and better preserve the fellowship so characteristic of our campus. • The council maintains harmony on campus by considering those problems and questions which periodically arise and which have direct bearing upon the student body. Because the meetings of council are open to anybody and because its members arc encouraged to bring in any suggestions or complaints given them, it seems improbable that any problem need exist without first witnessing a fair hearing. In conjunction with these duties the council charters all new clubs, sponsors campus wide dances, makes arrangements for good chapel programs, sponsors open forums, and accepts many other responsibilities which were formerly subject to the administration of the college. • If a prediction were here in order, it would seem that the council could well benefit itself in the future by adding faculty membership which would complete the cycle of our democratic system here on campus: namely, students, faculty, and administration working together in an effort to foster the best for the group. Pagt Sixty four MR. JAMBS T. POLE • • Faculty Adviser MERIEM FAIR...................Rocket Editor, Second Semester VIRGINIA HIPPS .... Rocket Editor, First Semester I li e Press ( I u b • Twice a month, we students push and crowd around a little tabic in Old Main,” eager to see our news in print or to read a bit of gossip, harmless, but interesting. The pile of little newspapers vanishes; our teachers can’t get our noses out of the news: and yet we seldom stop to think from whence came it all. Many an hour is spent by the editor, adviser, and members of our Press Club as they bat out their brains in an attempt to please their readers . . . and they succeed, if you can judge by the aforementioned scramble on the day the ROCKET comes out. I'aijf Sixty-fiv, • Fun . . . Fellowship . . . Frolic . . . all go to make up our Y.W.C.A. program. Although it is a religious organization, the development of the other side of our lives is not forgotten. A few of the activities which our girls look forward to each year are Heart Sister Week, I wig and Branch Party, Religion and Life Week . . . The Y.W.C.A. has grown to be one of the largest organizations on campus, with over half of the girls now belonging. • The Young Men’s Christian Association on the Slippery Rock campus is devoted to leadership in fellowship, growth in Christian faith and character, and an enjoyable social program. The meetings arc usually in the form of a discussion which is led by some guest speaker, often one of the local ministers. All men students are eligible for membership. We feel that this is one organization for boys which needs to be built up within our school. Y. M. C. A. Newman Club • The rapid strides made by this embryo club in one short year fairly take your breath away! Although new on our campus this year, the Newman Club is an old national institution of American colleges, open to all of the Catholic students, with the purpose of fostering Catholic culture and fellowship. Many interesting speakers and programs were arranged for the monthly meetings and breakfasts. The year was brought to a grand close with a rollicking picnic and loads of fun for all. • Closer fellowship . . . study . . . exchange of ideas . . . these are the aims of the Inter-Varsity Fellowship . . . Meeting once a week in the music room, students discuss in earnest all phases of spiritual life . . . Study helps them round out their knowledge of the Bible. The fellowship is part of the worldwide student fellowship union . . . filling the spiritual needs of the four-fold life as exemplified by Christ. Inter- arsiiv I fellowship Page Sixty-srvtn • This is one organization which we hope to build up this next year. I he small number who belong get great enjoyment from the music which they study under Mrs. Arnold. To enthusiastic music lovers, the pleasure derived from the perfected rendition of a beautiful composition is ample return for the hours spent in rehearsal. • It’s fun! . . . it’s inspiring! ... to be one of a large group of singers, pouring out their souls in harmonious unity. Whether it be the songs of exaltation or quiet reverence offered in the Vesper Hour, the throbbing spirituals . . . the rollicking, exuberant song-fests on the bus . . . we enjoy them immensely. Our concerts ... at Christmas ... at Easter ... in the Spring . . . all under Mr. Van Vorst’s inspiring direction . . . thrill each and every member of the choir as much as, if not more than, the audience. I lie Slippers' Rock S ingers l nnr Kivlv.ritllil • Yes, they're indispensable, this group ... at teas, banquets, receptions, and any number of vital occasions during the year . . . An active branch of the college orchestra, the ensemble has a varied repertoire of chamber music, to which they give intelligent and artistic interpretations, under the guidance of Mrs. Arnold. • The largest musical organization on campus, the Women’s Chorus, docs not pretend to be restricted to grand opera material. Any girl who likes to sing and can carry a tunc is welcome to join their ranks. Before long she’ll find herself as capable of reading music and rendering understanding interpretations as the veteran members of the troupe. Besides attaining musical ability, the girls of this group develop the cooperation and good sportsmanship necessary to the success of any organization. omen s ( liorus Page Sixly-n • Thirteen voices who disprove the superstition concerning that unlucky number . . . under the capable direction of Mrs. Arnold they prepare a varied program of delightful songs . . . members selected from Women's Chorus on the basis of their musical ability . . . present familiar faces at teas, assembly programs, and various programs throughout the year. • Watch out! Be careful of what you do and say and think from now on! We have a group of see-allers, know-allers on campus now. This Psychology Club, newly organized under the sponsorship of Dr. Weisenfluh, makes some very interesting studies and experimentations, not to speak of their interesting trips and their most fascinating assembly program. Any person who has completed one year of psychology is eligible to membership in this fast growing group. Page Sevrnt) • Sounds interesting, especially in days like these . . . the members feel that they have just completed one of the most enthusiastic and enlightening years thus far. The organization, as the result of the present conflict, has had an unlimited supply of material and has attempted to secure a true, unbiased picture, realizing, as well they might, the grave problems confronting our chaotic world. • Mathematicians . . . how we stand in awe of them! But here they are, our own fellow students, joining the ranks of the brain-untwisters. Who knows, maybe there is an Einstein in their midst. We’re thinking they might come in handy a few (we hope) years from now, when we're figuring how to climb out of the national debt. However, their present aim is to learn more about mathematics and its presentation, under the guidance of their faculty sponsor, Mr. Clyde Lady. V � � 4 I rigea Hub ana I'ugr Sfvrnty-onr • Another useful skill these days. We notice there arc more girls than boys. Oh well, they’ll probably get drafted soon, too . . . Seriously, though, the members all enjoy their activities down in the Chapel’s range and at the various matches, and feel that they are getting valuable experience, not only in the shooting itself, but in the various skills of muscular control, coordination, balance, and accuracy, and in the fellowship with fellow students which naturally accompany such an activity. I • Men’s Rifle Team—The boys in the Rifle Team don’t appreciate being out- numbered all the time, so they have their own Men’s Rifle Team who have entered a successful round of matches with neighboring schools. l tigt Sfvrnty-t uo • Sure, girls can shoot . . . why not? . . . the Women’s Rifle Team has proved this by its fourth year of riflcry . . . the team is composed of girls who consistently maintain a high percentage of accuracy in their target practice. • Oh-h-hj giVe a checr for Slippery Rock . . Yes, get behind these hardworking jumping-jacks! They’re out there putting all their pep and vitality into the cheers and trying with all their hearts to pull a little out of us. They deserve one hundred per cent cooperation from the student body. Let’s give it to them! Each year a lot of time and energy is spent practicing for cheer leading try-outs. Once the best possibilities are picked out, they spend hours perfecting their cheers and motions to please us and serve the team. •iiffc Stvrnly-lhrff • CLICK! . . . no, not the magazine, just one of our Camera Clubbers on the job. This huge group arc one in their appreciation of the most fascinating of liobbies—photography. Timing, distance, use of shutters, developing cat eyes for use in the dark room, hypo, developer, the enlarger . . . all these are mysteries to be solved as one embarks on a hobby which constantly leaves room for unlimited development. Gosh, but it’s fun! • Hikes, hikes, and more hikes . . . blazing campfires and roasting wieners . . . yummmmm . . . this group is advised by Mr. Shelar and headed by Norm as president, and little Ginny, taking notes, handling the money, and leading the songs . . . bird hikes in the spring and indoor study groups in the winter . . . sounds like fun, doesn’t it? l agt Si-vruly-fotir • Call us sissy elementaries” if you will, but we like it and are proud of the jobs wc expect to hold in the future. This is why we’re all so interested in the Council, which broadens our knowledge and skills in the elementary field and helps us to understand and work with children. Under the capable sponsorship of Miss Conley and Dr. Stadtlandcr, we present many intellectual and social events on our program each year. • Freshman Open Road . . . must have been raining, 'cause they’re inside today. ... a brand new group of ambitious, energetic Frosh take over . . . advised by Doc Waldron . . . led by Ron Headland . . . trees, flowers, birds, insects, all of great interest to future nature guides and teachers . . . plenty of good exercise for all . . . one more year of pleasure at an end. Si'wnly-fivi • Nothing like a war to make debaters go to it hot and heavy . . . the Debate Club swung into action earlier than usual this year, with its eye on a resulting successful season . . . their main topics— Federal Regulation of Labor” and Youth’s Place in the Present Conflict” . . . trips—to P.S.A. Conference at Harrisburg, conferences and tournaments at Westminster, Geneva, Grove City, and Penn State. The club hit its season’s peak with the presentation of the annual S.R. Debate Tournament. • Lost: One twelve o’clock! But there are no hard feelings. ’Cause the girls make their own rules and set their own penalties for the breaking of these rules. The girls of the school have chosen their representatives for this council, and depend on them for a tactful, fair, well-planned dormitory life. Miss Holaway, our Dean of Women, serves in an advisory capacity to the girls on the Council. North I fall I dormitory Council Pagt Sevtntysix 1 • Keep ’em flying” . . . that’s just what we’re doing . . . eager, earnest, healthy young men, learn all about the new-fangled flyin' machine ... all the ins and outs of its untold mysteries . . . We’re proud of our boys who have gone from us to learn more about flying from Uncle Sam ... of our boys who are just beginning. Good luck and more power to you! • Something we’ve always needed—a club for the Commuters. Too long they’ve come and gone without contact with one another. We must extend a vote of thanks to Rosalie Huskin, its founder, to Phil Noll, its President, and to Mr. Ruff, its faculty sponsor. Already it has become an interested, well-organized group, whose purpose is to solve mutual problems and to create interest in college activities. Pa nr S y-srven • The Varsity Club is made up of the athletically inclined men who have obtained a letter in a major sport at our college. This year, under the able leadership of Tommy Padcn. the club has furnished programs and candy for our football and basketball games, awarded green-white jackets to those deserving junior members, held the annual Varsity Club Dance, and is now in production with a Varsity Minstrel under the direction of Edwin Brennan. A high light of the year in this club was the initiation. Barlett and Brenner had the privilege of drinking delicious raw eggs, under the supervision of Coach Thompson. This is one of the outstanding clubs of our campus, and during any time of day one of its classy jackets can be seen. Vnar Srvntly-fia il The Rocket asq tiers • You don't have to be in a play or even have acting abil ity to belong to the Rocket Masquers . . . It’s for anyone who is interested in the production of plays, whether it be gaining experience in selecting and staging plays, in ticket selling, prompting, publicity, make-up, ushering, or any other phase of the stage. The members work hard to make the plays a success, but they have a lot of fun at their work and at their numerous social gatherings. They have their own social and business meeting place in The Green Room.’’ which they have fixed up for themselves. As you can imagine, Mr. Sheehy, the sponsor, is a card and a lot of fun to work, or play, with. Hold It! • Two “HV takin’ time out before chapel . . . thumbs up for Victory . . . The Mister and Missus . . . how cute! . . . Sun Valley Serenade . . . ride 'em Cow Boy . . . Herb and harem . . . happy, Stoner? . . . Here’s once Daisy Won’t Tell’’ . . . what’s wrong. Coach? . . . our most promising coed . . . ugh, awful looking things aren’t they? . . . sawin’ logs . . . just to get even . . . Compy going to town . . . what’s happened here? . . . take your hands out of your pockets Harriet, we’d like to sec the ring . . . Doc and Mrs. Prexie with good old Geography . . . bombarded . . . come on out, you’re no ostrich . . . five funsters . . book woim . . . watch out there, Jan, you might fall. • Ho Hum, docs this go on forever . . . Arc you ready?” Yea, Bo! . . . we’ve got 'em behind bars at last . . . Einsteins in situ . . . Ah. can’t we go, too? . . . I oot’n Tom at the Junior Snow Ball . . . lost ball? . . . and now, boys and girls (Watch it, Chet) . . . keep your mind on your work, boys . . . watch the waiters go by . . . Frosh Prom. • booking into the future . . . watch out. they’re icy! . . . ready, aim, mmm, . . . crooners four . . . quit yer braggin, Betty Jean . . . new sweets in the bookstore . . . warble, warble, warble . . . ugh, what a load! Graduating Members Student I caching . . . The infantile paralysis epidemic hit Pennsylvania and postponed school for two weeks. This gave the football team two weeks in which to get toughened for their first game. As the days wore on, the team took shape and with the aid of Ben Ciccone, Coach Thompson had a squad of eager men ready for the fray on October 4, when they were to meet Westminster on their own field. Westminster had defeated Carnegie Tech the Saturday before, and was set to give the Rockets their first defeat. The game was being fought to a standstill for the first three quarters, but in RITTER J. V.'� COACH) BECKERT MADDEN MOSCA PADEN t the fourth quarter. Slippery Rock capitalized on a Westminster forward pass which Tom Carey intercepted and raced 40 yards for a touchdown. I his decided the game, the Rockets being victorious. Tom Paden took home a new football as a memento of his captaincy of the game, and a large Homecoming Day crowd was well pleased. October 1 1 marked the first defeat of the Rockets. Having been on a bus from six in the morning until two in the afternoon, the team was not quite at its best. Lock Haven was held scoreless for the first three quarters but in the fourth DcLONGA CAREY O'BRIEN KIEBI.ER BANKS quarter the Rockets’ defense weakened and 13 points were forced across. The following week Slippery Rock was guest of Indiana State Teachers College. Through the rain and muck, the Rockets fought to no avail. Ray Banks played a stellar game at left end, but his vicious blocks and tackles were to no avail and the Rockets were again defeated 13-0. Grove City was next on the Rocket schedule. Both teams were evenly matched and the game progressed through the first half with no score. Both teams had scoring breaks but were unable to capitalize on them. Finally after a hard fought sixty minutes the game ended in a deadlock 0-0. Butch Beckert captained the team in its hard fought battle. Shippcnsburg on November the first was held scoreless during the first three periods of play but without the aid of Ray Banks, the Rockets’ last bit of effort proved to no avail, and the team was overwhelmed 27-0. On November the eighth S.R. met Edinboro MBNOHBR COTTRELI. FLORA GRAHAM SWICK at S.R. and defeated them by the score of 12-6. With the powerful goal line drive of Jack Flora and Bernard Ganlcy, and the final lunge by Cottrell, the first touchdown was scored. I he second score was obtained by a pass from Eddie Cottrell to De Longa over the goal line. It was after this game that the American Football Bureau of Seattle, Washington, announced that Slippery Rock led the nation in punting with a 42.39 yard average. Ray De Longa, Junior secondary was the proud holder of said record. In the last game of the season, the Rockets WAGNER HOLPFER were overcome 35-6 by a strong Geneva aggregation. Seniors who played their last game for Slippery Rock this year are Tommy Padcn, varsity 4 yrs.; Butch Beckert. varsity 2 yrs.; John Madden, varsity 4 years; Ray Banks, varsity 4 years; John O’Brien, varsity 4 years; Chester Swick, varsity 4 years; Ed Brennan, 2 years; Art Rometo, varsity 2 years. Slippery Rock will miss these men, but we hope that they will turn out teams which will always do honor to our school. MEISE McCORMICK DAl.E Season’s Summary: Saturday, October 4 Westminster College They We 0 6 Saturday. October 11 Lock Haven S. T. C. 13 0 Saturday, October 18 Indiana S. T. C. 13 0 Saturday, October 25 Grove City College 0 0 Saturday, November 1 Shippensburg S. T. C. 27 0 Saturday, November 8 Edinboro S. T. C. 6 12 Saturday, November 15 Geneva College 35 6 Total—2 wins, 1 tie, 4 losses. CAPTAIN PHIL NOCERA earn Phil was called to serve his country last year and did not have time to complete his college education, but in his three years of active participation in athletics, he earned himself an enviable position among the better athletes of our school. Phil was an end on the football team, a fine gymnast, and an ace golfer. We all hope that we will be able to return to S.R. and complete his last two semesters. Best wishes Corporal Nocera. t. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Season Summary: Westminster at New Wilmington They • 'A 10 Vi We 17 7 1 8 3 6 0 18 3 6 9' 9 0 'A 4' 18 First place in the Allegheny Invitational meet at Meadvillc, Pa. Season Total of 7 wins, and 3 losses. SQUAD MEMBERS: 8UKOWSKI. DEEASSIO. PERKINS. CHAMBERS. MOSCA: COACH COTTRELL; DUTKIN. Page Sinrty-thrrf Basketball I r e a m ADAMS COTTRELL BARLETT CAREY CASSIDY STONER Slippery Rock was represented on the hardwood this year by a basketball team that was characteristic of her athletic teams—a team that won a majority of its games and displayed good sportsmanship wherever it went. The team was a high scoring aggregation. They scored 917 points in 19 games. This gave them an average of over 48 points per game. High scorers for the team this year were Captain Chuck Hough, the only senior on the squad, and Alex Dutkin, both men having accumulated a total of 2C5 points. Tom Carey was runner up with a total of 191 points. The other members of the first team who aided greatly in this show of scoring power for the Rockets” were Jim Weaver, a transfer from Wooster, and Keith Stoner, our six foot plus center. Chuck Hough is the only graduating member on the squad, and with replacements being available in Barlett, Cottrell, and Adams, the Coach can look forward to a good season in the offing. The only organization which will have preference in the obtaining I' ujr A in fly-four KEIBLER STEWART NADRASH of these men in any occupation other than basketball is the United States Army. Each of the members of the team who are called to serve will be greatly missed, but they will be in an organization whose goal is the betterment of the world, and is this not the aim of education and teaching. Cassidy. Stewart, and Nad rash completed the roster of the varsity. The team won a total of I 3 games and lost 6. Highlights of the season were the games with Indiana, both of which necessitated over-time periods, the defeat of a Grove City team which defeated Geneva who in turn defeated Duquesne who in turn defeated Westminster. Continuing along this line of thought, had we been on during the Westminster games, we could have beaten them, and the trip to California the day of the six inch snow and the effort exerted in pushing the bus, not to mention a dozen or so autos, out of ditches. May our basketball future be as successful as this season. WEAVER HOUGH DUTKIN l‘mje Ninety-five V a r s i t v Basket eers Squml Member —Firm Row: left 10 right, SaWgiver (Mgr. I, Barletl, Hough, Nadraih, Holplrr (Mgr.). Second Row: Adam . Stoner, Carey. Coach Thompson. Dutkin. Caaiidy. Third Row: Cottrell, Weaver. Stewart. Basketball Sekee lule . . . 1941-1942 Dee. 12 Friday, Westinghouse 44 59 Won Dec. 16 Tuesday, Westminster 49 38 Lost Dec. 19 Friday, Indiana (two overtimes) 45 48 Lost Jan. 20 Tuesday, Westminster 65 40 Lost Jan. 28 Wednesday, Clarion 40 45 Won Jan. 31 Saturday, Edinboro 31 55 Won Feb. 3 Tuesday, California 30 65 Won Feb. 6 Friday, Shippcnsburg 33 37 Won Feb. 7 Saturday, Indiana (overtime) 57 48 Lost Feb. 10 Tuesday, Grove City 42 31 Lost Feb. 14 Saturday, Clarion 39 61 Won Feb. 21 Saturday, Edinboro 38 55 Won Mar. 3 Tuesday, California 48 44 Lost Mar. 6 Friday, Grove City 52 56 Won In exhibition games, we defeated the Butler Cubs, Titusville Arnolds, and Farrell A.C. I’agr Sinrly-iix J n n i o r a r s i t y S ]U d Mcmbrr —Fir « row. left to right: Graham. Perkin . Keibler. Hogg, and Hildebrand. Second row; Held, Rilowick, Zimmerman, Bower. Hornickel, Green. Coach Jone . I mining. Coach Paden). The good form displayed by the Junior Varsity should produce a happy response in Coach Thompson. The JV’s completed the season with 8 wins and but 1 defeat. Let’s hope that they keep up the good work and that Dick Jones, and Tommy Paden. who coached them, have the same success with their future teams. They We New Castle N.Y.A. 30 28 Butler Rams 30 32 Grove City 25 41 E. C. Myers 18 19 Karns City 41 48 Grove City 19 38 Chi Bridge 28 32 Greenville 44 48 Butler Vikings 28 29 Total, 8 wins, 1 defeat I Pagr Ninrty-sevtn S v i m in i 11 g lea m Squad Member -—left «o right: Joo . Mixic. Dennix, Johnxon. Meixe. Milligan. Back row; Kalugrr (Mgr. I. Scnccal. Brenner. Reardon. Keefer. Prilch.trd. Coach Cottrell. Jonex. I.adcxic. O’Brien. Kelly, Harri (Mgr.). Swimming Schedule . . .1941 -1942 Saturday, Dec. 6 Westminster Friday, Dec. 12 Kenyon Saturday, Dee. 13 Oberlin Saturday, Jan. 17 Allegheny Saturday, Jan. 24 Edinboro Wednesday, Jan. 28 Akron Saturday, Jan. 31 Indiana Wednesday. Feb. 11 Carnegie Tech Saturday, Feb. 14 Wash.-Jeff. Wednesday, Feb. 18 Westminster Friday, Feb. 20 Grove City Monday, Feb. 23 Ed in boro Wednesday, Feb. 25 Grove City Friday, Feb. 27 Kent State Saturday, Feb. 28 Fenn Saturday, Mar. 7 Penn Relays 46 S.R. 29 49 S.R. 26 40 S.R. 35 13 S.R. 53 24 S.R. 50 17 S.R. 57 12 S.R. 52 35 S.R. 39 32 S.R. 34 45 S.R. 30 19 S.R. 45 20 S.R. 53 19 S.R. 47 29 S.R. 46 30 S.R. 44 (3rd place) S.R. 45 I I’mji Xinsty-ri j it Rocket M e r m e n The Rocket mermen, coached by Dr. E. B. Cottrell, completed another successful season with an impressive record of eleven victories and only four defeats. Getting off to a slow start, the swimmers dropped the first three meets but finished the rest of the season in fine style by winning over every other opponent on the schedule. The S.R. team accumulated a total of 634 points to their opponent’s 440, obtaining a meet average of 42 points to their rival's 29. At the Penn-Ohio Conference championship meet, the Rockets finished third with 45 points, only four points less than the score of the winning team. Scnecal and Reardon broke the Conference records in the breast and back-stroke respectively. The free style relay team of Jones, Ladcsic, O’Brien, and Reardon also set a new record. Individual scoring was as follows: Reardon, 164; Scnecal, 148; O'Brien, 114; Ladcsic, 104; Kelly, 90; Ashcom, 80; Jones, 65; Mcisc, 55; Dennis, 47; Brenner, 41; Pritchard, 20; Mixic, 19; Milligan, 16; Johnson, 16; Keefer, 15; and Joos, 10. Jack Kelly and Don Pritchard were elected captain and honorary captain respectively for the current year. Vance Scnecal was chosen to captain the team next year. Captain Kelly, O’Brien, and Pritchard, a mid term graduate, arc the only seniors on the squad. They leave plenty of talent tor a well-balanced team during the 1942-43 season. We hope that Scnecal remains undefeated in the breast stroke and that Reardon is still the flash of the dashes. Page Ninety-nine L (l lo finhl: Macaluto. Rohion, Carle . Stoner. Tallon, Cottrell. Eagleton. Slippery Rock opened its new tennis courts to varsity play this year. The season was very mediocre. We conceded eight meets to win but two. With hopes of a fine crop of freshmen and with the experience gained this year by our undergraduates, we can look forward to a much better season in ‘42. Cottrell, Stoner, and Macaluso will be the nucleus around which Coach Elmer Cottrell will base his hopes. C ross Country Brennrr. Dorrr, Bowrr. Dulkin. Kir lrr, Hanna. Kalugcr Cross country running, the most strenuous of all sports, was represented at Slippery Rock this year by a squad entirely new to the game. The season was spent, not in doing the impossible by winning over veteran teams, but in developing for the following year. Five sophomores and three freshmen, rounded out a team that worked diligently under the eye of Dr. E. B. Cottrell. Keister, Dutkin, Hanna, Bower, Kaluger, Doerr, Brenner, and Wittier pounded out the five mile or the eight mile course day after day, building sturdy legs and developing powerful lungs. Our winning over Thiel College, and making good showings against Westminster, Carnegie Tech, Hiram, and Bethany, and placing third among seven teams entered in the District meet, is an indication of an up and coming team for next fall. Pane Onr IlitnJrni Squad Member —Firtt row, left «o rishr: Krarnt, Wil on. Shelar. Ne� bii (M|r.), N l� on. Glenn. Jackcon. Second Row: Broun, Welch, l.cwi., Chamber . Although the gym team was smaller in membership this season, its exhibitions were none the less successful. The group, captained by Bob Hcrzberger, included Gene Shelar, Raymond Brown, George Walsh, Art Wilson, Ken Nelson, and Clair Glenn. Outstanding individual performances were Herzbcrger on the parallel bars. Kenny Nelson in tumbling, an art acquired at Warren High, and Ray Brown in his juggling act. The remainder of the team did not specialize, but performed in all of the drills and exercises. I believe that if the Army had seen the marching number it would have sent in its bid for these men immediately. West Point precision had nothing on them. Tiger leaping provided its thrills and chills as the boys rebounded from the spring board to rise, or as it seemed, fly over seven of their members to land with great ease. Pyramids, doubles and triples, hand balancing (Shelar and Herzbcrger), wand drills, and freehand drills went to make up the interesting program. The team gave exhibitions at Erie, Zelienople, Jeannette, Irwin. Titusville, Butler, Farrell, Corry, Sharon, and Einlenton. The final presentation was the home exhibition given on March 31. The team traveled a total of 800 miles and performed before 1400 people. Mr. Carl Fisher, a gymnast at Springfield College during his student days, did a fine job in giving us a team that we can be proud of. Papr )� ■ flutttirrJ On.• c I e ci m Squad Member —left to right: Trew. Marshall, Ruttcll, Rogcr� , Carey. McCormick. Stit ingrr, Hough. Outkin. Madellena. Pritchard. Kaluger. Del.onga. Lottes. LaDoIcc. Coach Vincent. Mararri. The Rocket track team, coached by Dr. A. P. Vincent, completed a successful season in 1941. The thin-clads participated in four meets, winning three and losing one. The season began in the middle of April with the annual Inter-class track meet. For the first time in the history of the school, the Freshman class won the meet. The class of 44 had double the points of its closest rivals, the Juniors, who were followed by the Sophomores, then the Seniors. The first varsity meet, with Fenn College at Cleveland, Ohio, turned up the first victory of the year. The most thrilling meet occurred the next Saturday when the racing Rockets took over a highly touted Westminster squad by two points. The Green and White then traveled to Shippensburg, where they met their only defeat. Slippery Rock won a triangular meet with Lock Haven and Indiana in the final contest. Graduation and the Army Draft hit the 41 track team especially hard. Rogers, Trew. LaDoIcc, Pritchard. Cox, Marazzi, Casserly, and Madellena have not returned. However the remaining lettermen Carey, Hough, Russell, De Longa, and Lottes have the support of a promising group of freshmen in making this year another successful one. P ifjc One 1 unJreJ Two Summai'N ol 41 Season 1. Inter Class Meet—Frosh, 53; Soph., 36; Juniors, 20; Seniors, 19. 2. Fenn College at Bedford. Ohio. 58; S.R., 76. 3. Shippensburg at Shippcnsburg, 83; S.R., 43. 4. Lock Haven vs. Indiana vs. Slippery Rock (Triangular Meet at Slippery Rock) Lock Haven, 35; Indiana, 30; Slippery Rock, 61. 5. Westminster at Slippery Rock, 62; S.R., 64. 6. Tri-State—Slippery Rock placed third with 18 points. Piltfi One Hun,ire,I Three Squad Mrmb«l-� —Fir� t row, left ■ righi: Jonrt, B,tried. Hough, Pritchard, l:or« . Coach Archie Dodd . Second Row: Smith, Jooc, Rebel, Petach, Adam . Ha en. Ne� bit. Third Row: Perkin . Rngel. Kiefer. I idetic, Mixie. Manager Milligan. Soccer c a m Continuing the Slippery Rock tradition of winning soccer teams, the 1942 hooters extended the total number of games won to 33; as to 8 losses and 4 ties. This record has been compiled in the 6 years that soccer has been a varsity sport. The squad, this year, under the expert supervision of Coach Archie Dodds, finished the season with five wins and two loses. The Slippery Rock soccerites opened their schedule with a 4-1 win over Carnegie Tech. Highly touted Franklin and Marshall was forced into extra periods, and only with the aid of a penalty kick was she able to squeeze out a 2-1 victory. On a muddy field at Grove City, the Grovers handed the Rockets their second but final defeat of the season. The soccer team was unscored upon during the remainder of the season. The thriller” of the season was had in the game with Oberlin College. In the dying moments of a hotly contested battle filled with constant threats of scoring by both sides, Captain Hcrzbcrger booted a goal, the ball passing just out of the Oberlin goalie’s hands, to win 1-0. Avenging an earlier defeat, Grove City was subdued 2-0. In the final contest. Slippery Rock routed the Frostburg Maryland Teachers 4-0. The seniors, Captain Herzberger, Hough, Petach, Pritchard, and Forte, leave a wealth of reserves, assuring a successful season for next year. Page One Hundred Four Air. Archie Dodds After serving on the faculty for a period of 15 years, Mr. Dodds, one of its most respected members, left school to join the armed forces of our nation. Early in February Mr. Dodds received word from the United States Government that he had been commissioned a First Lieutenant in the United States Navy. To most of us this came as a surprise, but everyone felt that the Navy was gaining much in the way of a competent person who could give precise orders no matter what the situation entailed. Prior to his being commissioned in the navy, Mr. Dodds served as athletic director of the college, along with his teaching and coaching. It can be said that Mr. Dodds was always busy making schedules, planning team trips, and doing everything in his power to maintain a smooth functioning organization. In January Mr. Dodds was appointed director of the Physical Fitness Program for seven counties in western Pennsylvania. Mr. Dodds believes in absolute fairness in athletics. Everyone who played on the soccer team or in some way became acquainted with him, knows what a fine fellow he is. It can truthfully be stated that the men who come into contact with him will absorb a little of his manliness, gentleinanlincss, and courtesy, and thus be able to serve their country a little more fully. Coifh Doddi. Captain Herrbrrgcr, Pritchard, l:ort . Prtach. HoiikIi. Page One llun.lrnl Flvr t i c Associ a 1 i o n J c) m e n • s 0 These two need no introduction to any of you ... so we arc having them introduce our women's sports section for us . . . Compy and Scamper’ . . . with their unfailing good nature, kindness, and loyalty toward all. . A. A. Executive Board This organization is the guiding factor of our Women’s Athletic Association. To them we owe the excellent program of sports and social events enjoyed by the members of W.A.A. It’s a large group to plan for and involves loads of hard work, so here’s a salute to these loyal members of the Executive Board. Hockey, basketball, volleyball, swimming, and tennis are the major sports on the program for the year. Whatever the activity, let’s live up to our motto: Every girl in a sport,” as sufficient physical recreation is a must in the normal development of any individual. Fir « Row: Compy and Stimpit, McConnell. liowver, Troniilf. Cledon. Savage. Wilton. Second Row: McKi ick. Dee. Barker. I)avir� . Jone . Fritr. Illaha, Hawkin . Burdick, lluck.i. Page One Hundred Six Fir at Row: McConnell. Trondle, Weed. l.e c ak. Wainwrighl, Htclcni, Second Row: Barr. Rccaink, Vaughn. Duff. Fo«� , Ncvin Hur.i, Wilton. Third Row: Powell, McKisaick, Frilr. Jonra. Marlin. Baker. I lie Green and W liite I Iockey I earns Roll in. Green! Free hit, White ! Again the Green and White clash on our home field, as enthusiasm bursts from the spirited players and audience, tuned to a high pitch for this final game of the tournament. A hard fought game . . . balls whizzing, sticks clashing, sturdy legs flashing . . . and out of it all the Greens emerge victorious! This was just the climax of our girls’ hockey season, which started out as usual with the color teams, followed by a class tournament, won by the Juniors. Girls for the Varsity Green and White teams are selected for their high degree of ability in the game as well as for their individual sportsmanship displayed on the field. Both Green and White teams travelled to Scwickley, where they played a demonstration game with the Scwickley Girls’ Academy. The game following, with the Pittsburgh Hockey Club, ended in a 3 to 2 defeat for our girls. But they had fun, and, as always, displayed the good sportsmanship so deeply instilled within all our Health Eds. Pugt One Hundred Seven Dan c e r o u p • Meet the two feature dancers of the Women’s Dance Team, Misses Jesse Reed and Martha Szabados. These two girls began in October to work up their three tap routines . . . A Pretty Girl acrobatic tap . . . Blue Danube, a soft shoe tap . . . and Military Lassies, a military tap. Their graceful skill was the delight of every audience. It may be a waltz, a national folk-dance, or a tap routine as these S.R. coeds take the stage to display their dancing talent. Miss Kathryn Allen, coach of the dance team, capably instructs and trains the girls in their dance routines. The team had a full schedule this year, giving performances at the various high schools in the vicinity. Some of their dances were the Hungarian and Italian national folk dances, a Chinese pantomime, and skilfully executed tap routines. I'lif r Oh? Hundred Eight Ike MuAcle -men 'i- lament jjM a lodt lucbhf, (Willi •■(Kilobit' In llorncc) ★ Mabel, what right have you, we pray, To make our Gerald keep away From sport and every manly thing To dangle at your apron string? What have you got that makes him shun The field, he who was wont to run The dusty mile, but now presumes A work-out is a walk to Groom’s? Time was, and not so long ago, The benches gasped to see him throw The javelin and take the mug. What is he now? A jitter-bug! Practicing some new step to cut The rug all evening at the Hut. From seven til nine he—oh, good lands!— Spends at the Roxy holding hands; Or playing footic with his Mabel Underneath a lib’ry table. Why couldn’t he get a teddy bear? Because you like to stroke his hair. Is this our Gerald? Ye gods above, Keep athletes from the toils of love! Paye One Hundred Nine • In the right hand corner, folks, we have Betty Jane Blnha displaying the peak of form for the benefit of all you archery enthusiasts. Easy on the eyes, isn't she? • Next there’s the latest development in wartime football. Just to show you football huskies (you who haven't yet joined the army), some of our more enterprising ferns have gotten together to form two football teams—the Toughies” versus the Powder Puffs. The teams are well organized, even down to the coach. How the season will turn out. nobody knows, but the girls are hoping for an undefeated, untied season, and praying for definitely soft-hearted opponents. • Basketball . . . happy memories of Wednesday night W.A.A. games . . . missing shots . . . making shots . . . color teams . . . red team as winner . . . invitation tournaments . . . the memorable game between Verne's and Mazie's teams . . . Mazie’s sextet victorious . . . class games, and finally the climax- Green and White teams battling for the honor championship. • Four of our Health Eds take time out for an archery round—in shooting position, Lois Rcesink—her pals, Stella Barr, Fritz Wilson, and Woezie Bryson. • • Junior Class hockey champs display their winning smiles for their third annual victory on the hockey field. GOILS! GOILS! • Cleeton and McConnell all ready for the big throwover . . . North Hall damsels caught in the court ... a private” letter getting the twice-over . . . Oh. Oh. none of that. Miss Reed . . . Poil. the clean goil . . . watch out you don't play Humpty Dumpty on us, Margie . . . adrift in a drift . . Coin' my way bud? Urn um . . . Good thing that's not a barbed wire, isn't it Gert . . the life of a student teacher . . those charming Johnstown cutics . . . smiles that make us happy . . . cute, huh? . . . our Zabby in one of her quieter moods . . . What's that you say? . . . that must have been a good one . . . playing make-believe-they're not students! . . . Peek a boo! Page One Hundred Thirteen THE VICTORY BEL I For years the picturesque belfry which towers over South Hall has sent forth a joyful sound, day or night, to announce the victory of her boys. Many a time, anxious hearts have been sent soaring as the bell sent her victorious message out into the night . . . And many a time these same hearts have been left aching as the night passed on, the bell tower cold and still. Never will a former Slippery Rock student hear the tolling of a bell without an accompanying swelling of the heart and a little homesick twitch inside somewhere. And so this Victory Bell, so dear to the hearts of our students, is sending her message abroad, beyond the limits of the campus, to her boys in service. Once more they can share with us the life of our school. Regularly, a paper symbolizing our Victory Bell is sent out to S. R. fellows in the army, giving them news of our college and of their fellows who arc also in service. It also gives the addresses of all the boys we have been able to keep in touch with, so that they may keep in contact with one another. We have our own Mr. Miller to thank for the publishing of this little paper. The reason for his starting this, entirely on his own, dates back to the last war, when he was in college. As one by one the boys enlisted, more and more that unity, which had been theirs while in school, was destroyed. The fellows lost track of their friends until Mr. Miller, through some clue, found the address of one of his classmates and started a chain of letters which finally brought some of the boys together. One night, at the ringing of our Victory Bell, Mr. Miller, filled with memories as we all arc at its sound, thought of our boys and of those boys in the last war who lost track of one another. Determined that ours should not lose this heart-warming contact with their friends, he started his little paper, the Victory Bell.” And the boys appreciate it, too. To quote from one of their letters; Give my thanks to Mr. Miller for his Victory Bell letters. They really help a lot when a fellow’s a thousand miles from home.” And another, It gives us a swell feeling to know that you folks at S.R. are behind us 100'. . It acts sort of in the capacity that a cheering section does at any sports event.” On to the fight boys, let’s show them we’re game And S.R. will have one more Victory to claim . . .” Pane One Hundred Fourteen '_______________________________________________ '• • ••■ • ft N ” - jf' ★ ★ -- - ■ ■ — ★ 3 - ♦ ♦ LOYALTY Loyalty • • • of a hundred different races and creeds . . . built the America of today and its great institutions of Learning. Loyalty ... in a great national effort . . . must today protect America. Working together, saving together, are essential to the welfare of our Nation. Loyalty . . . of the many colleges and schools to our organization, is the answer to why, year after year, we continue to serve these institutions as their printers. No one can foretell the future and the sacrifices that must be made to conserve materials, where-ever possible. Here we will play our part in the Service to our customers . . . advising, conserving and sacrificing to maintain this Loyalty. The Eagle Printery GERALD L. WISE, Propfi.ior EAGLE BUILDING BUTLER, PENNA. II + ¥ ¥ = I I I Page One Hundred Sixteen W. A. STORE JfNNT— Engraving Electrotype Company Phone 6138 • • • OHIO ► A n t o g r a s i i i .4 1 ! I Prujr Onr HundrfJ Xinrtren Ack nowledgments VUe the £ajuqena wldhed to acknowledge ili apspAecicdion jjOA, ail the help, yiaen kq, the following.... The Saxigcnn of 1942 whose aerial view of the campus we arc repeating with the hope that it will become a tradition to have this scene in all of the books which are to follow. NORTHERN ENGRAVING COMPANY Mr. W. V. Lazear Mr. Ray Knox Miss H. H. Yabcrg THE SEAVY STUDIO Mr. Glenn C. Carpenter THE EAGLE PRINTERY Mr. F. F. Rutter Mr. George I. Woner S. K. SMITH CO. Mr. R. H. Baker DR. P. H. NICHOLS DR. R. A. 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