East Stroudsburg University - Stroud Yearbook (East Stroudsburg, PA)

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WWWWWWWWWMMWWWI N OVEMBER WITH its Indian sum' mer days provides the student with a iibreather between fall and winter sports. But this is no time for loafing; spare mO' ments must be devoted to studying for those inevitable quarter exams. Students wait anxiously at the post ofhce for their marks hoping that the profs have given them a break. i Election day gives the politicallyeminded student a topic for discussion. thcerseekers are analyzed and merits of the major parties are subjects of heated debates. Although, as yet, these students exert little influence on the national scene, on campus they make themselves heard through the Student Senate and the various councils. However, all is not work. The Sopho' mores cudgel their brains for new and unique'idcas to carry out the theme of the Stardust Ball, first semirformal dance of the college year. Girls keep their fingers crossed that their current iibeau brummelsii will invite them to the ball. Dancing to their favorite band in a star'lighted atmosphere, students forget the dreary routine of classes and look forward to the approaching vacar tion. Then follows the delicious Thanksgiving dinner served in the dining room, the hurr ried last minute packing, and the final dash to catch that ride home. all of Which marks the beginning of Thanksgiving vacation and the passing of November. 'tHHllOWEEn

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STUDENT SElll-ITE Seated: J. Bender, secretary, R. Frank, A. Kropinicki, president, A. DeMarco, vice president, I. Perna. Standing: M. Gross, B. Lake, J. Nickel, F. Wodock, M. Gates, D. Herd, L. Shepherd, Dr. Koehler, M. PfeHer, E. Belet, D. Coombe, Dr. Naegle, W. Eden. ALEX KROPINICKI President of Student Council Because of his wide experience and recognized capacity for leadership, Alex R. Kropinicki was elected to this yearls biggest student job on cam' pus, that of presiding over the Student Senate. Conscientious and hardworking, he had ful' filled the duties of this important office With dig; nity and eihciency. The Student Senate is probably the most important organization at ESSTC. This govern! ing body has been invested with the power to act as regulators of all college activities. It aIIOe cates money to the various councils, approves council budgets, supervises and conducts elec' tions, reviews the minutes and audits the books of all student organizations. and authorizes SEU' dent and faculty representation at conferences. This power of regulation includes, also, the right to originate necessary laws. to determine prob lems of policy, and to execute the principles of the constitution of the college. The membership of the Senate consists of three faculty members appointed by the Presir dent of the college who act as advisers; a presie dent, member of the junior or senior classes. who is elected by the student body; and sixteen sena' tors ttwo men and two women representatives elected from each classy Working in close coopr eration, this group strives to assist in the better, ment of the student body and student organiza' tions. These members have accepted their heavy responsibility and have efhciently and success' fully accomplished their task. We are proud of their line record.