Vol. XVII - No. 17 Grove City, Pennsylvania Tuesday, March 15, 1960 SORORITIES ANNOUNCE 85 PLEDGES On Tuesday, March 8, at 7:00 WHO'S WHO Selects From GCC P.M., sorority bids were sign. ed in Crawford Hall. Following the signing of bids, all the new Included in the most recent pledges went to sorority suites publication of Who's Who in ed as the head of Alma Col- and then to the Fountain Room. America were three members lege, Alma, Michigan. At the student-faculty basket- of the Grove City College staff. Dr. Swezey was born at Chip- ball game, the pledges led the Those selected for this honor pewa Lake, Ohio. He graduated cheering section for the teams. were: Dr. J. Stanley Harker, from Mt. Union College with a The total number of pledges President of the college; Dr. Bachelor of Science Degree. He this year is 85. This is approxi- William W. Swezey, Dean of earned his Doctor of Science mately one-half the total num- Grove City College: and Profes- Degree at John Hopkins Uni- ber of freshman women. sor Russell P. Smith, head of versity. Beginning at Grove City as a zoology professor in The pledges are: Alpha Beta the physics department. 1946, he later became head of Tau Kay Ladd, Sally Rider, Persons chosen for Who's that department. In 1957. Dr. Sue Leonard, Jan Wagner, Gin- Who in America are those who Swezey was appointed Dean of ny Yockey, Carol Sample, and are best known in their various Dec Chalfant. the College. fields. These do not necessarily A native of Indiana, Prof. Delta Delta Tau: Ann Evans, have to be the leaders in their Russell Smith received his edu- SORORITY PLEDGES REPRESENT THEIR RESPECTIVE Jane Rickett, Kay Bestwick, areas of achievement, but must cation at the Indiana Univer- GROUPS The following girls represent the 11 pledge classes Jean Moore, Carol Farrin, Ruth be the most generally renown- taken in by the local sororities. Back row, 1. to r. are: Barb sity. He earned his Master's De- Bogert, Sue Harmon, and Dawn ed. Selection is made by two Withrow (DOR), Ruth LaZaro (Gamma Chi), Pat Ecker (DIPhi), Perrine. methods. First, one is chosen gree at the University of Peun- Dee Chalfant (ABT), Gay Lynch (Theta Alph). Middle row, by doing something outstanding sylvania. In 1939, he came to I. to are: Marty Coblentz (Phi Sig), Lynda Taft (Tri-Sig), Delta Omega Rho: Bonnie in a specific field, something Grove City as assistant profes- Barb Dilworth (Sig Thet). Front row. 1. to r. are: Marilyn Maust, Marlene James, Carol that would put the person above sor of physics and in 1945 he Balley (Theta Kap). Carolyn Van Cise (Gamma Sig), Sue Bradley, Linda Smith, Barb others in his field. The second became head of the department. Harmon (DDT). Withrow, Suc Fenimore, Sue means of selection is arbitrary. With the selection of these Cober, Carolyn Pucci, and Dee Gabrenas. By holding an influential posi- three men, the total of Grove City staff included in Who's Jazz Group To Appear Infirmary Gamma Chi: Beth Irwin, Jan- tion in government, such as in Who was raised to five. Dr. Here Friday Evening et Orr, Jan Deets, Ruth LaZaro the Presidential Cabinet or in Congress, one is included in Report and Mary Beth Nottelmann. George Bennett, head of the Gamma Sigma Phi: Bonnie Who's Who. Presidents of col- chemistry department, was se- lected in 1951; and Prof. Philip Among the various activities From the statistics given this Graham. Carolyn Van Cise, leges and universities and also members of many honorary or Carpenter, mathematics de planned for Freshman Leap reporter, it is obvious Linda Zeeb, Jane McKnight, partment head, was chosen in Week (March 13-19) Grove City ganizations fall into this cate- College will serve as host to Grove City students are certain- Carol Wagner, Carol Mangold; and arb_McCloskey. gory. The biographies of the 1953. LAMBERT, HENDRICKS AND ly taking advantage of their Phi Sigma Chi: Jane Owens, three Grove City men appear ROSS, an amazing and delight- medical facilities. According to Nancy Beck, Karen Moore, in the 1958-1959 edition. DanZerfossHead ful trio of jazz artists. They Mrs. Olive Bolinger, who Riva Keefer, Sue Hoffman, Dr. Harker, born in Wrights- were recently dubbed "The been the head nurse here for Margie Rader, Polly Komisar, town, New Jersey, received his Hottest Vocal Group In Jazz' a year, the infirmary has had and Marty Coblentz. Bachelor of Arts Degree & his Of Speech Week by Down Beat Magazine. Star only three nights without a Sigma Delta Phi: Lynn Spen- doctorate at Grove City. He al ring at every major festival this patient. Last month there was cer, Sandy Wright, Pat Kenne- so attended McCormick Semi- Under the able direction of past year and copping first hon- a high total of 41 students who dy, Bunny Neth, Jean Whit- nary and Pitt. Before becoming college president here, he serv- Chairman Dan Zerfoss with ors at the Playboy made the infirmary scene. At comb, Pat Ecker, and Judy the present time, there are four Barb Holes and Mary Jane Jazz Festival, they were con- Wockenfuss. Harper working as Publicity sistant show stoppers. students bedded down with the Sigma Sigma Sigma: Mary Jo Bradfield Chosen flu. There is usually an aver- co-chairmen, Speech Week. an Two men, Dave Lambert and Jane Harper, Sandy Shaeffer, age of 20 to 56 students who annual occurrence, is scheduled May Queen Jon Hendricks and one woman, Marge Green, Lynda Taft, Ma- for March 21, 22, and 23. It will Annie Ross comprise the visit the infirmary in one day. ry Todd, Ellen Wilson, Jeanne consist of six organized events, group. Their most recent re- Mrs. Bolinger that stu- Michael, Sis Buvinger, and Tish two of which will take place cording was on the Columbia dents are interested in coming Hodgin. each day. In an effort to pro- label, and their record sales to the infirmary to receive some Sigma Theta Chi: Kay Hol- relief from their illnesses. She vide an opportunity for every are in the top ten jazz groups land. Sue Bishop, Barb Mc- also thinks that most of interested Grover to try his of the nation. Cracken, Judy Hannan, Olivia skill at speaking, the Speech interesting cases have excellent Adair, Barb Dilworth, and Bon- Last July, they appeared at results due to the treatment nie Mordush. Department and Pi Kappa Del- the Royal Festival Hall in Lon- they receive. Of the 41 cases ta are acting as co-sponsors for don, England, and since then Theta Alpha Pi: Peggy Alleg- the following events: last month, 21 had the flu which ro, Alyce Anderson, Linda have been touring the United March 21 resulted in pneumonia, two with Poole, Lynne Paul, Judy Blake- States. Extemporaneous 4:30 p.m. separated collar bones, and ly, Gay Lynch, Laura Wicker- The concert will be held in Oratory three students were sent to a ham, Merle Rieben, Lucy New. 7:30 p.m. March 22 the Arena on Friday, March 18, Grove City hospital with ap- ell, and Carol Kilpatrick Discussion at 8:30 p.m. John Carlisle, 4:30 p.m. pendix conditions. Two students, Theta Kappa: Marilyn Ball- Debate Freshman Class President, an- Liz Wetzel and Joseph Swen- (Continued on Page 2) 7:30 p.m. March 23 ticipates a large off-campus tkowsky, were sent to the hos- Oral Interpretation crowd, therefore all Grove City pital after receiving serious in- 4:30 Graduate Work Aids Dramatics students are urged to purchase juries from falling on the icy 7:30 The Four Poster their tickets as soon as possible. campus sidewalks. For many Extemp requires that a 10 Grove City students, the In- In History-Politics minute talk be given for which Metropolitan Star firmary is a boon. Many scholarships, assistant one half hour is given each ships, and fellowships are open participant for preparation. A On Campus March 17 to History and Political Science plaque will be- given for the American Folklore majors. On a national basis, best performance. The Rogers On March 17, Jean Madeira, Woodrow Wilson Fellowship The Women's Governing Oratory is so named owing to Metropolitan Opera contralto, Program Presented Danforth Fellowship and Na- Board announced the May the fund established in memor- will present a program in Craw- tional Defense Fellowships are Queen and her Court for this ium to Mr. Rogers' wife, $30.00 ford Hall. A meeting of the Internation- open to those who are interested year's May Day festivities. of which is given to the winner The contralto is no stranger al Club was held Tuesday eve- in college teaching. Each uni- Reigning over the campus on of this event each year. For to many students of Grove City. ning, March 1, at the home of versity and graduate school also the day of May 21, 1960, will those interested in oratory, a They will remember her per- Dr. and Mrs. Harker has its own fellowships a be Miss Jo Bradfield of East 1500 to 2000 word essay must be formance as Carmen when that The program featured a talk assistantships. All of these are Liverpool, Ohio. Jo is an Eng- prepared in advance for a de- opera was presented in Pitts- on American folklore by Anne granted primarily on the basis lish major who will graduate livery of 15 to 20 minutes. burgh last year. Swetnam. In presenting its of academic performance. In this June. The Discussion on March 22 Born in Illinois, Jean Madeira history, Anne sang many folk other words, the better the Her senior attendants are to should be of particular interest first began her musical career songs and told some folk tales student's grades, the better be Miss Patricia Clark, Misa to everyone for a topic of cam- as a planist. She was a soloist which were representative of chance he has to compete with Ann Pollins, Miss Lynn Kenne- pûs interest will be discussed. with the St. Louis Philharmonic the various periods of the de- the many others seeking the dy, and Miss Barbara Owens. The topic will be announced la- at the age of 12. She received velopment of America. Many of same aid. Selected for Junior May ter. The issue of the Debate to a scholarship to Juilliard School our international students were A fellowship permits the stu- Queen was Miss Judy Stalker of be held the evening of March 22 of Music and there turned her introduced to the folklore of our dent to spend all of his time Franklin, Pa. Judy is an Ele- will be the "honor system. a attentions to singing and a man country for the first time and at graduate work; an assistant- mentary Education major. Her much talked about subject on named Francis Madeira, whom they all seemed to enjoy and ship requires the student to do attendants will be 'Miss Mary our campus right now. The de- she later married. He is pres- to be interested in it. part-time teaching, grading pa- Jane Fichter and Miss Barbara bators have been selected for ently conductor of the Rhode The club plans two outings pers, or other assigned work. this event. Tregembo. Island Philharmonic. this spring. The members are Therefore, it usually cuts down Oral Interpretation consists of Mrs. Madeira became a mem- Representing the, Sophomore visiting Pittsburgh and are go. the number of hours he may preparation and delivery of a ber of the Metropolitan Opera class will be Miss Diane Judt, ing on a picnic to Cooks Forest. take in his graduate program. famous speech such as Ham- in 1948. During 1954 and 1955 and the Freshman delegate is Miss Nancy Beck. let's Soliloquy. A plaque will al- she traveled throughout Europe. The next meeting of the club Those students interested in will be held at the home of scholarships, assistantships and so be given for the winner in She received most acclaim The committees and the pro- this activity The final event when she played Carmen a Dr. and Mrs. Swezey fellowships should begin think- gress of the program plans will ing about their choice of gradu- be announced in later editions will consist of two plays, two the Vienna State Opera. The ate school, area of study, and scenes from The Four Poster audience was so enthusiastic "America's downtrodden class of The Collegian. Watch the other related questions "before" to be directed by Jim Gilchrist that she had to-have a police is composed of people who don't May Day column for details and their senior year. The sooner and one to be directed by Har escort to get through the have remote controls for color information on the campus's a student starts inquiring and riet Wettick. The casting for crowds. Grove City is honored leading spring activity television sets." -Terry McCor clarifying these ideas, the furth- (Continued on Page 2) to have her as its guest. mick er ahead he will be.