York College of Pennsylvania - Horizon Tower Yearbook (York, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1955 volume:

If- V ' - MyvJc j ufiior Cot Le e The castle-like building which today houses the York Junior College is a landmark in this area, and justly so. Its massive brick and brownstone outline is familiar to the eyes of the townspeople and dear to the memories of its alumni. But many changes have taken place in the school ' s history. In 1787 the York County Academy was founded by St. John ' s ' Episcopal Church. Occupying the old Academy Building still standing on North Beaver Street, it was, in 1799, dedicated as a non-sectarian school. Philanthropist Samuel Small initiated and endowed the York Collegiate Institute, which was opened in 1873 at the present site of the school, a tract of land at Duke Street and College Avenue that Mr. Small donated. The Institute was destroyed by fire in 1885 and the contemporary structure erected in 1887 by Mr. Small ' s nephews, Messrs. George Small, W. Latimer Small and Samuel Small. In 1929 it was agreed that the classes of the Academy should thereafter be conducted in the building of the Institute. It was decided in 1941 to add to the curriculum the courses of a Junior College, and in 1948 previous reciprocal agreements with the Academy were made applicable to the Junior College. Following the eclectic style of the ' 80 ' s, the impressive edifice raises skyward a Neo- Gothic tow er of brick, stone, iron, wood, and stained glass, adorned with Norman pillars, Roman arches, Italian mosaics, French grill- work, and Byzantine sculpture. Within the ample walls of this castle of higher education youth is trained to honor the past, explore the present, and prepare for the future. A KiiNght ther was, and that a worthy man. That fro the tyme that he first bigan To riden out, he loved chivalr e. Troiithe and honour, fredom and curteisye. . . . Ch. uceb - Canterbury Tales - ' ' ■ ' , ' ' ' ' i : ' : ' i:■ ' i .;■-,; -• I ' tEobap Me glccept QTJje Cftallense . , aliantlp PAGES ADMINISTRATION . . . 10-15 FACULTY 16-19 STUDENTS 20-33 AND allantlp CLUBS 35-49 SPORTS 51-57 IN THE LISTS .... 58-64 Jf acultp ' Eouub arable clockwise from left: Elizabeth Walz, Joseph F. Meister, Scott B. Parry, D. D. Mercer, Donald Miller, Russell Dunlap, Robert Dawes, Katherine Benncr, Lois Baschnagel, Robert Snider, Charles Rollins, Joan Campbell, Eva Rodgers, Lenore Ward, Hilde Jaeckel, Helen McNitt. WERE CON- TINUETH THE BOOK OF THE TALES OF CANTERBURY r QyiER,comneer,ifityour,wil]cbe, Ands r)somwhjtofJovc;for,ccncs,) Conntnthcronasmucheasanyman, ' fcfc-X ' Nay,sir, ' qiJodhc, ' butI volseycasIt Wiililicrtly wille; for I wol nacrebdle Agayn your iust ; a ltJcm ol 1 telle. Havcmeexcuscdiflspckeamis, My Wilis good; and lo, my talc is this. W )t Valiant mrbenture IPoarb of rusJtees Through the wisdom and far- sightedness of this prominent group of men and women, the spirit o f progress has again been exemphfied, by the formulation of plans for expansion of the college. Tireless in their efforts for the im- provement and the welfare of this institution, they give of their time, resources, and abilities in order that York Junior College may progress and prosper, better equipped to give to the community better education at a minimum cost. President Mr. Melvin H. Campbell BOARD OF TRUSTEES Melvin H. Campbell Horace E. Smith, Esq. Ben Lavetan Samuel Small Walter S. Ehrenfeld Frederick G. Dempwolf Herman A. Gailey, M.D. George S. Schmidt H. Smyser Bair Bruce A. Grove, M.D. John P. Connelly Mrs. Wm. D. Kirkpatrick Charles S. Seligman Harlowe Hardinge Mrs. Jesse Chock Ray S. Noonan Ralph P. Wilton John T. Robertson G. Raymond Parry John L. Toomey Jean Beyer (alumni representative) Walter S. Ehrenfeld, Melvin H. Campbell, Fred- erick G. Dempwolf, Harlowe Hardinge. Standing. Robert G. Dawes, Joseph J. Meister, Walter O. Minter, R. S. Noonan. 10 laiomcn ' g W ovv roup At a tea given in the Girl ' s Lounge in October, Mrs. G. Raymond Parry presided. The women of this Advisory Group selected a modernistic clock, placed in the Girl ' s Lounge in memory of former president, Mrs. John-Hig- gins. Under the new leadership of Mrs. Charles Posey they also presented dishes which will be used for all college social events. The college women sincerely appreciate the time and interest that the Women ' s Advisory Group has extended to them. Mrs. Charles Posey, President of Women ' s Advisory Group, discusses future plans with B. Smeltzer and P. Preston. Mrs. Parry pours at October tea. P. Preston, J. Danner. WOMEN ' S ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mrs. Charles Posey Mrs. Carl Beasley, Sr. Mrs. Howard D. Campbell Mrs. Melvin H. Campbell Mrs. Robert Dawes Mrs. John H. Huggins Mrs. J. Keith Louden Mrs. G. Raymond Parry Mrs. Robert Reider Mrs. Marvin G. Sedam Mrs. Charles S. Snyder Mrs. J. Kenneth Stallman Mrs. Robert Stewart Mrs. Frances Thornton 11 res ibent Robert Gates Dawes Swarthmore College, B.A., Columbia University, M.A., Temple University, Ed.D. When you leave these castle walls dedicated to the FREEDOM OF THE MIND, you will take a road with many turns and forks. So mount your steed, and lower your lance. The drawbridge is down; the portcullis has been raised. Forward toward your goal. And watch out for the moat!! May your journey be interesting, profitable, and happy. But never forget, as you ride forth, that you will find the greatest joy In serving your fellow man. Beware of motes, too. 12 Via vt ihmt Joseph F. Meister Temple University, B.S., M.A. These historic halls— Academy, Institute, Junior College— have nurtured outstanding leaders who have contributed their ideals and dreams to their community. As flowers spring from seeds, so, acts are the blossoms of thoughts. Today as York again comes to the crossroads in higher educa- tion, will OUR ACTS be worthy of our traditions? Shall we again go forward, as did our forebears? The future emerges from the past. With gratitude, and guided by our yesterdays, York will again go forward! 13 JBean DR. CHARLES E. ROLLINS Lawrence College, B.A. Columbia University, M.A., Ed.D. Just the Facts— Di. Rollins, W. Wolgamuth Ah, Mrs. Lookingbill In the accompanying photo- graph, you see a part of school life which does not ordinarily impress the student with its importance. The value of a good record, academically and socially, cannot be overestimated. Not a week goes by that the Dean ' s Office does not have a request for information from some branch of the Armed Forces, the F.B.I., a prospective employer, another college or university, or even the Credit Bureau. The record compiled by you at YJC will follow you wherever you go. Make it a record of which you are proud. 14 The Business Office endeavors to make it financially possible for the student to attend York Junior College. A recently es- tablished installment payment plan for veterans, a deferred payment plan for other students, and a job placement service, represent a few of the services this office is doing to help the individual meet his college expenses. Tuition pays only about half the school ' s cost of his education. The dollars invested here give an excellent yield. Office Staff: Miss Fetters, Mrs. Lookingbill, Miss Merica. Mr. Minter, Mrs. Hess pusincss iWanaget W. O. MINTER 15 Jfacultp Catherine A. Benner East Stroudsburg State Teachers College. B.S. Lois Baschnagel Hiram College, B.A. University- of Pittsburgh, M.S.W. Johanna Campbell Grove Cit - College, B.S. J. Russell Dunlap Pennsylvania State College, B.A. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Th.M. Robert T. Hulton Grove City College, B.A. 16 Eopal ppes; HiLDE JaECKEL University of Breslau, Ph.D. Mahcus Kramer New York University, L.L.B. Hebrew Union College, M.H.L. David D. Mercer Dartmouth CoUeRe (England) B.A., M.A. 17 ' Ctt iWaestro Donald J. Miller (Field Representative) Franklin Marshall, B.A. Helen M. McNitt Wiison ColleRe, B.A. Pennsylvania State College, M.A. Scott Parry Princeton University, B.A. 18 Lawrence M. Brown Temple University, LL.B. Aaron Nathanson Temple University, B.S. John Rogers Syracuse University, B.A. American University, M.A. Richard P. Scott New York University, M.A. Lenore Ward Indiana State Normal, B.A. University of MichiRan, M.A., Ph.D. Elizabeth G. Walz Elmira College, B.S. Eva H. Rogers Syracuse University, B.A. Charles S. Selicman Robert L. Snider University of Missouri, B.S., M.A. 19 opljomoresi Anihony Joseph Ahcuiu 154 Lafayette Strjec York, Pa. Edward Ernest Baker Ronald Walter Beckmeyer 22 Broad Street York, Pa. 20 Jack Bryant 317 West Walnut Street North Wales, Pa. Beverly Ann Corney 817 Maryland Avenue York, Pa. Albert Coval 357 South Duke Street York, Pa. Pathiclv Ann Doll 240 West Maple Street York, Pa. 21 LoRENZA Levere Ellis 310 East King Street York, Pa. Sandra Rae Eppley R. D. 1 Dallastown, Pa. Joseph Patrick Fahie 614 Chestnut Street York, Pa. Law-rence Finn 212 Houston Street Chester, Pa. A JL- t •;-: . jjfl| f  i i 22 George Philip Fischer 219 East Cottaee Place York, Pa. Madelaine Mae Gregg Charles Randall Haller Mahy Madaline Hannigan 640 Jessop Place 23 Thomas Franklin Heberly, III 1433 West Philadelphia Street York, Pa. Maynard L. Hodgson 1126 West College Avenue York, Pa. Nelson Harold Ilgenfrttz R. D. 9 York, Pa. William E. Little 1629 Monroe Street York, Pa. 24 Barey Lee Maktin R. D. 2 York, Pa. William Edward Miller, Jr. 6000 Spring Drive Tempe Hills, Md. Fred F. Noel Patricia Ann Preston 1231 Mt. Rose Avenue York, Pa.  25 Albert Philip Renzulli 1053 S. 52nd Street PhUadelphia 43, Pa. James Ralph Schneider 63 Woodland Avenue York, Pa. Rodney J. y Sheffer 1735 Filbert Street York, Pa. Weldon Eugene Sp. xcler 659 East Market Street York. Pa. ler) 26 Ward M. Dahlandeb 96 Wayne Avenue River Edge, N. ]. Harlan Keith Gibbs, Jr. 715 Manor Street York. Pa. Howard Laurence Glatfelteh 8 Church Street Windsor, Pa. William Hollister 18 Knollwood Road Short HiUs, N. J. Katharine Jane Irwin 248 North Main Street Red Lion, Pa. Warren C. Jenkins 766 Oatman Street York, Pa. James Holden Stott R. D. 2 Dover, Pa. James Langley Zacharias 944 East Walnut Street Betty Lou Jerrett ( Mrs. ) 425 Rathton Road York, Pa. James Philip Kohler 727 West Princess Street York, Pa. Kenneth Travis Roth 404 Edgehill Road York, Pa. Beulah Rothstein 2110 East Philadelphia Street Robert Shindler 915 North Duke Street York. Pa. Charles Smith 579 East Hillcrest Road 27 EJje Pat CAST Cornelia Van Gorder Patricia Doll Lizzie, her maid Sall - Dunkel Billie, the butler Scott Parn Brooks Robert McCulloch Dale Ogden Madelaine Gregg Doctor Wells Ma nard Hodgson Anderson Charles Eicherly Richard Fleming James Kohler Reginald Beresford. .. James Schneider An Unknown Man Robert Smith FOOTLIGHTERS OFFICERS President Maynard Hodgson Vice President Ronald Beckmeyer Secretanj Patricia Doll Treasurer Harrv Norman THE FRAME-UP Director— Scott Parry MAYHEM, INC. S. PaiT -, P. Doll, C. Eicherly, M. Hodgson, J. Schneider, J. Kohler, S. Dunkel, . Bausher, R. McCulloch, M. Gregg. 28 CAUGHT STAGE-HANDED R. Reed, P. Cavanaugh, D. Simon, W. Miller This year the Footlighters, in coopera- tion with the students of Dr. Dawes ' theater course, presented Mary Robert Rinehart ' s and Avery Hopwood ' s peren- nial comedy-thriller, THE BAT, on the newly furnished stage in Convocation Hall, January 10. Ably directed by Mr. Scott B. Parry, the cast romped through this old favorite alternately holding the audience spellbound with suspense and rocking it in gales of guffaws. THE BAT provided many chilling and cheery moments as it spun its tale of stolen millions, prowlers, murder, a sly spinster, a menacing detective, ai scheming doctor, a nervous maid, an international crook, and young lovers in, the Long Island country club set. The Footlighters also presented MOD- ESTY, a one act play by Hervieu, at the Dramatics Festival at Harcum Junior College, Bryn Mawr. MURDER MOST FOUL R. McCulloch, M. Hodgson, (the late ) J. Kohler, S. Parry, P. Doll. 29 Jlallotoe ' en arabe 30 jftes fjtnen YJC. We are here! Last September, Septem- ber of ' 54, we freshmen (146 strong) swelled the ranks of York Junior College alumni. Timidly curious, we tramped through the strange halls, looking, talking, and listening- it was quite an adventure. We sought and searched for room 33, only to realize once we found it that Leonardo Da Vinci and his inventions had squatter ' s rights. We breezed right through Orientation and had a lot of fun doing it. But then. Orientation ended. Classes started. For a while we were trou- bled, but soon we faced the facts about col- lege work. We made the necessary adjust- ments. Hopefully, we now are looking ahead to next year, and wondering: What will it be hke to be a sophomore? First Row: B M. Anderson K ' J. Brant B C. Dunbar B L. Bailey K n. Breland K Second Row: B- f R. Black B I J. Diehl K R. Ahrens B K W. Cline L Third Roiv: fl| T n„ ;„ ._ H W. Dahlander H P. Brillhart ■§ W.Allison k. . .! | Fourth Row: ' ■ ■■ —■ R. Bufflap Fifth Row: jj F. Bierman W. Allen ; L. Diggs BBBl F. Dietz HB 31 First Row: K. Higgins C. Henr ' R. Goodling ]. Cuffaro S. Dunkel Second Row E. Fake W, Mickey J. Eby B. Giirtizen Third Row: J. Fciscr J. Prick J. Engesser D. Cifford B. Farrell H. Gibbs Fourth Row: B. Grove D. Miller C. Kingston C. Eicherly First Row: H. Kollcr C. LoBianco R. Manning L. Krcpps Second Row: D. Ogdcn R. Letch C. Kollcr M. Mctzlcr M. Mutch Third Row: V. Poft M. Larkin VV. Kollcr D. Jarvis D. Lcik Fourth Row: F. Lcppo F. Leathery R. Pcnrod C. Moore B. Nickey Fifth Row: V. Kingston L. Morgan N. Lucas C. I ' ike R. McCulloeh 32 First Row: Y. Shaffer J. Smyser R. Riale B. Smeltzer R. Schroeder G. Stabley Second Row: D. Roser W. Roeder S. Sheffer D. Simon S. Dunkelburger Third Row: J. Simmons R. Reiber T. Ritchey T. Sauble A. Smith Fourth Row: R. Saifnders C. Shedleski R. Smith H. Ramsay R. Reed Fifth Row: M. Senft K. Seifert D. Simpson R. Price First Row: M. Stump A. Ventrice K. Swartzbaugh J. Young S. Steinberg Second Row: R. Wentz J. Toggas L. Stambaugh M. Thomas B. Wagner Third Row: G. Zeigler W. Wolgamuth P. Whisler D. Tracey W. Weir Fourth Row: R. e%ant W. Strickler G. Zimmerman P. S cene - M. Stambaugh 33 panisf) Cfjibalrp on tlje IBaii King— Maynard Hodgson Queen—Jane Irwin 34 .r I is ht allant bbenture tubent Council Quick footsteps echo on the stairs, and a bubbHng dekige of talk and laughter pours through the door. Students distribute themselves comfortably through- out the Tower Room. Roll is called, and President Ed Baker proceeds to the business at hand. Student Council is in session. Heated debates, shrewd maneuvering, and diverse opinions are the order of the day, as student leaders deal with campus problems. In addition to the officers elected by the student bod - in November, the Council con- sists of the presidents of all social organiza- tions. In this way the students are kept in close contact with the decisions of their government. At the beginning of the school year, before the student government was organized, a spe- cial committee acting for the government, arranged a get-acquainted dance held in the gymnasium. Later in the fall an all-college picnic was held at White Oak Park. Flexing the Franchise P. Cavanaugh RARE MOMENT OF UNITY Standing: J. Cuffaio, E. Baker, W. KoUer, W. Miller, J. Kohler, T. Sauble, R. Smith. Seated: Dr. Rollins, R. Beckmeyer, M. Hodgson, J. Fabie, L. Ellis. Floor: J. Sm scr, P. Preston, J. Danner. 36 ENGINEERING THE PRESENT Standing: D. Simpson, R. Reiber, L. Ellis, W. Miller, W. Cline, L. Morgan, M. Metzler, Mr. Snider, C. Spangler Seated: A. Ventrice, B. Nickey, T. Ritchey, N, Ilgenfritz, R. Sheffer, R. Smith, G. Fischer. lpl)a 3 f)o igma Planning the Future L. Ellis It ' s common knowledge that men are interested in angles and curves, and the men of Alpha Rho Sigma are no exception. Of course, the objects of their inter- est are the figures that these future engineers put on paper. Their common interests draw these males of YJC .together once a month at LoPiccolo ' s restaurant, where their meetings are held. Not overlooking the delicious pizza and spaghetti served, the main attraction of these meetings is the guest speaker. At each meet- ing an outstanding engineer speaks on his particular field of engineering. Heard at various meetings were: Kenton Bushey, an electrical engineer from I. B. Abel; Donald Spatz, an industrial engineer from York-Ship- ley; Donald K. Miller, a chemical engineer from York Corportion; and Harold Slagle, a mechanical engineer at York Corporation. These get-togethers provide an enjoyable change from their figures for the busy men of Alpha Rho Sigma. 37 GUARDIANS OF THE JUG Back, Standing: W. KoUer, J. Voerman, R. McCuIloch, J. Fabie, T. Arcuri, F. Bierman, S. Shaeffer. Middle, Standing: R. Roeder, N. Ilgenfritz, R. Goodling, B. Wambaugh, L. Diggs, J. Eby, F. Werner, C. Moore. Seated: F. Noel, J. Cuffaro, C. Spangler, L. Ellis, E. Baker, T. Collins, L. Krepps. First Semester President E. Baker Ah, g ' wan President Spangler, B. Smeltzer, C. Spangler, M. Stump, J. Eby, J. Smyser. 38 The name Mu Eta is again a familiar one around York Junior College. After a year of opera- tion as Phi Delta Alpha, the school ' s oldest fraternity has re- adopted its former masthead. But remaining unchanged is its aim of pro- moting harmony and fellowship between its members and the student body. The men of this fraternity sought to make their goal a working one by a series of goodwill projects. Featured among these projects was a Hal- lowe ' en Party held at Kohr ' s barn. Members and their dates enjoyed games, refreshments, and the hay ride. At Christmas, a food basket was given to a worthy family. In January, the two fraternities joined forces and sponsored a booster night basketball game with proceeds going toward a scholarship which was named by the fraternities. The most recent activity of Mu Eta Kappa was a swimming party held at the Y.M.C.A., with members and their friends admitted free. Everyone had a splash- ing good time. Beckmeyer and Booster Boards iWu €ta Eappa Bam party, That-a-way Kohr ' s Rural Rendezvous While the moon shines 39 Cfjris tmas ©ueen anb Court B. Wagner, R. Beckmcycr, J. Smyscr. Seated: J. Danncr 40 f)i Belta Pfji Phi Delta Phi ' s crowded sched- ule of activities got off to a flying start this year with a hayride float in the annual Hallowe ' en parade. Bill Gibbs ' famous jeep, topped by a sign advertising a forthcoming dance, pulled a wagonful of shivering coeds and brothers to win third prize in the seasonal division. The dance held at the Lincoln Voods Supper Club was a huge success. Queen Joan Danner presided over the Yorktowne ballroom festivities after being crowned by our Supreme Delta at the college Christmas dance. Second semester elections were followed by Booster Night, the proceeds of which were donated to the scholarship fund. By upholding the aims of our fraternity: education, fraternity, and character, we hope that through fun and service we will long remember this year as one of our best. SEEKERS OF THE SCOOP Back, Standing: J. Bryant, J. Schneider, R. Saunders, H. Lehman, C. Lobianco, R. Norman. Middle: A. Coval, D. Roser, G. Fisher, T. Sauble, F. Trax, J. Zacharias, M. Senft, H. Ramsay, W. Weir. Seated: W. Allison, Mr. Dunlap, A. RenzuUi, L. Finn, R. Beckmeyer, J. Feiser, Mr. Snider, J. Diel. 41 Lambda Sigma Chi ' s annual Christmas part) ' for the children of the Duke Street School was again, this year, a wann and happ - success. EaHy in the afternoon of December 15th the Student ' s Lounge was the scene of bustling acti ' it ' as members made last minute prep- arations. A traditionalh-trimmed Christmas tree dominated one comer of the room. Under it la - dozens of brightly-wrapped gifts donated by members of the sorority. Promptly at two o ' clock, 39 eager-eyed boys and girls trooped through the door and the party began. Gifts were distributed by Santa, of course; carols were sung both by members of our Glee Club and the children them- selves; a movie was shown; and, refreshments were served. ' itnessing this gay event were many students and members of the faculty who seemed to be vicariously e.xperiencing the children ' s enjoyment. YORK YULE G. HofiFman, M. Gregg, Santa-W. Roller. FAIR MAIDS IN HIGH TOWER Back: P. Cavanaugh, M. Thomas, S. Dunkel, B. Farrell, A. Helfrich, M. Gregg, H. Breland, A. Smith. Middle: M. Stump, J. Young, N. Lucas, Y. Shaffer, J. Smyser, B. Comey, D. Ogden. Seated: C. Swartz- baugh, J. Danner, P. Preston, B. Smeltzer, J. Frick, P. Doll, S. Eppley. 42 GIVING WITH JOY i amfaba igma Ciji RECEIVING WITH DIGNITY 1954-55 CALENDAR October 15 Organizational meeting November 16. .Women ' s Advisory Group Tea December 15 Duke St. Children ' s Xmas Party February 17 Tea with Mrs. R. G. Dawes February 21 Ethel Grey, Radio Career March 15 Mrs. Robert Reider, Good Grooming April 19 Dr. Ward, Personal Problems May 17 Tea for Mothers 43 i inguistians UNEASY LIES THE HEAD THAT WEARS THE CROWN P. Doll, M. Hodgson, J. Irvvin Although the Linguistian Society is composed of students study- ing three different languages, there is a unity among them that is promoted by their interest in the culture of foreign peoples. The Linguistians have spent many an exciting evening entertaining guests from all over the world. Among them this year was Mrs. Charles Seligman, who thrilled us with her fascinating tales of bull fights in Spain. French and Roumanian politics and culture came vividly alive with Mr. and Mrs. Jean Giacomini. The folk music of Europe was as familiar as a hit parade tune after a visit from pianist Dr. Karl Siegert. The Linguistians provided a delightful eve- ning for ever) ' one when they transformed the gym into a Spanish Street Cafe at the annual Mardi Gras, Februar} ' 22nd. Eleven students accompanied by two fac- ulty members, March 1st, motored to Wash- ington, D. C, and visited the German, French, and Dutch embassies. FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS President J. Kohler Vice President P. Cavanaugh Secretary J. Smyser Treasurer M. Hodgson 44 r. i t TONGUES OF MEN . . . Back, Standing: S. Parry, J. Frick, C. Eicherly, J. Schneider, D. Simon, C. Lobianco, M. Gregg. Middle, Standing: G. Henry, B. Farrell, P. Preston, B. Smeltzer, S. Eppley. S. Dunkel, M. Stump. Seated: A. Smith, P. Doll, M. Hodgson, J. Smyser, P. Cavanaugh, J. Kohler. COSTUME CAPERS SECOND SEMESTER OFFICERS President P. Doll Vice President C. LoRianco Secretary P. Cavanaugh Treasurer S. Eppley 45 MitI) tEonguesi Accompanist— Marion Thomas Sopranos JoAnn Young Nancy Hursh Pat Cavanaugh Basses BiU Miller Bill KoUer Donn Sinran Buzz Dunbar Gerald SmySer Dan Roser Lewes Diggs Director— Scott B. Parry of Angels; Give you a measure for nothing ... in on three ... And with this brief instruction from Direc- tor Scott B. Parry, the Glee Club of York Junior College breaks into song. Organized in September of 1954, this com- pact group of music lovers has performed a variety of choral music, ranging from Bach ' s Christmas Oratorio Choral to Waring ' s Country Style. Appearances during the fall term included a TV concert over WSBA-TV, several convocation programs, and Christmas appearance at the college and in the com- munity Carol Sing presented at Christ Lutheran Church of York. Spring term found the choristers visiting Eichelberger High School in Hanover, Pa., with their varied choral program, and at the time of this writing plans are under way to present a concert to the PTA of Yorklyn in mid-April and Gilbert and Sullivan ' s Trial by Jury in late April or early May. Altos Mary Stevens Dotty Ogden Pat Doll Marion Thomas Nancy Lucas Tenors Jim Schneider Roger Black Tom Wilson Dick Price Norman Gillette 47 THE GIFTIE GIE US . . . M. Stump, J. Frick, B. Comey. m;t)e Porfeer Chaos is come again. Al- though our good friend Mr. Shakespeare is not a member of the staff, these four words of his vividly describe the tense atmosphere surrounding the English office as The Yorker staff nears zero hour. Headlines that fitted perfectly refuse to co- operate at the crucial moment; important papers which were always there suddenly go into hiding; and tempers and blood pressure run rampant. Desperate looking staff mem- bers stare into space, chew their finger nails, and tear their hair, waiting patiently for genius to burn. This wild scene is preceded, however, by ten days of chasing news, fulfilling assign- ments, and re-writing copy. The final appear- ance of the finished newspaper is accom- panied by vast sighs of relief from all con- cerned. The Yorker, established at York Junior Col- lege in 1947, is published monthly by student staff members, with the co-operation of the Facultv Publications Committee. THE HANDWRITING ON THE SLATE D. Simon, L. Diggs, M. Senft, N. Lucas, J. Banner, B. Comey, R. McCuUoch, J. Frick, J. Smyser, M. Stump, J. Feiser, A. Smith. 48 Ten staff members and the Fac- ulty Public ations Committee at- tended the Associated Collegiate Press meeting held at the Hotel Statler, Washington, D. C, October 21. Following the suggestions learned at this meeting, and the discussion of several themes, the Tower staff voted to use the noble knights and lovely ladies motif. (At this point, we weren ' t sure just how we would do it. ) Within These Castle Walls proved to be a natural not only for the telling of YJC 1955 story, but also for the artistic ability of the editor, Jim Schneider. Jim designed the black and scarlet cover, Ed. Fischer took the candids. The staff pro- vided the facts for articles for Madelaine Gregg and Maynard Hodgson to fit into white space. William Cline made the layouts, and everybody typed. Two pleasant experiences concluded our efforts: the observing of our book being printed at Printing Plate Craftsmen Co., and the Publications Party in May. THE RECKONING ON THE BOARD William Cline nrije otoer TO SEE OURSELVES . . . B. Smeltzer, R. Beckmeyer, M. Hodgson, J. Danner, N. Lucas, M. Gregg, J. Schneider, E. Baker, J. Feiser. 49 DEVOTED FAX Johnny Junior Rogers and Fred Noel iWen ' S port)S 50 Momen ' s sports CHLORINE (KIDS?) Left to right: Mrs. Benner, D. Gifford, P. Cavanaugh, R. Smith, A, Smith, D. Simon, N. Boyle, B. Smeltzer, J. Danner, B. Wambaugh. % GENTLEMEN OF THE COURT B. Biggs, F. Leathery, L. Stambaugh, W. Strickler, L. Ellis, T. Arcuri, F. Bierman, J. Brant, F. Noel, C. Moore. THE CHALICE Mr. Hulton, Dr. Rollins 52 1955 eas(on York Junior College completed a most successful bas- ketball season by winning 22 and losing three and copping its sixth straight Pennsylvania Jvmior College championship. It was the second best record in history, topped only by the 1952-53 squad which won 23 and lost 3. After dropping three of its first five contests, the Green and White finished out the year with a run of 20 consecutive wins to set a new record in that depart- ment. The previous high of 18 was in 1952-53. Included in the streak were two revenge wins over Altoona and Johnstown, the last coming in the State tourney, after having topped both teams in repeat league encounters. Both team and individual honors were many during the year. Tony Arcuri set a new two year scoring mark of 1034 points to top the previous mark of 784 held by George Guyer. Arcuri fell only two short of last year ' s single season record of 518, despite having missed five early season games because of a leg injury. Other scoring records set by Arcuri were: a single game high of 47 against Altoona in the tournament; 17 fouls in a single game against Keystone and 18 goals against Altoona for a high in one game. Team records set include: Season high of 1978, high game score of 98 against Mont Alto, 748 goals for the year, 472 fouls converted for the season and a new game average of 79.1 per contest. Both Arcuri and Noel were chosen on the first all- league team during the season and both were honored .as members of the all-tournament team, Arcuri for the second year. In addition Arcuri was chosen as the outstanding player. For Arcuri and Noel it represented a terrific year, with Arcuri ' s brilliant scoring and the fine all-around play of Noel setting the pace for the club. While they are the only graduating lettermen, their shoes will be tough to fill. On hand for next season will be three starters, Fritz Bierman, Charley Moore and John Brant. All played well and show promise of future development. In addition Rog Goodling and Bill Hickey, both of whom were regulars earlier in the campaign before becoming ineligible, may be back and ready to resume action next year. Other freshmen expected to return are: Fred Leath- ery, Bill Strickler, Lawrence Stambaugh and Barry Wambaugh. Lorenza Ellis, moved up from the reserves late in the year, will graduate. This runs the record since World War II to 174 wins as against only 46 losses and if a little help is provided by next year ' s freshmen class the string of successes could well continue. 1954-55 RECORD YJC 82 Baltimore Junior College ( H ) 38 45 Navy Plebes 68 57 Millersville Junior Varsity ( H ) 47 63 °. altoona Center ( Penn State) 65 66 Johnstown Center (Pitt) 87 80 Dickinson Frosh ( H ) 69 61 Mont Alto Forestry School (H) 39 8 1 ° Hazleton Center ( Penn State ) ( H ) 54 88 Hershey Junior College ( H ) 45 90 Stevens Trade 80 84 Johnstown Center (Pitt) (H) 74 84 Gettysburg Frosh ( H ) 74 92 Altoona Center (Penn State) (H) 48 92 Montgomery ( Md. ) Jr. College ( H ) 67 86 Keystone Junior College 69 76 Stevens Trade ( H ) 69 94 Baltimore Junior College 48 98 Mont Alto Forestry School 65 82 Hershey Junior College 65 79 Keystone Junior College (H) 49 79 Dickinson Frosh 52 73 Gettvsburg Frosh 68 88 t Altoona Center ( Penn State ) ( H ) 62 65 t Johnstown Center ( Pitt ) ( H ) 62 92 Millersville Junior Varsity. . . . (Overtime) 82 1978 1538 ( Won 22 - Lost 3 ) ° PJCAA League Games t PJCAA State Tournament Games TWO-YEAR LEADING KNIGHTS T. Arcuri, 1034 points; F. Noel, 615 point 53 tate tournament As fate would hase it, YJC drew an improved Altoona club for its first game of the play-offs of the State Tournament. March 4. Coach Hulton and the team were not kidding themselves into any feeling of false security. Ho ve er, YJC easily passed the .Altoona squad. York got off to a 21-6 first quarter lead and stomped .-Mtoona with a 25-point outburst to ront the opponents in the second quarter. The score at the half, 46 17. York fell off pace in the third period when . ltoona began to find the range and dumped in the game ' s best quarter at 27 points. But the game was ne er in doubt and the margin was never below 15 points after the first quarter. Before Saturday night ' s game. Coach Hulton told the team exactly what the cost of victory would be— fifty minutes of hard basketball. The Dutchmen came through by taking the lead early in the first stanza. The score at the first quarter was 16-12 in favor of Y ' ork. At the half, York held the Panthers .39-24 and 57-30 at the end of the third period. A last minute ralK- brought Johnstown within three points of York before the final gim. The performance of the team in this final game was superb— high quality playing, worthy of the Polack Trophy. Fred Noel and Tony Arcuri made the all-tourna- ment team, with Tony being selected the most val- uable player. COURT GESTURES F. Bierman, F. Noel BALL RAMPANT J. Brant OOMPH R. Goodling 54 INDIVIDUAL SCORING Name Games Goals Fouls Fl. Tr. Tony Arcuri 20 178 160 204 Fred Noel 25 157 68 112 Fritz Bierman 25 93 39 63 Rog Goodling 15 75 71 88 Charley Moore 25 78 62 93 John Brant 24 71 49 84 Bill Hickey 15 32 7 ig Bill Strickler 23 16 4 14 Larry Stambaugh 18 13 5 10 Bill Hollister 11 12 2 6 Fred Leathery 17 9 3 4 Dave Emig 9 7 4 g Barry Wambaugh 12 5 4 6 Lorenza Ellis 8 2 4 6 Totals 748 472 705 Tot. Avg. P. Fls. 516 25.8 46 382 15.3 57 225 9.0 45 221 14.7 36 218 8.7 43 191 7.9 39 71 4.7 34 36 1.6 27 31 1.7 14 26 2.4 7 21 1.2 1 18 2.0 11 14 1.2 8 8 978 1.0 1 369 BASKETBALL BALLET C. Moore EEL IN ACTION T. Arcuri 55 FEMININE FORMATION Left to Right: B. Smeltzer, B. Wagner, M. Thomas, N. Lucas, Y. Shaeffer, B. Farrell, M. Stump. Coorbinateb Coebs Personal, practical and mental relaxation are the principal aims of the somen ' s health education program. Personal in regard to improving muscle tone, grace, and balance through calisthenics, and emphasizing good posture with marching drills and corrective e.xercises. . . . Practical to the extent that many gymna- sium activities can be put to good use in the future in the college, on the playground, at home, or with recreational groups. . . . Mentally relaxing by engaging in individual sports such as badminton, volley ball, tennis and occasionally swimming. There is some- thing about learning the fundamentals of these games, and associating with fellow students who are equally sincere in their efforts to improve their abilities that tends to give each participant a better mental and physical outlook as she leaves each gym- nasium class. These three aims are achieved when the girls don their white shorts and report to Mrs. Benner. Under her direction, the girls play and compete with more confidence. TOUCHE! Left to Right: B. Wagner, M. Thomas, B. Smeltzer, B. Farrell, N. Lucas, M. Stump. OVER THE WAVES A. Smith, J. Banner, S. MeUinger, D. Gifford, B. Wambaugh, R. Smith. 56 jFall picnic September 16 classes dismissed early and all students and faculty motored to White Oaks Park for the first informal picnic. It was a perfect, warm, fall evening. For the limber, energetic men athletes, two teams for a football game were soon chosen. Much to the chagrin of the sophomores, the freshmen team gave them a good trouncing. The score? Well, let ' s not mention it. For the Bermuda-clad coeds, their activi- ties consisted mostly of cheering the heroic football men. At last came the call Supper is ready. And in no time at all, pounds of cold ham, potato salad, baked beans, and ice cream disappeared. Then followed the real fun, country style. Peter Carter called the square dance figures and everybody danced, including the faculty. At 12 o ' clock the fiddling ceased, the lights went out, and we journeyed back to York- all agreeing that we had had a good time even though a few students did suffer skinned ankles. COUNTRY STYLE 57 obernor ileaber £i Snaugutal The major project undertaken by the two fraternities at York Junior College this year was the construction of t vo floats to be displayed in Governor Leader ' s inaugural parade in Harrisburg. For weeks before the parade, members of both fraternities were sawing and hammering in a race to complete their floats. With the crucial day fast approaching, the paper cut- ting and wire stretching became more hectic. The inevitable day finally arrived and with much confusion the floats were being prepared for the long journey to Harrisburg. The time for departure had been previously set for 8 A. M., but this was soon forgotten in the turmoil of preparation. Eventually, the caravan, consisting of two trucks, two floats, a jeep and a trailer, started for Harrisburg at 10 A. M., with the assistance of a police escort to conduct the group through the city of York. A few miles north of York the convoy had to stop in order to make repairs. It seemed that MEK ' s chicken was losing its feathers. The rest of the trip northward was without misfortune until they reached the capital. That ' s when Phi Delt ' s float took a turn for the worse. While bouncing over the back streets of Harrisburg, one of the main supports had snapped. Repairs were again quickly made. Three hours later the guys and gals of YJC, tired and happy, were congratulating each other on their apparent success, as evidenced by the smile of approval from Governor Leader himself. 58 % F o, A MAP OF THE FUTURE THE PULLET PASSES SALUTE TO ALUMNUS No. 1 59 PROMENADE M. Stump, J. Schneider, P. Cavanaugh, A. Renzulli TRIUMPH AND TROPHIES Standing: R. Beckmeyer, C. Moore, Mr. Hulton, J. Brant, W. Strickler, L. Stambaugh, D. Simon, F, Trax, B. Biggs. Sitting: L. Ellis, F. Leathery, F. Bierman, F. Noel, T. Arcuri. AWAY (TO BRYN MAWR) WE GO! First row: M. Hodgson, P. Doll. Second row: Dr. Dawes, S. Parry. Third row: R. Beckmyer. CHICKEN AND BROOD Left to right: J. Frick, R. Beckmyer, J. Smyser, E. Baker, B. Comey, C. Spangler, Mrs. Spangler B. Wambaugh, R. Renzulli. 61 LEDERHOSEN LULLABY Mr. Rogers, Dr. Dawes, S. Parry CUTTHROAT CANASTA M. Hodgson, M. Gregg, B, Heilman 62 FROM INDONESIA VIA GETTYSBURG Miss Pushpa Matani COSTUMES AND JUDGES Left to right: Mr. Mercer, Mrs. Giacomini, Mr. Giacomini, B. Gross, P. Doll, R. Smith. 63 Ima iWater The years will pass, another class will take our place anew. These hallow ' d halls and [ivied]? russet walls will live in mem ' ries view. When friends we made, and teams we cheered, and games we play ' d have disappeared, still stands our college long endear ' d to sons and daughters true. To York we raise our song of praise. Long may the tribute ring. May green and white be ever bright; to York Junior College we sing. -Scott B. Parry Pat Cavananf;li 7