Mercyhurst College - Thesaurus Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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Freshmen How can we ever remember all these names? Everyone is friendly and nice, but so intelligent. I never climbed so many stairs in all my life! -These were the comments of confused fresh- men after their introduction to the Mercyhurst Community. With the entrance of the Class of 1965 came the addition of bunk beds, more tri- ples, and portable clothes presses, the administra- tion's solution to the problem of increasing num- bers. During that first week of Orientation, hand- shaking, garbled names, pleasant smiles and punch and cookies at the Faculty Reception off- set the hours of testing and the lectures on Why I Am in College. In spite of the protection of their Big Sistersj, FIRST ROW: C. Walach, M. A. Sutter, M. Terrett, M. A. Raffetto, M. Szalewicz. SECOND ROW: J. Stimmell, L. Scholl, D. Schleutermann, K. Williams, L. Rogers, B. Wis- niewski. THIRD ROW: M. Rzepka, E. Skladanowski, M. the frosh suffered the usual ordeal of initiation. They were outstanding in spirit and cooperation except when forced to attend a 6:00 a.m. flag- raising presented through the courtesy of the sophomore class. Freshies were easily recognized by the smiles on their lips or on bright red plac- ards. As the weeks progressed, they displayed an unusual combination of lively vitality and solemn decorum. Donning football helmets and sweat- shirts Mercyhurstls first eleven converted the back campus into a football field. Then on October 15 to the rhythm of Pomp and Circumstancef' they marched solemnly into the Little Theatre to be vested in cap and gown. Weaver, A. Sheridan, M. Schmitt, C. Scandlon, S. Salvato T. Spurrier, J. Savocchio. FOURTH ROW: M. Windsor S Smith, M. A. Sabolsky, F. Walczak, B. Sonzala, M. Titus M Wagner, F. White, W. Weaver, K. Scott. 88