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CABRINI COLLEGE, RADNOR, PA.
Vol. XIX, No. 7
WEEKEND OF EVENTS Two weeks ago, former president, Sister Regina Casey, returned to Cabrini. On Sunday, March 18, she and her guests were honored by the Cabrini Glee Club, followed by a reception in the Mansion. Monday, the college held a Community Convocation during which student and faculty awards were presented. Finally, on Monday night, a folk-rock benefit concert was held in the gym. The proceeds from the concert went to the victims of the Managua earthquake.
GleeClubHonorsFormerPresident by Carol Mele Concerted voices greeted Spring and welcomed to our campus Sister Regina Casey, M.S.C., former president of Cabrini College. On Sunday afternoon, March 18th, the Cabrini College _ Glee Club presented their annual spring concert in honor of Sister Regina Who is now Superior General of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart. The concert was just one of the events highlighting Sister Regina's two-¡day return visit to the college. Under the direction of Dr. Carl M. Suppa, and before an audience of about four hundred people, the glee club opened its Sunday program with three popular tunes, "When You Wish Upon a Star" (Harline - Washington), "You'll Never Walk Alone" (Rogers-Hammerstein), and "Yankee Doodle Dandy" (George M. Cohen). The climax of their performance was the "Cantata in Onore della Beata Cabrini" (Cantata in Honor of the Beatification of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini) written by Don Lorenzo Perosi with text by Monsignor DeLuca.
The cantata had been heard only once previously when it was performed in Rome by the Sistine Chapel Choir and conducted by the composer himself, on October 11, 1938. Dr. Suppa received the original version of the cantata on a roll of microfilm from which he deciphered the words and music. He then converted the original orchestral score to a piano arrangement and reduced the mixed voice score to a three-part female voice arrangement. At Sunday's concert Dr. Leda Jaworski familiarized the audience with the meaning of the cantata by first reading the Italian lyrics and then giving a free English translation. The glee club performed about three-fourths of the entire score. Soloists for the performance were Paula Thomas and Isabelle Fernandez. A tape recording of the cantata sung by the Cabrini College Glee Club is en route to Rome to be played over Vatican radio. The glee club closed its program with two religious songs, "Jesu, Joy of Man's ¡ Desiring"
(Johann Sebastian Bach), and "Eternal Life" (Dungan-Donath). Assisting the Cabrini College Glee Club were seven members of the Chestnut Hill College Glee Club. Karen Kesselring, a student at Chestnut Hill, played the piano accompaniment to all but two of the glee club's selections. Dr. Suppa accompanied the two remaining selections, as well as those sung by two guest artists, Valero Maccioni, tenor, and Richard Shapp, baritone. Mr. Maccioni's selections included "Ch'ella mi Crede" from "La Fanciulla del West" (Giacomo Puccini), "Core 'Ngrato" (Cordiferro-Cardillo), and "Estrelita" (Manuel Ponce). Mr, Shapp, who is the son of Governor Milton Shapp, performed "Allerseelen" (Richard Strauss), "Di Provenza ii Mar" from "La Traviata" (Giuseppe Verdi), and "I, Don Quixote" from "The Man of La Mancha" (Leigh-Darion). Both artists encored, Mr. Maccioni with "Dicitencello Vuie," a Neopolitan (Continued
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Impression or Precedent? by Maria
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Last week, the Jong awaited event of the semester took place -- the return of Sister Regina. This prompted a hub-bub of preparations and activities for the former president and her distinguished guests. I shouw like to cite a few. Those of you who had occasion to visit the Mansion would have noticed that the bathroom wall tiles were freshly painted. This was a seemingly unncecessary renovation for the sake of impressing our visitors. Would such expediency have been given to a 路 necessary repair affecting the students? Or was it simply to please the guests? Another preparation for the "celebration" was the washing of the statue of Mother Cabrini located on the lawn facing the Mansion . This seemed to be not only unnecessary but absurd! There are more important things to do than wash statues. Yet, perhaps I shouldn't deem it entirely absurd. After all, the campus should maintain its attractiveness. But, would this job have been done or even considered if it weren't for Sister Regina's return? In addition to renovations and repairs, one of the activities of the week was the academic convoca,tion. In recent years, the convocations we held (infrequent as they were), were attended by only those directly involved (students named to the Dean's List, Who's Who, etc), plus a handful of students who desired to be there. The administration did not seem to be overly concerned by such poor turnouts. However , attendance for this convocation was almost to the point of being mandatory . In place of the usual mimeographed announcement sheets, actual printed programs were posted in glaring fashion . Those students being honored received personal invitations, and to complete the picture, musical entertainment was provided. Indeed the point of this article is not to condemn or to criticize the efforts put forth, for they were definitely beneficial. But what I am questioning is the reason behind them. Were all the activities conducted and the renovations made simply for one occasion? Or were they part of a continuous effort - to better Cabrini for betterment's sake? We endeavored to present a picture of Cabrini College to our guests. We wanted them to know what Cabrini is like. Yet, what is going to happen now that they are gone? If our incentives and efforts cease (until, perhaps, the next big event), then we have only succeeded in presenting a false picture of Cabrini and have merely tried to impress our visitors by "putting on."
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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: The members of the Cabrini College community are cheatingyes, cheating themselves. Maybe they are too frightened? Maybe they want to look the other way "and pretend that they just do not see?" I'm really disappointed --in them and for them . Know what I'm talking about? The Weekend Workcamps in the Belmont-Mantua ghetto district of Philadelphia. Remember the front page article you wrote about the program? Well, only one white student has gone~-only one! Why? Black students have gone- -they're willing- -they're not afraid. But they're not perpetrators of the social problem. Maybe you're angry at me? Not yet? Try this ... The ostrich supposedly puts his head in a hole when frightened. The tree sloth just hangs in trees - -and upside down at that! Well, you're all ostriches and/or tree sloths, then. Yet you could change all that. One weekend could make such a difference. Of course, it's comfortable to rot instead. Carter W. Craigie
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To the Editor: The recognition of Teacher of the Year is a long needed award for outstanding contribution to the
school. Dr. Romano has surpassed all the qualifications. But somehow I feel the recognition the col- 路 lege community has given him should be something more than a monetary award . Perhaps a plaque could be placed in the lobby. This would definitely add to the meaning of the award. No money, no matter what the amount , would be a lasting gift. This is an honor that should be long-remembered here at Cabrini. Marlyne Lacorte
* * * To the Editor: During a song in the Irish Minstrel Show, there was mention of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday classes for next year. I have also been hearing rumors about such a schedule among the students this past week. Has there been any official statement regarding this change? If so, may I ask what brought about this change? It seems as though both teachers and students dislike this new schedule. If we are simply changing in order to conform to Eastern's classes, why can't Eastern conform to our's? 路 Many changes which have occurred recently have definitely been for the better. This one, however, seems to be a step backwards. Dennis Abrams
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A-C-T-1-0-N A Work Experience ••••• "But the big story on Action News is• • •" For many television viewers, this phrase is only the beginning of Philadelphia's No. 1 news program. However, for the - people at Channel 6 it represents the end of a long day of hard work and preparation. As part of the course, Broadcast Writing Lab, I had the opportunity to spend an exciting month at the WPVI station. During this time, r was able not only to observe, but to participate in some of the many operations involved in putting the how together. I would like S new s to describe a typical day at the tation (if there is such a thing !s a typical day).
I usually arrived at the newsroom at about 9:00. The first thing on the agenda was to check the wire press machines which
tastic learning experience, and I was fortunate to take part in it at the headquarters of Action News, WPVI T.V. I learned several lessons at WPVI: how news events are created; how reporters seek out news stories and put them together; and the special talents of newspeople. Staged Events The "ham" in all of us comes out when given the opportunity and the striking teachers of Philadelphia were no exception. This statement is based on what I saw while covering a City Council meeting at City Hall in Philadelphia. The crew and I were told as we rode up the elevator, that the teachers were demonstrating outside the gates of City Council. As we approached our stop, the cameraman readied his camera and the soundman adjusted the sound, and as soon as they stepped off the elevator the crowd spotted them and started to react. Once in front of the camera they proceeded to sing and chant and hold up their signs, as well as just plain scream in our direction. The whole scene seemed put on since the reaction of the crowd increased when the camera appeared. One woman in particular started screaming at the other teachers. She seemed to be trying to get their attention so she could say something. As soon as the camera focused on her she didn't say a word and acted like she never intended to say anything. One reaction from a bystander was "some people will do any-
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transmit local and national news, weather, and sports. Since news is constantly being printed, the wires had to be torn frequently and posted on the board. Usually by the time I arrived in the morning, Bob Rand, the noon producer, had already selected the stories he was going to . use for hi~ show. ~e would_ then ~ give t~e wires to Diana Robmson and Jim Morgan who co:ancho~ th e n_oon progra_m. They, m t~rn, ~ewnte the scrip~ from the wires m a for~ more suitable for broadcas_t delivery: I had the opp~rtumty. to write . several_ stones for Diana_- lmagme he~r~ng your own stones on the air. Pretty · · 1 F"ma IIY, a ft er th ~ scnp,s · t excitmg. were prepared and the director s instructions given, weallproceeded to the studio. As you can see, the news process is indeed hectic. Imagine meeting three deadlines a day!
A LearningExperience •••• Television is an influential and complex business in our society. In particular, television news consciously or unconsci,ously influences our daily lives. Itis much easier to watch and listen to the news than to read a newspaper. To experience the workings of such a news-making operation is a fan-
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I thought I had problems with The Loguitur! Another fascinating aspect of the course was the chance to go out with a crew (reporter, cameraman, and soundman) to cover a story. Many exciting events took place during my stay there, such as the return of the POW's, the long Philadelphia teachers' strike, and our middle-of-the-night 3.5 earth tremor. Of course, there were always the usual fires, robberies, and explosions. But no matter how usual the event, the Action News reporters always managed to make the stories "unusually" good. Some news telecasts today can be considered a bothersome interruption of our favorite TV programs. But not so with Action News, for it is something which the people of Philadelphia look forward to, and I think its name is self-explanatory. As Jim Morgan would say, "It moves!"
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thing to get on T . V." The crew a total idiot, and the feeling that told me that it was their job to the broadcast conveyed was one of capture the mood of an event, and a big joke. The second coverage they did just that, if the mood was was done by reporter Richard genuine. Kellman after the song . had been Invasion of Privacy vetoed by the Governor . On the The news media are frequently way to the interview, Mr. Kellaccused of invading the privacy of man discussed the story with people. The news crew I went cameraman Bob Kravitz and they out with were worried about just decided just how they were going that when covering the initial reto produce most of the story. turn of the prisoners of war from When we arrived, he asked Mr. Vietnam. The media has the reMascara how he felt about the vesponsibility to the American pub- to as well as questions conc2rning lic to report the returrr, o the the song and the work he put inPOW's but at the same time the to it. The result was a truer POW's have their rights to be picture of Red Mascara as a man .alone with their loved ones for the and a resident of N. J. who really first time in years. was sincere about writing a song Lou Pappas, South Jersey corfor his state. respondent, had the job of coverA few days later I spoke to ing the return of Jack Fritz of Mr. Kellman again about the inWilliamstown, N .J. for WPVI news. terview. I explained to him what The family of the POW was exI had seen on the T .V. ·concerning pecting its first call from their Mr. Mascara previously, and told son who was in the Phillipines, him that I was surprised to see and Action News receivedpermisthat he was not at all what I had sion to cover the event. We arrived expected, based on the impression just as the phone conversation bethat I had formed from the first gan and the crew immediately broadcast. He replied that he tried started filming and taping the conto convey a meaning that was versation. After the call was over closest to reality by sensing out Lou thanked the family and said the feeling of the story as a whole. that he felt no need for a formal The misinterpretation of the first interview. coverage is typical of what can On our way back to the studio, happen in television if you are we discussed the fact that the not careful. media are often said to invade the private lives of the people that Through the Eye of a Reporter they interview. It was for this reaIt takes the trained eye of a son that Lou chose not to do an reporter to find a news story extensive interview of the family. in a place where the average He felt that the phone call alone person would not look. While drivconveyed the feeling that he was ing through the Front Street area trying to capture to begin with. of Philadelphia along the DelaHandling of the News ware River one cameraman found The presentation and handling a story. The area is filled with of any news event are essential delapidated buildings and narrow to its meaning . No news show prestreets, once an important secsents the world exactly as it is tion of Philadelphia. In time, inbut the same basic story can trigterstate 95 will go right through ger off two different reactions from the heart of this area, and it the audience depending on the handwill no lomger exist. The camerling. Sometimes the wrong imaman noted every detail of the pression can be had if the reporter section from the carved window and crew are not careful. A pertrims of the time-worn buildings fect example of this was the coverto the impoverished inhabitants of age given a man named Red Masthe cobblestone streets. While cara. Mr. Mascara wrote the New driving down one of these streets, Jersey state song which was ap- the cameraman suddenly stopped proved and passed by the State the car and reversed it and then Legislature but vetoed by Governrode forward again. He did this or Cahill . The first presentation several times looking at what of Mr. Mascara on T.V. (a chanseemed to be a vacant lot. What nel other than 6) was when he he saw (and what I failed to see) appeared before the State Legiswas that people were living in the lature to present the song. This heaps of rubble that rose from coverage made the man look like the "vacant" lot. He also found
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CrimeandPunishment by Alice Vail It is said that, on her deathbed, Gertrude Stein looked up and asked "Alice, What is the answer?" Then Alice B. Toklas thought for a second and replied, "Gertrude, What is the question?" One thing that everybody realizes, if they' re lucky enough to know the question, is that nobody really knows 'the answer.' The most anybody can do is come up with an answer that satisfies oneself. Some people have an answer that they think is 'the answer,' but what they have is an answer that is good only for themselves. March 15th was the date of the annual Symposium, sponsored by the Philosophy and Social Science Clubs. The topic was "J ustice in a Just Society." The speakers, in order of their appearance, were Mr. Charles Schweitzer, teacher at Fairleigh Dickinson University and Director of the Adult and Continuing Education Program in Edison Township, New Jersey; Mr. John Phelan, former Assistant District Attorney of Philadelphia; Rev. Morris Longstreth , teacher at Gratersford Prison and Montgomery County Community College; and Mr . Robert Johnson, Superintendent at Gratersford Prison. Since there is no 'answer,' we are left with opinions based on observation, statistics, and experience . The questions at the Symposium were many. "Is imprisonment a just form of punishment?"; "What does imprisonment really mean?" and "Does the punishment fit the crime?" The 'answers' were varied. Mr. Schweitzer gave a clear picture of what imprisonment really means. Imprisonment is a fivefold deprivation placed on a man. The inmate is deprived of liberty; he is confined to the institution and he is confined within the institution. This is a "deliberate moral rejection by the community." He is also deprived of goods and services. In a society such as ours, some, and maybe most, of a man's self-image is measured according to his material wealth. Prison strips a man of his material wealth and, by doin& this, strips that people were living in abandoned truck bodies and in heaps of automobile tires that were stacked to form little homes of their own. It took his trained eye to see these things where an untrained eye would have missed them. These were just a fe!" J;d the many aspects of the news me.dia. And these were surely simplified in order to understand them better. But needless to say, the T. V. news media is a fascinating segment in American life.
a man of his identity. A prisoner is deprived of normal intersexual relationships, which are also part of a man's self image. He is deprived of his woman, or wife, which deprives him physically as well as psychologically. Along with this, he is deprived of his autonomy. He is treated as less than a man. He is disciplined to the extent that he must ask permission to light his cigarette. And , finally, he is deprived of his security. He is thrown into co~tact with criminals who challenge him. He must prove himself to his other inmates and, if he is successful, he stands the chance of someone wanting to beat him. All in all, prison tends to destroy a man's inner feelings of worth and identit y. Imprisonment "attacks the deepest layers of personality." The audience was left wondering "What do you have when you take away a man's manhood? " No answer. Mr. Phelan took on the legal aspects of imprisonment. "Basically, in theory, the function of the criminal courts is to determine the guilt or innocence of the accused , whereas in practice , basically, it is to determine what the sentence should be." Mr. Phelan explained that there is pressure in the courts to dispose of cases. Because of this pressure, many cases are not effectively tried. He also explained that the guidelines for determining the sen(Continued
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A Time·To Run by Ann Reilly
by Joanne Barbano Recently, the Registrar completed the Annual Statistical Report for 1972-73. Included in this was the report of the grade distribution for the Fall Semester, 1972. This report revealed that the average percent of all subjects at Cabrini to be the following: 24. 7% of the grades were "A's", 36. 7% were "B's," 27.4% were "C's," 8.4% were "D's," and 2.8% of the grades were "F's." We compared these figures with those from La Salle College which showed the average percent to be 20% "A's," 34.8% "B's, 26.5% "C's," 6.2% "D's," and 3.9% "F's." As can be seen from the above figures, there is little difference between Cabrini's grade distribution with that of La Salle. This report of grade distribution showed the percentage of "A's" and "B's" given out by the various departments to be the following: 90% by the Social Science Department, 83% by the Theology Department, 76% by the Fine Arts Department, 72% by the Psychology Department, 67% by both the Chemistry and Education Departments, 55% by the Biology Department, 53% by the · History Department, 52% by the Language department, 48% by the English Department, 39% by the Philosophy Department, and 36% by the Mathematics Department. In contrast to this, the percentage of "D's" and "F's" is the following: 25% by the Language Department, 19% by both the Mathematics and Philosophy Departments, 18% by the Biology Department, 12% by the Chemistry Department, 11% by the History Department, 9% by the Psychology Department, 8% by the Fine Arts Department, 7% by both the Education and English Departments, 3% by the Theology Department, and 2% by the Social Science Department. It is quite obvious that this report showed a great discrepancy among the various departments. Dr . Dorothy Brown, Academic Dean, and Mr. Anthony Tomasco, Psychology Department Head, offered several interpretations of this discrepancy. Many of you may raise the question "what is the purpose of this report?" I proposed this question to Dr. Brown who answered by saying, "This is one more way of looking at the academic program ... it says a lot. From this one can see if a teacher is clear in listing
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his or her objectives and what he or she requires to meet them. Thus, this makes it easier for the student to achieve a high grade. A large percentage of "A's" may show a given teacher capable of motivating students to superior work. The reverse of this may also hold true ... a large percentage of "F's" may show that a teacher is either ill-prepared or not properly prepared." I also asked Mr. Tomasco this same question. He replied that the purpose of this report is ''to see if any congruency exists between the various departments.'' ·But he _ pointed out that "the departments are different and so is the student population within each department." Mr. Tomas co said for this report to be meaningful "one has to consider each individual instructor by the course he is teac _hing. "Mr. Tomas co said that teachers (generally) set their own standar(is according to what they believe a student should acquire from a course." He said that, for himself, he has a set of objectional requirements or criteria and he grades a student according to the degree to which he or she obtains these requirements. By setting up these objectional requirements, it allows each student the opportunity of obtaining an "A." This system of grading is a deviation from the bell curve system which allows only a certain number of students to obtain an "A" grade. , The report of the distribution of grades shows a deviation from the standard bell-curve norm of grading where one expects the greatest percentage of grades to be in "C's. " When we compare Cabrini's grades with La Salle's, we see little difference in the distributions. Although this report appears as giving a true picture of the grade distribution, one cannot generalize and draw any specific conclusions. One must take into consideration other variables such as the following: the number of students in each department as well as the number of students enrolled in each course, the level of each course, whether or not it is a course which is required, and the marking system set up by each individual teacher. There will be a copy of this report in the Library for anyone who is interested.
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Glee Club (Continued from page 1) folksong, and Mr. Shapp with "Imgina are Sister Flora Giovagnoli, possible Dream." Then, together, M.S.C., from Argentina, who is Mr. Maccioni and Mr. Shapp sang Assistant General for Latinthe duet "0 Mimi, tu piu non torni" America; Sister Clemenza Zanfrom "La Boheme" (Giacomo Puc- otti, ,M.S.C., from Italy, who is cini). Assistant General for Europe; and Sister Josephine Migliore, M.S.C., Visiting guests wlio attended who is Assistant General for North Sunday's concert with Sister Re- America.
I have always found it difficult to realize that movie stars are human beings with the same human problems the rest of us have. But when I met Barbara Sigel a few
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weeks ago, she made it very easy to see her as a person first, then as a movie star. Barbara Sigel was at the Haverford Hotel for a press conference on her recent film Time to Run. My excitement about meeting her was increased when I learned that Mr. Dan Perna, dance instructor here at Cabrini, had much to do with the beginnings of Ms. Sigel's career. He gave Barbara her first break - - a lead in an 8th grade play. Aware of her talent, Mr. Perna continued working with her while she was in high school. He also helped her prepare to enter the Miss Teenage America Pageant, representing Philadelphia. Barbara won second place in the contest, but her acting career was still not off the ground. Not satisfied with her studies at Temple University, Ms. Sigel made her way to New York where she studied at the Herbert Berghov Studio and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Although
her ambition increased, New York doors remained closed. By accepting a modeling assignment for a Houston Food Convention, Ms. Sigel was able to go to Los Angeles. While in such close proximity to Hollywood, Barbara attained her wildest dream. Through the help of her newly acquired agent, William Morris, Barbara was granted an interview at Universal Studios, and signed to a contract. Things began to look much more encouraging, for within two days she had a part in the Matt Lincoln series and was to play Lloyd Bridges' daughter in "San Francisco International Airport.'' She has been in a number of other TV shows such as Marcus Welby, The Senator, Ironside, and Emergency. All these successes, however, pale in comparison with what Barbara considers to be the turning point in her career: Barbara became a member of the First Baptist Church, and "put her career in the hands of the Lord." Unsatisfied with her TV roles, she hoped to start performing in films. She auditioned for a part in Time to Run and she considered it a miracle when, three days later, she received the role. In promoting the film, Barbara is not merely trying to further her own career but rather to present the attitudes and beliefs that she feels were responsible for her present success. Before this, Barbara had turned down various scripts because of nudity or poor plot structure . Time to Run is not based on drugs, or war, or pornography. It is a story about communication that could apply to everyone . Ms . Sigel accepted the part because she thinks it is a good family movie , containing all the things most movies today lack.
Crime (Continued from page 3 ). tence are determined by a statute, which is promulgated by the legislature. There is, however, a lack of uniformity among the judges. A judge in Philadelphia County, with all the pressure to dispose of cases in his area, will, more often than not, give a lesser sentence than a judge in one of the outlying counties. Criminals know this, and will come into the city, if they are going to commit a crime, because if caught, his punishment will be less. "Does the punishment fit the crime?" Question: "Are our courts doing the job they're supposed to be doing?" No answer. Rev. Longstreth's speech made a profound impression on the audience, one hard to describe. There is a terrible disparity in our nation. A rich man hardly ever goes to jail, because he can afford the best counsel, while the poor people are in and out. The prisons are sometimes better than the homes they've come from. The biggest complaint among prisoners is that they get beat up by guards, which the administrators of the prisons deny. Rev. Longstreth is barred from Montgomery County Prison . The situation he described existing there is ugly. Dogs now police the building. There are no educational or recreational facilities for the men. There are rats and roaches that -are overlooked. "It's a lock-up, nothing more . " Rev. Longstreth works at Gratersford Prison now. The difference is remarkable. Question : "Do prisons rehabilitate the men that are there?" No answer. Mr. Johnson is the Superintendent at Gratersford Prison. He is not the Warden. Men are sent there, by our courts . Maybe, just maybe, imprisonment is enough of a punishment. Mr. Johnson has ideas. Men are men, no matter where they are, and men should be treated as men. Our courts have decided that a man should be confined to a prison for a certain amount of time. Mr. Johnson is doing things to make this time of confinement a little less dehumanizing. At Gratersford the residents (not inmates) are treated like men, because they are men. There are educational programs there, where a man can earn his high school diploma or start college work. There are sports, there is a legal council, made up of some of the residents and area lawyers. There is a degree of freedom, considering the situation. Question: "Is imprisonment the punishment, or is the punishment the abuse and dehumanization that one takes while imprisoned?" No answer. The Symposium posed many questions to the audience, the same questions that puzzle our society, about punishment and imprisonment. Unfortunately, no one has 'th.e answer,' but now we know some of the questions.
Benefit for Managua by Laurie Whitman A benefit concert was given at Cabrini College. It was in response to a plea from the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart who lost $4 million of property as a result of the Managua earthquake around Christmas, 1972. Kathy-Jo Ramos learned of the earthquake and the vast devastation it caused. Since Kathy was a graduate of Cabrini High School in New York and now attends Cabrini College in Radnor, she thought Cabrini students could do something to help the Order which has given her eight years of education. Kathy-Jo Ramos and Sue White enthusiastically organized the concert and contacted local groups to'perform. The groups received Kathy and Sue's invitation with the same enthusiasm for helping people in need. They all donated their time and talents so that all proceeds would go directly to the Sisters in Managua. "It's a nice reason for people to get together,'' says Kathy. The groups who worked together for this cause were High Treason, Forest Green, Quinn, Jesse Graves, Bruce Rosner, and White and Ramos. High Treason, one of Philadelphia's best groups, have performed · together since 1968. They have an album to their credit as well as performances at the Main Point and the Factory. High Treason also gave a well received performance last summer at the Wildwood Convention Hall. They played before Sly and the Family Stone. Actually, they played most
of the time ... Sly didn't show up. So, what else is new? Forest Green is a local group who have played second to Sha Na Na and have also been seen at the Main Point. Forest Green was so lively at the concert that you wanted to get up and "boogie" in the gym. Quinn who has performed at Prism, also donated his time and talents to the cause. He added a mellow moment to the evening and everyone enjoyed his performance. Jesse Graves is an outstanding blues performer. "One of Philadelphia's Own", he has just released an album. If Jesse's album is as good as his performance at the concert many feel he is sure to have a seller. Bruce Rosner is a new talent who recently started in Philadelphia. He performs his own original material in the folk tradition. Bruce is sure to make it big with his talents. And of course, White and Ramos, gave another fantastic performance. The were called out for an encore which was well-received by everyone. With all these fine talents gathered together for a common cause, those who attended felt the concert was a success. The turnout was estimated at 600. There was, however, a very touching moment in the evening. Kathy presented a check to Sister Flora. Sister expressed gratitude to Kathy and Sue and anyone who helped in any way. Kathy had this comment to make about how the concert was accepted: "Everybody cooperated, but
there was a correlation between lack of cooperation and the over thirty crowd. The majority of the people were helpful. Everybody who gave static were older people who didn't understand what we wanted to do. I would like to thank the people who know they did a good job." Kathy wants to call attention to those who contributed to the concert: to Kathy's father who printed the tickets; to the people who donated money for the posters; to the Social Science Club who donated $25.00; to Rick Menapace of WIBG for advertising the concert.