1955-1956 Peru Pedagogian

The Voice of the Campus of a Thousand Oaks . . .

Peru Pedagogian PERU, NEBRASKA

SEPTEMBER 30, 1955

Enrollment First Semester Exceeds Four Hundred The first semester's enrollment for Peru State Teachers College has the total of 407 students; 367 of these are for the daily sessions and the 40 are for the evening sessions.

For the daily sessions, it is broken down according to class.

Freshmen women, 71; men, 82.

Sophomore women, 33; men, 65.

Junior women, 13; men, 54. Senior women, 12; men 37.

Peru has thirteen transfer students which are as follows: Jim Ackerman, Fremont, Nebr., senior from Midland College, Nebr.; E d m u n d Brissette, Marinette, Wis., junior from Marinette City Teachers, Wis.; Franki.e Davis, Leona, Kans., junior from Highland Junior College, Kans.; L. Verdell Goldberg, Essex, Iowa, junior from Luther College, Wahoo, Nebr.; Raymond Huggett, Bertrand, Nebr., junior from Mc-

Election of Cheerleaders Each year, before the opening football game, one of the biggest n e c e s s i t i e s, of course, is the cheerleaders. So, shortly after the opening of school, a gathering of the entire student body was called .to a meeting in the auditorium, with" its blue and white clad combination of gymnasts, yell leaders, and sideline representatives of the home spectators.

At the beginning of the session, Lowell Samuelson, president of the student body, explained the · procedure by which the leaders would be elected. Each girl would come onto the stage; lead the crowd in one yell, then retire behind the curtain, waiting for the voting to take place. Every candidate for the position was well equipped for the job, so the voting was a thing to be considered with a little thinking before the names were dropped into the ballot box.

Later, it was learned by everyone that the cheerleaders were to be given a preview in the pep rally held Wednesday evening.

Everyone was pleased with the outcome.

The yell leaders selected were :Janice Johnson, Yvonne Funkhouser, Ann Foster, Betsy Hartman, and Betty Sedlacek.

LET'S BACK THE BOBCATS!!

Cook Junior College, Nebr.; Jack Jelinek, Bellevue, Nebr., sophomore from Omaha University, Nebr.; Floyd Kreifels, Nebraska City, Nebr., freshman from Creighton University, Omaha; Robert Miller, St. Francis Kans., junior from Westmar Col~ lege; Esther Powers, Peru, Nebr., special from Marietta College; Marilyn Premer, Auburn, Nebr., sophomore from St. Mary College; Budd Proctor, Humboldt, Nebr., sophomore from the University of Nebraska; Virgil Skipton, Haddam, Kans., junior from Fairbury Junior College, Nebr.; Donn Walker, Beatrice, Nebr., sophomore from Doane College, Nebr.-W.R.K.

Foreign Language Club The foreign language club met at 8:00 p.m. in the basement of the administration building on Sept. 26, where Mrs. Powers, representative of the Spanish class started the meeting. Mr. Rath showed a 15 minute film entitled "Spain," which showed costumes, customs, festivals and building structures of Spain. After the film, Mrs. Powers took th'e group to the second floor of the Music Hall where she asked the group to sing a Latin song, "Gaudeamus Igitur." Then the Spanish class sang two songs in Spanish for the group. The songs were "Alla'en el Rancho Grande" and "Coplas Populares."

Mr. Rath then asked everyone to introduce themselves, so that the group could vote for officers.

The election proceeded and the results were as follows: Miss Spear, president; Mr. !deus, vicepresident; Mr. Buchholz, secretary and treasurer.

The business meeting followed and refreshments were served, with Spanish records playing background music.-W.R.K.

Freshmen Initiation The Freshmen of Peru are now going through_ '.lne of the unusual ordeals of their college 1if e known as freshmen initiation.

They have to do anything that an upper classman might instruct them to do. Since some of the freshmen did some of these tasks, with displeasure and also with an outward sign of dissatisfaction, a kangaroo court was held to freshen up their ideals on the subject of initiation. The impartial jury's task was to decide whether the suspect was either guilty in the first. degree or just plain guilty. This specialized job was given to Betsy Hartman, l Georgia Bauers, Janet Christenson, Richard Adams, Bert Adams, . and Ron Witt. The H on o r a b le Tom Percell was the presiding JUDGE and John McMullin was prosecuting attorney.

Some of the proven guilty were given a free shampoo in the new modern way, " A La Dunk In the Bucket," "A La Aero Shave," and one person was lucky enough to get an egg shampoo "A La Splat." All in all, the kangaroo court turned out to be an event of great fun for all even though it was at the expense of the BAND DIRECTORS Robert V. Grindle of Peru State and Rex Connor of Wayne State (at right) go over half-time maneuver plans with freshmen.

Jim Porter of Peru State and Davie Lee Johnson of Wayne State.

At the Wayne State-Peru State grid contest, the combined bands marched as one unit for the half-ime show. It is believed to have been the first time that two Nebraska college bands had marched together in a half-time ceremony.

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Marching Band Will Be Guests Of Midland Band

James E. Porter of Talmage has been named drum major and Eleanor Abel of Bridgeport, drum majorette, of the Peru State College marching band, according to Robert V. Grindle, director. ·, The band made its first marching appearance at the Wayne State-Peru State football game Saturday when it c o m b in e d forces with the visiting Wayne State band to give the half-time show. The band will appear at the remaining home football games and will be guests of tne

Midland marching band at the grid contest between Peru and Midland October 8 at Fremont.

The marching band members and their home towns: Twirlers-Pauline Ki'sh, Shenandoah, Iowa; Peggy Wendeln, Syracuse; Gail Peterson, Plattsmouth; Garnet Brown, Nebraska City.

Cornets-Jim Boatman, Peru; Harriett Parkison, River t on, Iowa; Dave Miller, Peru; Darrell Christenson, -Wymore; Betty Taenzler, Omaha.

Trumpets-Don Johnson, Syracuse; Larry Miller, Hamburg, Iowa.

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About 170 freshmen answered the roll call at Peru this year, for the 1955-56 term. Many different areas all over the• country were represented by students from the Gulf of Mexico on up into Alaska.

The official welcoming of the frosh began Sunday, Sept. 4, with a dinner in honor of the class, at which speeches by President Gamon, Professor Ro b er t Moore, Dr. Weresh, Dean of College, and Dr. Boraas, Dean of ·Students, were given.

Amateur Hour, Convocation, nd other events of the week all ere intended to make sure the become acquainted ith Peru, its staff, its students, ildings, and become familiar ith the college itself.

Trombone-Lawrence Eickhoff Shubert. ' French Horn-Dick Fankhauser, Humboldt.

Saxaphones-Carolyn R o g g e, Johnson; Dave Longfellow, Peru.

Clarinets~Junior Karas, Mead; Phil Neuhalfen, Dunbar; Janet Cotton, Peru; Maxine Lawritson, Salem.

Flutes-Grace Hann a f or d, Brownville, June Hauptman, Nebraska City.

Baritone Horns-Fred Clements, Elmwood; Harold Christy, Brock.

Sousaphone-Haro 1 d Zabel, Johnson; Julius Mueller, Omaha. ' Snare Drums-Bob Jones, Peru; Lero:: Buchholz, Table Rock; Duane McKnight, Peru; Thelma Conyac, Tabor, Iowa.

Bass Drum··-i\ rd y c e Howell, Table Hock.

Bells--Elberta Rhoten, Palmyra.

Flag Bearers-Deanna Bro\\'11, Creston, Iowa; Suzanne Loudon, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Weeping Water Stops Peru Prep

LEADERS OF THE CHE]i:RING SECTION at Peru State College athletic events for the year will be these five coeds, who were elected recently at an all-college convocation. The new cheerleaders are (from left): Yvonne L. Funkhouser, freshman from Shenandoah, Iowa; Betsy Hartman, sophomore from Falls City; . Janice Johnson, sophomore from Peru; Betty Sedlacek, Wahoo freshman, and Ann Foster, sophomore from Lincoln.

Prep fell victim to a po\verful 'vVeeping Water team, 30 to 0, on September 16. The Weeping Water aggregation was playing at home and showed much promise for a good year. The key difference would seem to have been the size and experience of the host team. It was just one of those nights that Peru was unable to move with effectiYeness.

Prep's small, slow line and inexperienced backs need time to develop.

September 23, Prep goes to Sidney, Ia., and on the following week will travel to Auburn to meet their arch rival.

HANDBOOK FOR NEW PERU STATERS To Keep You "Hep!" William Cowper said, "The earth was made so various, that the mind · Of desultory man, studious of change And pleased wiih novelty, might be indulged."

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Everyone is pleased with the novelty of the HANDB~OK FOR NEW PERU STATERS. This little .blµe book is fascinating from cover to cover-quite different from the usual run of handbooks.

Just reading the table of contents, gives one a great deal of information, and entertaining information.

THE WELCOME FROM YOUR PRESIDENT is written in a sincere and friendly style but, then, isn't that typical of our President Gomon? His picture, together with the pictures of the Deans, all add appeal to the book. We appreciate the picture and the.message of Lowell Samuelson, our Student Council President, known as Sammy.

The Fres~men Orientation Program, the Color Song-and all of the information expressed in a vivid and colorful manner, mean much to everyone who has had· the privilege of owning one of these not-to-be-forgotten handbooks.

-William Kochheim.

Bobcats Win Opening Game The Peru State Bobcats opened their seas.on here in the famed Oak Bowl by trouncing Concordia 24-6. Agairi this year, local fans were greeted by a victory.

The weather was hot and sticky, not ideal football weather at all, but the Bobcats moved the ball well despite.

On the opening scrimmage play Del Stoltenberg sent Chicago Bill Allen over the right side of the line for a touchdown. Halfback Allen averaged 11.4 yards per carry against Concordia. The stocky 160 lb. senior ran 50 and 13 yards for two Peru scores and took a 38 , yard pass from Del Stoltenberg for another of the Peru touchdowns.

The starting lineup consisted of experienced men with the exception of a 240 lb. freshman tackle from Iowa. Larry Hopkins played well during his first college game and emerged as very good prospect for the future P.S.T.C. football history. Tom Percell, Falls City, f u 11 back turned. out to be a very fine

blocker. It was his block that sprang Bill Allen loose in the opening minutes of the game.

Bobcats Down Wayne State 22-13 1

The almost legendary record of the Peru Bobcats at home had another victory tallied for posterity. Peru State has now won all their home games for a fiveyear period. The last time Peru State College was beaten at home was in 1950 by Wayne, 7-6.

The night was rather cold and wet, but a good crowd turned out to cheer their teams on in conference play. All sources pr~icted a good hard"fought game bTtween two well-matched teams, and these pre-game predictions were carried out. The game wa's a crowd pleaser, a driVing type of ball game.

Del Stoltenberg, Peru quarterback, scored two of the three touchdowns for the Bobcats. In both cases he employed the quar-

Graduate Record Examinations Will Be Administered At Four Nationwide Sessions During 1955-56 Princeton, N. J., September 16: The Graduate Record Examinations, required of applicants for admission to a number of graduate schools will be administered at examination centers throughout the country four times in the coming year, Educational Testing Service has announced. During 1954-55 more than 9,000 students took the GRE in partial fulfillment of admission requirements of graduate schools which prescribed it.

This fall candidates may take the GRE on Saturday, November 19. In 1956, the dates are January 21, Aprih 28, and July 7.

ETS advises each applicant to inquire of the graduate school of his choice which of the examinations he should take and on which dates. Applicants for graduate school fellowships should ordinarily take the designated

examinations in the fall administration.

The GRE tests offered in these nationwide programs include a test of general scholastic ability and advanced level tests of achievement in sixteen different subject .matter fields. According to ETS, candidates are permitted to take the Aptitude Test and/or one of the Advanced Tests.

Application forms and a Bulletin of Information, which provides details of registration and administration as well as sample questions, may be obtained from college advisers or directly from Educational Testing Service, 20 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., or P. 0. Box 27896, Los Angeles 27, California. A completed application must reach the ETS office at least fifteen days before the date of the administration for which the candidate is applying.

PERU PEDAGOGIAN Published Bi-monthly by Peru Staie Teachers College Peru, Nebraska September 30, 1955 THIS ISSUE: Ediior __________________________________ Richard McGee Sports Editor ____________________________ Roberi Moore Feature Editor ___________________________ Bill Kochheim Advertising Manager ______________________ Ron 'Qardner News Editor _____________________________ Jerry Timothy Society Edil:or __________________________ Beiiy Sedlacek Exchange Edil:or ____________________________ Beih Niday Reporters ___________________ Jan Stangel, Barbara Boyd Faculty Adviser---~------Dr. Louise A. Nelson Garreti

terback sneak from about two yards out. The other points were accredited to Wayne Minchow of Table Rock, and Jack Gilmore of David City. During the first few minutes of the contest Wayne on .the offense was forced to kick, Ohlund, Wayne fullback went into the end zone to punt, but Wayne Minchow smashing from his right end position blocked the kick and scored a touchback good for two points. The other touch- · , down was scored on a pass play from Rodger Majors to Wayne Minchow goocj for 35 yards. Jack Gilmore converfed on two of the extra point attempts.

The score by quarters: Wayne __________ o 13 O 0-13 Peru ____________ 9 0 6 7-22

Convocation The football coach, Mr. Al Wheeler, was in charge of the convocation on September 22, 1955. The program was as follows: The marching band played the march "Burst of Trumpets"; announcements were . made by Cheerleader Miss Johnson, followed with the cheerleaders leading the studentbody in the cheers, BOBCATS and FIGHT. Following these cheers, Coach Wheeler introduced the members of the football team.

Freshmen: Ken Staton, Keith Lamb, Ralph Aranzo, Garry Adams, Kay Marr, Pat Novacek, John Lincoln, Jerry Koenig, Bob Reed, Bob McAdams, Jim Graves, Wayne Rydberg, John Hennings, Don Ruddy, Dick Bowde'U, Dick Humphrey, Bob Norwell, Lyle Sapp, Alan Shipley, Larry Hopkins, Sid Brown, Jim Rosenquist, Max Harrington, Fred Kadealy.

Sophomores: Earl McCain, Ray Ehlers, Duane Rains, Henry Hart, Dale Johnson, Glen Heywood, Tom· Eastman, Riley Ruby, Bob Gess, Jerry Ludwig, Ed Partridge, Jerry Mullins, Ron Wagner, John Gutsch.

Juniors: Jack Ludwig, Chuck Krumme, Wayne Minchow, Del Stoltenberg, Tom Percell, Jerry Trullinger, Tom Moen, Jack Gilmore, Robert Humphrey, Darwin Rosenquist, Roy Huggett, Ken Sands, Kelly Liewer.

Seniors: Alan .Stiers, Bill H. Allen, Bill Allen, Jack Nance, John McMullen, Rodger Majors, Dick Adams, Willie Mason, Burt Adams, Lowell Samuelson, Leland Covault, Duane Birguinal.

After this, Dick Adams and Jack Nance, co-captains said a few words about the coming .game with Wayne. Coach Johnson talked about the B-team and their functions. He also stated, "Chances of varsity are good if somebody will bring it out with spirit." Then Coach Stemper spoke about football as a game, having both offensive and defensive action, which a lot of the spectators do not watch. Instead of watching the ball' an of the time he thought that they should watch the line work also. More cheers and the color song con-' eluded the convocation.-W.R.K. I find that the worst thing about a small income is that it is hard to live within, and impossible to live without.

Bill Allen, left, and John McMullen, n lo captain ihe Peru· Staie College Bobcats against Chadron Saturday, look at the 68 on Allen's jersey. The speedy back's exploits the past four years have made if a well-remembered number over the NCC. Two stocky Chicagoans who have played seven years of f o o t b a 11 together have been named by Coach Al Wheeler to captain the Peru State College Bobcats in their Saturday meeting with Chadron State at the western school.

Two hundred pound guard John McMullen reaches 5'8" on the measuring scale in the ~eru dressing room and with a little stretching halfback Bill Allen, who weighs 155, could make it to that point. While neither happens to be the towering giant so often deemed necessary for collegiate football, both pack a lot of wallop in their c o m p a c t frames.

Both started to Parker High School in Chicago in the fall of 1948 and a year later were on the prep varsity together. Spotted by a Peru alumnus and persuad· ed to come to Peru, they showed

up, unheralded, on the Campus of Thousand 01:iks in 1952 to start their college grid careers.

Now, four years later, Peru fans feel that both must be considered candidates for all-conference honors this fall.

Throughout the past four years ·both have had their moments with the Bobcats, like the time, two years ago, when Allen ran the opening kickoff back 98 yards to score ih the Homecoming game with Nebraska Wesleyan.

Being a lineman, McMullen's personal accomplishments have been less spectacular but he is usually wen remembered by opposing guards and tackles.

Both are agreed that their biggest thrills have come in playing with the undefeated Peru State teams of 1952 and 1953. Their fondest hope is to wind up their playing careers with another such season.

Law School Admission Test Will Be Given Four Times This Year Princeton, N. J., September 16: The Law School Admission Test required of applicants for admission to a number of leading American law schools, will be given at more than 100 centers throughout the United States on the mornings of November 12, 1955, February 18, April 21, and August 11, 1956. During 1954-55 nearly 10,000 applicants took this test, and their scores were sent. to over 100 law schools.

A candidate must miike separate application for admission to each law school of his choice and should i n q u i r e of each whether it wishes him to take the Law School Admission Test and when. Since many law s c h o o I s select their freshmen classes in the spring ·preceding their entrance, candidate.s for admission to next year's classes· are advised ordinarily to take either the November or the February test, if possible.

The Law School Admission Test, prepared and administered

by Educational Testing Service,

features objective q u es ti on s measuring verbal aptitudes and reasoning ability rather than acquired information. It cannot be "crammed" for. Sample questions and information regarding registration for and administration of the test are given in a Bulletin of Information.

Bulletins and applications for the test should be obtained four to six weeks in advance of the desired testing date from Law School' Admission Test, Educational Testing Service, 20 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J. Completed applications must be received at least ten days before the desired testing date in order to allow ETS time to complete the necessary testing arrangements for each candidate.

Confusion is one woman plus one left turn; excitement is two women plus one secret; bedlam is three women plus one bargain; chaos is four women plus one luncheon check.

Welcome, New Faculty!

Mrs. M. A. Balkmema Dorm Mother for Delzell

The Freshmen and new student reception which has come to be a tradition on campus was held September 28 in the home of Dr. and Mrs. ·Neal S. Gomon.

This was the first chance many of the newcomers had to talk with the college president

Homecoming Play Selected As has been the custom in the past, the Peru Dramatic Club will present a play. The Homecoming Play this year will be, "A Murder Has Been Arranged," written

by Emlyn Williams in 1928. "A Murder Has Been Arranged" was first produced by the Repertory

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and his wife and to see their home.

The reception was from one to five o'clock, with students coming and going at intervals.

Assisting were Miss Marguerite Haugen, Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Weresch, Dr. and Mrs. Harold Boraas, Mrs. Paradise, Mrs. Balkmema, Mr. King.

Players, at the Strand Theatre, Cavendish ___________ Rex Filmer Mrs. Urragy _____ Elaine Johnson London.

Jimmy North _______ Roger Haigh The scene of the play is on the stage of the St. James' Theatre, Beatrice Jasper_ _____________ _ ___________ Yvonne Funkhouser London. The story is of a clever murderer and his escapades. It Mrs. Arthur _______ Gail Peterson would appear he had committed Sir Charles Jasper ___________ _ ______________ Richard Corwine the perfect crime, but for one Maurice Mullins ___ Robert Moore thing he, like most killers, is not entirely sane. It's written in the A Woman _____ Maxine Lawritson unique English murder style, and We know the kind of acting guaranteed to keep you on the Professor Moore brings out and edge of your seat. Comedy pops that is why we are looking forits head at various intervals. ward to another one of his plays.

After considerable competition, Mr. Moore, Peru drama director, 1 announced the following cast: Miss Groze _________ Louise Bush '< Mr. Virgil DeZwarte, assistant 'professor of physical education, • director of campus .school athletics, and instructor of high school social sciences, is with us this year. We are happy to welcome him.

He holds his Bachelor's degree from Wisconsin State Teachers College at Lacrosse, his Master of Art's degree in Physical Education from North Western University.

We welcome Mr. DeZwarte, Mrs. DeZwarte and their two daughters. Greetings to all of you and may you have a happy time at Peru! We are glad that you decided' to come to Nebraska State Teachers College. We are all looking forward to this year with you.-W.R.K.

Mr. Virgil DeZwarte

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Mrs. Balkmema was born in 'l'ripp, South Dakota, and graduated from High School in Chicago. She went to Yankton College in South Dakota and Cornell at Mt. Vernon, Iowa. After completing college she was mar~ ried and moved to Urin, South Dakota where her husband was the county agent. After being there for 12 years she came to Hampton, Iowa where her husband was sales manager and she was the city hostess. She has two daughters, two granddaughters and a son who is in the Paratroopers at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina; her husband passed away in November 1950.

She became the Sorority Mother of the Dalta Gammas at GrinDr: Louise A. Nelson Garrett, nell College, Iowa; from there the new Associate Professor of she went to Drake University, English here, is a native of PhilDes Moines, Iowa and then on . adelphia, Pa., where she was August 15, 1955 she arrived at born. She holds an AB. degree Peru to be the housemother for in Liberal Arts from the U>iiverthe 112 fellows of Delzell Hall. sity of Delaware where she held She is known to the fellows as a scholarship in nationwide com"Mom," "Mrs. B," or "Mother," petition; she holds an M.A. deand has great interest in them, gree in English from the Univerdoing everything from sorting sity of Pennsylvania where she mail to sewing b u t t o n s on is also a candidate for a Ph. D. shirts.-W.R.K. in English; she holds a Doctorate in Literature from Great Lakes College in jletro,lt. She has done graduate work .iP,..additional universities.

Dr. Garrett has sold poems, Mrs. Paradise is the Dorm articles, and stories, to first-rate re. and abroad. mother for 23 fellows whose res- publicatio· idence is Mt. Vernon Hall during She has · the college year. She came to the prizes.

Peru campus on June 1, 1955 to become Dorm mother for the first time in her life to 18 fel- her talent since that time. She is very active in church choirs, the lows, during summer school. college choirs and during the She was born at Charles City, summer, she played for a quartet, Iowa and lived there until her sang with the fellows, and helped marriage. She moved to Lancastthem find songs to sing for the er, Missouri to start in the bakery Music Education courses. She has business with her husband, then made most of the fellows feel so farmed near Lancaster and lived close to her that they call her intermittently in Chicago, where "Mom Paradise."-W.R.K. her husband passed away in January of this year. She has two sons, and a granddaughter of PERU THEATRE whom she is very proud.

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Mrs. Evanelle W. Paradise Dorm Mother for Mt. Vernon

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Miss Marguerite Haugen Morgan House Mother Miss Haugen is the Associate Dean of Students at Peru. She was born at Missoula, Montana, where she graduated frOIJl high school. Under-graduate work was taken at the University of Montana and graduate work at the University of Nebraska. After her college education, she taught school and worked for the government in Washington, D. C. From there, she went to South America, to work with a gold company for two years, and spent three and one-half years in the Coast Guard on- active duty and is stiU doing her Reserve activity in Lincoln. After leaving the Coast Guard, she joined the U. S. Army as a civilian and served in the Orient for three years.

On the 1st of July, 1953, she arrived in Peru, to become the House Mother for Morgan Hall.

She is called "Miss Haugen" by all of the ladies staying in the hall, and is a very good counselor for them. Her hobbies are people and travel.-W.R.K.

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Morgan Hall In preparation for the coming year, the girls of Morgan Hall have chosen the following officers for the dormitory staff: Mary Sherrod, president; Shir 1 e e George, vice-president and program chairman; Norma Armstrong, secretary-treasurer.

The following chairmen were organized for the dorm's activiIowa, 18 votes; secretary, Janet Since there ·was not a major- ties: Rosie Edelman, House ComCotton, Peru, 43 votes; Yvonne ity for an individual in any of mittee; Peggy Eickhoff, Social Funkhouser, Shenandoah, 16 the class offices, there was an- Standards; Elaine Spier, Social votes; treasurer, Pauline Kish, other ballot taken by the fresh- Activities; Betty Taenzler, BulleShenandoah, 26 votes; Alan Ship- men class on Sept. 27, and the tin Board; Ardyce Howell, ley, Falls City, 27 votes; student results were: Sid Brown, presi- Friendship Committee. Each council, Eleanor Abel, Bridge- dent; Larry Sailors, vice-presi- chairman has an appointed comport, Nebr., 31 votes; Betty Sed- dent; Janet Cotton, secretary; mittee to help in the projects.

The following class representalacek, Wahoo, 26 votes; Jim Pauline Kish, treasurer; Betty Jones, Peru, 28 votes; Chuck Sedlacek and Jim Jones, student tives were chosen by ballot for Dorm Council: Freshmen, Bever· Tillman, North Platte, 23 votes. council.-W.R.K. ly Gerdes, Janet Stangel; SophoFilmer, Peru; Mary Ann Fuerst, more, Margie Higgins, Frances Stilwell; Junior, Kay Phelps, ElOmaha; Beverly Gerdes, Auburn; berta Rhoten; Senior, Ardyce Donald Gibson, Auburn; Evelyn Howell, Shirley Stutheit.

Gobber, Elk Creek; Verdell GoldJanice Johnson was in charge berg, Essex, Iowa. of the Sister Sue program, a plan Grace Hannaford, Brownville; Chorus personnel and their I:tuth Hansen, Dorchester; Gwen for introducing Freshmen girls to college life. Each upperclassman home towns: H;ays, Peru; Evelyn Hillers, Elk became acquainted with one or Jimmy Ackerman, Fremont; deek; Beverly Hinds, Auburn; more Sister Sue freshman by Susan Albertson, Fremont; ~or­ Ardyce Howeil, Table Ro ck ; gia Bauer, Verdon; Bill Beck,. Mary Hughes, Beattie, Kans.; Springfield; Fauna Bish, Cook; Georgia Isham, Elkhorn.

Barbara Boyd, Omaha; Sidney Don a 1d Johnson, Syracuse; Brown, Peru; Leroy Buchholz, Lorrina Johnson, Stanton, Iowa; Table Rock; Glen Chambers, Kenneth Johnson, Plattsmouth; Seward; . Harold Christy, Brock; Robert· Jones, Peru; Junior KarFred Clements, Elmwood; Janet as, Mead; Pauline Kish, ShenanCotton, Peru. doah, Iowa; William Kochheim, Loren Dyke, Essex, Iowa; Dean Falls City; Marilyn Kostal, Odell; Eyberg, Macedonia, Iowa; Rich- Maxine Lawritson, Salem; Diard Fankhauser, Humboldt; Rex anne Lidolph, Adams; Joan Lin-

Election of Freshmen Class Officers for 1955-1956 An election immediately following Convocation on September 22, took place in the College Auditorium. The eledion results . came out as follows: president, Gary Adams, Falls City, 22 votes; Sid Brown, Peru, 34 votes; vicepresident, Lorraine J o h n s o n , Shenandoa~, Iowa, 18 votes; Larry Sailors, Falls City, 40 votes; Ann Wederquist, Raudalt,

Peru State College Chorus Has Eighty-five Members This Year I \

· Eighty-five students are members of the Peru State College 'chorus, according to Darryl T. Manring, director. Major project for the group with the assistance of other departments of the college will be the November 8 presentation of Victor Herbert's operetta, "Sweethearts."

At a later date from the chorus will be named the membership of the Peruvian Singers, a smaller group which will make public appearances when it is not possible for the entire chorus.

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sinmeyer, Blue Springs; Suzanne Loudon, Shenandoah, Iowa.

David Longfellow, Peru; Edwin Lusk, St. Ansgar, Iowa; Carolyn Luttman, Cook; Duane McKnight, Peru; Kenneth Majors, Johnson; Louise Marshall, Wymore; Julius Mueller, Omaha; Larry Miller, Hamburg, Iowa; Hans Nelson, Exeter.

Phil Neuhalfen, Dunbar; Ron Noltensmeyer, Auburn; Gloria O'Harra, Auburn; Nels Overgaard, Red Oak, Iowa; Harriett Parkison, Riverton, Iowa; Gail Peterson, Plattsmouth; Vera Piper, Brock; Jim Porter, Talma'ge.

Sharon Reagan, Auburn; Elberta Rhoten, Palmyra; Muriel Rieke, Nemaha; Carolyn Rogge, Johnson; Roger Russell, Peru; Bonnie Rutz, Dawson; Larry Sailors, Falls City; Delores Sanders; Beatrice; Wilma Schroeder, Daykin; Barbara Schultz, Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Betty Sedlacek, Wahoo; Marilyn Slagle, Falls City; Elaine Spier, Omaha; Doris Stenzel, Hamburg, Iowa; Shirley Stutheit, Cook; Margaret Svoboda, Plattsmouth; Betty Taenzler, Omaha; Nancy Taggart, Peru; Carolyn Timmerman, Stella; Elizabeth Volkmer, Nebraska City.

Elmer Voss, Massena, Iowa; Ann Wederquist, R an d o 1p h , Iowa; Gayleen Wilson, Verdon; J€an Wittmer, Sabetha, Kans.; Marvin Wuster, Dawson; Edna Zabel, Johnson.

writing to them before schoo~ began. A get-acquainted pajama party gave each upperclassman the opportunity to introduce her Ii ttle sister to the remainder of the dorm.

The first all-dorrri meeting was held September. 22. Staff members were introduced and the. year's program was outlined.

Each chairman' gave a tentative. outline of her committee's plans.

-William R. Kochheim

NOTICE An examination for Training Officer (MilJa~y ~ciences) $5,440 to $7,570 a year, i?'now open for filling positions in the Office of Naval Research at Port Washington, New York, and at various locations th~· ut the United States, the il Service Commission has announced.

No written test is required.

Applicants must have had appropriate education and experience.

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QUANTICO, Virginia-Marine Corps officer training here highlighted part of the summer for Duane L. Birginal, student at Nebraska State Teachers College, Peru.

As a member of the Marine Corps Junior Platoon Leaders Class, Cpl. Birginal participated in a six-week officer candidate indoctrination session at this socalled Marine Corps "amphibious university."

During the course he received training in physical conditioning, Marine Corps history and traditions, and weapons· care and . marksmanship.

This was his first training period at Quantico. Upon completion of another six-week session at Quantico and gr a du at ion from Nebraska State Teachers

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College, he will receive a commission as a second lieutenant in the Marine .Corps Reserve.

More than 700 other college students from throughout the country participated with Duane L. Birginal in this summer's Junior Platoon Leaders Class training. These men represent more than 600 American colleges and universities, attending them on a full-time basis during the school year and participating in two sixweek summer training sessions away from college. They participate in no Marine Corps training classes or drills while on their college campuses.

The Platoon Leaders Class has been training Marine Corps officers since 1934 and numbers more than 2,000 college undergraduates on its present rosters.

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Candidates for Queen At the half-time of the Homecoming game, three cars, a Cadillac, a Corvette, and a Thunderbird, will encircle the track. One of the three finalists-Georgia Bauer, Ann F o s t er, or KaJI Phelps-will ride in the Cadillac, and reign as Peru 1955 Homecoming Queen.

At last week's convocation, the .. three co-eds were selected at an all-college electioIJ, from a field of eight. They were, besides the finalists, Gloria O'Hara, Auburn, junior; Janice Johnson, Peru, sophomore; Elizabeth Volkmer, Nebraska City, freshman.

The¡ Queen's identity has been a closely guarded secret since last Thursday's balloting. Even the girl who still reigns as Queen, does not know.

Georgia Bauer is a second generation Peruvian, her mother -having attended Peru State. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bauer of Verdon. Georgia, a

senior, is majoring in elementary education. She was graduated from Falls City high school. She holds a White Angel scholarship and, for the past year, has been secretary of the Placement Bureau. She is the president of the senior class and of the Whit~ Angels.

Ann Foster, daughter of Mr . and Mrs. Glen R: Foster, of Lincoln, was graduated from Lincoln Northeast high school. She is a sophomore in elementary education. The orchestra, White Angels, and part time office work, leave her little leisure time.

Kay Phelps, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. Phelps, of Bellevue, was graduated from the Bellevue high school. She is attending Peru State on a State N o r m a 1 Board scholarship. A junior math education major, Kay is a member of the Student Council and works part time in the library.

The Voice of the Campus of a Thousand Oaks

Peru Pedagogian OCTOBER 15, 1955

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OLD TEAM This picture of one of the first Peruvian football teams was run in the January '55 Peru Stater. This 1893 team consisted of: back row, left to right, Frank Beedle, Williarn Davenport, Dick Mortz, Will Smedley, Frank Majors, Dick Neal; second row, seated, Willis Ray, Jim Meek, Loren Evans, Charles Tucker, John Neal; front row, reclining, Bart Shellhorn and Gil Graves. They were identified by Edith Hutchinson (Mrs. G. A.) Joy '97, Barbara Majors (Mrs. Will Davenport) '92, James Majors '97 and Charles , Tucker '97.

The first meeting of the Peru chapter at the Music Educators National Conference was held in the music hall at 7:00, Oct. 3.

There were 28 music majors and minors present. The executive board for this year consists of Richard Fankhauser, president; Marilyn Slagle, vice president, and Elaine Spier, secretary-treasurer.

An election was conducted at the meeting to elect a choir, band, and orchestra chairman.

Gloria O'Harra was elected choir chairman; Junior Karas, band chairman, and Fred Clements orchestra chairman.

Some of the activities that the M.E.N.C. will participate in this year will be the choral clinic, the band clinic, and the music contest.

A group of the M.E.N.C. members have organized themselves into a dance band, and they will be playing for dances at various

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10:00 a.m. to noon-Registration and coffee in front of the Administration building.

times on the campus. The members include Junior Karas, Fred Clements, Bob Jones, Ronnie Noltensmyer, Kenny Stroupe, and David Miller.

Dorm Meeting A discussion on "Manners" was the program led by Betty Biere at Morgan Hall house meeting Thursday, Oct. 6. Others taking part in it were: Rosie Edelman, Margie Higgins, Edna Zabel, and Elaine Spier. The discussion included table manners, introductions, consideration of others, and selection of clothing.

11:00 a.m.-Former "P" winners eat with the team in the cafeteria.

Noon hour-Lunch at the cafeteria; open to the public.

2:00 p.m.-Foothall game, Peru State vs. Kearney, at the Oak Bowl.

5:30 p.m.-Dinner hour at the College cafeteria; open to the public.

7:00 p.m.-Homecoming p 1a y, "Murder Has Been Arranged,'' at the Auditorium.

9:00 p.m. to 12:30-Homecoming dance at the Gymnasium.

Gem of Thought - Courage is that virtue which. champions the cause of right.-Cicero.

Vetville

By Philip Rihner

Work Progressing on New Campus Housing Units Latest in Peru State's campus growth is the addition of a $250,000 project which is to provide 22 new units of housing for married students and faculty members.

The work began in June after ;a special act of the legislature which approved the proje~t. It is

hoped that the housing will be completed in time for occupancy early in 1956.

The faculty facilities will be two brick-faced apartment buildings, each of which is to provide housing for four families. The corner north of the Music Hall and just west of the president's

home is the site of one of the units. It will be a split-level type building containing 'two two-bedroom apartments and two onebedroom apartments.

The other unit, which will be larger, will have two two-bedroom and two three-bedroom apartments. It will be located

If you have never visited Vet-

ville, you have truly missed something. You will see many happy families, not to mention just beyond the old tennis courts, babies and dogs. This is the one block north of the north en- housing settlement provided by trance to he tollege. the College for married veterans.

The¡ married students will live It is a very interesting place to in 14 units, half of which will be be; there is never a dull moment two-bedroom and the others one- or a lack of diversion. Life is bedroom. These will be located never boring. among the oaks on the rise east In the next issue there will be . of the Oak Bowl. 'news and chitchat from .Vetville!

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The most beautiful season of the year in southeastern Nebraska is fall. The Campus of a Thousand Oaks is especially attractive in mid-October. With its magnificent trees and spacious lawns, no campus anywhere can rival Peru.

Into this splendid setting come each fall the friends and former students of Old Peru to spend a day together in visiting, reminiscing, enjoying the fellowship of bygone days. The football game, the college play and the Homecoming dance are important, but they are only framework to the real purpose of Homecoming.

Present students on the campus would do well to recognize the importance of this day and assist in making the 1955 Homecoming the best ever. Every student should be on the campus for every homecoming event.

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AT ij.EHEARSAL for the Peru Staie College Dramatic Club's homecoming presentation of "A Murder Has Been Arranged.'' ihe mysterio'us mute woman (center) identifies the guilty party. The worn· an. played by Maxine Lawriison .of Salem. is being watched by cast members Gail Peterson. PlaUs· mouth; Lorraine Johnson. Stanton. Iowa; Lois Bush. Gothenburg; Yvonne Funkhouser, Shenandoah, lowa; Roger Haigh. Robert B. Moore and (standing) Rex Filmer, all of Peru.

Curtain time for ihe October 15 presentation is 7:00 P. M.

f'' success and we hope you will avail yourselves of every opportunity to learn more of its purpose and, acc;omplishments.

Finally, we would like to remind those of you who will be in Lincoln or Omaha at the time of the NSEA meetings to drop in on the receptions, both of which are held from 3:30 until 5:00 on the afternoon of October 27. In Lincoln it's the Cornhusker Hotel, in Omaha, the Fontenelle.

KENNETH M. HEYWOOD, Alumni Exec. Secretary.

NEAL S. GOMON, President.

Newman Club

A sincere welcome to the alumni and friends of Peru State College.

We hope you will enjoy to the utmost the activities that have been planned for. you ,and that you will take advantage of this opportunity to renew old acquaintances and make new ones during your visit to your Alma Mater.

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With all good wishes for the most pleasant Homecoming ever.

To the alumni, former students and friends of the college, Welcome! We enjoy_ having you with us. We hope you will return often. ~---

New officers in the Newman Club are Kelly Leiwer, president; "Tom Eastman, vice president, and Betty Sedlacek, secretary-treasurer. The sponsor is Father Flicek.

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To Visiting Peru AlumniWelcome home!

Nothing pleases us more at Peru than to have our alumni return to the campus for a visit, but especially are we happy to have you come back and be a part of the planned activity of this 1955 _Homecoming.

We hope you will permit us to place the facilities of the college at your disposal at this happy time and we also hope you will take advantage of the opportunity to look over the many improvements which mean an even greater Peru State.

Especially would we like to have you drop in at the alumni office so that we may check up on each other. We'd like to sh.ow you the new Addressograph and the new Multilith printing eqJipment recently added by the college to enable us to better serve you. We'd be pleased to hear about your work, your family and your plans for the future.

We hope too, that you'll give us an opportunity to visit with you and answer any questions you may have about the newly organized Peru Achievement Foundation. This organization represents a real opportunity for Peru State and for Peru State alumni.

We are counting on all of you to help make this new movement a J~

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PERU PEDAGOGIAN Published Bi-monthly by Peru Staie Teachers College Peru. Nebraska October 15, 1955 THE STAFF: Co-ediiors____________________ Bill Kochheim, Robert Moore Advertising Manager __________________________ Ron Gardner News Ediior _________________________________ Jerry Timothy Society Editor ______________________________ Beiiy Sedlacek Exchange Editor _______ ------------------------Beth Niday Feature Editor ___________________________ David Longfellow Vet Feature Reporier ___________________________ Phil Rihner Reporiers__________ Barbara Boyd. Donna Lair. Jan Stangel Faculty Adviser ________ Dr. Louise A. Nelson Garreii

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Welcome AlumniGreetings to the al\u~ni and friends of Peru State College.

This is a day to meet old friends, make new ones, and once again enjoy yourselves on the Campus of a Thousand Oaks.

The big event of the day is the football game with the always potent Kearney Antelopes. We hope you will all enjoy yourselves ·and will see an interesting and exciting afternoon of football.

In the evening the Homcoming play is always an attraction, arid a dance in the gymnasium follows the play. So let's all have a good ole time and make the 1955 Homecoming one never to forget. .

LOWELL SAMUELSON, President Student Council.

"Who has not felt how sadly sweet The dream of home, the dream of home, Steals o'er the heart, too soon, to fleet, Where far o'er sea or land we roam?"

-Dream of Home

By Thomas Moore 1779-1852 Yes, Alumni, we know you have been dreaming of Homecoming just as we here at Peru have been dreaming of your return on October 14 and 15.

No matter where you are or where you have been, we are looking forward to that "Sadly sweet" reunion, one where heart greets' heart and\when the time flees all too rapidly.

We have been counting the days until your arrival home to your Alma Mater. The College greets you warmly!

-R. M.

The Pedagogian's contribution to the festivities is in your hands. It represents the .combi1;1ed effort of selling advertising and writing news. We hope your Homecoming is made more enjoyable by it.

The Pedagogian is published by Peruvian~ in the same manner that it was in your day. We use the same winning combination of mind, machinery, paper and ink. The staff joins the administration, student council, and the alumni secretary in welcoming you to the Per;u campus.

Our queen for this··~ai;.is as comely, our team as good or better, our spirits as enthusiastic, as those in former years. Every dormitory and organization has been preparing for this Homec coming day.

Every corner of the campus sends forth a welcome. In this the Pedagogian wishes to join, hoping ev~ry visitor will have a HAPPY HOMECOMING !

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.Yearbook Staff The 1956 Peruvian staff has been organized and already has next spring's yearbook well under way.

The members of the editorial staff are: managing editors, Clyde Barrett and Peggy Eichoff; business manager, Dick Corwine;

Notice All college students are cordially invited to submit original verse to be considered for possible publication in the Annual Anthology of College Poetry.

This is the Thirteenth Annual College Competition. The recogpition afforded by publication will reflect definite credit on the $thor, as well as your school.

Over a hundred thousand mss . have been submitted to the National Poetry Association in the past 10 years. Of these, about 4,500 have .been accepted for publication.

Rules are simple-as follows: Mss. must be typed or written in ink on one side of a 'sheet.

Student's home a d d r e s s, name of College and College

copy editor, Janice Johnson; student photographer, Floyd Grossehme; sports editor, Ed Bosworth; lay-out editor, Fran Larson; photography editor, Betsy Hartman; si:cretary, Doris Wuster.

The staff assistants are: copy, address must appear on each mss.

Students may submit as many mss. as is desired. Theme and form may be in accordance with the wish of the student contributor. In order to give as many students as possible an opportunity fqr recognition, and because of

Gail Peterson and Lois Bush; photography, Donna Lair, DeAnna Brown, and Barbara Boyd; lay-out, Carolyn Luttman and Lois Puppe; .t.usiness, Beth Niday. Jan stlngel't>Js in charge of the bulletin boart1': J. D. Levitt is faculty sponsor. space limite:-shorter efforts are preferiJ Closing date for submission of manuscripts: November 5.

Send manuscripts to: National Poetry Association 3210 Selby Avenue Los Angeles 34, California

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over the head of the Midland safety who saw it roll dead on the Warrior six-1nch line. The four kicks gave the Nebraska Citian a game average of 59 yards.

All in all, it looks as though the Bobcats will be a tough team to tangle with for any oncoming foe.

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Peru's banana ·plant celebrated its golden anniversary in the campus botanical greenhouse by yield· ing its 25th biennial crop. Professor John Christ, head of the science and mathematics department, explains to freshmen Cecilia Witty, Nebraska City, and Eleanor Abel, Bridgeport that after the harvest the foliage will die, but next year from the root will come new life. The second year. 1957, the hardy plant will produce another stalk of fruit. Sharing honors in the greenhouse is a four-yearold dwarf lemon tree which produced its first fruit this year.

By Donna Lair Well, the halls of Morgan Hall have. quieted down considerably to what they were the first two or three weeks but there is still plenty of excitement. Let's just take a peek through the hall!

What do you see? Colored light bulbs, of course! Now, just w~o is doing that? ' Say, Peggy W., just how does a shower in th~ middle of the night feel? Looks as if that's the price you pay. for getting engaged!

I'm sure Gail P. will agree that when you ,start wearing a diamond on that left hand that you pay dearly for it. Was that shower cold or hot?

Speaking of engagements, it looks as if Joy Hopkins is another one .who is sporting a rock.

Real nice!

Congratulations to the three o you and the best of luck those guys in the future.

Say, Gloria, why all the tri to Plattsmouth lately? Prett good place to spend a week-en isn't it?

Ring, Ring ! ! ! Yes, the tel phone is forever ringing and seems as if it is always for Grace H. Just how do you rate all these phone calls, Grace? Will you give lessons, or is it a secret?

Some of the girls have gon scissors happy, isn't that right Marilyn K? But, gee, your hai looks nice.

Say girls ! ! What is wrong with you? There wasn't a very big crowd to welcome the foot· ball boys back after the Midland game and don't say it was too late. , It sure seems nice to see all the , old grads back on week-ends. Be sure and come back any time you can; we can always find room for you. Just remember that!

It seems as the only song that you hear through the halls any more is "If I Could Be With You." Gee, Dee, is it really that bad, or do you just like the song?

May baskets! Big red ones!

And in the middle of the night, can't you leave that. fire extinguisher on its hook?

Say, the _.girls in the front wing really had' the \i,eal for a while.

A study room and a lounge on second would really make things nice, now wouldn't it?

Well, t~ .about ties things up for titt ·session but we shall , see you next time!

regarding the signal, to their own right guard in the third period 20. Two plays later Stoltenberg and outran the secondary for fired to end Jack Gilmore in the what should have been a 78 yard end zorie for the first touchdown t<1uchdown gallop. Mistaking the of the game. Gilmore converted. ten yard line for the goal, Adams After this, the back of the stopped on approximately the Chadron ball club seemed to be o,µe and started walking back tobroken. Their own failure to ward midfield only to be clobmake yardage was added to by bered by a host Qf panting Midtheir inability tb stop the Peru land pursuers. A fifteen yard CS Sec. Fae. Meeting ____ 4:00 Saturday, Oc:t. 15-Homec:oming team in their line smashes, their penalty gave the Bobcats the ball Kearney vs. Peru __ 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 end sweeps, and their action in on the 25 and the drive bogged Play, Auditorium ___ 7:00 p.m.

Prep plays Rockport, Mo., the air. down on the Midland eight.

Dance, Gymnasium _ 9:30 p.m, (Here) ---------------- 8:00 The Chadron game accounted j Unshaken by the incident, AdMonday, Oct. 17 YMCA-YWCA ---------- 6:30 for the third straight win this ·. ams redeemed himself with ten International Relations Lutheran Club ---------- 6:30 season for the Bobcats. \minutes gone in the final period Lutheran Stu. Assn. _____ 7:00 Club --------------~-- 7:30 when he boomed through a giNewman ·Club ---------- 6:30 Commercial Club ------- 8:00 gantic hole on the same play as Oc:t.

27-28 Blue Devils ------------6:30 Coach Wheeler's strong congrebefore and this time went 41 NSEA Convention.

B-Team Game (Here, gation of Bobcats rolled to an yards, not counting the extra 30 Marysville) ----------- 3:15 easy 50-0 victory over the Chadhe traveled in going all the way Sigma Tau Delta --~----- 8:00 ron Eagles on the w e s t e r n to the end-zone fence, just to be The Bobcats dug up the turf at White Angels ----------- 6:30 schoql's field. Every Peruvian sure. His conversion attempt was Tuesday, Oc:t. 18 that made the trip saw action in Fremont for their sixth straight short and the Bobcats led 26-0.

P.T.A. ------------------ 8:00 the game and eight players con- win and their fourth this season, The lone Warrior touchdown as they defeated Midland Col- came on the final play of the Dramatic Club ---------- 7:00 Nov. 29-Alumni, at Peru tributed to the score.

CS (El.) Fae. Meeting Dec. 2-Tarkio, at Tarkio, Mo. End Jerry Trullinger account- lege, 26-7. game and climaxed a 52 yard Dec. 8-D a k o ta Wesleyan, at There seemed to be no stopping drive in which the hosts took to Wednesday, Oct. 19 ed for the first Peru points as he Peru YMCA-YWCA ---------- 6:30 caught a Chadron ball carrier be- the Cats as their capable quarter- the. air for four consecutive first Lutheran Club ---------- 6:30 Dec. 10-0maha U., at Peru hind the goal line for a safety back Del Stoltenberg of Nebras- downs. Larry Burking crashed Lutheran Stu. Assn. _____ 7:00 Dec. 13-Tarkio, at Peru early in the opening quarter. ka City made up for the absence over from the three as the clock Newman Clµb ---------- 6:30 Dec. 15-0pen Quarterback D e 1 Stoltenberg, of Bill Allen with a wrenched ran out and the post-game conDec. 27-29-0ttawa Tourney at who gave the Eagles a lesson in knee and Dick Adams sporting a version attempt was good for a Thursday, Oct." 20 Convocation ____________ 10:30 Ottawa, Kans. precision kicking, had punted one broken hand. Bill Allen started final score of 26-7.

Student Council --------- 6:30 Dec. 30-31-Tarkio Tourney at that rolled dead on the three and the game, but his bad knee was Unquestionably the highlight / Tarkio, Mo. the Chadron attempt to run the re-injured in the opening kick- of the game was Stoltenberg's Friday, Oc:t. 21 · Prep at Tarkio ---------8:00 .

Jan. 7-Hastings, at Peru ball out of the danger territory off. kicking exhibition as the Bobcat Jan. 11-Concordia, at Seward had proved unsuccessful.

Gary Adams, of Falls City, quarter set the Warriors back on SC\furday, Oct. 22 Hastings at Peru -------- 8:00 Jan. 14-Wesleyan, at Peru Minutes later Stoltenberg sig- however, made up somewhat for their heels with his talented toe.

FHA ------------------- 9:30 Jan. 20-Kearney, at Kearney naled for a fair catch of a Chad- the absence of brother Dick by The first occurred early in the Jan. 27-Wayne, at Wayne ron punt on the host 35 and the two spectacular runs. Freshman game when, with the ball on the Monday, Oct. 24 Home Ee. Club ---------- 7:00 Jan. 28-MicUand, at Fremont.

Eagles were penalized after dis- Gary broke over the Midland Peru eighteen and the Cats facBlue Devils ------------- 6:30 Feb. 3-Doane, at Crete ing fourth down and· nine, he .:.~(} ().-.(l~) ()~)---(J-(/ Foreign Language Club _ 8:00 Feb. 4-Midland, at Fremont boosted the ball over the head of White Angels ----------- 6:30 Feb. 10-Chadron, at Peru the Midland safety and it rolled Square Dance, Fae. & Stu. 7:30 Feb. 11-Chadron, at Peru dead on the Midland eight· after Feb. 17-Wayne, at Peru a 75 yard drive. His next one, in Tuesday, Oct. 25 B-Te?-m G a m e (H e r e, Feb. 18-Kearney, ·at Peru the second period, rolled into the Plattsmouth VFW) ____ 8:00 Feb. 21-Wesleyan, at Lincoln · end zone and was brought out Educ. Div. Meeting CS __ 10:50 Feb. 24-Doane, at Peru to the' twenty to go into the record books as a 33 yard effort.

Early in the third he tuned up Enrollment as of September 30 1955 ' Men Women Total with a 54 yard boot and, a few Resident Enrollment Freshmen ----------------------------- 87 81 168 I minutes later, standing on the 48 115 Sophomore --------------------------- 67' Peru 15, again lifted the pigskin COMIC OPERA by 33 Junior -------------------------------- 56 89 16 Senior -------------------------------- 38 54 1 2 Graduate ----------------------------- 1 1 2 Post Graduate ------------------------ 1

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By Jan Stangel "Beep-beep," make way for P.S.T.C.'s 1955 Homecoming Queen! The queen is very attractive 5' 4", brown-haired Kay Phelps, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John 0. Phelps, Sr. of Bellevue, Nebraska.

Kay was born and raised in Bellevue and attended Bellevue High. In high school she received such honors as being selected for student council, "B" Club Sweetheart, and salutatorian of her graduating class. While in school Kay was active in music and dramatics work.

Her foremost hobbies consist of tropical fish and reading, for which she finds little spare time.

Kay is also very fond of all kinds of sports, especially golf, tennis and swimming.

Among her likes and dislikes are: fondness of Bermuda shorts, plus long socks and the Peru campus "friendly atmosphere."

Her only dislike is "poor sports· manship."

Kay came to P.S.T.C. as a result of receiving a Nebraska State Normal scholarship. Her major is Math for which she explained, "I love those little figures.'' Minors are Biology and Physical Education.

Homecopi.ing Q u e e n Kay Phelps rode

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Her college activities consist of Secretary of Student Council, Alpha Mu Omega, Junior representative on Dorm Council, Beta Beta Beta, and also her job at the library.

When asked for a comment Kay stated "I was very much honored and thrilled to have been chosen Homecoming Queen and I wish to thank every one who made it possible."

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Elect Mrs. Moore District Director P.T.A. "PTA includes not just parents and teachers, but all people who are interested enough in children to work for better homes, better schools, and better communities in which children can grow," stated Mrs. Bess Moore, wife of Robert D. Moore who is the head of the Division of Language Arts.

Mrs. Moore was elected District I Director of PTA Oct. 11.

"Alone the individual PTA's could do little for instance in the way of influencing legislation that has a direct bearing on conditions affecting children so they organize into district, state, and national groups," she added.

As director, Mrs. Moore will help those PTA's in this district who have problems or want to be organized, and explain and interpret the aims of PTA.

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Peterson, Dick Corwine, Robert B. Moore, and Maxine Lawritson.

On the staff were: Richard, MC:;Gee, assistant to director; Duaine McKnight, Dave Longfellow, and Jim Boatman, stage managers; Margaret Svoboda, book holder.

Mr. Victor H. Jindra, direction of college orchestra.

The audience became so enthralled with the play, that when a character screamed, the whole audience had a petrified look.

Some were on the edge of their seats, some clutched people sitting next to .them with desperation, and some were too scared to move.

The directors, characters, and staff, should all receive a medal of some sort for the time, work, diligence and effort they devoted to the play. But the gratification of just being a part of this . tremendous play-was, to them, a thank you in itself.

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During Homecoming w e e k, were you shaken up? Quite a few people were. Among a blaring of announcements over the public address system, would come the startling statement "A Murder Has Been Arranged."

This was easily misunderstood, but as the rest of the advertising went on, the shocked expressions on people's faces would return to normaL After arousing such great curiosity, quite a few people went to see what type of a thing this would be. To their amazement, it was a very weird, but well performed play.

The play took place in the college auditorium on the night of Homecoming, Oct. 15, 1955. It was directed by Mr. Robert D. Moore, and the technical director, Mr. Ben Collins. The cast consisted of Miss Lois Bush, Rex Filmer, Lorraine Johnson, Roger Haigh, Yvonne Funkhouser, Gail

Officers of Alpha Mu Omega for this year are Darrell Christensen, president; Lowell Samu e 1son, vice-president; Kay Phelps, secretary-treasurer. Tlie sponsor is Mrs. Myrtle E. Cook.

Will Present Operetta "Sweethearts" in November On November 8 the music department will present "Sweethearts," an operetta by Victor Herbert. The operetta will be in the college auditorium at 8:00.

Admission is .80 for adults, .25 for children and .50 for high school students. College budget tickets may be used.

Sylvia, daughter of the king, will be played by Gloria O'Hara, Auburn. Prince Franz, who becomes Sylvia's sweetheart will be Loren Dyke, E!ssex, Iowa. The role of Dame Paula, operator of the laundry, is taken by Gwen Hays, Peru. Mikel, who helps to restore Sy1via to the throne, is portrayed by James Porter, Talmage.

Lt. Karl, Sylvia's untrue lover, is played by Jim Ackerman, Fremont. Nancy Taggart, Peru, will appear as Liane, the milliner at the laundry. Slingsby, played by Richard Fankhauser, Humboldt, Von Tromp, portrayed by Phil Neuhalfen, Dunbar, and Caniche, played by Junior Karas, Mead, are the conspirators.

Dame Paula's six daughters-

Turkish Delegation Si,x Turkish agricultural specialists inspected the Peru college shop and campus school Oct. 20 as a sidelight in their 3-month tour of the Midwest where they are concentrating on Nebraska and Missouri. These specialists will go back to Turkey and be the nucleus of an extension training center.

They are in America to see how extension work, county agents, and the Nebraska University extension division operate. Their main purpose is to study agricultural methods and the organization of our agricultural extension service so that they can set up a similar organization in Turkey.

Extension work in their country is carried out by the government and not through the universities like ours is.

They are interested in Nebraska and Missouri because the climate, type of soil, and type of crops of the cereal variety are similar to those of central Turkey. Since central and eastern Turkey are arid, they must employ irrigation.

Our food was the most difficult thing to which they had to adjust. They were not used to so much fried food and our food was seasoned quite differently since they use more and stronger spices. Being of Mohammedan faith they eat no pork. At Peru they ate steak and their first strawberry shortcake.

Turkey also has a graded school system but their children

Industrial Arts Club Officers · Serving as Industrial Arts Club officers for this year are Claude Johnson, president; Wesley Paap, vice-president; Bill Beck, secretary; and Harry Weichel, treasurer. The sponsor is Mr. Dee V. Jarvis.

Announcement Auburnites Robert Reed and Shirley Bolejack were married at Auburn Sunday, Oct. 23.

Lisette, Clairette, Babette, Jeanette, Toinette, and Nanette-will be played by Elberta Rhoten, Palmyra, Hariette Parkison, Riverton, Iowa, Louise Marshall, Wymore, Elaine Spier, Omaha, and Shirley Stutheit and Carolyn Luttman, both of Cook.

Student directors are Fred Clements, Elmwood, Bob Jones, Peru, and Junior Karas. Marilyn Slagel, Falls City, is the piano accompanist.

Faculty members in charge of the production are: Darryl T. Manring, vocal music; Victor H. Jindra, orchestra; Mrs. Frances Wheeler, choreography; Robert D. Moore, dramatics; Mrs. Moore, make-up; Dr. Be~ Collins, staging; Miss Norma L. Diddel, art advisor; and Miss Marguerite Haugen, committee co-ordinator.

start school at the age of seven.

They recently started kindergarten for six-year olds. Students have a choice of either a secondary or a trade school.

The Turks took with them a blueprint of a lawn chair designed by Dee V. Jarvis, associate professor of industrial arts.

Halloween A dark black night and a beautiful moon .

Is a perfect time for spooners to spoon; But once a year ... Beware.!

For that is the night of a strange affair.

Black cats and witches go riding high As on their brooms they sweep .the sky.

Spooky ghosts in masquerade Join creepy skeletons to parade.

The wise old owl asks "Who are you?" .

As people costumed in every hue Come gayly and boldly into sight To trick or treat on Halloween night.

-Wilma Schroeder.

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Relations Club which is dedicated to the extension of the understanding of international relations held a con~ vocation on Oct. 20 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the United Nations.

Dr. Powers gave an address on the work that the UN has done.

In it he stated that the. United Nations has fallen short of its goals, but has made significant progress in other ways.

Marvin Wuster sang "One World." He was accompanied by Marilyn Slagle.

The International Re 1 at ions Club officers were also announced at the convocation. They are as follows: president, William Albright of Falls City; vic'e president, Robert Moore of Peru; seer et a r y-treasurer, Verlin Rumbaugh of Beatrice. The sponsor is Dr. Marshall Powers.

The members plan to attend a meeting which is to be held in Des Moines, Iowa, in the middle of November.

Announce Officers The Commercial Club has announced its officers for the coming year. They are as follows: president, Robert Norton; vicepresident, Darrell Christensen; secretary-treasurer, Suzanne Louden. The sponsor is Hazel Weare.

Announcement Carol Stutheit, Humboldt, and Wayne Minchow, Table Rock, were married in the Lutheran church at Humboldt, on Oct. 29.

They are at home in the Bugbee apartments.

Elect Tri Beta Officers Newly elected officers of Tri Beta are announced as follow&: Keith Gilliland, president; Mary Fuerst, vice-president; Eleanor Johnson, secretary; and Garold Goings, historian. Mr. J. E. Christ is the sponsor.

Epsilon Pi Tau's winning display reads "Watch our score multiply in a hare raising game."

"Examine what is said, not him who speaks."-Arabian Proverb.

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much more persuasive. If it weren't for these suggestions, our president of the United States wouldn't have gotten very far on his peace policy. No one can improve and remain in a definite route, i.f it weren't for suggestions. Let's all look in a mirror and try to improve oursel ves while the opportunity is still here.

11 -Bill Kochheim.

With the advent of modern university and college educational requirements, a new philosophy has raised its angry head. The new philosophy is what we call the "suitcase" conception concerning college. One of the biggest contributive factors to this new concept ·is the speed of modern communication and travel. Time and its relation to distance has undergone a striking metamorphosis in the past teil years.

Tciday in our college and university society a decentralized spirit and less intense feeling has resulted from this philosophy. In many colleges, as in the case of our own, when the week-end Monday, Oct. 31 emerges the C<!IDPUS is vacant and has the appearance of a deserted Blue Devils -~----------- 6:30 city or a ghost town of the old west. Many of the students hurry White Angels ----------- .6.30 home to their local high schools and communities as if the collegelife pattern were either undesirable or frightening to them. Some Tuesday, Nov:._ 1 Industrial Arts Club ---- 7:30 are actually more interested in their local high school football team Dramatic Club ---------- 7:00 than in .the Bobcats. This idea causes the sociefy of a college to lose C.S. Faculty Meeting ____ 4:00 .a great deal of its effectiveness.

Tri Beta Picnic, Neal Park 6:00 There are, of course, many reasons given to support this weekend exodus, some of which are quite justified. The need for money Wednesday, Nov. :2 or the cure for homesickness perhaps are the best reasons given.

Prep Game (Here, Essex, The need for money we can well understand and accept, but the Iowa) ----------------- 8:00 other one we believe should be overcome. Independence in life must YMCA, YWCA ---------- 6:30 start sooner or later and college life or its enyironment seems to be Lutheran Club ---------- 6:30 the most ·desirable place in which to initiate this important venture.

Lutheran Student AssociCollege in its best form should be a well-integrated society. It ation --~-------------- 7:00 should challenge the personality to development that no other level Newman Club ---------- 6:30 of social life can force. Unity and companionship are two ess~ntials.

Break the chains which hold you to immature or adolescent situa- Thursday, Nov. 3 Faculty Meeting --------tions;. become a free-thinking individual!

Student Council --------- 6:30 One grave responsibility lies on the shoulders of the student Education Dept. Meeting_ 4.00 ieaders: there is a definite need for week-end activities. A challenge shpuld .be made to these leaders to stimulate such act)\ities.

Saturday, Nov. 5 It would be splendid if our college would in a few years time, Wesleyan at Lincoln ____ 8:00 .have a dynamic social existence and society based upon stable foundations-not merely be a place of internment, not a suitcase in- Monday, Nov. 7 Blue Devils -·----------- 6:30 stitution!

-Robert Moore.

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1) The delu@ion that personal gain is made by crushing others.

2) The tendency to worry about things that cannot be changed or corrected.

3) Insisting· that a thing is impossible because we cannot accomplish it.

4) Refusing to set aside trivial preferences.

J 5) Neglecting development and refinement of the mind, and n~t acquiring the habit of reading and study. ' 6) Attempting to compel other persons to believe and live. as we do.

All of us are guilty of some of the above things. Now is the time we should overcome some of them, not when it is too late. Why don't all of us, both men and women, make an honest appraisal of ourselves and turn over a new leaf? We have the best opportunity to improve ourselves at Peru. Shouldn't we take advantage of it?

Let's take them one by one. The first for example-Why try to acquire personal gain by crushing others? Isn't it much easier to work with them than against them? Stop and think what would happen if the football team, cheer leaders, band and faculty, didn't work with one another? They can exist, but the results are not the

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and in on it too? Or is it just one big party all the time?

Sam was surely getting congratulated in the halls Monday evening after music; could it have been your dancing partner for the evening?

It looks as if fire extinguishers Well, Yvonne, we have all and brooms occupy the beds more noticed that you have that ring than some of the girls do. Don't back on again which you wore you think you had better crowd during your junior and senior them out for a night or two? years. Congratulations.

I believe that it is closing time Say, there, third floor, when you are going to have a party, once again, but it won't be long why don't you let first and sec- until we will be back again.

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Worry is a good way to acquire ulcers, a nervous breakdown, and to become irritable.

WhY should you be the ultimate judge as to whether one can do a thing or not? Just because you can't do it, is by no means a reason that others can't do it. There are those who have superior talents in something, even if we do not.

The fourth-we must acknowledge other people's preferences for sometimes we will find out that they are much better than ours, if we'd just try them.

The fifth-some students in Peru are becoming afraid to dis-. play their talents in front of the stud~nt body. Could it be the reception they receive? Some of the entertainment during a convocation a few weeks ago, was superb? There had been a lot of hard work put into the performances, but after appearing on .the stage, hearing loud wisecracks, whistles, etc., the embarrassment they had will never bring them back to the stage again. Shouldn't we as students in college refrain from childish actions and feelings? We could all try a little more reading and studying, which is actually what we came here for, or did we? If we didn't, just stop and think of the time, money, and education we are losing.

The last, is in trying to compel a person to do certain things: this is a great mistake. It is human instinct inwardly to refuse to do something when compelled to do so. But helpful suggestions are

PERU PEDAGOGIAN Published Bi-monthly by Peru State Teachers College Peru, Nebraska October 31, 1955 THE STAFF: Co·editors____________________ Bill Kochheim, Robert Moore Advertising Manager __________________________Ron G~rdner Ne'WS Editor------------------------~--------Jerry Timothy Society Editor______________________________ Betty Sedlacek Exchange Editor_______________________________ Beth, Niday Feature Editor ___________________________ David Longfellow Vet Feature Reporfer___________________________ Phil Rihner Reporters __________ Barbara Boyd, Donna Lair, Jan Stangel Faculty Adviser________ Dr. Louise A. Nelson Garrett

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Happenings Around The Halls of Eliza Morgan

By Donna Lair Well, things just keep getting more quiet every day, but there are still a few things happening.

This place was surely buzzing over the Homecoming week-end.

People were looking for safetypins, so they could pin themselves together! Alumni were borrowing perfume. (They just can't remember. everything!)

It was really nice to see all of those old roommates getting back together, looking at their old rooms, and talking about things they used to do.

Say, Maxine, what's this we hear about your going steady with Bob Moore? It looks as if that play served more than one purpose.

'Well, we now have everything on second floor from rabbits to football players (not re.al ones).

Just how does it feel to wake up staring a football player in the face, Ruth?

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But even when you break it all down and figure it out on the basis of the number of traffic

By Ned. H. Dearb9rn deaths piled up by each age group, there is plenty of evidence .President, National Safety that the college-age group-from Council You hear a lot these days about 18 to 24-has the biggest. proporteen-age drivers. Much of it is tion of accidents.

As a college administrator most unflattering, and some of it is of my life, I believe that college true. men and women as a whole, and But you don't hear nearly as fraternity men in particular, much about the college-age drivcould stand a boost in public reers. Or about the old grad drivers lations right now. And I can't who sometimes act as if they think of a better place for them were still in college. to start than in the field of safety.

And yet the teen-age drivers, Without getting into the peras bad as some of them may be 1 ennial and continuing discussion don't pile up the traffic toll that over whether fraternities are the college-age drivers do. And good, bad or indifferent, I think the vast bulk of all traffic deaths there can be little doubt that are caused, of course, by drivers they have not done a first class in the old grad age group. job of public relations.

There are logical reasons for I am suggesting that it is time this. For one thing, the college- for the fraternities to undertake age group has more access to cars a continuing, aggressive camthan the teen-agers. And the old paign to bring to public attention grad, or adult, group covers a the ·positive, constructive side of span of 20 years, as compared college life-and I am suggesting with only five years for the teen- that one good way to do this is for the fraternities to do more things that make good news.

A conspicuous example of what I mean is the trend among fraternities to abandon "hell" week for "help" week. The genius who thought up this one should be made an honorary and revered Auburn, Nebr. member of every fraternity in the country. For in one single LOCATED stroke he converted a childish, ON adolescent, annoying and someTHE FOUR CORNERS times dangerous custom into a beneficial public service that the public could understand and applaud.

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4) Nowadays, with Miss Co-ed Why shouldn't a strong frat.er- be the most logical and can be wearing shoes to match every nity take the leadership in bring- boiled down to six simple rea- color of the rainbow, it is even ing about panhellenic action for sons: .\ \ more of a problem to get socks a united, continuing campaign to 1) When arising sleepy and late to match the dress and the shoes. make students more safety con- for a 7:50 class, the chances are Again, white is the answer. With scious? Why shouldn't a frater- greater for putting on matching unique or different looking shoes nity go to· some trouble to sell its socks when they are all white. more attention can be drawn to members, and the whole student Nothing is more significant of a them if the socks are of a nondebody, on the idea that it's smart late-to-class look than one blue script hue. Nothing detractsmore to be careful, and that it's kid and one red sock. from lovely ice-blue shoes than stuff to be a show off behind the 2) White socks can be thrown a pair of chartreuse anklets. wheel?

5) In the summer months in the washing machfoe or basin Would it hurt a fraternity's with the rest of the week's laun- .white socks have the additional prestige on .the campus or with dry without fear of having them feature of emphasizing a nice tan. the general public. to be known fade on something e!Se. Colored They give that healthy look! as an outfit that was greatly con- • socks have a terrible tendency to 6) Finally, some girls who cerned over the social problem of share their brilliancy with their count Eddie Robinson as their careless driving, and determined washtub companions. ideal will have nothing to do · to take the lead in trying to solve with anything ·bllt White Sox. · 3) White socks present less of that problem?

Woul~ it make a father or a color• combination problem. If a mother unhappy to know that doubt should arise as to whether PERU MARKET their son belonged to a group that the pink or the orange would be FREE DELIVERY was dedicated to teaching him a better match for the red or yellow dress, take the easy way out Monday • - Wednesday how to be more responsible, maFriday ture and considerate individual? -wear white. They match anyWould it get the fraternity in thing. bad with the faculty if the chapter turned its group efforts toward preventing accidents not BANK OF PERU only to its own members, but to the whole student body?

P.A.Y.C. AND REGULAR CHECKING Would it harm a college to be ACCOUNTS known as a place where the students translated their mental and Phone 2331 social improvement into public j·'· service? ' . CARROLL LEWIS, President \ Would. it b~ bad publicity for a JOHN L. LEWIS, Cashler fraternity to hit the headlines for a vigorous drive to stop the MEMBER F.D.I.C. tragedy of accidents to their members and to all college stu~ dents? Wouldn't this kind of news be welcome to readers who GREEN LANTERN may have been shocked by lurid stories of alleged basketball Sandwiches - Fountain scandals, or tragic accounts of head-on crashes of cars driven by AUBURN, NEBR. college students after a victory celebration? . The safety movement desper1 ately needs new blood, and new "converts, and new salesmen.

There be no argument safety can except that it mayagainst lack

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Does it make sense? I think it does.

White Socks There is a custom in. America with most college girls to attire their varying sizes of feet in nothing but the whitest of white socks. Younger children don white socks for special occasions only and never for ~veryday attire. Knowing well that there must be a logical explanation, I set out to inquire just why the majority of girls preferred white socks to argyles and tlle various plain colored ones.

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Peru Deals Hastings First NCC Loss Casualties ran heavy at the Oak Bowl Saturday night as Peru d o w n e d defending champion Hastings in a close one. The defeat injured Hastings' chances for the unchallenged possession of the Nebraska College Confer· ence title for the second straight year.

Official Chet Paul was taken to the hospital as a result of a broken leg acquired when he was tackled by Hastings' Hilly Beck. · Pat Novacek, of . Tekamah, made a beautiful showing all evening as he smashed the Bronc's defensive line, and his intercep· tion of a Hastings pass on the Peru 45 with 25 seconds left end· ed the Bronc' hopes.

Del Stoltenberg, on a quarter· back sneak, chalked up the first tally for Peru. Hastings seemed to be tied down in the first half, and who wouldn't be, with 11 Bobcats on their back, smarting from a previous 7-6 loss from the Kearney Teachers.

However, just in the final moments of the first ha'lf, Rob Jitoy Williams tossed to. Beck in the end zone, and Bruce Edwards made the kick good, bringing Hastings out .in front, 7-6.

Peru's starting halfback, Rodger Majors, left the game in the third quarter. His place was taken by Quarterback St-0ltenberg, whose quarterback position was taken over by Freshman Sid Brown of Peru.

This arrangement paid off m o m e n t s later when Brown passed to End Wayne Minchow for a touchdown.

When Edwards plunged for an· other Hastings tally, it looked as if the Broncs had wrapped up another NCC crown.

But with 2:39 left, Halfback Dick Adams broke loose for a 38 yard touchdown run to win for Peru.

News From Vetville

By Phil Rihner Well, time is flying out hele in Vetville. It seems no time a.i all since school began, yet here it is almost Hallowe'enl. · Traffic was surely heavy out this way, what with Homecoming and all of the interesting Alumni.

Many of the Vetville inhabitants had guests over this past week-end, to celebrate all of the Homecoming events. What a grand day, too, for all of the festivities!

Of course, it's all past history, now, that the Big Bunny won the prize. But weren't all of the displays out-of-this-world? Many interesting comments were picked up as your writer kept his eyes and ears open. It seemed that everyone enjoyed· these grand exhibits!

Among those who had friends in for Homecoming are the Ron Winninghoffs, who had as their Sunday guests, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Nutzman and Carolyn of Unadilla. The Clyde Barretts

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By Ronnie L. Gardner The oak trees dropping their cofored leaves, the clinging vines turning from ·green to gold, and the tang of fall in the air, all combine to make autumn one of the most beautiful seasons on the campus. Fall is the climax of the long, hot summer, the promise of snow on the ground, and the bearer of the harvest moon.

The harvest moon itself sym· bolizes a thing of beauty. It. is an orange globe in the darkness, il· luminating the crests of the trees into a golden hue, lighting the meadows and the hillside with a silvery glaze, and outlin· ing figures of the ducks and geese in their southbound· flight.

Then comes Thanksgiving: the crops have been harvested, the hibernating animals have prepared for their long sleep, and mankind has gathered to relay their humble thanks to ,the Maker of all things. Each Thanksgiving is a somewhat modernized version of the first one when the Pilgrims a n d Indians shared their enjoyment of brotherhood but their descendants do likewise-and they remember.

So now when autumn creeps into the calendar, many of us realize that every leaf on its trip to the ground, every call of the wild goose overhead, and every changing blade of grass has a meanirig, a message, a promise.

Mademoiselle's Art Contest Mademoiselle's second annual Art Contest is Wn.ow under way.

The two winners will interpret the two winning stories in the magazine's 1956 College Fiction Contest and will receive $500 each for publication of their work. The closest runners-up will receive honorable mention and will be. kept on file for possible futlire commissions by Made· moiselle. Winners and honorable mentions will be announced in the 1956 August College issue.

If you're a woman in college or art school and submit your entries before your twenty-sixth birthday, you are eligible to compete. Submit enough work to show your ability-at least five samples, in ahy medium: line drawings, oils or water 'colors, collages; anything. Mademoiselle will accept photographs of originals, either color transparencies or black and white glossies. Re· member, this is not a commercial art contest. Jl.fademoisene is not looking for fashion'illustration or advertising layouts, but for imaginative, original work in whateyer medium or style you work best.

The contest closes March 15, 1956. Judges will be: .Aline B. Saarinen, Associate Art Critic of. the New York Times; Hans Hof· mann painter and teacher; and Bradbury Thompson, Art Directof of Mademoiselle. For complete details write: Art Contest, Made· moiselle, 575 Madison Avenue, New York 22, New York.

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$800, including tuition, board and room, plus travel. Students will study at famous residential col· leges or folk schools, it is an· nounced by the American-Scandinavian Council for Adult Education, 127 East 73 Street, New York 21.

The non-profit making Scandinavian Seminar for Cultural Studies offers studies in Den. mark, Norway or Sweden and applications and brochures may be secured from the Council.

Students will have an unusual opportunity to understand and absorb all aspects of Scandinavian culture as they will acquire a knowledge of the languages, will live for part of the time with typical families and at the folk schools, will meet Scandinavians of various backgrounds and interests.

An increasingly large number of American students are attracted to these Scandinavian folk schools where they may carry out research in their particular fields of interest. A February field trip is scheduled for research· and for travel in the three Scandinavian countries. Adult ed· ucation, physical e du c at ion teaching, labor relations, agricul~ ture, the cooperatives, government, music, arts and crafts and the social sciences are among the study projects available.

Started in 1844 by Grundtvig, Denmark's internationally recognjzed educator, the world-famous folk .schools are ideal for the purpose of the Seminar for they reflect the life and culture of the people.

Estimates for the nine-month seminar including fee of $800, trans-Atlantic travel from New York to 'Copenhagen and return, and field trips in Scandfllavia are approximately $1250.

Aage Rosendal Nielsen of the American"Scandlnavian 'Council for Adult. Education is executive director. Other members of the executive committee are: Chairman: Dr. Edwin S. Bur· dell (President, The Cooper Union).

Vice Chairman: Mr. D avid WodHnger (Director, U. S. Student program Institute of International Education).

Treasurer: Mr. Raymond Dennett (Director, The American· Scandinavian Foundation). · Other members are: Dr. Paul E;ssert (Executive Officer, Institute of Adult Educa· tion, Teachers College, Columbia University).

Mr. Just Lunning (President, George Jensen Inc.) Mr. Dewitt C. Baldwin (Executive Director, The Lisle Fellow· ship, Inc.)

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Peru _College Seniors In Who's Who A committee of st u de n ts, t e a ch e rs, and administrators chose seven Peru State College seniors for the 1955-56 listing in "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges."

The seven seniors selected are: Clyde J. Barrett; Hamburg, Ia.; Peggy J. Eickhoff, Falls City; Shirlee Ann George, Auburn; Rodger L. Majors, Peru; John C. · McMullen, Chicago, Ill.; Lowell Samuelson, Beattie, Kans.; and M a r y L. Sherrod, Goodland, Kans.

Qualifications for Who's Who consist of excellence and sincerity in scholarship, leadership and participation in academic and extra curricular activities, citizenship and service to the school,

and vromise of future usefulness to business and society.

Manring New Kiwanis Club President The Kiwanis Club has elected their new officers for the 1956 term. Those chosen to take office the first of January are Darryl Manring, president; Lawrence L. Williams, vice president; Ward Adams, secretary; and -Carroll Lewis, treasurer.

A new board of directors for 1956 has also been chosen. The board consists of John Stevenson, Harold Johnson, Darrell Wininger, W. E. Morrissey, Harold Boraas, John Lewis, Clay Kennedy, and Ralph Chatelain.

Left to right standing: Clyde Barrett, Rodger Majors, Lowell Samuelson, John McMullen. Sitting: Peggy Eickhoff, Mary Sherr.od. Shirlee George.

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PERU. NEBRASKA

Thanksgiving On November 24 the machinery on the farms will remain idle, the .wheels\ of industry will cease their turning, and the business offices will· close their doors for the American holiday of Thanksgiving.

All over our country the modern ways of living will join the traditional turkey, dressing, and cranberry sauce. Families will return home from the many highways and byways to which their occupations rriay have led them.

Each thanks God for his home in the suburbs, his job at the plant, and his shiny new car.

Loren Dyke as "Franz" and Gloria .O'Harra as "Sylvia" in "Sweethearts."

"SWEETHEARTS" Comedy, yea man, songs-you · bet you, and love-dern tooten, were the essence of the operetta created in the College Auditorium on Nov. 8. The comic opera consisted of two acts. The first was based around the story of an infant of the king, being taken from a war-str~cken ,country, and left in a tulip garden of a laundry. The rival takes place between a lieutenant and a milliner, trying to expose the infant as the queen of the throne. The infant in the meantime has consented to marry the prince and has gone to a convent for one year. Act two is the return·of the infant and the distinction of the 1nfant is made as q u e en by the monk who had brought her to the garden. Everyone then got married as planned.

The crowded auditorium was enthralled by the lively tunes played by the orchestra and sung by the cast. Throughout the parts or afterparts were comical, tomfoolery, dramatic, or musical; the audience applauded.

Just think, the college invests a lot of money for entertainment

for budget events of the college -receiving just a handful of individuals as an audience, when our own talent of the college drew a full house. Shouldn't this be an inspiration for all of us?

Most of all, we are thankful for the country we live in, the opportunities ~t offers, and the protection our" way of life gives to us and our posterity. We have the satisfaction· and good fortune to dwell in a land of plenty flowing with natural resources, a desirable climate, and prosperity.

We are lucky to live in a land where there is room for all, opportunities for all, and possibilities for all 160 million of us to become potential world leaders.

One of our prayers on Thanksgiving Day is that Peace will reign over the whole world. Let's remember this prayer.

Veteran's Day

Tri Beta Members The Pi chapter of Beta Beta Beta, the biological science fraternity of the Peru State College Campus, has added eight pledges to full membership. The new members are Barbara Boraas, Dick Adams, Duane Birginal, Rodger Majors, Jack Nance, John McMullen, Orlando Rodriguez and Lowell Samuelson.

The fraternity also initiated 12 students as provisional members who are William Almond, Corwin Arndt, Robert Chard, David Clites, Ardean Ediger, Ray Ehlers, Henry Hart, Frances Mickens, Tom Perce11, Ross Samuelson, Nancy Taggart, and Elizabeth Volkmer.

John C. Christ, head.of the science and mathematics division is the fraternity's sp.onsor.

The Home Economics club is sponsoring its annual All Nations dinner to be held tonight at 6:30 in the home economics department at the Campus School.

The food served buffet style will represent the typical foods of a number of nations.

The members of the home economics club who have been working on this event are as follows: Hostess Chairman, Martha Cox M~s. Winningham Thelma Conyac Decoration and Menu Chairman, Norma Armstrong Asst. Chairman, Barbara Boyd Muriel Rieke · Evelyn Gobber Evelyn Hillers Dianne Lidolph Shirley Dissmeyer Tickets and Publicity Chairman, Rose. Edelman Asst. Chairman, B a r b a r a Schultz Beth Niday Table and Room Set Up Dining Room Decoration Chairman, Joan Ann Schei tel Asst. Chairman, Maxine Lawritson.

Joy Hopkins Claudette Stumbo Lorraine Bippes First Chef, Ardyce Howell Asst. Chef, Eleanor Johnson Asst. Chef, Mrs. Moore Marilyn Diedrichs Ethel Nincehelser Rosie Edelman Norma Armstrong Martha Cox Peggy Wendeln Evelyn Hillers Joy Hopkins

Veterans Day is observed on November 11. Originally it was known as Armistice Day in commemoration of the ending of World War I. It now salutes all veterans. We officially observed State Normal Board has authit by the placing of a wreath on the grave of the unknown soldier. orized the president of the four A great debt is owed to those state teachers colleges to grant who fought our wars. Some men Master of Art degrees in educapaid their freedom·. price with tion and Maste; of Science deblood, some with loss of, limb, and . grees in education to graduate some with their sanity. Because students.

This action was taken on reof their sacrifices some veterans are able to do only a few special- quests of school boards and ized jobs. Yet, in no way can this teachers of the state in an effort to stop teachers requiring higher debt be paid. degrees from seeking them in Each and every one of us other states, ;md then not returnshould thank God for peace and ing to Nebraska to teach. pray that it will continue so that Credits toward a Master Deno more sacrifices will need be gree have long been acceptable made. Only veterans can fully by other colleges from courses realize the price of peace. taught aMhe teachers colleges in All we can say is "Thank you." this state. The colleges will now

Peru Stata Teachers College To Offer Master Degree In Education

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PSTC Fully Accredited Peru State can now be rightfully proud that it is one. of the six Nebraska institutions and one of the 288 fully accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Peru State appears on the 1955-56 accredited list of the National Council for Accreditation of Teachers Education.

There are nearly one thousand colleges and . universities which offer some type of teachers education pl'ogram, but less than one-third of them, including our own college, meet high standards established by NCATE. We are justly proud of our accreditation and we shall do all we can to protect and maintain our high standing.

Announcement With this issue of the Pedagogian we are happy to announce the engagement of Pat Spurgin, a freshman here at Peru, to Harold Gebers of Auburn.

She received her diamond Wednesday evening, Oct. 27, but as yet the date of the wedding has not been set. be able to give degrees for which they have prepared their students. The present staff is adequate, and all cost of granting the degree will be met by tuition.

This means no added tax fund or staff will be required. Peru State Teachers College has appointed a committee to .establish requirem e n t s and qualifications for study toward a Master Degree.

Peru is making every effort to open its doors for graduate work in the coming summer session.

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autumn best. The Rihner's had a delightful time with friends and relatives.

THE STARTING POINT The last report of Mrs. Jerry Strip some small tree of its outer covering-its bark-arid you Comstock is _that she is still prowill discover that every branch, every knot, every blemish which gressing. Keep it up, Mrs. Comshows on the surface had its start in the tree's heart, where its mark stock. plainly shows.

Many unusual visitors were in Almost everything grows from within. Most of the disagreeable Vetville on Sunday and Monday things that creep into our lives have their real beginning deep within nights, knocking on doors for o u rs e 1v e s. If the heart is kept right, life will be right. If our "tricks or treats." The Hallothoughts .and ideals are kept dean, our life will be clean.. If a stu- weenites soaped many car windent studies his besttoday, he will be a hard student to beat to- dows, too!

The report is that Wayne Winmorrow.

These things apply themselves to educa~ion. We have education slow is going to coach the Brownwithin us from the age of six or seven. The more education we get ville high school basketball team.

- Well, more._next time-it won't within, the more we will be able to expound. Sinc;e this is Educational Week, allow me to quote the 1955 Almanac of 1952 Statistics. be long!

Male Toial, 25 25 io 29 Elementary yrs. 8t over , yrs. old 5 to 7 years -------- $2,035 $1,763 8 years ~----------- 2,533 2,255 High School 1 to 3 years -------- $2,917 $2,573 4 years ------------- 3,285 2,892 College 1 to 3 years -------- $3,522 $2,764 4 years or more ____ 4,407 2,926 Female Elementary 5 to 7 years -------- $ 725 8·years ------------- 909 High School 1 to 3 yeariJ -------- $1,086 4 years _____"'________ 1,584 College 1 to 3 years -------- $1,660 4 years or more ---- 2,321

35 io 44 yrs. old $2,252 2,803

55 io 64 yrs.old $2,172 2,601

$3,178 3,523

$2,927 3,436

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$3,601 5,142

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$ 900 1,193

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$1,0:37 1,626

$1,266 1,719

$1,036 1,427

$1,677 2,098

$1,775 2,470

$1,607 2,591

This proves the fact, that like a tree, all education we've acquired is marked within us-from the start on-we may have knots and blemishes, but our mark will plainly show.

VETERAN'S DAY It was the "war to end all war" or so one distinguished figure of the day stated. With hopefulness the world went back to work.

Johnnie came marching home, while papa danced, yelled for joy, and swigged beer. A tension that had been precipitating for many months broke. Few pe9ple on continental Europe had escaped t9e - iron grip of the Central Powers. ~· • The Kaiser fled to Holland, leaving behind him a Germany im chaos, and before Matthias Erzberger the responsibility of an armistice. In a railway car the negotiations took place, and Germany spelled out her defeat. The cold November wind now blew over the peaceful greenish-black forests of Europe once again. Undoubtedly the first World War was the bloodiest that had been fought, but it was not the last. History was borne out when Germany rose in the late thirties again to threaten the freedom of man.

On a quiet _dawn in Hawaii another blow fell and ·Americans found themselves involved in an even more costly war. The North feU on the South and the Korean conflict began.

No, World War I was not the "war to end all war," nor will the Korean War probably be the last, for man seems to have a masked desire to possess, regardless of cost. . ·Today we celebrate Veteran's Day, a day put aside to commem· orate all those living .or dead who fought to keep this country free.

To those men and women we owe a great debt. The hopes, loves and freedoms we know today are in great measure their gift. If on this 1Veteran's Day we all take a moment to think of those men, and remember as best we can the consequences of war, perhaps some day we will not need to live in the shadow of fear.

Vetville News

By Phil Rihner Well, Vetville residents surely are college football fans, for on Wednesday night, November 2, nearly all of Vetville was at the game.

Last Wednesday afternoon, Clyde Barrett, Bill Albright, and Jerry Payne werit_ hunting. Bill

was the lucky one. He brought back one pheasant.

Mrs. Wesley Paap had the misfortune of breaking a bone in-her foot last Monday. She gets around with the aid of crutches. Everyone wishes her a speedy recovery.

Phil and June Rihner and their two little girls, Shirley and Karen, had a scenic ride to Iowa last . week-end. The foliage was 'at its

PERU PEDAGOGIAN Published Bi-monthly by Peru Staie Teachers College Peru, Nebraska

A milk dispensing machine, placed as an experiment near the en· trance to the Surge Real Live Cow Show tent at the Michiga;i State University Farm Equipment Centennial, did a land office bu~mess. ' In one four-day test conducted by Babson Bros. Co., the dispenser metered out 7 033 cartons of milk. As a result, more than $700 worth of dimes found their way to the dairy industry. ' George Mather of the Babson Bros. Co., builders of Surge milkers,· says "If we ever get smart enough in this country to make it as easy for~ kid to buy a small bottle of milk as it is for him to buy a bottle of a Jot of other things, both the dairy industry and the kids will be better off-::.

can graduate students for the Doane Shatters 1956 academic year-January 3 to October 5, 1956.

Hopes of First Place \ December 1, 1955, is the closing date for application for the ColNCC Rating '

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The Bobcats lost their reserved seat on the conferehce throne, Friday, October 28, when they ran into a fired up crew of Doane collegers. The game ended in a 22-20 tilt after both teams had played their hearts· out for the entire evening.

Starting off with a big bang, the Doaners passed over the Cats for a 48 yard gain to the Peru 20 on the first play of the game.

Here the Bobcats held Doane to two yards on the next three plays. Then Duane Ourade booting a perfect field goal for the Tigers, giving them that three point margin that was to win the game.

Minutes later a bad pass from center was recovered by Peru on the Doane five and three plays later, Del Stoltenberg used his quarterback sneak to put Peru on top, 6-3. Gilmore's try for the extra point was successful, making it 7-3.

Two more touchdowns, via two more passes, with Jim Griffin scoring put , the Tigers ahead again. Both try for points were unsuccessful. Keeping Peru in the game, Sid Brown passed to Gilmore for a touchdown, but the conversion was bad, making the halftime score 15-13.

Starting second half play, Doane promptly drove clear down to the Peru five, only to be set back on their heels as the Bobcats rolled the entire length of the field where Dick Adam's off-tackle smash put Peru on top again, 20-15. .

Urileashing their deadly passing attack again, the Tigers went out front with five minutes remaining on an 18 yard heave by Mike Leh! to Gale Mathiasen.

Ourada's conversion added the 22nd point and the Tigers managed to defend their lead, from a futile attempt for the remainder of the game, making the Doane Homecoming complete.

November 15. 1955 THE STAFF: Co·editors ____________________ Bill Kochheim, Robert Moore Advertising Manager__________________________ Ron GardJ1er News Edilor _________________________________ Jerry Timothy Society Edit~------------------------------Belty Sedlacek Exchange Edilor-------------------------------Beth Niday Feaiure Editor___________________________ David Longfellow Vet Feature Jlepo~er___________________________Phil Rihner Reporters _____ -- -- ---- -- -- -- ---- ----- -- ----- ---- ---- -- ___ Barba!;a Boyd, Donna Lair, Jerry Payne, Jan Stangel Fac1,1lty Ad$er________ Dr. Louise A. Nelson Garrett

TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS IN COLOMBIA A chance to teach and study in Colombia is open to U. S. college graduates, it was announced today by Kenneth Holland, President of the Institute of International Education, 1 East 67th St., New York City.

The University of Caldas in Manizales, Colombia, offers two teaching assistantships to Ameri·

ombian awards.

This is the first year in which the assist~ntships have been offered by the Colombian University. Successful candidates will assist in teaching English in the university's Department of. Languages. Preference will be given to applicants who plan careers as teachers of Spanish.

Other eligibility requirements are: U. S. citizenship; a bachelor's degree by date of departure; the maturity, articulateness and initiative necessary for teaching; good moral character, personality and adaptability; proficiency in Spanish; and good health. Both men and women are eligible for the awards.

The assistantships include a monthly stipend of 275 Colombian pesos (roughly $100), room, and tuition in any faculty of the University. Return transportation by air from Miami to Manizales is also provided. Men assistants are housed in a dormitory; women, in a high school connected with the University .

The Two·dollar Bill Here is a little problem that may trick you, if you don't watch out. It. is really quite simple, if you will stop and think: A man was in debt $3.00, and he wished to pay it, but he had only a $2-bill. So he worked out a plan to get another dollar. He

took the $2-bill to a pawnshop and received $1.50 and a pawn ticket. He then sold the pawn ticket tju.a man for $1.50, which gave Nim ~e necessary $3.00.

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And This Is Sweet· hearts" The curtain opens, the operetta presented, the curtain closes, e people le,ave, the applause es, the lights dim, the audirium grows empty'.

What the audience sees is a tally different picture from the nsations the person close to the retta receives. The behinde-scenes £tory is ~ne of seemgly sheer confusion and supressed bedlam.

"Money!" is the first scream. of guish from the director's outh. Royalty fee, costuming, ooks and all those little extras ch as tickets, programs, propries mount up to a goodly sum. he income is the budget comittee's funds. The outgo is 'most very body.

"Rehearsal!" is the next necesity of any good operetta. Inteation of action, singing, and ncing requires long, long hours practice with everybody workg hard. Lines have to be arned, songs memorized and nces perfected. The upshot of is that someone out front is eally "sweating" it.

"Publicity! Tickets!" Those eople who are the audience have hear about it; hence posters e printed and drawn, hand bills

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run off and spread to adjoining towns, news stories sent to the papers, "plugs" inserted on the radio. All ~f this so that the ticket committee is kept busy.

"Sets! Props!" The dirtiest hardest job in the bunch is that of designing the stage setting and building it. A scene is painted on the back wallll'a pair of woodand-cloth flats are transformed into a stone wall, flats are set in place, braced, and prayed for ironing boards and irons ar~ "faked," lights are aimed to highlight t.he scene and actors. And then between acts the set is changed! Knights in armor are put on, "palm trees" transplanted, a backing curtain dropped, portraits hung.

These are but a few of the preliminaries to the main events.

The "big show" is the thing that makes heroes and nervous breakdowns. The director chews his b at o n while questions race through his mind: "Will they catch their cue?" "Was that part cut?" "Do we repeat this?" Until the down beat for the overture things are rough.

From then on out the principals and chorus perform their paces learned from hours of practice, moving smoothly from ,one number to another until the final curtain roars across, opens, closes, and opens again for an encore, then closes for good, or does it?

For some the curtain will not close, the people will not leave, the applause will not fade, the lights will never dim-forever.

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Alpha Mu Omega The Peru State College chapter of Alpha Mu Omega, honorary mathematics fraternity, has initiated eight students into their fraternity.

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By Donna Lair Here it is the end of the nine weeks already! I can't decide whether that is the reason for the sudden quietness or whether h is that everyone is spending the evenings at operetta practice. Regardless of the reason, things' have been exceptionally quiet.

About the only noise you can hear in Morgan Hall is the blast of the fire alarm. Yes, the boys in Mt. Vernon finally found the secret as to how it works and it hasn't stopped blaring since.

I think I shall venture out of Eliza Morgan for awhile. Just what were five boys doing about 12:30 Halloween on the south side of the girls' dorm? You know that it is going to take more than a long pole to get into that place, don't you? How about that, Sammy???

The pipes around the dorm have surely been rattling lately, but I don't believe it is altogether the pipes. A lot of that will probably stop now that it has snowed and it is too cold to stick

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THE' MOUSE TRAP Once a trap was baited with a piece of cheese; It tickled so a little mouse it almost made him sneeze.

An old mouse said, "There's danger! Be carefol where. you go."

"Nonsense," said the other, "I don't think you know.'"

So he walked in right boldly, (no one was in sight); First he took a nibble, then he took a bite.

Clap! the trap together snapped as quick ·as a wink, Catching little mousie, because he didn't think!

Peru Students Will Attend Freedom of Press Day

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It looks as if the Beep Beep wing won the talent show between the different wings. You can really make wonderful music with those pop bottles.

What is this we hear about Pauline and Sam acquiring new nicknames? Now just how did you two ever walk into such odd names?

That ends things for this time, but there will be more later.

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FREMONT, Nebr.-The director of information for the Department of the Interior, William C. Strand1 will be the keynote speaker at a Freedom of the Press Day at ~Edland College Nov. 17. _Mr. Strand will speak before a combined audience of Midland students and attendants at the program.

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AS HEALTH PROGRAMS KEEP PACE WITH AMERICA'S GROWING FAMILIES. United States government fig· but not has been more significant i ures for the past seven years than our municipal. sanitation ; show the number of American successes. Thousands of miles of i families having three or more underground clay pipe mains car· children has gone up more than ry wastes from homes and com· munity centers. Vitrified clay 47 per cent since 1948. pipe is recognized as the ' one It is estimated that the popu· material that provides all the Jation of this country by 1960 will qualities necessary the be 176,000,000. People today live exacting demands toofsatisfy sanitary , longer; a child born since 1950 structures. Clay pipe resists all · enjoys an average life expectan· the effects of acids and other cy of 68 years, as compared with ~austic su \l&t;ances that are found only 47 years in 1900. m sewer ~ysten'ls. · I This remarkable population Modern sanit:ry systems con· growth would have caused seri· structed of clay pipe play an ous health problems had it not everyday role as guardian of the been for the farsightedness and health of the people. They are ability _of our nation's public one of t\le ~y's lifelines, earl")'· health and sanitation officials, ing awa~'ly wastes, and ad·· T~e Sanitary Engineering Comvancing'. blic Health,-so vital mittee reports: to every merican.

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Zenger's trial in 1735 established our modern-day concept of freedom of the press.

Other speakers will include Dr. William F. Swindler, head of the school of journalism at the University of Nebraska; Clifford Ellis, head of the department of journalism at the University of Omaha; and Carroll Thompson, assistant professor of journalism at Midland.

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Mr. Strand is a former reporter for the Chicago City News Bureau and Chicago Tribune staff -member. He covered the Italian campaign in World War II and later took special assignments in Iceland and Alaska. In 1948 . he became managing editor of the Fairbanks, Alaska News-Miner and in 1951 became executive editor of the Washington TimesHerald. He came to his present position in 1953.

(Note-Students from P.S.T.C. will be represented at this meeting. A report will be given in the Nov. 30 issue of the Pedagogian.)

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Qualifying Exam High school seniors and graduates have only until November 19 to apply for the Navy's College Training Program, it was announced today. ·Cand.idates who apply for the NROTC will take the qualifying mental examination on December 10 as the first step in the competitive cycle leading to an __appointment as midshipman.

Successful candidates will start their naval careers in colleges and universities across the country in 1956 with substantial financial assistance from the government. After a normal college education, graduates will be commissioned in the regular Navy or Marine Corps, for active duty with the fleet throughout . the world.

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Calendar Of Events Tuesday, Nov. 15 All Nations Dinner -------- 6:30 P.T.A. -------------------- 8:00 C:8. Sec. Faculty Meeting __ 4:00 Wednesday, Nov. 16 Y.M.C.A. - Y.W.C.A. ------Lutheran Club -----------Lutheran Student Ass'n. ___ Newman Club -------------

6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30

Thursday, Nov. 17 Student Council ----------NEA Local at C. S. Aud. __ Joint Boys & Girls Dorm Meeting - Morgan Hall ___ Policy Meeting _______ 10:50

7:30 a.m.

Monday, Nov. 21 Home Ee. Club -----------International Relations Club Commercial Club ---------Blue Devils --------------Sigma Tau Delta ---------White Angels -------------

7:00 7:30 8:00 6:30 8:00 6:30

6:30 4:15

Tuesday, Nov. 22 MENC Dance ------------- 9:30 High School Senior Play ___ 8:00 C.S. El. Faculty Meeting __ 4:00 Wednesday, Nov. 23 Y.M.C.A. - Y.W.C.A. ------Lutheran Club -----------Lutheran Student Ass'n. ___ Newman Club -------------

6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30

Thursday, Nov. 24 Thanksgiving Vacation Monday, Nov. 28 Blue Devils --------------- 6:30 White Angels ------------- 6:30 Foreign Language Club ___ 8:00 Nemaha Co. Teachers Meeting Home Ee. Club ------------ 7:00 Tuesday, Nov. 29 Basketball - Alumni at Peru C.S. Sec. Faculty Meeting __ .4:00 ·.Wednesday, Nov. 30 . Y.M.C.A. - Y.W.C.A. ------Lutheran Club -----------Lutheran Student Ass'n. ___ Newman Club -------------

6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION The United States Civil Service Commission has announced examinations for the following positions: International Information Specialist, $5,440 to $11,610 a year, for duty in the U. S. Information and Editorial positions,

$5,440 to $11,610 a year, in various agencies ii;i Washington, D. C., and vicinity; Engineer, $4,345 to $5,440 a year, for duty in the Bureau of Reclamation in the western States and in Alaska.

To qualify for the Information positions, applicants must have had appropriate informational experience or a combination of appropriate education and experience. For Engineer positions\ education or experience is required.

Further information, including instructions on applying, may be obtained at many post offices throughout the country, or from the U. S. Civil Service Commission, Washington 25, D. C. Applications for these examinations will be accepted in the appropriate offices, until further notice.

Alcohol Offenses Total 60.9% Of All Crime Charges-FBI Report FBI reports reveal that in 1954 city police charged more persons with liquor offenses than with any other crime category.

Figures just released in .the Bur'eau's Semi-annual Bulletin show that 60.9 per cent of all persons held for prosecution in the natior,i's major cities were accused of alcohol-related crimes.

Out of a total of · 2,776,389 charges for all crimes, reported from 1,732 cities, 1,691,836 were for alcohol-related offenses. Here is the breakdown: Drunkenness __________ l,191,785 Disorderly Conduct ____ 329,394 Driving While Intoxicated ------------------ 122,779 Liquor Law Violations__ 47,878

Male citizens of the United States, between the ages of 17 arid 21 are eligible to apply for the NROTC aptitude test Persons who attain a qualifying score will be given the Navy's rigid midshipman physical examination next February. From the pool of qualified candidates remaining in competition, approximately 1,800 young men will be selected for appointment to the NROTC, and the college of their choice. Students enrolled in the regular NROTC program will spend their summers on training cruises with the fleet, and will re.ceive $600 annual retainer pay until commissioned. In addition to the normal coilege curriculum, the midshipmen will study a planned course in Naval Science.

All tuition, fees, and books will be furnished by the Navy.

Completing one of a series of Civil Defense networks covering the east coast is this air raid siren installation mounted on a forty-three foot platform in Washington, D. C. The complete installation includes an engine driven siren, a radio receiving set for control of the siren, and an engine generator unit to power the radio control in case of city. power failure, in the event of bombings, air attacks and any subsequent power failures.

(Note: The unit is strictly auxiliaey power - for the radio

Have You Had Your ·Diabetes Test?

Have you had your diabetes testr,this week? Are you one of the many persons in Nebraska who has diabetes and yet are not Applicants in this area can ob- aware of it? tain the necessary forms from These questions are asked of the nearest High School or Navy every' Nebraskan by Dr. Lynn Recruiting Station, or by writing McQuiddy, Omaha, chairman of direct to· the Chief of Naval Pe~­ the Diabetes Committee, Nebrassonnel, Washington 25, D. C. ka State Medical Association during this national diabetic detection week.

Every person in the state CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION should contact his physician and The United States Civil Ser- make arran·gements for the sim-. vice Commission has announced ple test which takes only a few examinations for the following minutes. This is very important positions: Engineering Drafts- for there are as many people who man, $2,960 to $6,3~0, and Statis- have diabetes and are not aware tical Draftsman, $2,960 to $4,525, of it as there are known cases for duty in various federal agen- stated Dr. McQuiddy.

The committee chairman said cies in Washington, .D. C., and vicinity; and Nursing Consultant· the symptons of diabetes are not, in Maternal and Child Health, however, always 'apparent. For $7,570 a year, for duty in the Children's Bureau, in Washington, D. C., and throughout the United States.

control of the sirens in case maiJl line power is out.)

Pictured inspecting one of the units is Col. Fondahl, Civil De-I fense Director, Washington, D.C.I Manufactured by U.S. Motor!)!

Corporation, Oshkosh, Wiscon-· sin, the engine generators are used exten§iyely throughout the world prfivid~g emergency stand-by electric1power in hospitals, prisons, shop buildings: farms, dairies, ranches, telephone exchanges, and vital communications installations that cannot tolerate~ failure. ·-

this reason, he noted, many per• sons with the disease are not discovered until it is too late to re· store them to normal health. He added that it w~s particular! important that diabetes in chil· dren be diagnosed and treated in the early stages.

"The life span of the d!abeti is increasing continuously with the aid of medical science and with each new discovery the lik span becomes increasingly longer," said Dr. McQuiddy.

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To qualify for Draftsman positions, applicants must have had appropriate experience and/or education. A sample of their work must be furnished. Persons applying for Nursing Consultant in Maternal and Child . Health must have had appropriate nursing training and experience and must be registered as graduate professional nurses in a state, territory, or .the District of Columbia. No written tests will be given.

Further information and application forms may be obtained at These figures do not include many post offices throughout the charges of assault, rape and of- country or from the U. S. Civil fenses against family and chil- Service Com.missioni Washington dren in which alcohol is often a 25, D. C. For draftsman positions, major factor. They do give an in- applications must be filed with dication ,of where the U. S. citi- the Commission's office in Washzen's . police protection dollar is ington, D. C. For nursing· cons u 1t a' n t positions, applications being spent.-The Clipsheet. must be filed with the Board of U, S. Civil Service Examiners, Many Tongues- Teacher - "Tell Children's Bureau, Department the class about the Tower of Ba- of Health, Education, and Welbel, Willie." fare., Washington 25, D. C. AppliWillie-"That was where Solo- cations will be accepted until mon kept his wives and girl further notice. friends."

Total ______________ l,691,836

.. Did you eyer wend.er how a hit tune is born? The four collegians pictured abpve have Just recorded a tuneful new song entitled "Ease 'That Squeeze." The four musicians, known as the Rhythm Aces, got their inspiration when they missed a radio audition because of a traffic jam; :Their song catapulted them into the glamour of nation-I wide publicity.

The quartet are freshmen musir students at ·Northern Illinois\ State College at DeKalb, Illinois. From left. to right, Jerry Spears, w~o wrote the words an.d music, Terry Gates, GordQn Brown and Gil Haas.. .· · .

Choral Clinic Coming To Peru State Campus Peru State Teachers College will be hosts to the fourth annual Choral Clinic on December 3. The clinic will feature students from 35 Nebraska, Missouri, and Iowa high schools. A maximum of 300

Van Duesen holds a degree from Northwestern University, University of Michigan and has completed graduate work at the Uni~· versity of Southern California.

He has taught at Huron, South Dakota, University of Wyoming, Albion, Michigan College, and the University, of Michigan. At one time he appeared as vocalist with the Philadelphia orchestra . and the Chicago Symphony.

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members has been set. The. Clinic will be an all-day affair, climaxed by an evening concert by the massed chorus.

Mr. Van Duesen, associate professor at Kansas City University will be the guest conductor. Mr.

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How About a' Trip to Detroit

By Jan Stangel Detroit-What a city! This is the conclusion I have arrived at after having spent three days in the fabulqus city.

I along with three other people, namely Lois Bush, Dick Corwine, and· J. D. Levitt, arrived in Detroit, Michigan, at 5:30 p.m., 'Wednesday afternoon. I was at once overwhelmed at the tremendous size of everything. It seems we an:ived at an unfortunate time as it was next to impossible to make any headway in the heavy traffic (which closely resembled a confm;ed threering circus).

We finally (after many wrong turns), arrived at the Statler hotel, our destination. The Statler . is quite an enormous place and proved to be fully equipped with everything from a cafeteria to several ready-to-wear shops.

We were royally entertained by the Ford Motor company all day Thursday.

We were taken through the Ford entertaining and show building, the "Rotµnda," where we were able to get a glimpse of the new Continental Ford. Our trip also included a special tour through the Ford Rouge plant which enabled us to watch the procedure of automobile construction starting with the raw iron ore and proceeding through to the finished, shinin~ automobile.

The Chrysler Motor Corporation provided us with a very excellent banquet Thursday evening. Max Shulman, the humorous writer, provided the highlights of the program with his light bit of humor entitled "'So You Want To Be a Writer, You F:ool, You!"

By Friday morning some sixhundred twenty-five students had registered for the Associated Collegiate Press convention. A great majority of the forty-eight states and Canada were represented.

We were fortunate in being able to attend the second produc-

Five members of the freshman class have brought glory to ol' Peru and achieved personal satisfaction by having their first attempts at poetry writing accepted for publication in the Annual Anthology of College Poetry: "Somewhere" by W i 1m a Schroeder.

"A Great Gif.t" by Pat Spurgin.

"Autumn" by Jan F. Stangel.

"Avalanche" by Fred Braun.

"The Sto~m" by Thelma Conyac.

The Anthology is a compilation of the finest poetry written by college men and women of America, representing every section of the country. Selections were made from thousands of poems submitted.

These first year students submitted their poems to the National Poetry Association at the instigation of their English Composition instructor, Dr. Louise /A. Nelson Garrett. They are to ~e doubly congratulated on this honor since it is a "first" for them and also a "first" for the school.

tion of Cinerma entitled "Cinerma Holiday" (which was truly a tremendous production). I might mention that it was during Cinerma that we met eighi French Air Force men straight from Paris, France!

We had a teriffic time going shopping and trying to find our way back .to the hotel with Detroit's very confusing streets. Detroit was very beautifully decorated for the Christmas season and well accompanied by the traditional. snow which fell for almost the entire three days.

Among other sights, we took a trip into Windsor, Canada, and also walked along the shore of Lake Erie.

I think it might be wise to mention the primary purpose for our trip to Detroit in case ycfu might have misinterpreted the· purpose. We were sent as representatives of the Peruvian yearbook to gather and exchange ideas with other yearbook people in order to improve one another's yearbooks. A schedule of informative panels and short courses was offered all day Friday and Saturday to us many yearbook representatives. Many well-qualified people headed\:the panels and courses and gave us a number of good ideas and pointers to follow in our own yearbook construction. So all in all, the Associated Collegiate Press convention did a very splendid job in helping to solve the many problems of yearbook staffs all over the United States.

It was truly a great and worth·while experience which I wish all the P.S.T.C. students could experience at some time.

The Voice of the Campus of a Thousand Oaks

Peru Pedagogian NOVEMBER 30, 1955

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Shirlee George · Elected President

nished by cards and dancing. One of the steps which everyone watching enjoyed was called "Chicken." One of the buildings The College Art Club has anon the campus which everyone ,nounced their officers for the marveled at was the new girls school year. The president is dorm.

Shirlee George of Auburn; vice

By Betty Sedlacek Some of the sights we took in A taste of southern hospitality! while we were in Nashville was president is Leland Sherwood of That's what I would call the trip the downtown district and also Chester, and the secretary-treasto Tennessee for the Peru-Fisk the Hermitage, which was An- urer is Janice Johnson of Peru.

The club consists of art majors football game. drew Jackson's home. and minors who· are interested in The bus load of Peru backers, A few of us who went to see a few cars of the same, and our this sight which was fifteen miles fostering art and art activities in · football team were all heartily from Nashville were standing on the college. Plans are being made for a mid-winter student art exwelcomed when we arrived on the wrong side of the road twice hibit, giving art students an opthe Fisk University campus at while the two buses went by. portunity to display their talents.

11:30 a.m. on November 11, 1955.

The game itself proved to be The minute we stepped off the quite entertaining. There was a bus we were mingling immedi- lot of spirit coming from the Fisk Will Present "Messiah" ately with some Fisk students. fans, which really gave us an inThe Christmas portion of HanWe were given our rooms in the creased interest for the game. It del's Messiah is being planned dorms on the Fisk campus with ended 19-17 our favor, and it by Darryl Manring to be presentthe students. One of the things seemed as though they were as ed on December 11. The Peru we least expected, but were glad happy that we won as they might state chorus and orchestra will for later was being assigned a . have been if they had won. That be conducted by Robert T. Benroom with one of the students was the extent of their great ford. from Fisk. In this way we really sportsmanship. learned a lot personally about the We left Fisk at 6:30 Saturday way they lived on their campus, evening and as we were prepar- President Is Busy and we discovered that a lot of ing to go a group of our newly President Neal S. Gamon was their problems and tribulations made friends sang "Bobcats we quite rushed last week because were the same as ours. .er returned from a love you, love you. Bobcats we he no We did pick up some southern love you, love you. We love you busi · trip from New York slang such as "How's your nose?" best of all." That is the one thing than he left for Nashville, Tenn., meaning your fellow or girl, or I will never forget about the trip to see the Peru Bobcats play we heard them talking about to Nashville, Tennessee. against Fisk at Nashville. "punching out" which meant flunking their courses. Many of us were asked how we were "classified," to which we were supposed to answer freshman, sophomore, junior or senior.

Friday evening we all attended a get-together in the I.S.C. Dr. G. W. Rosel).lof, dean of ad- enlof served in various capacilounge. We began the evening by missions and inter-institutional ties with the War and Navy Desinging rounds and other familiar relationships at the University of partment commissions. He is the songs. They asked us to sing Nebraska, will addres tshe din- author of numerous monographs some of our school songs. While ner meeting of the Peru State and is a contributor to several we sang the Color song and the College International Relations professional journals.

Blue Devils song, they stood with club ecember 8, according to The dinner meeting is open to us. So when we asked them to William Albright, Falls City the public. Tickets may be pursing their song we stood also. sophomore and club president. . chased in Peru at the college and Entertainment was also furThe well-known Nebraska edu- in Nebraska City at the News cator also will speak at the 10:50 Press office, according to Ed Brisa.m. all-college convocation. The sette, a junior from Marinette, dinner meeting will be at 7:00 Wis., ticket chairman. p.m. at the Grand Hotel in Nebraska City. Since December is Human Rights month, Dr. Rosenlof's subject for both addresses will deal with that subject. At The Ped wishes to.welcome Mr. The Peru State footballers fin- the dinner meeting several forished their season with a record eign students enrolled at the Uni- C. A. Huck who will be employed to do justice to any college team. versity of Nebraska will be on a half time basis until next semester. Mr. Huck will do some P 1a y i n g nine _games, they guests. dropped only two. kearney beat A native Nebraskan, Dr. Ros- research work for the college and the Cats in their Homecoming, enlof received his undergraduate also be an administrative assist7-6, and Doane outscored Peru, degree from Hastings College, ant.

22-20. his M.A. degree from the UniverThe Peruvians scored 173 sity of Nebraska, and his Ph.D. points this year, their opponents, degree from Columbia Univer82. sity. He holds an honorary L.L.D. Concordia, Wayne, · Chadron, degree from Hastings College.

Midland, Hastings, N e b r a s k a After teaching and administraWhat do you think that Wesleyan, and Fisk University tive work in public schools in the P.S.V.O. stands for? You are were the teams that fell to Peru. state, he joined the faculty at the right-that is the brand new Peru The individual rushing leader University of Nebraska. In 1951 State Veterans Organization. This for Peru was Dick Adams. Dick he was named to the present po- new organization should rank , carried the ball 91 times, gained sition. among the tops too! It consists of · 594 yards, never lost a yard, and During World War II, Dr. Ros- student veterans and will· be one averaged 73.8 per game. · of the largest on campus. Their One of the outstanding statispurpose is to have a meeting tics of this esason, however, is the Rodger Majors, and rugged Tom place for an older age group, dispunting· average knocked off by Perce!. cuss changes in laws concerning Quarterback Del Stoltenberg.

A line of Alan Stiers, Jack them, establish a veterans scholForty-one punts by Stoltenberg Nance, John MacMullins, Ray arship and encourage more stunetted 1,734 yards with an aver- Ehlers, Wayne Minchow, and dents to come to Peru. age of 42.3 per punt. Only one Jerry Trullinger made it rough On Tuesday evening, Nov. 15, for any opposing team. an election was held in the adpunt was blocked.

Dale Johnson, Pat Novacek, ministration building. The group Scoring most for Peru was again Stoltenberg. Del chalked up Kay Marr, Fred Cadeahly, Big elected these vets for officers: 60 points this year, all of them Bill Allen, ,.Gary Adams, Sid commander; Bill Almond; vice Brown, Lowell Samuelson, Jack commander, Frank Mitchell; retouchdowns.

One big blow to the team this Gilmore, Jack Ludwig, Jerry corder, Bill Kochheim; finance year was the loss of Little Bill Ludwig, Darwin Rosenquist, Jim officer, Verlan Rumbaugh. The Allen of Chicago. This gap in the Rosenquist, and Larry Hopkins, executive committee consists of backfield was filled, though, made the substituting bench a Oscar Groves, Jerry Trullinger and Leland Sherwood. with a combination of Adams, strong unit.

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Welcome, Mr. Huck

P.S.V.O.

Editorials

An American Thanksgiving

Once in the very dim beginnings, the primitive tribesmen returned praises and tribute to their God for their bounties of nature.

It was their Thanksgiving. No one knows where the custom was born, but ever since then man has tilled the soil, and the autumn of the year has been the most appropriate season of the year for giving thanks. Before history began the harvest was the climax of the yearly ~ycle and the time of joy and plenty just as it is for the majority of humans in this present day.

The organized religions of early civilization recognized a thanksgiving festival. The Hebrew feast of Tabernacles acknowledged both the escape. from Egypt and bounties of the soil. The nine-day festival of the ancient Greeks in honor of pemeter, goddess of cornfields, saw the suitable sacrifices of ;fruit, honey, milk, etc. The Romans had their harvest festival. In the Christian era the universal custom continued. The English countryside is one of the finest survivals consisting of folk festival in which a truly religious spirit of gratitude prevails.

But it waited for North Americans to develop Thanksgiving Day as we know it-an annual religious holiday set aside by the whole nation for the purpose of offering thanks to God, not merely for some special favor, not for rich harvest, but for all His goodness. And it was the sturdy Pilgrim Fathers who founded what we have today.

Nearly all of those who l;mded at the Plymouth Rock from the Mayflower perished during the first terrible winter of 1620. But the survivors never failed in their faith. They planted a few acres of land in corn, barley, and peas. In the fall of 1621 they gathered a wonderful harvest and the cold weather brought wild game to them.

One day four men went into the forest and returned with fowl which was mostly turkeys. They prepared a feast for themselves, as well as for the Indians. About ninety friendly Indians in their savage paint were there. This Thanksgiving Day of 1621 was the first American Thanksgiving Day and it still is one of the main holidays of Americans today.

What Is College?

A rolling green hill, red brick buildings covered with ivy, and several hundred young men and women singing "The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi." Are these things what make a college? Yes, they are, but college represents so much more than this. If today you would trudge across this snow-laden campus and ask every person you met what college symbolized to him, what would your answer be? It is of course impossible to say because to every individual it means something different, but we dare say that the majority would include a reference to education. What however is education? What does this over-used word imply?

An education is one of man's most prized gifts; it open& doots into fields of thought which lead him to a better understanding of life. Education also opens the tightly locked door into himself, the house of the soul. It is through education, whether it be formal or informal, that we look upon the world that surrounds us.

A coll~ge education should not merely be the accumulation of inanimate facts isolated from each other by a lack of understanding, but should develop the personality to understanding. Training and education are not the same thing because their goals are quite different. Training prepares one to make a living, education to make a life. Educatiop. spauns dignity and integrity, apart from mere utili~y.

Education gives one a sense of perspective. It helps him to understand his fellow man.

A college should be a challenging social unit. In college one has his greatest opportunity to develop a personality.

When those four years of education are completed the student should be able to take his place in the adult world-not as a follower, but as a leader. One might say that college should give one not just some knowledge, but some degree of wisdom, too. fUIU1111111111tlfltltlllllllllUlllll1111Hllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll11111111.IUllUlllllllll!!lllllll

Wedgeworth Pipe Tobacco Man works to make money to buy food to gain strength to work to make money to buy food to gain strength to work to make money-want. to go around again or do you catch? . The basic theme in this essay is taken, or rather plagiarized, from Robert A. Heinlein's. short story, "They," an a_dventure set

.in an asylum; hence it is particularly appropriate to the mental, ity of the author.

So the question is this: What is the purpose of mankind? However, since this question is so fraught with philosophical implications and importance it is not practical to discuss it in a column devoted chiefly to humor and delightful idiocy.

If you have gotten this far you

PERU PEDAGOGIAN Published Bi-monthly by Peru State Teachers College Peru. Nebraska November 30, 1955 THE STAF,F: Co-editors ____________________ Bill Kochheim. Robert Moore Advertising Manager__________________________ Ron Gardner News Eclitor... ________________________________ Jerry Timothy Society Edi!or______________________________ BeHy Sedlacek Exchange Edilor _______ ~-----------------------Beth Niday Feature Edi!or __ _._______________ c--------David Longfellow Vet Feature Reporter___________________________Phil Rihner

Repo~t~;:ib~;~ -ii~;d: ·o~~~;-t~i;:j~~; ?~;~~~-ra~-si~nge1 Faculty Adviser ________ Dr. Louise A. Nelson Garrett

taken for granted because this is a collection of confused ideas. If you are not confused by the preceding gibberish you are in bad shape, I tell thee me.

Actually the purpose of this article is to inform you, the reader, how you too may become as complete an idiot as I; namely, how you may become a writer.

Attitrtde is the prime factor.

Are you optimistic, cheerful, happy? Are you friendly with people? If so you cannot be a writer, especially a humorist. You must be pessimistic, an enemy of mankind and slightly stupid.

An appreciation of the finer things of life helps a bit, especially since the arts (cheesecake, comic books, mountain music, etc.) provide a wide and varied background of experience from which to obtain material.

Location is the third important factor that decides a successful writer. If you are located in a healthful environment, especially one that is conducive to original thinking then move out; you cannot do successful thinking in . a place like that. I advise you, instead, to get into the places where distractions are great. For instance, at the moment this article is being written, the author is engaged in a simultaneous appreciation of impressionistic music entitled, "The Cat and the Mouse." If that isn't conducive to · idiocy, nothing is.

So, if you have these requirements, and you have in addition, talent, a gift of gab, and, most important, money, you have a chance of being committed. If you are interested and have the above 'qualifications, especially money, I · would be willing to give lessons.

Remember, that word is money.

-From The Amazing and Idiotic Babblings of David Longfellow.

Copyright 1955.

by Dkk Bibler

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Happenings Around The Halls oiEliza Morgan

By Donna Lair A past quiet week-end was very quiet. The main reason is that a good majority of the girls were in Tennessee. They must have all had a great time because they are still talking about it.

Say speaking of the Tennessee trip, just why were twelve of you late for the game? Did you have fun standing qn the wrong street corner waifing for a bus that just didn't seem to show up?

At a recent dorm meeting we were informed that we are getting a new record player, sewing machine, and drinking fountain for the dorm.

Say June, how does it feel to be sporting a Falls City class ring? Congratulatons to both of you!!!

We hear that Sharon R. got an unusual birthday present. Could his name be Bill Beck? Congratulations to both of you also.

Betsy, what is this we hear about your having a broken nose?

Now is that any way to do things?

Recently we have had some nice cold little cats prowling the halls of the dorm. Anyone know how they get in? .

The · second floor people no longer need alarm clocks. It so happens that third floor wakes second floor up by doing the bunny hop or anything that sounds like it.

Well that about does things up for this time. But there will be ·more soon.

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Peru State Migrates ,to Fisk U.

Dick Adams is downed by Fiskiie as Peru wins 19·13 over the predominately Necrro university. Peru was !he second white ±earn 1o meet the Fisk c<rid :learn.

Peru yell bells joi~ Fisk cheerleaders in roofing for good sportsmanship. Leff io right Peruvians are: Ann Foster, Lincoln; Janice Johnson, Peru; Yvonne Funkhouser, Shenandoah, Iowa; Betsy Hartman, Falls City; Beiiy Sedlacek, Wahoo.

Fisk sfuden!s sinq their color song, "Blue and Gold," a! an informal reception for !he visi!ors.

Peruvians oicfured are, left to· righ±, Yvonne Funkhouser, Shenandoah, Iowa; Bill Allen, Horton, Kans.; Janice Johnson, Peru; Kay Phelps, Bellevue.

"We're gonna win. this game," chants Fisk cheerleader.

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Peruvians, aboui 75 facul!y and students, start their 800 mile journey back. A rousinq send-off was qiven them b:r the Fisk U. students.

Peru Bobcats line up for chow following their victory. Leff to right Peruvians are: Del Stoltenberg, Nebraska City; Henry Hart, Red Oak, Iowa; Bert Adams, Fairmont; Jack Nance, Bob Humphrey, both of Auburn: Al Steirs, mmaha; John McMullen, Chicago, Ill.; D!lnnis Schuler, Auburn: Jack Gillmore• David City.

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l'Jebraska Grand Champ10~

by Dick Bibler

Corn Judging Tearn

Stoltenberg Leads Cats to Tennessee Victory

ABILITY TO PICK THE ·WINNERS of four 10-ear corn 1amples and four twenty pound 1helled corn samples paid off for the FFA judging team from Ge· neva, Nebraska. Nebraska grand champion judging team and in· 1tructor are, left to right, Roger Anderson, Gary Richards, Carl Simmons, instructor, Everett Votipka and Ardell Williamsen· 1hown with the championship plaque. Th contest held at Grand ·Island this year is conducted to 'provide young farmers with a better understanding of corn · quality and the part it plays in successful farming operations.

The program is under the spon·

Pedagogian Trip On Thursday, November 17, the Ped staff went on a trip to learn more ways to help improve the paper. At the invitation of Midland College, time out was taken to attend the journalism conferences, which proved to be · highly valuable and interesting.

The main topic of the program was "Freedom of the Press."

November 17, was, incidentally, the 221 anniversary of the arrest of John Peter Zenger, colonial printer whose trial helped establish our modern concept of freedom of the press.

The keynote speech was by William Strand, the distinguished director of information for the Depattment of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Mr. Strand was· a former war correspondent and Alaskan newspaperman. The topic of his speech was "Freedom of the Press, a Public Responsibility." Mr. Strand was a former Chicago and Washington newspaperman. He covered the Italian campaign in World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds suffered on the Anzio beachhead. Later he covered the campaigns of the U. S. First Army in the invasion of Germany. · The students of the various colleges were happy to have had the opportunity to listen to such a famous speaker.

There were 30 journalists from five state colleges and universities who attended the all-day sessions. They discussed the historical significance of press freedom and how it affects school newspapers and the general press.

Other speakers were Dr. Wm. F. Swindler of the University of Nebraska; Clifford Ellis of the University of Omaha; Carroll Thompson of Midland College.

Bob Moore, a co-editor of the Pedagogian, participated in the resolution ,committee.

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Growers, Inc., who cooperated with FF A and 4-H groups and vo-ag leaders in setting up the corn judging projects. Mr. Sim· mons ·is the .instructor for the FFA group at Geneva. Each; member of the grand champion· judging team_ and the instructori received a wrist watch and the team received a bronze plaque emblematie of the grand cham~ pionship. The Nebraska cham• pions are eligible to compete in the national corn judging con• test. At present "Pick the Win•: ner" programs are being carried_ on in gixteen states by over 150 FFA and 4-H groups. ,

Vetville News

By Phil Rihner Weli Thanksgiving vacation is about here. We are all looking forward to it. more than the turkeys are!

Edna Douglas was among those from Peru who attended the footbail game · between Peru State and Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. Edna, Mrs. Mildred I Ruyle and daughter, accompanied ', Mrs. Ruyle's parents, Mr. and \.

Mrs. Harry Leahy there. 'During their time there, they attended the "Grand Ole Opery."

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs: Wayne Winslow were Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Winslow and children, Betty and Bruce, Jr. Edward Auffert has been a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Auffert the past week.

Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Skipton and sons have been added to the list of Vetville families. They live in the apartment formerly occupied by the Robert Grayson family. We are glad to welcome the Skiptons to Vetville.

The snow made it very difficult for some of the Vetvillites to get up the hill on Wednesday morning. Some of them did not get up the hill at all.

This will be all for the present..

I shall return for the Christmas issu,e. In the meantime a very Happy Thanksgiving to 1you all!

Dr. G. W. Rosenlof Will Speak

On December 8, Dr. G. W. Ros· enlof, dean of admissions and inter-institutional relationships at the University of Nebraska, will speak at a dinner of the International Relations Club. Earlier in the day Dr. Rosenlof will spea1'; to a convocation audience in the auditorium.

Dr. Rosenlof is a nativ_e -Nebraskan. He holds his degree from Hastings College, the University of Nebraska, and Columbia University.

He served in various positions during the second World War Mrs. Robert Moore has been_ with the War and Navy Departdoing traveling also on the col- ment commissions. Dr. Rosenlof lege's behalf. She attended a is the _author of numerous monoP.T.A. conference last Thursday graphs and is a contributor to and on Wednesday she attended several professional journals. a State Board meeting of the The dinner, open to the public, P. T. A. in Lincoln. will be held in Nebra'ska City.

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Ron Gardner Nashville, .Tennessee's Fisk University, saw another defeat to the tune of 19-13 at the hands of the Peru Staters. A new foe for the Peruvians, Fisk has won only one game this year, over Howard College.

Leading Peru in the scoring bracket was Nebraska City's Del Stoltenberg, with two touchdowns, one on a quarterback sneak from the one and the other on a 41 yard run around left end.

The other· Peru touchdown was chalked up by Dick Adams on one of his power drives intermingled with a fine show of brokenfield running for 40 yards.

Joe GreE;n, of Fisk, intercepted a Stoltenberg pass deep in his territory and raced to the Nebraska 12 in the final period. Fair passed to Donald Parker for three yards and the final score.

As reported by the football squad, everything from a jazzy crowd, a real gone Fisk center, to a chicken dance, contributed to the famous southern hospitality.

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By Dave Longfellow "I wandered to the top of the hill and saw God, - embodied in the panorama of nature."-Anon.

As you walk up the steps you study the large mansion before you. It is huge and rambling, stretching up two stories. It is well-lighted, a fact that seems rather strange considering the purpose of the building.

The doors are wide and inviting and you walk inside. Just through the entrance you stop, a little confused. Presently a tall, rather well-built man approaches you.

"Can I help you?" His ears are of the cauliflower variety acquired by wrestlers and boxers, but what you notice almost immediately are his eyes, incredibly magnified and slightly distorted by the very thick· glasses.

"Why-uh-yes. We'd-uh-like to uh-look around." He seems perfectly at ease, an attitude that comes hard to you.

"Come along with. me. I'm the wrestling coach ·here. Right over here is our kindergarten."

The halls aren't too well lighted, something you had more or less expected. He turns on the lights.

They seem impossibly bright for the 12 by 18 foot room, six of thein at 300 watts each. · "This is part of our sight-saving program." The light is too brilliant for you to stare or even glance at.

Walking down the hall again you pass the elevator.. From this emerges a rather attractive young lady who recognizes one of your nmnber.

He makes a halting introduction, being unable to think of her name. You look her over discreetly. Strawberry blond, glasses, freckles, and rather attractive.

She in turn leads you to other rooms, the elementary rooms

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And you notice the prevailing wooden furniture and floors, so old and so apt to catch fire.

Soon you claim a previous appointment with the flicker palace and leave, thanking her for her consideration.

You might not be back but you will probably never forget the moments you spent and the things you saw.

"What big eyes you have, Grandmother."

"The better to see you with, my child."

where people mix freely, they seem to show much more understanding of those not so fortun- _ ate as they are. This raises the ·· standards of the mind for both races, anlio~rs the barriers of · ill feeling, -fuisunderstanding, · and bitter qualities of the mind.

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One such circumstance recently came to light in our own school.

The Peru Bobcats traveled to Nashville, Tennessee, to take on Fisk University, all colored students, in a football game. •Peru won the game, but on a mission into the South like this, the game wasn't the only highlight. One thing, the team and their followers who. rode on the bus got to see a little bit of the country.

Another thing, the pictures we received, taken by our own students, eliminate all ideas of racial segregation in our minds.

Mixed together, the students of Peru and Fisk played together, laughed together, talked together.

Other such circumstances occur every day in our country, and the biggest share of them are promoted by members of our own generation. The youth of t~day in the colleges, jlchools, and out of educational institutions don't have the academic background and the diplomas of some of our great citizens running our government; in situations, however,

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By Wilma Schroeder Just as humans live and die, so also some great members of the outdoors spend only a short time on this great mass of creation called the world; and then they also must perish. Human death is grave and sorrowful, unlike the resting of the great outside.

After a long hot summer, just as the days become a little shortBy Barbara Boyd er and the air becomes cooler, we Autumn is a light-hearted lady. are reminded that the time isn't She dresses in gay prints of long before "old man winter" will golds, reds, rusts, and browns be huffing and puffing at us. The and is very partial to a bright golden sun sleeps a little longer blue hat with white feather trim. each morning before it peeps out She strews her pathway with a over the hill and smiles at us. veil of haze which wraps her in The leaves on the trees turn an air of mystery. She wears a matchless colors of brown, red, blend of perfume all her own. and yellow; and lazily in the Her manner is bright and crisp breeze the leaves come softly Uncle Jonathan Says: for she is not content to slide floating down. We look at the sky.

The secret of good breeding is from one day to the next as is and watch the birds flying south, in concealing how much we summer. Autumn produces the knowing that they are also aware think of ourselves and how little climax; her production moves of the change and must seek ref- we think of others. swiftly, skillfully. Then. one night uge for their lives. As the vivid Jack Frost breezes in to court leaves lie helplessly on the her; his embraces are much too ground, their colors s 1ow 1y GREEN LANTERN cool for such a warm-hearted changing to brown, we think lady so she is forced to flee from back to the spring when they his icy breath. She is missed by first came to life. We know that Fountain Service her friends for Autumn speaks they have added to the beauty of Sandwiches to those who are alone, those who our lives through their waking enjoy the peace of nature, and moments, and now _it is time for Candy those who like the company of them to slumber. The wind grows an invigorating personality. colder day by day, and then one Ice Cream :\ day snow begins to fall. We are all happy because we know that AUTUMN AUBURN, NEBR. Mother Nature has planned for

By Maxine Lawritson The seasons. of the year are all these things to be just so. popular subjects for writers of ·-~. both poetry and prose. We enjoy ··~ reading of the beauties of a winter world, the thrill of new HAROLD NELSON T. W.GOIT growth and promise of spring, and the fulfillment of this promCAFE ise in the joys of summer, but the Hardware crowning glory of the year comes with autumn.

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By Betty Sedlacek Autumn is a season marked by the Artist as He sets out to work miracles on the things of nature.

He blends and bleaches the rich shade of green into the many hues of reds, browns, and golds until no tree or a leaf is identical in color.

He makes the' air sweet and crisp until every heart is inspired with the bushels of beauty. And when the leaves begin to lose their hold and come floating down like streamers during a parade is there one who does not stop his work to marvel at this job well done and give the Artist praise?

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By Beth Niday Days shorten, nights g r o w crisp, winds whistle around the buildings. Yes, it's autumn, the most colorful season of the year.

One of the surest signs of fall's arrival is the gay, summer sunbaked children as they bounce along toward the familiar schoolhouse. Mother Nature has saved all her c o 1o r in g ideas and splashe'd them lavishly on every leaf of summer. This is her big moment and she goes all out. The gay circus-colored leaves fall from the trees and flutter lazily toward the browning carpets of grass. Each leaf seeks out a corner in which it can hide from the prankster, North Wind.

The skies darken, brooks run slower and slower and finally freeze entirely, humans and furry animals seek refuge in their warm homes for soon the heavens will empty themselves and the annual snow blanket will engulf all .

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Home GamesNov. 29 ----~-----------Alumni Dec. 8 _______ Dakota Wesleyan Dec. 10 ______________ Omaha U. Dec. 13 ______.___________ Tarkio

COMING EVENTS Wednesday, Nov. 30 Lutheran Club -----------Luth. Student Ass'n. -----Newman Club -----------Student Fellowship --------

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Thursday, Dec. 1 Student Council ----------- 6:30 Educ. Dept. Meeting ------- 4:00 Football Banquet ---------- 6:30 Friday, Dec:. 2' Basketball, Tarkio at Tarkio Saturday, Dec:. 3 High School Choral Clinic Festival Sunday, Dec. 4 Dramatic Club Formal, Initiation ----------------- 5:00

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Thursday, Dec. 8 Divisional Conferences ____ 10:50 Student Council ----------- 6:30 Convocation Basketball, Dakota Wesleyan at Peru Internftional Relations Club .

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Tuesday, Dec. 13 Tau Beta ----------------- 8:00 Tarkio at Peru C.S. Sec. Fae. Meeting ____ 4:00 Christmas Faculty Tea __ 2 to 5 Wednesday, Dec. 14 Student Fellowship -------Lutheran Club _. ___________ Luth. Student Ass'n. _______ Newman Club -------------

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Operation "School Days"

key (in moderate amounts), soda ·pop, and hair tonic (in small It was announced today by amounts).

Captain F. A. Hunter, Commanding Officer of the Omaha, NeIn a survey of over nine colbraska, Recruiting Main Station lege students it was found that that applications are now being . ins o m n i a (sleeplessness) was accepted for Operation "School causing drowsiness, and. in exDays." treme cases, fatigue and inalertness.

Operation "School Days" is a For the test the students were title bestowed on a campaign to enlist as many girls as possible divided into five groups, each to from this area into the Womens a separate beverage. Each one Army Corps during the month of drank an average of two cups or January 1956. The unique por- glasses at each meal and one cup tion of this promotion is that all or glass before retiring.

The United States Army Recruiter, Sergeant D. L. Halle at Post Office Building, Nebraska City, Nebraska has complete information on Operation "School Days" and all young women between the ages of 18-34 are urged to apply for this opportunity without delay.

"On the American Survey" Tossing and rolling? Unable to sleep nights? Nightmares? Do you doze in class? These various reasons may keep you from passing the course, according to Dr. I. Dunne Caree, of the New York Institute for the Study of Insomnia (NYISI).

The five leading beverages causing insomnia are, in order of importance: coffee, cocoa, whis,

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Games AwayDec. 2 _________________ Tarkio Jan. 11 ______________ Concordia Jan. 20 ________________ Kearney Saturday, Dec. 10 . Jan. 21 __._ _____________ Hastings Omaha U. at Peru Jan. 27 _________________Wayne Sunday, Dec. 11 Jan. 28 ________________ Midland Messiah ------------------- 4:00 Feb. 3 __________________Doane Feb. 21 _______________ Wesleyan Monday, Dec. 12 Home Economics Club _____ 7:00 Alpha Mu Omega --------- 8:00 Blue Devils --------------- 6:30 White Angels ------------- 6:30 Epsilon Pi Tau ------------ 7:00

Thursday, Dec. 15 Convocation Student Council ----------- 6:30 Educ. Dept. Meeting ______ 4:00 P.T.A. Elementary School Wednesday. Dec. 7 Christmas Program _____ 7:00 YMCA-YWCA ------------ 6:30 Lutheran Club ------------ 6:30 . Christmas Formal Dance Luth. Student Ass'n. ------- 6:30 --------------------9 to 12:30 Newman Club ------------ 6:30 Christmas Vacation

young women who apply will be allowed to select the school of their choice and will be guaranteed attendance at that school by the Adjutant General, Washington, D. C. School available under the option offered by Operation "School Days" are Dental Laboratory, X;Ray, Medical Technician, Medical Laboratory, Operating Room Te c hni ci an, Neuropsychiatric Procedures, Clinical Psychology, Supply Records, Clothing and Textile Repair, Cooking, Photography, Supply, Finance Procedures and Clerical Procedures.

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The results were phep.omenal.

Those drinking hair tonic were found to have the highest grades; thoes on the coffee diet tended to have bloodshot eyes; and those drink'ing whiskey had one gay time. The primary effects of cocoa and soda pop were negligible.

One common effect, though, was sleeplessness. A theory advanced by Dr. Caree was that the purpose of the test was causing a mental block <reuroobstruces) in the student, resulting in frustrating inhibitions, further complicated by pizza.

A side discovery of the survey, now up for further study, was the revelation that people of upper income brackets tended to have more money than those of lower income groups.

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A new cake mix with a famous brand name is now.appearing on grocery and supermarket shelves.

Dromedary Honey 'N Spice is the mix, and it is delicious as it sounds.

In gold foil wrap that keeps the mix completely fresh, it comes in the 'twin pack' - the revolutionary new packaging that made cake mix history a few months ago. When the family is small,

it's convenient to bake only one layer, save the other 'twin' for another occasion. .Pan liners, too, in every package, are an extra bonus to save additional time and labor.

This new Honey 'N Spice Cake blends well with many favorite frostings. For a different touch of glamour, however, try it with a broiled coconut frosting - dif· ferent and so easy to fix.

Over 9,000 U. S.. students studied abroad during 1954-55, acDid You Know cording to the preliminary reFor a minimum of crumbs on the cake plate, try cutting with a turns, released yesterday, of ·a sharp knife dipped quickly in hot water, then dried. survey taken by the Institute of Honey 'N Spice Cake International Education, 1 East 1 package Dromedary Honey 'N Spice Cake Mix 1 cup water 67th Street, New York City.

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Preheat oven to moderate (350'F). Lightly grease a,8-inch layer ""' Initial returns. from this first cake pans and insert pan liners. Blend cake mix wit~ water and statistical report on American eggs following package directions. Bake 30 minutes or until cake students abroad indicate that tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool before filling and frosting.

9,262 U. S. citizens studied in 47 Filling foreign countries and political ··~ 2h cup apricot jam llfj.-: areas during the past academic Spread on top of bottom layer: y year. The survey was limited to Quick Honey Frosting students having both U. S. citi2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine 3 tablespoons honey zenship and permanent residence 2h cup shredded coconut in the United States.

Combine butter or margarine with honey and stir in coconut.\ Spread mixture over top of remaining layer. Place under broiler' The Institute's survey, first unabout 4 inches from source of heat and leave 3 or 4 minutes until\ dertaken as a pilot project in \mixture b?b.bles a~~ coconut is a delicate brown.

1953, was c01;1ducted by means of p questionnaire sent to 1;000 in- dents, or 20.9 per cent of the first stitutions of higher education in 8,219 reported. ~4 foreign countries and political Other subjects studied abroad INGERSOLL areas. Replies have been received were: business administration, from a total of 836 institutions or 151; engineering, 105; education, BARBER 83.6 per cent of those polled: 379 59; and agriculture, 21. There SHOP institutions reported 9,262 U. S. were 48 students in all other students enrolled; 457 reported fields. no U. S. students. A final report It is, interesting to note the Flat-top Specialty on U. S.' students abroad will be countries where specific subjects included in the 1956 Open Doors, were pursued. These figures, the Institute's annual census re- again, were prepared from reAUBURN, NEBR. port on foreign students, scholars turns on 8,219 students. Of the and doctors in the U. S. 1,973 liberal arts students, there , Where did the American stu- , were 486 in the United Kingdom, the number of replies received. dents study? Almost 59 per cent 435 in Canada, 211 in Germany, It is evident from these figures (5,461) of those reported were en- 179 in Mexico, 163 in France, 118 that the preliminary returns rolled in European schools; 15 in Spain, 67 in Switzerland, 62 in cannot give a complete picture of per cent were in Mexico; and 14.8 Japan. Of 1,718 students of mediAmericans studying abroad. per cent in Canada. Four coun- cine, there were 490 in SwitzerOf 578 institutions polled in tries reported over 1,000 U. S. land, 342 in Italy, 332 in Canada, Europe, 523 have replied. Of 133 citizens in their institutions of 125 in the Netherlands, 103 in 1 higher education: Mexico, 1,395; Belgium, 78 in Germany, 58 in institutions in Far East, 93 replied.

Of 89 institutions in South Canada, 1,374; Italy, 1,084, and the United Kingdom.

America, 47 replied. Of 68 instithe United Kingdom, 1,009.

Of 764 theology students, there tutions in Canada, 62 replied. Of •· European countries, in addition were 422 in Italy, 145 in Canada, to Italy and the United Kingdom, 84 in the United Kingdom. Of the 45 institutions in the Near and Middle East, 37 replied. Of 30 hiwhere over 100 U. S. students en753 students of the social scistitutions in Mexico, 25 replied. 1 rolled were: Germany, 834; ences, 204 were in Mexico, 17 4 in Of 22 in Africa, 18 replied. Of 9 France, 805; Switzerland, 759; the United Kingdom, 107 in Switin the Caribbean, 8 replied. Of 9 the Netherlands, 200; Spain, 165; zerland, 70 in France. Of 477 stuin Central America, 5 replied. All Austria, 158; and Belgium, 134.

There were 624 students· in the dents in the creative arts, 399 17 institutions polled in Oceania were in Europe. There were 115 ha,ve replied.

Far East, 491 of these in the Philin Germany, 80 in the United ippines and 112 in Japan. The Near East received 141-81 in Is- Kingdom, 72 in Austria, 54 in rael and 54 in Lebanon. In the Italy, 31 in France. Mexico re- LOOK • LISTEN AND LIVE ceived 58 creative arts students.

Western Hemisphere, in addition This is a good slogan if put; Of 415 students of the natural to Mexico and Canada, there into real practice everyday wher- · were 51 students enrolled in and physical sciences, there were ever you are.

Caribbean countries and 100 in 121 in Canada, 106 in the United South America. Of this last num- Kingdom, 4o in Germany, 27 in LOOK ber, 85 went to Peru.

Japan. Of 151 students of busi- -Both ways on the highway There were 31 students in Afri- ness administration, 84 were in -At the label on the bottle ca-18 in Egypt and 9 in the Un- Mexico, 38 in Canada, 18 in the -At the child on the swings ion of South Africa. Oceania re: Philippines. Of 105 engineering -At the fellow on the side road ceived 85 students-66 in Aus- students, 55 were in Canada.

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Data on the academic status, -To the train whistle What subjects did the u. s. age and sponsorship of the U. S. -To the fire engine siren students study abroad? Of the students abroad was too incom-To the cry of a child first· 8,219 students reported, 74.2 plete to warrant statistical tabu-To the call for help per cent pursued studies in six lation. academic fields: liberal arts, In addition to" tabulating .re- LIVE 1,973; medicine, 1,718; theology, turns by country of assignment -Because you are careful 764; social sciences, 753; creative and field of study, the Institute's -Because you heed traffic laws arts, 477; and natural and physi- preliminary report on U. S. stu- -Because you are courteous cal sciences, 415. There was no dents indicates by country the -Because you think answer as to field for 1,735 stu- number of institutions polled and -Because you are always alert

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Glorious News Singing, ringing in the sky Glorious anthems from on high; Choirs of angels from heaven descend News of Christ to all they lend. . Frightened shepherds heard them sing Went to visit Christ the King In a manger full of hay The infant child of glory lay.

Honor Peru Lettermen ~t December Football Banquet Peru State's football lettermen ere honored at a banquet Deember 1. In order to become a etterman each athlete must pass welve hours of college work. Reuirements to letter in football : Take part in more than half e scheduled games and be in elve quarters for eight-game hedule, sixteen quarters for a ilie-game schedul!<, and twenty arters for a ten-game schedule. 路hey must have played 50 mintes.

Football lettermen are: Sen. rs, Bill Allen, Chicago, Ill.; Bill llen, Horton, Kans.; Dick dams, Falls City; Bert Adams, 'rmont; Willard Mason, Louise; Rodger Majors, Peru; Jack ance, Auburn; Jerry Trullinger, arragut, Iowa; Lowell Samueln, Beattie, Kans.; Al Stiers, Neaha.

Juniors, Jack Gilmore, David ity; Bob Humphrey, Auburn; ack Ludwig, Bellevue; Wayne inchow, Table Rock; Tom Mo, Bellevue; Charles Krumme, ed Oak, Iowa; Del Stoltenberg,

itizen of Puerto Rico Enlisted in Peru In our enrollment here at Peru, among the students from various states of the union, we are fortunate to have some from different countries of the world. One such student is Orlando Rodriquez from Puerto Rico. Happy to .be here with us at Peru, Orlando says one of his wishes is to have he students of our school and eople of our country to acquire better understanding of his native country.

Due to a quiet location between the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, the customs, ideas, and way of government of the island is not too well understood by the rest of the world.

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Here at his stay in Peru, Orlando says he is asked many questions about his country which he is very happy to answer, and wishes his friends . would ask him many more.

Among the many questions he is being asked is whether or hot the people of the island hold the United States in high esteem.

Orlando says when the United States annexed Puerto Rico, it was like a mother welcoming a son to the citizens of his land.

Nebraska City; Tom Percell, Falls City; Duane Birginal, Omaha (manager).

Sophomores, Ray Ehlers, Syracuse; Henry Hart, Red Oak; Glen Heywood, Peru; Dale Johnson, Table Rock; Duane Rains, Peru; Riley Ruby, Tecumseh. 路 Freshmen, Gary Adams, Falls City; Sid Brown, Peru; Larry Hopkins, Guthrie Center, Iowa;/ Pat Novacek, Tekamah. \

Junior Is President Of Vets Organization What is this-a junior for the president of an organization?

Well, folks, that is the classification of the president of the P.S.V.0. (Peru State Veteran's Organization). But who is itwhy of course you knew that it is Bill Almond, born in Sioux City, Iowa. From there he went to South High in Omaha but he didn't want to be graduated from there so he was graduated from Table Rock.

In October 1950 he enlisted in the Coast Guard for a period of three years and served out of New York as a Yeoman. Upon his release from the service he worked for a manufacturing company and in September 1954 enrolled in P.S.T.C. Bill is majoring in biology; however he hasn't decided upon his occupational work for later life. He belongs to the Tri Beta and Blue Devils, but uses his spare time to work in the cafeteria.

Bill's ambition is to get this new organization on its feet.

Some of the purposes in this establishment are that of having a veterans scholarship, the enticing. of other students to come to Peru, and a few of his future sideline thoughts are that of having the P.S.V.O. serve a banquet and sponsor a few dances.

A WINTER SNOWLAND A winter snowland, crisp and bright ...

The beauty of the world this night路 Shows peace and fills man's heart with right.

But God stands out with all His might, For man will tremble at this sight.

-Betty Sedlacek.

Wise men from afar-off came Asked of Herod the new King's name.

Journeying on across the hill Found the stable warm and still.

Christ the new-born King we praise As in joy our hearts we raise Ever old yet ever new Since the message still is true.

-Wilma Schroeder

Hats Off to You, Editor Robert B. Moorei co~editor of the Pedagogian, received word on November 28, that his poem "Quest" wUl be published in the March 1956, edition of the Midland Poetry Review, a quarterly publication which originated in Indianapolis twenty-five years ago.

Congratulations, Editor!

AChristmas Story Multitudes of authors and playwrights have capitalized on Christmas in their work. Some of the stories are ancient, but most of them are from the modern point of view.

"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord," is the Christmas story. All other stories, good, and bad, are built around this main idea.

The shepherds watching their flocks by night, the angels in their halos of soft moonlight, and the song of the gol~en h:Jrps are the real stories of Christmas.

The snow shining silvery in the moonlight, 路the star that led the wise men to Bethlehem, and the frightened and awestruck Virgin Mary, bright eyes watching the King of the angels, that is Christmas.

Jesus, our Lord, was born on this night. The man who broke the barriers of death on Easter morning, who brought peace to men on our earth, and the man who forgave those who crucified him with the words, "Forgive them, Father, for they know not what they do."

This was the tiny infant in the broken-down stable, but that stable and everything he touched since that time has become immortalized over and over again.

The Lord isn't just another hero; He's our way of life.

This is the story of Christmas.

-Ronnie Gardner.

Select Peruvian Singers From Peru College Chorus Members of the Peruvian Singers for this year were selected from the Peru College Chorus by Darryl T. Manring, associate professor of voice. Each year this group goes on tour in the spring and appears in place of the college chorus when it is impossible to have so large a choir.

First sopranos are G 1 o r i a O'Harra, Auburn; Harriett Parkison, Riverton, Iowa; Nancy Taggart, Peru; Edna Zabel, Johnson. Those who will sing second soprano are Gwen Hayes, Peru; Louise Marshall, Wymore; Elberta Rhoten, Palmyra; Elaine Spier, Omaha.

The first alto section will be composed of Sue Alberson, Fremont; Georgia Bauer, Verdon; Gail Peterson, Plattsmouth; Ann Wederquist, 1Randolph, Iowa: Janet Cotton, Peru; Maxine Lawritson, Salem; and Betty Tanzler, Omaha will sing second alto.

Members of the first tenor section are Jim Ackerman, Fremont; Leroy Buchholz, Table Rocki Don Johnson, Syracuse. Those singing escond tenor will be Har-

Books Books make excellent Christmas gifts. But you sometimes don't know just what type of book would be the most appreciated. Here are a few title suggestions: Mr. Miller' ____ "Chemistry Made Simple" Ron Maddy __ "How to Get Your Poem in Print" Delzell Dorm _____ "Holy Bible" Don Roddy __ "Road Map to Tarkio" Dick Fankhouser ____ "My Life"

by Jerry Lewis Edna Douglas ___ "Better Homes and Gardens Quantity Cookbook" Julius Mueller __ "How to Win Friends and Influence People" Kay Phelps ___ "Little Go 1den Book of Roadrunners" Joyce Carlisle ___ "December Bride" Ole's ________ "Here to Eternity"

STAIRS

By Beth Niday Our paths of life are stairs we climb, Though we may stumble from time to time.

We mount still higher with goals in mind Until that key of success we find.

old Christy, Brock; Dick Fank- , houser, Humboldt, Iowa; Dave Longfellow, Peru; Jim Porter, Talmage.

Baritones are Loren Dyke, EsseJ{, Iowa; Julius Mueller, Omaha; Marvin Wuster, Dawson.

Those who will sing bass are Sid Brown, Peru; Verdell Goldberg, Essex, Iowa; Elwood Johnson, Plattsmouth; Roger Russe 11, Peru; Larty Sailors, Falls City.

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Social Security Vote t*whelming The long awaited Social Security vote was taken Tuesday, November 15. Results were, as. expected, almost overwhelming: the final vote showed 296 for and 1O against. Only three persons of the 309 eligible to vote did not take part. 95.79% were in favor.

Four colleges were eligible to vote; the four institutions were: Peru State Teachers College, Wayne State Teachers College, Kearney State Teachers College, and Chadron State Teachers College. Earlier in the year, employees of Nebraska University, Omaha University and the Omaha public schools favored Social Security. Teachers and employees outside Omaha will vote in the near future.

Editorials . . .

Merry Christmas to An· Isn't it just wonderful that once a year you have Christmas?

Have you noticed the difference in the American people just before Christmas? Everyone becomes so cheerful, even though there is that tension of hustle and bustle in the shopping -districts. All of you change in spirit, yelling Merry Christmas to everyone you meet.

You become overjoyed in singing Christmas carols, purchasing presents and wrapping them for your friends; helping to make gift packages for the needy.

It will be bliss for all of you to go home-open the door and look in at a beautiful Christmas tree with bright lights, glittering ornaments, and Christmas packages, smell the fresh aroma of1 cookies, and see the Christmas candy in the candy bowl. · While anticipating your Christmas glee, and every corner of the campus is yelling Merry Christmas, we of the Pedagogian Staff sincerely wish to join in saying that we wish that each and everyone of you have a Very Merry Christmas!

-The Pedagogian Staff

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And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

And all went to be taxed, everyone into his own city.

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem: (Because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were in t~e ·same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch .over their flock by :hight.

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. · And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the baqe 1 wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. · · And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heav\ enly host praising God, and saying, · Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good· will toward men.

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even ·unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

And· all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

But Ma.ry kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

And the· shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen as it was told unto them.

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Disgusting Pipe Smokers Just why are these disgusting pipe smokers so attached to their pipes? Is it for the comments of people? Could it be that it makes them "look dignified?"

No, that is not the reason that the majority of people smoke pipes. To them it is a companion, comfort or friend. In fact the attachment is so great that only a hen-pecking woman, doctor's orders or death will part a person from the pleasures of his pipe.

Believe it or not, about 6,000 years before the great Columbus

discovered America, the Indians were smoking pipes. Naturally they did not have tobacco to smoke but rathei; aromatic herbs.

But today there are hundreds of tempting pipe tobaccos, with names ranging from "Cookie Jar, Prince Albert, Walnut, Bin 56" and all sorts-just for the different tastes of the pipe smokers.

These different varieties, are like a personality to the smokereach being different in his enjoyments.

Sm;ne pipe smokers would not be known to others unless with a pipe in his mouth and the sooth-

PERU PEDAGOGIAN Published Bi-monthly by Peru State Teachers College Peru, Nebraska Dece,mber 15, 1955 THE STAFF: Co-editors____________________ Bill Kochheim, Robert Moore Advertising Manager __________________________Ron Gardner Nem Editor _________________________________ Jeny Timothy Society Editor ______________________________Betty Sedlacek Exchange Editor-------------------------------Beih Niday · Feature Editor---------~-----------------David Longfellow Vet Feature Reporter-----------------------~---Phil Rihner Reporters --------------------------------------------___ Barbara Boyd, Donna Lair, Jerry Payne, Jan Stangel Faculty Adviser________ Dr. Louise A. Nelson Garrett

ing aroma of pipe smoke in the air. To some there would be no study, enjoyment of a good book, orchestra, opera, football game or after the meal tonic, unless the satisfying smoke from a pipe were curling through our nose, mouth and lungs.

Still some wonder why a pipe smoker has so many pipes. Well, they are just like a human being.

They need rest; because they ma-ture with age, their taste gets better the more they get smoked as well as rested. They of course, need attention -like the human beings, if they are not cleaned, they become very bitter.

This is the rea~on that these disgusting pipe smokers are so attached to their pipes. It is not for the comments of people, or that "dignified look," but rather for a companion, comfort, and best friend.

WHAT IS CHRISTMAS?

By Jerry Timothy What is Christmas? Is it a visit from Saint Nicholas on Christmas Eve? Is it presents wrapped up in nice-colored paper and ribbon underneath a decorated Christmas tree?

It's a birthday of a Babe that was born in a stable. Christmas.

It's not a big sales campaign to pursuade people to get a certain product. Signs over bill boards say "Acme wishes you a Merry Xmas, and for that special person on your shopping .list get an Acme, etc. Merry Xmas." Don't they realize that Xmas is Christ's birthday? It's CHRISTMAS, not Xmas. The United States is becoming a big sale, selling itself an idea in a product.

So, when Christmas morning comes and you're unwrapping your gifts, think of the gifts of the Magi being unwrapped in that little stable with a star shining brightly above it. When your friends drop in, take a moment to think of the Shepherds that dropped in at the stable to say "Merry Christmas." Think of Christmas-the real - Christmas, the first Christmas. After all, it is His birthday, CHRISTMAS

By Beth Niday Christmas, the loveliest most inspirational season of the entire year! Christmas, the life of the universe, stimulating and warming the hearts of all, awakening those who are alone, putting everyone in a giving, sharing, carefree mood.

The hurry and rush gives one the true Christmas spirit, his only worry being the long lines at the post office windows.

The glowing tree beside the flickering fireplace causes many a happy smile. The multi-colored packages surrounding the tree hold a mystery beyond that of any novel or play.

Christmas ·morning ·holds a rapture all its own! The children leap from their beds not bothering with shoes and socks. They bound down the stairs, their eyes dancing with excitement. Then . come the cries of happiness as they spy that doll that walks and that train that puffs smoke that they had written Santa about. A rattle of paper and squeals of delight .greet .Mother and Dad as they come upon the happy scene.

Then a small hand clutching a hurriedly wrapped package is thrust at Mother with, "Mommy, this is from me. Do you want me to open it for you?" The paper is q u i c k 1y torn off and the box is opened. Mother's eyes widen as a dainty pink hanky is unfolded. "Oh, Suzie, just what I wanted! Thank- you, darling." A tear fills her eye as she scoots Suzie back to her .new treasures.

Indeed Christmas is the gayest season of all. What other time of

year does a family feel so closely knit and as loving? When· else can one recognize his friends with small remembrances and feel satisfied and at peace with all mankind? When else can we

enumerate the blessings w surround us? When else can look towards heaven and re the love that God sent us in J us Christ whose birthday celebrate on this happy day?

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Peru Shows Strength In Opening Contest Starting the basketball schedule with a big bang, the Bobcats traveled to Tarkio College to beat the Missourians by a score of 61-54.

Both on their opening games, the teams showed good form. A dose game, the Peruvians were never sure of a victory until the final seconds.

At half time the Cats were leading Tarkio 35-34, indicating

the type of ball game it was.

Leading by only two points with two minutes to go, Peru's clever ·ball handling and aggressive rebounding, aided by Tarkio fouls permitted them to end the ball game with a margin of 61-54.

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vember 29 and, brother, that was a game! The Alumni came out with flying colors, in fact each of them wore a different colored suit. However they were in good condition, with one exception to the rule, but all of them seemed to be a pretty good, shot. Natural· ly the Bobcats came out with that well-conditioned look but after the game started, it became a good tussle. The Bobcats were just a few points ahead all through the game.

Successful Opener In Missouri The Peru B-Team edged the Tarki'.l second stringers Friday 1night by a margin of eight points, 58-50 in the Tarkio gym. The game was closely contested most of the way but Peru pulled away by twelve points early in the fourth quarter, but couldn't get any closer.

Pat .Novacek of Peru was high scorer for his team with 18 points, followed by Ray Ehlers with 13.

Alumni Game .What a game! The Alumni , played the Peru Bobcats on No-

Leading the scoring of the game was Peru's Ron Witt, from Otoe. He netted 18 points. Gary Alexander of Tarkio topped his teammates, scoring 15 points.

Towards the end of the game, an extra alumni man started playing, making six men, to make up the few lax points.

However the sharp referees caught it quickly and it hurt the alumni by a few points anyway.

The final score of this great annual game was Alumni 60 to thq Bobcats 76. ..

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Seasons Greetings from the parents of children like those you will some day teach! In this community we are fortunate to be able to see and have a small part in the training of future teachers. While the main purpose of the PTA organization is to provide a better world for children, creating warm, friendly relations between parents (homes) and teachers (school) will in many ways make a better world in our everyday life. __Those of us in PTA who can't 'accomplish big deeds, can and do want tQ provide a foundation for the greater deeds by establishing a feeling of friendship.

The Christmas Season is a good time to bring to your attention the fact that PTA at the Campus School always welcomes anyone who is interested enough to come.

The Program Committee is constantly working to · bring programs of interest to the majority, the Hospitality Committee always provides a cup of hot coffee to chat over, and the pupils in the Campus School most urgently want a good attendance at meetings so that some room (their own) will win the attendance count, which in our PTA means the money gained in a penny march.

The people of the community take advantage of all too few opportunities to know the people in the college, but the third Tuesday of each month is the one time when all make an effort for the sake of the children. Not only now at Christmas, but all through the year, we of PTA wish to extend a welcoming hand.

-Mary Ann Gnade, Member Campus School PTA Executive Committee.

COMING EVENTS Thursday, Jan. S Student Council _________ 6:30 Educ. Dept. Mtg. ________ -4:00

Friday, Dec. 16 Christmas ':'acation _______ 5:00 Tuesday, Dec. 20 Faculty Square Dance, gymn ____________________ 8:00

Saturday, Jan. 7 B.B. Hastings at Peru

Friday & Saturday, Dec •. 30-31 Invitational B.B. Tournament at Tarkio

Monday, Jan. 9 Alpha Mu Omega ________ 8:00 Blue Devils ______________ 6:30 White Angels ________ ..._ __ 6:30 Epsilon Pe Tau ___________ 7:00

Monday, Jan. 2 Classes R~sume ----------7 :50 Blue Devils. ______________ 6:30

Tuesday, Jan. 10 Tri Beta _________________ 8:00 C.S. El. Fae. Mtg. ________ _4:00 H.S. B.B., college gymn B-Team B.B. at Maryville _8:00

White Angels ---"--------6:30 Art Club _________________ 7:00 MENC ___________________ 7:00 International R e 1at i on s Club ___________________ 7:30 Kappa Delta Pi __________ 8:00

Wednesday, Jan. 11 Student Fellowship _______ 6:30 Lutheran Club ___________ 6:30 L.S.A. ___________________ 6:30 Newman Club __________'..6:30 B.B. Concordia at Seward

Tuesday, Jan. 3 Industrial Arts Club ______ 7:00 C.S. El. & Sec. Fae. Mtg. -4:00 Dramatic Club .---------- 7:00

Thursday, Jan. 12 Student Council __________ 6:30 Convocation Band Qbhc~t ____________ 8:00

Wednesday, Jan. 4 YMCA-YWCA ___________ 6:30 Lutheran Club ___________ 6:30 L.S.A. ___________________ 6:30 Newman Club ____________ 6:30

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Saturday, Jan. 14 B.B. Wesleyan at Peru

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with a playful gust of wind. Our were s~ut they were taken battle would just get under way good-nal't-edly and were as when the shrill ring of the school much fun as the rest.

These things seem to be winbell would come to us through the cold winter air. Although we ter, but it seems to me that the would never have admitted it, we happiest moments of this frosty, were all secretly a little relieved snowy season come with Christto go in because by that time we mas.

On Christmas morning ·we were wet to the skin and thorbusily prepare for the Christmas oughly chilled .

Sledding, another pleasant win- dinner and then travel to Auntter diversion! We had three ie's where we meet many more of wonderful hills blocked from our relatives.

By Barbara Boyd The wonderful anticipation betraffic that we could use safely.

Three wise men had been Winter evenings would find us fore the dinner is served, the watching, searching for a sign- bundled from head to toe in our bliss felt while eating it, the "too and then they saw a sta~. With- warmest clothes ready for the full" feeling afterwards and the out hesitation they followed it first ride down the hill.. Some- exchange of gifts all make up until they came to a stable in the one would shove off with a loud this wonderfully happy day.

City Of David. Though they were cry and as he started three or Home at last, and what a loveGentiles, they fell down without four more eager sledders would ly day, but isn't it always? The hesitation and worshipped the "pile on" and be off to the bot- happiest, most magic time of the King of the Jews. They were men tom of the hill. N'!_turally there year ... winter! of affluence, dressed in costly robes and carrying costly gifts, but they worshipped, not a king on his throne surrounded by his court, but a babe in his mother's arms. They searched, they found, they accepted, and so they were satisfied.

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With the winte~ season comes perhaps the happiest time of the year, the exciting pastimes it provides seems to be one of the reasons it seems ~o happy.

How I loved the snowball fights during the noon hour at school! We'd choose two teams and then those on each side would scurry around like little squirrels, trying to make the fort as quickly as pos&ible. The next step in preparation for the battle was making the weapons. Little mittened h?nds worked busily forming round balls in the soft wet snow to defend that all important structure, the fort, which would probably tumble to ruins

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WHAT IS CHRISTMAS?

By Jan Stangel Christmas is that delightfUlly special season of the year during which the many people throughout the world celebrate the birth of the King of all kings, the birth of Christ.

Christmas is by far the most beautiful and·· exciting season of the year. All seem to display a certain extra special glow on their faces and of course there is the very necessary snow which glides down and lays a tremendous white blanket over everything!

The Christmas season is very special for many reasons: first and foremost, is the celebration of Christ's birth which gives us all a chance to thank God for all our blessings and beg forgiveness for our many wrong deeds; Christmas is the time to spread joy and good will to all people, for ·it is especially at this time that we must forget all racial and religious prejudices and remember ·only that we are all God's children; this holiday season is also· the time to exchange gifts with our family and friends in an expression of our sincere feelings and appreciation for them; Christmas for the little tots means the coming of Santa Claus which to ~hem, is entirely too l~ng a wait. They are .full of exc1tement and expectation for that wonderful Christmas eve which comes but once a year; Christmas is also the special occasion for getting the family all together and talking over old times.

Christmas carols are sung and the family together says grace.

These reasons are only a few among those making Christmas extra special.

When Christmas eve finally arrives everything seems to be in a turmoil. There is the last-minute rush to get the family off to the Christmas services on time.

Then comes the opening Of the many gifts (of which the contents have been kept secret during the previous weeks) and the after confusion of torn Christmas wrappings lying ail over the floor.

The family is all gathered by Christmas day, more gifts have been exchanged and the deliciously fabulous meal which Mom had prepared is fully "extinguished." Outside, the church chimes are playing and Christmas carols are heard in the· the distance. The family eases back 'to relax with pleasing smiles on their radiant faces, for this ·has been another truly delightful Christmas, that extra-special season of the year.

Santa Claus, who is a reality to them.

Soon the mailman also adds to joy at Christmas time, as far away friends come near to us through a warm wiSh. The night is no longer cold and, still but warmed by the ringing of joyful news as Christmas carolers gayly pass our homes. Yes, all the world knows that Christmas is truly a great season.

Christmas is joyful and gay And .we all can always say: No other time in all the year Can bring to us 'SO much good cheer.

CHRISTMAS

By Ruth Hansen Outside the ground is covered with a layer of snow. The wind is blowing hard and the weather is freezing cold . .AJl of the ponds, rivers, and creek/are frozen over.

You· can see p~ople ice skating and sleigh riding almost everywhere you look. There is no doubt that winter is here and with the coming of winter most of our thoughts turn to Christmas.

Everywhere you go from small CHRISTMAS towns to large cities you can see

By Barbara Schultz decorations of all kinds for Christmas season to me is the Christmas. Some places have only loveliest of the year. Many times a few colored lights while other we .hasten Christmas even before places have decorated trees, fixed Thanksgiving, in our thoughts up store windows with thoughts . and plans, probably because ifis of Christmas and put some kind . ' such a joyous celebration. of decoration on every light post I One has fun hurrying with the and on the front of almost every crowds in and out the bustling building. and teeming stores for that perInside the stores there are feet gift. Bells ring, car horns hundreds of people hurrying play impatient tunes and people about to get their Christmas hurry. along but as carolers gath- shopping done. And, of course, er to sing Christmas songs while there are always those who will the dazzling blobs of cotton soft- wait until the last day. ly flutter through the dark night In all of the excitement of to touch the earth. All around Christmas there are probably a quietly listen to the songs ring I lot of people who forget the true out through the crystal air. Ev- ' meaning of Christmas and think eryone seems to be more happy \of it only as a time of gaity and and content than any other time gift-giving. As this Christmas in the year. · season approaches why not think Then the big day arrives for of the reason why we are celethe eager, breathless, bright-eyed brating instead of just being out tots. The first picture of the for a good time. morning is the quiet, peaceful and deserted avenue topped with a thick dazzling white frosting.

By Phil Rihner After tearing oneself away from Well, now, would you believe the magnificent and moving it-Christmas surely is sneaking sight, the gifts are given to each up on us! We are all going to outstretched little hand followed welcome our vacation. by screams of delight and "Look Jerry and Eleanor Payne, and what Santa brought me!" The their little son Dennis, were biggest gift of all is to view this week-end guests at the home of scene.

Jerry's parents, Mr. and Mrs. But of course, there's always Leo Payne, of Beatrice. They also the men who like all this butvisited the farm home of Jerry's their minds are more concensister and brother-in-law, Mr. trated on the big Christmas dinand Mrs. Ralph Kassing. ner not to be outdone by the The Robert Aufferts had the Thanksgiving dinner with all its pleasure of a visit from Robert's goodies. So ends a wonderful brother of Sidney.

Christmas season-the best of the The William Albright's visited year. both their parents' homes in Falls City during the Thanksgiving vacation.

CHRISTMAS The Clyde Barretts were joyBy Wilma Schroeder The most happy time of the ous over the visit of Clyd~'s paryear is Christmas. This is one ents, from Iowa.

The Glen Stewards, formerly time when the whole world forgets race and prejudices, and of Vetville, but now, from Horcelebrates together. In other ton, Kansas, are the happy parA. LARGO SET-$55.00 ·, , Groom'• Ring $27.50 Bride's Ring $27.50 lands Christmas is celebrated in ents of a baby girl, Kathleen B. SERENITY SET-$47.00 many different ways but the true Ruth, born to them on Oct. 31.

Groom's Ri•g $27.50 Biide'a Ring $19.50 The Virgil Skiptons recently meaning of Christmas is never ~® Only Artcarved*, famous ring· went to Seneca, Kansas, to visit forgotten.

It is an age old custom maker for over 100 years has the ~ exclusive process that hardens which originated over nineteen hisl brother who is hospitalized gold so that the beauty and centuries ago to commemorate because of a recent automobile strength of your wedding ring the birth of Christ. Just as God accident. can be guaranteed for a life· The Max Harringtons were gave Christ to the world, we also ' time! .Come in to-day!

Rlnl'J ealarted. to show detan. want to give gifts to our many glad to have the opportunity to e'I'radt mark rer. Prlce1 tncl. Fed. 'l'tt. friends to show our love for go to Arthur, Nebraska, during the Thanksgiving week-end, for them.· ZIEGENBEIN Long before the day arrives, it was the first time since last everyone everywhere is busy August that - they had visited JEWELERS making plans. The streets are their parents' homes.

916 CENTRAL AVE. The Ron Wenninghoffs will decorated with many vivid lights spend the week-end in Nebraska and beautifully decorated trees.

Telephone 594 The many stores beckon to the City.

NEBRASKA CITY Last past Friday, Phil Rihner, people by their gayly decorated NEBR. windows. .Children's programs Verlan Rumbaugh, and Virgil and f a m i 1y gatherings are Skipton assisted in the moving of planned, and little children busy Dr. Mullinix. themselves by writing letters to So long until 1956!

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WOMAN An analysis of the crea knokn as woman as seen thro the eyes of the chemist: Symbol: Wo Physical Properties: Boils nothing and freezes at any m· ute. Melts when properly treat Very bitter if not well used.

Happenings Around The Halls of Eliza Morgan

By Donna Lair

Chemical Properties: Posse a great affinity for gold, sil platinum and precious sto Violent reaction if left alo Able to absorb great quantities food matter. Turns green wh placed beside a better looki specimen.

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Now that Christmas vacation is almost here it seems as if all the instructors are trying to get tests out of the way. Anyway Eliza Morgan seems to just be full of girls studying for exams and writing themes.

There were two birthdays recently-Martha's and Rosie's. We all had a little party but it got broken up about 11 :30. Too much noise!!!

Uses: Highly ornamental. U ful as a tonic in acceleration low spirits and an equalizer the distribution of wealth. Pro ably the most effective income reducing agent known.

With Christmas approaching some of the girls are starting to put up Christmas decorations.

Caution: Highly explosive inexperienced hands.

The dorm had a new resident one day recently. Yes, it was the fire extinguisher on second floor dressed up. It was named Sally Co-ed.

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Some of the rooms around the dorm looked very different after the girls got through painting.

But' when that painting runs into an all night job,\ aren't you a little tired the next day, Louie?

GEORGE SITZMAN

Say, we now have one more happy girl in the dorm-yes, there is another diamond on the prowl.

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Well, I think I had better quit while I am still ahead. See you all next year. Before I sign off . until 1956, I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a bright New Year!

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Kobert I. Hentord Is Peru's Man of the Year Robert T. Benford is Peru's Man of the Year for 1955. He is a superb musician and outstanding as teacher and public spirited citizen of countless services to his community. Public insistence that he be named was so strong that the honor could not be denied him.

Naturally gifted as a musician he has by hard work acquired the best in formal schooling, including a masters degree from the University of Michigan. His reputation has spread throughout the midwest, but it is his teaching of college s t u d en ts and youngsters of all ages that has won admiration for him by the local people. This, and the fact that he has not lost that common touch, regardless of his great success, makes him a very popular man in Peru. He is ·among the teachers who have been longest at Peru State.

At the Methodist Church he officiates as organist and directs the choir, producing outstanding music.

The extent and pervasiveness of Mr. Benford's influence is beyond calculation. It stems from his character and love of his fellow men as much as from his skill and talent. And that is genuine. In a community such as

Nine Evening Classes Offered at Peru It has been announced by Dr. Andrew A. Weresh, dean of the college, that nine courses will be offered as Wednesday evening classes, here at Peru State Teachers College.

The classes will begin January 25, and will offer three college credits. January 25 is also the time of registration with the instructor.

The classes offered are: Human Growth and Development, Western Civilization Since 1500, English Composition (102), Social Studies Survey (104), Elementary French, Shorthand Transcriptions, which will be at 5:00 p.m.

At 7:45, Science for Elementary Teachers (102), Teaching Seminar, and Guidance will be offered.

Peru, a public personality literally lives in a gold fish bowl. When he engages the esteei;n of his associates and the rest of the people without exception, he has earned it; he deserves it.

The Voice of the Campus of a Thousand Oaks ...

Peru Pedagogian JANUARY 15, 1956

PERU, NEBRASKA

Choose Mrs. E. L. Deck Peru Band Concert Peru's Woman of the Year the Tuberculosis,

The Peru Concert Band presented a well-rounded, snappy program Jan. 12 at 8:00 p.m. in the college auditorium. Spice was added by specialty numbers. The band was directed by Robert V. Grindle, assistant professor of instrumental music.

The Dixieland Combo sparkled in some lively jazz numbers which made the audience want to dance. They also accompanied Eleanor Abel, Bridgeport, in her twirling exhibition.

The precision trumpeting of Don Johnson, Syracuse, Darrel Christsen, Wymore, and David Miller, Peru, in "The Three Trumpeters" had a smooth band accompaniment. A pleasing combination was produced when two solo trumpets played by Don and David and a solo trombone played by Ron Noltensmeyer, Auburn, joined together in "Concert Grosso."

A clarinet quartet composed of Junior Karas, Mead, Fred Clements, Elmwood, Phil Neuhalfen, Dunbar, and Director Grindle performed "Rondo" and Fred's arrangement of "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes."

The band did a nice job on "Ariana," an overture, "Dance of the Hours," from the opera "La Gioconda," and "Hands Actoss the Sea" and "A Step Ahead," ;, both marches.

Small Boy's Wisdom A little boy, caught in mischief by his mother, was asked, "How do you expect to get into Heaven?"

The lad thought a minute then said, "Well, I'll just run in and out, and keep slamming the door until St. Peter says, 'For heaven's sake, Bobby, come in or stay out.'"

Mrs. E. L. Deck was bestowed the honor "'being Peru's Woman of the Year. Mrs. Deck, former nurse of Peru State 'J;'eachers College while the regular nurse was ill, obtained the title on the basis of her service as a registered nurse, homemaker, successful business woman and because of her activities in social and civic activities. As further proof of Mrs. Deck's worthiness of this title, she has been an officer for

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Your Suggestion Please You as a student now have your chance to show your college spirit! The Student Council has proposed a plan to remove the victory bell from its present location on the third floor window sill of the gym. Basically the plan is for a safety factor, but the question is where to put it?

Should it be placed on a cement block in the middle of the campus with an inscription of this year's victories, or a medal tripod just supporting the bell? Where . should it be placed? In front of the administration, gym, music, or science buildings?

With all of these questions the student body has been confronted; however, even though they represent all of us, they wish to have suggestions from you as students of this college. The Student Council wishes to place this bell where you students would like to have it placed.

Please just scribble down your suggestion and drop it in the suggestion box on the table in the administration building. We shall be grateful to you for doing this.

-The Student Council.

ANNOUNCEMENT BECAUSE OF SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS THERE WILL BE NO JANUARY 30 ISSUE OF THE PEDAGOGIAN.

Cancer, Heart, Polio and Red Cross chapters in this area.

We the members of the Pedagogian staff would like to offer our congratulations to Mrs. Deck.

Debate Teams Two debate teams went to Winfield, Kansas, August 16 to represent Peru State Teachers College at the Southwestern Invitational Tournament. The two teams were Roger Haigh and Robert Moore in the junior men's division and Clyde Barrett and Loren Dyke in the senior men's

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division. The tournament included over 150 teams . from nine states.

The junior teams were undefeated in the five preliminary rounds. They defeated debate teams from Kansas State, Emporia State College, Garden City Junior College, Stephen F. Austin College and Sterli~ College. In the finals they defeated Southwestern State Teachers College of Springfield, Mo., but were defeated in the semi-finals by Hutchinson Junior College in a split decision.

The senior team s h owed strength also, but because of stiffer competition, it did not fare so well.

The debaters will enter the N.C.C. Tournament at Lincoln this month.

The President's Desk

This is the first of a series of articles to appear in The Pedagogian bringing to the student's observations on many aspects of the College program of varying degrees of importance. No attempt will be made to unduly influence the student body, but perhaps some suggestions will be worthy of serious consideration.

The establishment of a program of graduate study on our campus beginning with the summer session of 1956 is one of the most significant educational steps taken in the last decade.

Seniors of 1956 and following classes will do well to consider seriously continuation of study leading to a Master's degree.

More and more schools are requiring candidates to hold an advanced degree. This is especially true of the larger and/ or better school systems.

A study of salary schedules of most school systems reveals that salary-wise persons with less than a Master's degree are hampered in financial progress. Many times there is a differential of from $500 to $800 a year in favor of a person holding a Master's degree. Few schools will employ people at the administrative level (superintendents, principals, supervis.ors', etc.) who do not have at least five years of college.

The program at Peru will be offered primarily during the summer sessions. This arrangement . is ideal for those who desire to teach during the regular school year and yet carry on a planned program of graduate study. The head of your division, your academic counselor or any of the deans will be happy to discuss these matters with you.

Peru State's rangy freshman post man, Pai Novacek (54) is shown as he goes high i.n ihe air io nat h a rebound from the waiting fingers of Hastings College's Dick Erickson. The action was phoio~aphed in last Saturday night's meeting between ihe two schools, won b! Hastings 52·51 with a free toss· in the last seven seconds. Other identifiable players shown, left to right are Peru's Duane Over· gaard (53) and Bob Kramer; Hilly Beck (35) and Fay Dunbar (21), Hastings and Peru's Bob Norton

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Plans are in the discussion stage only, but it is possible the Student Union will have new quarters before the end of the school year. Present quarters in Delzell are far from adequate, nearly everyone will admit. It has been proposed that the first floor of Mt. Vernon Hall be converted to use as the Student Union facility. A study is now being made to determine if this suggestion is feasible. Such a move would have many advantages and also s~me disadvantages.

Whatever the decision is, it will be made in the best interests of the majority of the student body.

Of course the best answer is a new Student Union building to

house many of the activities tucked here and there about the campus. Our expansion program includes such a building but when such a building can become a reality is a matter of pure conjecture. We hope by 1960! · -Neal S. Gomon, President.

White Christmas?

By Jerry Timothy During the last weeks of December and the first weeks of January, the southeastern section of Nebraska lost out on the traditional "white Christmas."

The weather was just about the opposite of that which is usually expected during that season. It was warmer during that time than during that season, than it was during the same time for the same time for the past ten to fifteen years.

No one, except the weather man,. knew what the reason was for the spring-like weather. Some people washed their cars and went without jackets. Others wore jackets because it gave them a feeling of security in case of any quick changes that might take place.

As the old saying goes, "Every one talks about the weather but no one does anything about it." No one did anything about it but all took full advantage of the situation.

When the normal below zero temperatures return to the area and cars get harder to start in the morning, the victims of the polar weather can at least dream of.the bright Christmas!

Editorials ...

On Guard, Men Beware men! This new year of 1956 is Open Season, or commonly known as Leap Year. According to the 1955 Almanac, these coy ladies have acquired an outstanding percentage during this year.

Men, do you realize that three out of every 100 husbands admit that their wives did the proposing! Also, one thing to worry about is that single girls have found that a man in college is more receptive to their doing the proposing than to a man who has not been in college.

Please reread that last statement, men! Also throughout the remainder of this year, men, beware! Any statement you make might incriminate you for life!

Examinations Our educational heritage has established the precedent that the best methods of testing a student's retention of knowledge are formal examinations.

On the Peru State Teachers College campus during the week of January 17, a continuation of this precedence will prevail.

According to the majority of experts anent examinations, the best way of ascertaining a student's understanding of a particular course, is through the channel of a formal examination.

There are, however, several serious problems which arise. One of these problems can perhaps best be solved by understanding what the individual instructor considers most relevant. Another problem that confronts the instructor is the evaluation of the individual student. The narrow line of demarcation which must of necessity be drawn, constitutes his greatest problem. We realize that these are not all the problems by any means, which exist for either the student or the teacher. llUUllllUUUUUlllllUIUllUlllUUJIUIUllltllllllUHllllllUllllUlltlUllJUlllllllllUUflUllHlllllllUIUUIUlllllllllllflllllllllllll

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PERU PEDAGOGIAN Published Bi-monthly by Peru Sl:al:e Teachers College Peru, Nebraska January 15, 1956 THE STAFF: Co-edil:ors ____________________ Bill Kochheim, Bollert Moore Advertising Manager __________________________ Bon Gardner News Edil:or_________________________________ Jerry Timothy Society Edil:or ________ ~---------------------Betty Sedlacek Exchange Edil:or _______________________________ Beth Niday Feature Editor ___________________________ David Longfellow Ve!: Feature Reporl:er ___________________________ Phil Rihner Reporters _________________________________ ----- ______ _ Barbara Boyd, Donna Lair, Jerry Payne, Jan Stangel, Rober!: McAdams

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Riding Pegasus

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THE WILD ONE

By Barbara Boyd The daylight s'ky was black and bold; The cold blunt wind was King; The sharp white snow fell fold on fold In Winter's first wild fling.

II THE OLD OAK TREE

By Grace Hannaford Under the shade of the old oak tree, I like to watch and see The little clouds go floating by To catch a sunbeam on the sly.

III SPRING

By Ruth Hansen When spring is here and grass is green, I sit and ponder on this scene.

Such a change has taken place As each new flower shows its face.

IV LITTLE BROTHER

By Gary Hull I woudn't say he's big at all; In fact he's really very small, But he's worth far more to me Than all the gold beneath the sea.

Who knows what charm he holds for me ...

I only know he'll forever be, The apple of Big Brother's eye ..

This darling little dimpled guy.

v AUTUMN'S GARB

By Ron Maddy Autumn is dressed in gypsy garb, Which flutters in the breeze.

Soon she'll don her winter dress When snow lies on the trees.

COMING EVENTS Monday, January 16 International Re 1at i on s Club ___________________ 7:30 Commercial Club ________ 8:00 Blue Devils ______________ 6:00 White Angels ____________ 6:00 Sigma Tau Delta _________ 8:00 Tuesday, January 17 P.T.A. ___________________ 8:0(} Intramural Games ________ 7:00 C.S. Sec. Fae. Meeting ___ -4:00 Wednesday, January 18 Y.M.C.A., Y.W.C.A. _______ 6:30 Lutheran Club ___________ 6:30 L.S.A. ___________________ 6:30 Thursday, January 19 Student Council __________ 6:30 Educ. Dept. Meeting _____ -4:00 ·Friday, January 20 H.S. Basketball-Here B.B. Kearney-There

Tuesday, January 24 Registration for up p er classmen Registration Romp, Vet's Organization ___________ 9.1 Wednesday, January 25 Classes Begin Lutheran Club ___________ 6: L.S.A. -------------------6: Newman Club ____________ 6: Student !ilellowship _______ 6:30 Thursday, January 26 Student Council __________ 6:30 Convocation ________ 10:50 a.m.

Local N.E.A.-C.S. Aud. _-4:15 Friday, January 27 B'.B. Wayne-There H.S. Basketball-Here Saiurday, ·January 28 B.B. Midland at Fremont

Saturday, January 21 B.B. Hastings-There Monday. January 23 Registration for freshmen and new students.

Blue Devils White Angels Budget E v e n t, "Actors' Holiday" _______________ 8:00

Monday, January 30 Blue Devils ______________ 6:30 White .Angels ____________ 6:30 Nemaba C'llunty Teachers Meeting iri Auburn.

B Team B.B. Highland Jr. College-Here ___________ 8:00 Home . Club ___________ 7:00 For · 'Language Club ___ 8:00

pen to all your clothes and your dresser? Now really you should take better care of things than that-especially a th i n g as big as a dresser.

But now that tests are almost here things are beginning to quiet down considerably. Most of the girls in Morgan Hall are all trying to start studying for those tests before the night before.

Well, this is about all for this time but there will be more next time.

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Happenings Around The Halls of Eliza Morgan

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By Donna Lair Christmas -is over and everyone has had a nice long vacation in which everyone caught up on some long need<e'd sleep. You can sure tell it bec1!use the lights are once again burning late.

The elevator has been kept fairly busy here lately, but it isn't because · anyone is. ·too· tired to use the steps, it seems to be some girls joy riding.

Say, Rutzie, we hear you are turning into quite a card player here lately.

Timmy seems to have a weak closet door. Or could it be that DeAnna on one side and Gail on the other were just too much?

Th e Christmas h o l i d a y s brought diamonds to two girls.

Congratulations to Ruth Hansen and Shirlee George.

We have one new steady in the dorm since we have returned.

Congratulations to you too, De'Anna.

There have been some pretty wet fights lately. They aren't content with using glassfuls of water; they have now changed to using dish pans. Naturally, that leaves a little bit more water to clean up.

Say June, just what did hap-

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At sixty wrote the Canterbury Tales; Goethe at Weimer, toiling to the last, Cpmpleted Faust when eighty years were past.

These are indeed exceptions but they show How .far the gulf-stream of our youth may flow Into the arctic regions of our lives ....

For age is opportunity no less Than youth itself, though in another dress, And as the evening twilight fades

The above is the title of the anthology published by the National Poetry Association every December.

The introduction to this 1955 anthology is as follows: "Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote: 'Nature offers all her creatures to the poet as a picturelanguage .... Every line we can draw in the sand, has expression; and there is nobody without its spirit or genius.'

In these pages;~we offer to the seeking mind the opportunity to express his thought.g, his emotions, his spirit, and, perhaps, his genius. We do not claim that all of the words set forth herein will live for aH time, but if through the stimulatien of self-expressron in these pages, a small percentage of oor writers and readers obtaiia a -glimpse -of the true poet's spirit, we shall have attained oor objective.

The anthologies have now been published for many years. They have found theiT place in creative writing courses in colleges throughout the eountry. We are proud and happy that we have developed this project as a stimulus to Creative Writing and Self-Expression."

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Cats Lose Close One Failing to follow up on a ten point advantage at half time, the Peru Staters lost their first NCC game to the Hastings Broncs by a score of 52-51.

The Cats had been leading all the way up to the closing minutes of the game, overcoming. an early Hastings lead. Peru gained their half time lead by scoring 12 points in the final three minutes before the end of the first period.

All during the second half, the Broncs were constantly at the heels of the Peru five, but could never quite catch them until the Peruvians elected to play control ball in the final six minutes of the game.

Tom Osborn'e two quick field goals at the two minute mark tied up the game 51 all for the Broncs and a successful free throw attempt by Fay Dunbar was the winning margin.

Hilly Beck of Hastings was high point maker of the game with 17 points followed by Peru's Duane Overgaard with 13 to his credit. The statistics:

' Here are the Peru Staters poPERU fg ft ftm pf pts ems which were chosen by the Witt -------- 3 5 2 3 8 judges- wen known poetsDavis ------- 4 2 2 0 10 against many thousands in naKramer ----- 5 0 2 10 tion-wide competition: Novacek ---- 1 0 0 0 2 N. Overgaard 1 4 2 0 4 AVALANCHE D. Overgaard 3 10 7 3 13 Norton ______ 1 2 2 4 4 Totals ____ 18 24 15 12 51

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THE STORM

By Thelma Conyac All afternoon the sky had been darkening ...

Now the wind was starting to wail; It seemed as if the heavens were harkenlng For somebody to listen to their tale.

50 million times a day at home, at work or while at play

There's nothing , like a

SOMEWHERE

By Wilma Schroeder Somewhere on a battlefield, A wounded soldier lies, With bullets screaming overhead Across the gloomy skies.

He grasps his bloody wounded side And cries aloud in pain; Then bows his head and prays to God That he'll soon be home again.

A GREAT GIFT

By Pat Spurgin · One great gift that God can lend Is an always faithful friend, Who'll forever share all woes, :Joys and sorrows, wherever one goes.

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·28-Nation Sym o :· rogress And Peace

More than half a million pe~pl.e are expected to attend t~e Domi~i­ can Republic's International Fair, commemorating 25 years of pros• perity under General Rafael L. Trujillo. The fair will open !ate in the year and extend well mt<> 1956. More than 28 nations of the Free World are represented,, including an Atoms-for-Peace exhibit by the United States. Cultural and industrial exhijlits will dot the beautiful shore of the Caribbean and about 125 acres of ground .will be used to display newest architecture of more than 70 buildings erected for the purpose.

VETVILLE NEWS

By Phil Rihner Well, here we are again, after a fine Christmas vacation but it is most difficult for us to get back into the swing of things.

The semester examinations in the offing, however, will awaken us from our lethargy!

Now for some Vetville news: The Verlan Rumbaughs are proud to announce the arrival of a 21 inch, 9 pound 5 ounce baby boy, Steven Hugh. He came into the world on January 1, at 2:15 a.m.

-a little New Year baby! Incidentally, he was the first baby to be born in Nemaha county.

The Jerry Paynes are rejoicini; over a baby daughter born on Dec. 17-a real Christmas gift. .The little girl's name is Kathleen Theresa.

The Wayne Winslows went to El Centro and Richmond, California, to visit relatives for Christmas. The flood was within a 5 mile radius. Wayne was naturally disturbed about being able to return to college. On their return trip, they saw some of the flood area, the Painted Desert, and the Hoover Dam.

Favorite Winter Stalls

The Phil Rihners spent Decem- · ber 23 through December 26 at Avoca and Harlan, Iowa. They enjoyed themselves very much.

The families of Duane Rains and Jim Douglas have moved from our fair settlement of Vetville.

The R W. Adams family will be moving to Omaha where Mr. Adams will be closer to his work.

We regret to have to report that the small son of the Jerry Paynes was sever:ely burned when he accidentally tipped over a pan of scalding water on Tuesday of last week.-- The home of the Claude Johnson family was clouded by the passing of Mrs .. Johnson's mother just before Christmas. Our deep sympathy goes out to them.

Prior to .our delightful string of sunny days, ice skating was enjoyed just north of Vetville but cheer up you ice skaters, for winter will nip at your heels againand you can take off on skates.

So long until Valentine's day, or rather the day after, when our paper will bring you more news from good old Vetville. There will be no January 30 issue because of the examinations.

Dr. Delaney to Join Faculty Dr. Robert W. Delaney of Kansas City, Mo., will join the Peru State faculty at the beginning of the second semester. Dr. Delaney will replace Dr. Marshal K. Powers, present associate professor of social science.

Dr. Powers resigned to accept a position as professor of history at Berry College, Mount Berry, Ga. He has served on the Peru State faculty since September, 1954.

Dr. Delaney taught on the /peru campus during the 1955 ~ummer session. He received his Ph.D from the Uinversity of New Mexico, and is presently employed in Kansas City.

Schoolmen's Dinner Here is where most motorists will stall most frequently this winter.

The cause is carburetor icing- responsible for stalling up to 55% of cars on cold damp days, according to road tests at Gulf Oil laboratories. On such mornings a frosty ice often forms inside the carburetor blocking air passages at idling speed. Until the carburetor wa~s up, stops at interse~tions .or in traffic .c~n caus~ ~talling .. A. remedy has been developed m anti-carburetor icmg add1t1ves, which ' are now available in some premium gasolines.

LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS

by Dick Bibler

Peru College was the scene of the fourth annual Schoolmen's dinner on Saturday, January 14.

Schoolmen from Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas ahd Missouri were represented.

The afternoon program for the 200 representatives included registration and a tour of the college facilities followed by the evening dinner. They were guests of the college at the Peru State-Nebraska Wesleyan basketball game.

The purpose of the annual affair is to get schoolmen better acquainted with Peru State campus.

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These are the long winter days undisturbed by classroom chatter, by between-hour rush of

By Robert McAdams students, when the affairs of the college, of the community, of the The Campus School is prettystate, yea even of the world are · ing itself these days in readiness settled over the coffee and cook- for spring. You should pay a visies. Yet notice the stacks of en- it and see all of the new paint velopes ready and waiting for jobs. They are really attractive grades to be mailed out; see how and make ~erything look like a the requisitions waiting to be flower bed. in e;;\-ly spring. And vouchered have been reduced to say, you surely should see the nothing; check the post office new wash basins in the shop. ·meter to learn of the reams of They certainly are a definite aspublic relations mailings to alum- set. ·~;... ni and friends of the college; adIf you al~ot attend the Cammire the highly polished glare of pus School Faculty basketball clean floors in all rooms. And game, you really missed somethe professional staff are a gre- thing. garious lot judging from the We do not forget that the Camsacks of letters to be forwarded pus School is a very important to vacation addresses. Odd size part of the Nebraska State Teachgreeting cards and stepped-up ers College and we take our hats advertisement mailings add to off to all of its achievements and the burdens of the door postman. progress.

Then suddenly the morning dawns when the college comes alive· with shouts of greeting across the campus, class bells ringing, joyous reunions of students and teachers, friends and friends, travelers and stay-athomes. New values in friendships are discovered, a fresh start is made toward an educational goal-a New Year is here!

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By Mary Anna Grfade The last wish for a happy holiday echoes through the halls; the outer door wheezes shut on the last student and teacher; the . holiday silence falls like a clap of thunder in the deserted building -deserted that is save for t])e lonely clack of, the adding machine in the business office where the clerical help take a deep breath and plunge into the back-' log of invoices and vouchers, checks and receipts, essential to keeping the institution in running order.

While "ma in her kerchief and I in my cap settle down for a long winter nap," the office workers behind the skirts of the classrooms and college day activities settle back· for a holiday kaffee klatch interrupted only· in the interests of keeping the wheels of the . college turning ...

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By Harold Boraas, Dean of Students Seniors in high school and reshmen and sophomores in colge experience many trials and ribulations in the transition rom school to college. These roblems, being generally with s, serve at least one useful purose in the learning process and rowth of the individual-they rod us to do some thinking.

There is some evidence that ost freshmen and sophomores n college gladly accept the chalenge to do some real thinking bout their respective problems. here is also some evidence that me frosh and sophs either sidetep thinking or do a rather eleen tary job of figuring things ut for themselves. Realism, of ourse, demands that we recogize ourselves, analyze and solve hem, and then apply the solutions to our daily living.

Let us take a look at the varius problems facing undergradutes. This can be done rather omprehensively by presenting he findings in certain problemreas as indicated by the Yale tudy of the transition from hool to college.

One of the problem-areas indiated by college students (men) s heal.th. Bad eating habits and he need for a balanced diet tally high frequency of mention. e month of February is a hard work month-and it also creates more health problems than do others. One bit of sad news is that too many dates can be deleterious to good health. (By the same argument, too few dates may also be bad!) Interest in sports and athletics is a positive way to maintain good health.

A second problem-area is scholastic adjustment. Students who spend seven or more hours at study per week are best ad-

FEBRUARY 29, 1956 justed. Membership in a few student is aided if one strives for well-chosen organizations and scholastic, athletic and other clubs is helpful, as is participa- forms of recognition. Keeping in tion in intelligent "bull ~essions." mind one's vocational purpose Some hindrances to scholastic results in improved personality achievement are: inability to growth. If the stuc!ent sees his read, deficiency in high algebra, advisers six or more times durchemistry and physics, misuse of ing the year on his own accord, leisure time, and going home benefits to personality adjustonce or more a month. (This last ment accrue. Factors that miliitem seems somewhat true at tate against personality developPeru.) It was found that some of ment, are: broken homes, domthe blame for poor learning and ination by parents~ inferiority scholarship reposes at the door of complex due to marks, social the professors, including such cast, finances, and being too committed errors as: too techni- young for college. cal lectures for freshmen, bunchIn the social adjustment-area, ing assignments, no explanations participation in extra curricular of methods of work, use of the activities helps, particularly in library, and the preparation for athletics, forensics, and clubs. tests. Advisors seem to be help- Dates with the girl or boy friend, ful mainly during the month of if not too often, contribute to the September. Accordingly their ef- socialization process. If one stays fectiveness during the school on the campus, rather than going year is limited primarily because home at frequent intervals, betthere is but little follow-up in ter social adjustment is made. the guidance of the student.

There is some evidence that disIn the financial-area, difficul- crimination due to race or relities can be attributed to the fact gion is an obstacle to good social students do not learn to handle relations. money properly at home. They Living conditions on the camgo home too often. They admire pus affect adjustment. UnconQueen Suzanne Louden the popular and sophisticated genial roommates can' cause persons rather than the indus- much unhappiness and possible trious ones. There are of course, tension. Off-campus living may many other reasons for financial have a negative effect on adjust"Casino for Hearts" was the strain, such as gambling losses, ment. Noise and distraction in theme of the annual formal expenditures on spi¡ritus fru- dormitories contribute to a disdance held on February 14, 1956, menti, and unrealistic spending organized outlook on academic from 9:00-12:30 p.m. in the Peru on dates. life. What, then, constitutes good State College gymnasium.

Family and home problems are living conditions? The answer French blue and silver streamresolved when parents take a seems to be: interest in social ers formed a ceiling over the moderate and intelligent interest /life, four or more hours a week dance floor, bordered with small in their son or daughter. Too ov- i,n intra-mural sports, bringing to tables. On each table candles ersolicitous and overprotective college a well informed philos- burned in tallow-covered bottles. parents refuse to let their' sons ophy and a settled religion.

Music was furnished by the grow up. The interest of the parFinally, we come to the area of college dance band, seated on a ents in the instructors and in ath- outre~ch which involves the ov- French blue and silver platform letics helps relations with the er-all style of life of the student. at the north end of the gym. son. Sons, likewise, should have This includes such matters as Just before intermission, coran interest and frequent con- culture, hobbies, current affairs, onation was held for the King tacts (friendly) with the parents. and a life plan. Working part and Queen of Hearts. As Jim Religious problems often both- time for expenses, having many Porter announced the royal proer students. It has been found personal contacts, participating cession, the band played "Sweetthat if one's attitude toward reli- in social activities, debating, act- heart of Sigma Chi." Attendants gion has been favorable and ing, and sharing in religious acti- Lois Puppe and Jim Ackerman, functional in high school, it will vities are chief factors in this Janice Johnson and Ray Ehlers, continue to be so in college. If area.

Beverlv Gerdes and Rodger Mastudents have found their parDo we as students recognize jors, Yvonne Funkhouser and ents' beliefs acceptable, theirs our own problems and problem will also be. Ideals formed dur- areas? Are we providing intelliing one's youth will persist if gent answers for their solution? mates: and as the total group strong -enough.

Are we applying these results so called Peru State Teachers ColPersonality adjustment of the that we as individuals, as schoollege, will grow in mind, body and soul?

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FACULTY MEMBERS WHO HELPED WITH THE SECOND WEEK END OF FUN: I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you who helped to make the second WEEK END OF FUN a delightful one. I want you to know that I have appreciated all the cooperation that I have received. A HEARTY THANK YOU GOES TO THE FOLLOWING: FOR THE QUIET HOUR: Mr. Robert T. Benford Mr. Victor H. Jindra Bob Jones.

Morgan Hall residents Mary Sherrod, Goodland, Kans.. Elberta Rhoten, Palmyra, and. Louise Marshall, Wymore, are served at the open house at Delzell, men's residence hall.

Serving at the far end of the table is David Clites. Nebraska City. More than 170 parents and friends of the dormitory residents were guests at the hall during the afternoon event.

and King Bob Norton

FOR THE TWIRP DANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT: Nels Overgaard Mickey Premer Jack Nance Ardean Ediger¡ Betty Sedlace~ Shirlee George Gloria O'Hara.

Loren Dyke in turn followed the spotlight to the thrones at the south end of the gym. The attendants formed lines on each side of the silver thrones, placed in front of an arch of French blue.

Finally, in the spotlight, the King and Queen of Hearts, Bob Norton and Suzanne Loudon, walked the length of the dance floor to the thrones. Thelma Conyac handed the king's crown to Loren Dyke, who crowned the monarch. The king then took the queen's crown from Loren and placed it on the head of his queen. The royal couple was then seated. Following the coronation, the couple participated in a royal dance.

The dance was sponsored jointly by the men's and women's dorms.

FOR THE CARNIVAL HEARTS: Peggy Eickhoff Carolyn Luttman Ann Foster Bill Allen Yvonne Funkhauser Carolyn Timmerman Beverly Hinds Janet Cotton Janet Christenesn Fran Larson Robert Perry Phil Neuhalfen Peggy Wendelin Lorraine Johnson Marilyn Benecke Eleanor Abel Suzanne Loudon

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FOR THE PICNIC LUNCH: Mrs. Edna Douglas and the Dorm Council Girls FOR THE FINE OPEN HOUSE ACTIVITIES AT DELZELL: Mrs. G. Balkema and her men.

FOR THE FINE BACKING AND SUPPORT: Dr. Neal Gomon and Dr. A. Weresh.

-Frieda Rowoldt.

"Genius begins great works, labor al9ne finishes them." - Joubert.

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Your Heroic Smile Is there plenty of heroism besides that of a battlefield? There was a clown who got a telegram which told him of the death of his son then went to a whole tentful of people-turning them into spa~ms of laughter. This is not fiction nor babble. Sorrow and joy strike in the midst of a task, and the clown's job is laughter.

A very humorous lecturer received a telegram containing news of the death of his wife. An audience had assembled, and had paid for their seats. What could he do? What would you have done?

This lecturer covered his sobs and broken heart-went on the platform with his humor.

During the last couple of weeks, we students have gone through · a great ordeal with exams. If we didn't pass an, exam-smile-it couldn't be as bad as having death in the family.

One need not be a clown or cavalier to accomplish this. Smile on a successful rival and rejoice with him; take humbly a reprimand or defeat from a campus office; give one's opportunity to another with twinkling eyes of kindness. Many times we are called to heroism-other than on a battlefield.

out a considerable measure. of regret because I have come to have the highest regard for Peru State, for her traditions and her students. The fatter have constttuted the finest groups of young people I ha'>'.e. ever worked with.

During the past few weeks I have visited a number of schools throughout the area served by Peru and have been gratified to hear many word of praise for the college and its program from school men and community leaders.

You have an enlightened leadership which has made this progress and increased prestige possible in recent years. You have a college with a performance record and traditions that truly make it something special. May you ever realize this fact and give the college your strong and active support. I hope too that you'll be the kind of graduates who will lead others to a realization that it's something special to be a Peruvian.

Serving Peru State, and knowing and working with her students, has been one of the most pleasant experiences of my professional career. Here's wishing Peru State College, and every one wbose privilege it is to be numbered among her students, faculty or alumni, continued good fortune and happiness.

-Kenneth M. Heywood.

Left :to right: Robert Moore, Professor Moore (seated), Roger Hai

Peru debaters Bob Moore and Each of us searches throughout all of his life for one state of Roger Haigh won four out of six being which we deem basically important-this presence we search debates at the Rocky Mountain for is called happiness. Every human being, each in his own individSpeech tournament at Denver. ual ·way, feels he must gain this security. The rules dictating the Haigh and Moore defeated the way or method in which one can achieve this, vary as much as the University of Utah, Brigham individual does.

• Young, Arizona State UniverWhen dealing with a term which is so sematically implicative, sity, and the United Air Force we must of necessity view it from a philosophical level-that is the Academy. aim of this writing.

The Peru team lost only two Happiness, in the view of our great philosophers, is a state of mind or a presence of contentment within our entire nervous syscelebrated their fifth wedding , tern. The paths which lead to this goal are generally of two types. anniversary on February 14. This The first is achieved through the fulfillment of desire-the second **• is an appropriate day for a is fulfillment guided through ethical or moral means.

You will long be remembered, "heart" celebration, don't you Many of the world's great minds contend that we can find hap- Mr. Heywood, for your kindness, think? These Vetville-ites, incipiness only by reaching or fulfilling all the desires which a person· your cooperation, your consider- . dentally, are leaving for Hadundergoes within his environment. The basic contentions of ethical ation-not to mention the excel- dam, Kansas, on Wednesday. On or moral codes must be dismissed. Examples of this can be found lent job you have done here.

Thursday, they will attend the to exist in Epicurianism and similar ideologies. "Eat, drink and be Needless to say, you are going funeral of Mr. Skipton's grandmerry for tomorrow ye may die" and "the moving finger writes to be missed by every one. Our father.

Little Sue Berry will celebrate and having writ, moves on, nor all your piety nor wit can lure it loss will be the gain of your new back to cancel half a line, nor all your tears can wash away a word location. her second birthday on Thursof it." · Please come back to see us day. Both her grandmothers will These quotations explify Epicurianism and similar codes as/ when or if you get the oppor- be present for the party. She has found in the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. \tunity. Farewell, dear friend, invited Barbara, daughter of Mr. The second philosophy contends that to gain any real . happi- farewell ! ness, must achieve it or dwell in its presence by moral or 'ethical • means. These philosophers believe that man must hold something FELINE LOVE in esteem-an intangible ideal in order to find meaning in his own Author Unknown life.

A cat loves so gently, As previously stated, this is an individual choice. We believe With temperate heart; man must be ever reaching for his goal rather than complacently If you pet her, she'll purr, existing.

All wrapped up in fur, Her affections quite idled, Not one hair a-stir, For the past five years I have taken a And soon to her own ways great deal of pleasure in writing about Depart. , . the doings at Peru State but I find no particular pleasure in this assignment You, too, should love wisely, because I have been asked to write a Discreetly, like her. note of farewell to Peru students.

Imagine yourself insulated in fur; An opportunity which I feel is too In feline repose, great to be declined has come my way Your pulses compose so I will be leaving Peru and the ThouWith a quiet impersonal sand Oaks March 1. I do not leave withPurr.

debates (to the University o Colorado and Idaho University).

Peru's team rating was 4 points-only one point behin 1st place, University of Colorad (48 points).

Haigh and Moore had previ ously won three out of six de bates at Midland and reache the semi-fifi~ls ~ Winfield, Kan and Mrs. Wm. Albright, and Mi" chelle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs· Robert Au~t, to help her cele brate.

Wayn~'!f'Winslow is practi teaching at Auburn.

There is still a little nip in th air but, even so, it looks as i spring will be here before too long. Robins have been sticking out their chests-I mean breasts!

-in various places in Peru. Well, most of us are willing and ready for spring to come at any time, now.

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VETVILLE NEWS

The Voice of :the Campus of a Thousand Oaks

By Phil Rihner Valentine's day has come and gone but the memory still lingers.

Those who were in Vetville saw bright-eyed children wrapped in excitement as they delivered valentines to one another. It looked as if the grown-up "children" got a big thrill out of this too.

Now for some news! Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Trullinger were Jerry's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ike .Trullinger, and brother-in-law and family, Mr .. and Mrs. James Bredensteiner and Bruce.

Sunday. guests of Mr. and .Mrs. C 1au de Johnson, Jr. were Claude's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude A. Johnson, Sr., of Louisville, Nebraska.

Jerry Grancer is leaving on Sunday for Chanute Field, Illinois, where he will receive his discharge from the Air Force. He will be gone until Mar.ch 9.

The Robert Strickland family visited Mr. Strickland's parents at Exira, Iowa, over the weekend.

Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Skipton

February 29, 1956 Member of Intercollegiate Press THE STAFF

Co-Editors ________________ Bill Kochheim and Robert Moore News Editor_ ____________________________________ Don Cole Feature Editors ________ Jerry Timothy and Dave Longfellow Society Editor_ _____________________________ Betty Sedlacek Art Editor ___________________________________ Barbara Boyd Sports Editor __________________________________ Dick McGee Assistant Sports Editor_ ________________________ Phil Rihner Business Manager _____________________________ Ron Gardner Assistant Business Manager_ ____________________Jim Jarvis Circulation Managers ___ Bob McAdams and Dean Vanderford Contributing Editor_ ___________________________ Jan Stangel CORRESPONDENTS

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The gavel sounded. "Is there any old business?" The chairman, a gnole about 36 inches high, glanced over the riffle of low murmurs, his flashing ruby eyes glittering in the candlelight.

"Any new business?" There was a slight pause and. then an excitable. little character leaped to his feet and shouted, "Mr. Chairman!"

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"The chair recognizes Timothy Tinker."

"Mr. Chairman, l move we, the Amalgamated Corporation of Gnoles, declare war on the Teutonates!"

The silence that followed this motion was unbroken.

The general chaos on the assembly field was nerve-wracking in the extreme. The gnoles were milling around in a sort of organized confusion while at one end of the field in a tent sat the gnole leaders taking their mental exercise of the usual game of tic tac toe.

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Mademoiselle's fashion editors set their minds to this problem and, in keeping with their March theme of The Young American in Europe, have compiled just such a wardrobe of sportswear, dresses and interchangeable separates. To photograph them Mademoiselle sent its associate fashion editor, Nonnie Moore, and Eda Moore (no relation), a college sophomore who is planning a summer in Europe on a whirlwind preview of Italy.

"Gotcha!" The gleeful shout of Tinker broke the taut silence that had accompanied the game. "You didn't stand a chance when. I started that forked attack. It's invincible!"

"I've got to admit it, Tim, you're a genius," commented Terence Tomkins, with an admiring shake of his head. "In a game of so many facets, it takes one of your caliber to understand them all."

Tinker turned an appropriate rosy hue and lowered his head in modest embarrassment. "You're just saying that, Terry." His smile had the radiance of a 300watt light bulb. "By the by, what time is it? ls everyone here?

Weapons lined up? Plenty of ammunition?"

"Seven fifty. Almost. Just about. Not enough, more on the way," commented the Tomkins lad, checking his chart. "The stands have been erected and the women are set."

"Sat, don't you mean?"

Tomkins considered, this. "No, I think set would be proper since l wasn't referring to their position, but rather about the general condition."

"Well, we'd better figure out our strategy. It's getting close to zero hour," said Tinker, getting down to his business-like stance (likened to that of a tarantula preparing to attack).

"When .is the zero hour?"

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Again T o m k i n s considered, "But if we don't know what the zero hour is until we figure out the strategy, then how do you know that we have to figure out the strategy now since it's close to the z er o hour? ? ..." he trailed off into incoherency.

Tinker paid no heed to the last as he opened the brief case and began pulling out maps by the

Shown in front of an espresso stand Reme-as common as the og stand in the U.S.Eda ars a polka dot shirtdress of Dacron and Pima cotton that she thinks a real marvel-it never wrinkles. Still in Rome, and standing in the long, cool shadows of the Colosseum, she has on l a sleeveless sheath of linen-look rayon, topped by its own longThird Place J sleeved jacket. Back in the sun, the jacket comes off as she walks handful. "Let's see now, where through a cobblestoned piazza is that? It was here a moment dotted with huge fountains. Laago," he muttered; then, "Ah! ter, Eda changed into her sepHere it is! My autographed map arates, the indispensables for a travel wardrobe. Here, it's a of Marilyn!"

At. this minute he was inter- boat-neck cotton pull-over and rupted as the tent flap burst open narrow skirt. and a young gnole burst in and After Rome, Assisi was the burst out shouting: "They're first stop on Eda's bus tour. A coming!" city on a mountain, its buildings To Be Continued seem to climb the hills. Standing

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Signs of the Times

By Robert Miller ls this generation really going "to the dogs?" This is a question that everyone is being confronted with in this "modern," rapidly moving day and age, when man is attempting more than ever to throw off the shackles of gravity, the impediments of long distances, and the limitations of a mind confined to the dwelling of flesh and bones.

As we search through volumes of statistics, it seems as though the question before us is indeed time-with delinquency rising, crime on the upsurge, and divorce and broken homes at an all time high.

However, it may be more correct to say that the last generation is the one to blame-and the generation before that one, and the present generation is only the recipient of all the errors, as well as advances, of its predecessors, and is flounpering around in a confused and electrified atmosphere, trying to get its feet on solid granite instead of remaining on the gold-gilded clouds that the past war-time dreamer had constructed.

on a street that appears to drop off into nothing, Eda's shown wearing the dress she chose for the bus trip: a matching jackelet and skirt, buttoning from neck to hem, of noncrushable cotton sateen and a black slee;1eless blouse. The skirt and jackelet played hostess to a variety of tops during the trip. She wore this outfit on her trip to a hill town near Florence. She wore it again with a tailored shirt to the University of Florence where she plans to spend the summer studying fine arts. And, with a sleeveless orlon sweater, the same costume took her to an Italian restaurant.

When Eda got to Perugia, she was glad to be supplied with a raincoat-there's lots of rain, lots of fog there. The coat is a leather-buttoned cotton tweed, served as Eda's all-the-time coat. Our last stop with Eda is in an olive grove where Galileo once lived.

Here she wears a long, biightly striped pull-over and skinny pants. And taking a last Italian lesson from Lucana, Eda's bus driver, she's shown in the dress that served for the more special occasions-an embroidered cotton, propped out widely by its own petticoat, with tiny sleeves and a broad scoop of a neckline.

Eda loved it all-the clothes, the trip-and we think you'll enjoy them with her in March MADEMOISELLE's "Scoops of the Month" section.

Peru's ALL STAR TEAM From .1938 to 1955

COACH AL. G. WHEELER The selection of an all star team made up of Peru's greats includes players on my teams from 1938 to 1955. Players still in college were not included for obvious reasons.

Ask any alumnus of Peru State to pick an all time, all star Bobcat team and ihe will no doubt start-"Well, there's Buettgenbach, of course, and then-well I'd have to think it over." It is a difficult job going back to 1938 let alone attempting to go back 'to the days when "Bitze" bolled them over.

Captain and center of my all star team would be Jack Mcintire, '40, who not only played center but called the plays from that spot. Smart, aggressive, a great line backer on defense, "Mac" was a leader and led the team two championships and one undefeated season. He was selected on the All State team for three straight years. At present he is one of the top coaches in the state and his Falls City teams have been outstanding in all sports. Behind Mcintire I would mention three other great centers who rated All State recognition and whom I consider outstanding. They are Art Ron~ hovde, '44; Fritz Applegate, '55; and Ken Taylor, '51.

At the guard positions Peru has been blessed with many out-

standing players which makes two years for his generalship. the job of selecting two men very Players of other years who have difficult indeed. Keith Roberts, been outstanding are Don And'42, and Darrell Rosenquist, '53, erson, '49; Bob Gausman, '50; and are named. Both received All Leroy Wilson, '51.

State honors and "Rosie" reThe left half-back spot goes to ceived Little All America hon- Wendell Handley, '44, fast and orable mention: Rugged and dur- driving type of runner; a good able these two were always passer and a fine kicker made ready for the battle that goes on him one of the outstanding backs in the line. Roberts is now coach in the state. He received All at Hot Springs, South Dakota, State honors for his brilliant and Rosenquist at Brock, Nebr: play; is now coaching at Leads, Other outstanding nien .and close South Dakota. ··Close behind behind the two selected, we find Handley one finds many great Keith McHugh, '40; Ross Adams, backs which include Bob Hend'40; Wayne Linder, '47; Gerald erson, '42; Dean Thiesfeldt, '51; Clayburn, '49; Roger Freet, '49; Bob Wilson, '50; and Clair CalDUANE OVERGAARD NELS OVERGAARD Manuel Briseno, '50; Duane Mill- lan, '41.

Duane and Nels Overgaard, brothers from Red Oak, Iowa. er, '52; Jack Whisler, ex '47; Curt The right halfback spot goes to Sederburg, '53; and many others Jim Mather, '47, who played bewho rated all state· honors. fore the war on the 1940 undeFor the two tackle spots I feated ball club and after the A spurt shortly before interPeru rolled in the last half to would hav'e to select Robert war in 1946. Jim played one year Lade, '54, now coaching at Tar- at Nebraska University before mission Friday night was con- defeat Kearney Teachers Saturkio, Missouri high school and coming to Peru. A great sprinter tinued through the early minutes day night, 89-78.

The winners had a two-point Harley Rector, '53, coaching at in track and holder of the 100 of the last half as Peru Teachers lead at intermission. Ron Witt Fullerton, Nebr. Both played on yard record at Peru and the downed Wayne, 87-76.

Jim Bennett, a substitute and sparked a last half surge as Peru the , 1952 undefeated team and broad jump record, Jim was a wer·e key men in our success. great ball carrier, and played an recent Peru addition, made four hit 51 points to Kearney's 42.

Witt scored 22 points and Big, fast, and rugged, both were important roll in our undefeated field goals late in the first half equally good on defense and of- team in 1940. Jim is now coaching to lead the spurt for a 38-37 in- Duane Overgaard 24 for Peru. termission lead.

He scored 14 from the free throw fense. They were selected for All at Wymore, Nebr. Behind him we Larry Buhl, with 18 points, line.

State honors and Bob was select- find other great backs including paced Wayne. Duane Overgaard, Jim Hansen, with 18 points, ed for Little All America honors Unc Hutton, '43; Bob Wilson, '50; two years. Bob Simpson, '54, an Darrell Mudra, '51; Tom Hopkins, who was the Peru sparkplug in and Marsh<Ji·'· J.Ryce, with 16, all stater, also rates close to the '52; and Joe Reese .who played the closing minutes, had 28 paced Kearney. ." points. top as does Lyle Mason, ex '42, during the Navy V-12 regime.

KEARNEY (78) fg ft pf and Ross Organ, '41, who played WAYNE (76) fg ft pf Hansen -------------- 6 6-8 2 At fullback, Ken Clark gets the on my first undefeated team. nod. All State in 1953, 1954, Ken Radke --------------- 3 4-6 2 Joyce ---~~~------- 7 2-2 1 At ends are little Abner YoHueser -------------- 1 0-0 0 Be~ners ~--------- 3 6-9 5 cum, '47, and Len Greathouse, was a key figure during his four years which saw Peru lose only Tushla -------------- 0 3-4 3 Zeigler --~----------- 1 7-9 3 '40. Ab, 6'4", 248 pounds played four games while winning thirty- Whitney ------------- 3 4-8 5 Nun ----------------- 1 4-6 4 before the war and after, receivMiner --------------- 2 0-3 2 Falter --------------- 2 1-3 1 ing All State honors in 1942 and three. A driving type of runner True __ , _____________ 1 0-0 2 Golus --------------- 0 4-4 0 on offense and an outstanding 1946. Big and rugged he was 2 Terry ---------------- 2 0-0 2 8-8 Mallette ------------4 tough to get around. Both men line backer on defense made our opponents respect him at all Pingel --------------- 0 1-2 0 Smidt --------------- 1 0-1 0 were fast and good pass receivBuhl ________________ 10 8-9 4 Einsphan ------------ 1 0-0 2 times. Other outstanding fullers. Other ends that stand out in backs who won All State honors my memory are Brick Lewellyn, Totals ___________ 24 28-40 20 Totals ___________ 24 30-42 20 ex '40; Doyle Gump, '41; Rex Anclude Murt Campbell, '47, who p.layed before and after the war; Floyd, ·'46; Merlyn Muntz, '48; PERU (87) fg ft pf PERU (89) fg ft pf Fred Thomas, •'49; Jack Braymer, Don Stark, '43; LaVerne PDppe, Witt ----------------- 4 6-8 4 Witt ----------------- 8 6-6 3 '50; Ron Verba, ex '54; Bil( Va- '50; and Jim Patterson of the Ehlers --------------- 1 0-1 Ehlers --------------- 2 0-0 3 Navy V-12 team of 1945. cek, '52; and Rollie Beran, '52.

Davis ---------------- 1 0-0 Davis ---------------- 3 0-1 2 Selectihg such a dream team Bennett ------------- 4 2-2 The quarterback is Ned EckBennett ·------------- 0 2-2 man, '55, who was one · of the makes one think he would like to Novacek ------------- 2 2-2 2 Novacek ------------- 0 2-2 brainiest field generals I have coach such an array of stars, but N. Overgaard ________ 0 4-5 1 N. Overgaard ________ 4 0-1 4 ever coached. A fine passer and as I look forward to the 1956 Kramer -------------- 4 0-0 3 Kramer -------------- 7 3-8 1 a great ball handler, Ned played season I know new stars will be ·Norton -------------- 5 3-3 2 Norton ______________ 2 0-0 3 in only two losses in his college born and the Peru tradition of D. Overgaard ________ 8 12-14 3 D. Overgaard ________ 5 14-15 5 Holscher _____________ 0 0-0 0 Holscher ------------- 0 0-0 0 creer. He won All State honors winning teams carried on.

Peru Wins

Very interested in the schedule for the Volley Ball Tournament are, left to right: Barbara Schultz, Council Bluffs, Iowa; Georgia Bauer, Verdon; Eleanor Abel, Bridgeport.

Thirty-two high school volleyball teams have entered the ninth annual High School Girls' Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Peru State College March 12, 13, 14, Director of Women's Physical Education, Phyllis Davidson, announced today.

Teams entered in the tourney

include: Ayoca, Bennet, Bratton Union, Brock, Bruning, Burr, Dawson, Douglas, Eagle, Elk Creek, Elmwood, Holmesville, Humboldt, Johnson, Murdock.

Nemaha, Otoe, Panama, Peru Prep, Salem, Shubert, Snyder, Stella, Sterling, Syracuse, Table Rock, Talmage, Unadilla, Valpa-

raiso, Verdon, Weeping Water, Yutan.

Burr high school's team was top tourney team last year for the fourth straight year. Bennet placed second, Otoe third and Panama fourth. Loving cups are awarded the top four team, Miss Davidson said.

Peru Trips Kearney

Totals ___________ 29 29-35 22

Totals ___________ 3127-35 23

Scoring by halvesWayne ______________ 37 39-76 Peru ________________ 33 49-87

Scoring by halvesKearney ____________ 36 42-78 Peru ________________ 33 51-89

Peru Shaded at Wesleyan

WESLEY AN (34) fg Reed ---------------- 5 Hixson ~------------- 1 McGuire ------------- 5 Wood _______________ 1 Johnson _____________ 4

Nebraska Wesleyan fought t~o Peru second-half bids for an 8476 NCC Conference victory Tuesday night.

The Plainsmen, with Ron Joekel scoring six straight points, burst to an 18-point lead early in the third period.

The Bobcats, however, closed the margin to 51-49.

Wesleyan rebuilt a comfortable lead only to see Peru cut the margin to 68-66. The Bobcats never could go ahead.

Foster McGuire's 19 points paced Wesleyan while Duane Overgaard collected 22 for Peru.

PERU (76) fg ft pf Norton -------------- 2 2-2 1 Kramer ------------- 2 2-2 1 N. Overgaard ________ 2 2-4 1 D. Overgaard ________ 6 10-15 5 Witt ---------------Davis --------------Holscher ------------Ehlers ________ ,_.;. ___

2 4 2 0

4-4 3 2-2 3 0-0 0-3

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0 4 1 0

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__________ 25 26-38 22

ft pf 2-6 3 2-4 4 9-10 4 1-3 4 4-5 2

Joekel ··-------------- 5 4-4 Seng ________________ 4 0-0 Leslie --------------- 1 3-4 Felix ---------------- 0 2-3 Cochran _____________ 2 1-2 Totals

__________ 28 28-41 22

Score at halfPeru ---------------------- 34 Wesleyan ------------------ 45 Technical foul-Hixson.

Fencing Instruction Men and women students interested in learning to fence may do so on ·Wednesday afternoons between one and three at the gymnasium. Instruction is being offered by Dr. Ben Collins.

Suggested apparel is gym shoes, sweat shirt, jeans, and a glove for the right hand.

Instruction is free and fencing equiment provided.

COMING EVENTS Thursday, March 1 Student Council _________ 6:30 Intramurals ------------- 7:00 B-Team game with Wesleyan at Pawnee City __ 8:00 Monday, March 5 Blue Devils ------------- 6:30 White Angels ___________ 6:00

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Thursday, March 8 Convocation ____________ 10:50 Student Council --------~ 6:30 Monday, March 12 Alpha Mu Omega _______ Blue Devils ------------White Angels ___________ Epsilon Pi Tau __________ Dramatic Club __________

8:00 6:30 6:00 7:00 7:00

Wednesday, March 14 YWCA-YMCA ---------- 6:30 Lutheran Club __________ 6:30

Wednesday, March 7 Lutheran Club __________ 6:30

L.S.A. ------------------ 6:30 Newman Club __________ 6:30

L.S.A. ------------------ 6:30 Newman Club ----------- 6:30 Student Fellowship _____ 6:30

Thursday, March 15 Student Council _________ 6:30

"THE COFFEE HOUR" (With apologies to cousin Hen. ry and other writers who have Richard Van Pell:, High done this).

They'll be there for the next twenty minutes, Yes they will, 'tis the good Lord's own truth.

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Martha Washington Silver Tea of sugar and 40 eggs. Naturally the cake was most delectable and eye-flagging.

Guests were permitted to buy slices of this unusual cake.

Attractive girls, looking like spring itself, acted as the hostesses. A lovely, lovely tea it was!

The Home Economics Club held its annual Martha Washington Silver Tea on Thursday, February 23, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Home Economics Room of the T. J. Majors Campus School.

The tea was well attended. The

general public, as well as. college people, received an invitation.

The original recipe of Martha Washington's fruit cake was used in baking the cake, in tiers.

It included, among other things, five pounds of flour, four pounds

My Best Remembered Christmas

blaze of lights. In the center of That became a family joke and the room stood the most gor- great subject for teasing, as I geous Christmas tree I have ever never consented to have my ears seen, glistening, glittering like 'pierced. diamonds from floor to ceiling.

I was a big girl of ten or twelve Festoons of bright p ape r before I learned the disappointchains, red cranberries ~nd ing fact that Christmas trees snowy popcorn weighted down were supposed to be GREENthe branches, along with other. evergreen. ornaments, some home'made and Seventy-five years ago eversome store "boughten" of trans- greens were a precious rarity in lucent white candy gaily decor- pioneer Nebraska. In my Humated-loveliest of these the pre- boldt school days I remember cious hovering angel "at the tip- only two, in the yard of W. W. py, tippy top of the tree."

Turk, the banker, who had Daisy spoke her piece· first; brought them out from the East. then, painfully proud in my Such trees were far too hard to crisp, pink tarlatan, I made my come by and too valuable to cut, debu:t, after which, with a big even for Christmas.

To honor a treasured custom, hug and kiss, her father, my bemy Father had carefully selected loved Uncle Spencer, fastened a wee gold locket and chain around from the natives along our Big my neck. There was also a mis- Nemaha a well branched, shapely chievous promise of ·a fine pair young tree which my 1itt1 e of earrings. for next Christmas if Mother had decorated with rare I would let him pierce my ears! ingenuity and much pains. With hoarded tinfoil, she had wrapped every bare branch and tiny twig, so the candles and other lights made the whole tree shine like a

by Dick Bibler glorified, magic icicle in the sun.

I have seen many stately and splendid Christmas trees through intervening years, but most gay and beautiful of all, and best remembered-my first, most treasured Christmas tree.

-Ethelyn Glasser. Goodman.

1041 Scholer Avenue Seaside, California December 16, 1955 The first Christmas I remember is the one remembered best.

I was four years old.

•. A fairylike tarlatan dress that J,\fama made, the shiny shoes that Papa bought, the little "piece" Aunt Alice taught me; the wonderful smells and strange goingson in the kitchen-mystery on mystery-all swelled my heart with thrilled anticipation.

I don't remember the piece or what my motherless ten year old cousin wore or did. This was MY Christmas, and it was Christmas Eve. It was hard to breathe while we children were being escorted to the locked living room where our eyes were dazzled by the

LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS

Between the morn and the noontide, When the. rose is beginning to flower, Comes a pause in the clacking of writers, That is known as the . Coffee Break Hour.

I hear· in the office above me, The clatter of high-heeled shoes, The sound of a door that is opened; And the women a-talking in coos.

From the classroom I see by the light bulb, Descending the broad hall stair, Maryanna and laughing Fran Larson, And Bev of the golden hair.

A whisper, and then a silence: As they sneak through the heavy front door, Yet I know by their sly preparations, They'll not go to the Avenue Store.

A headlong rush o'er the campus, Through Mount Vernon's wideopen front doors, Through the line and then to the table, There to deplete the large coffee stores.

They pick up their cups and they scurry, To a table or yet to a booth,

LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS

There they'll sit, drinking coffee and sugar; They'll be there every day, never fear, If youi"wa~ them just look for their ha1"r-do's Three hundred full days of the year.

-Longfellow e Amazing and Idiotic Bab· s of David Longfellow, Copyright 1956.

LIGHTS

By Geraldine Straw (On the road from Peru to Omaha, Nebraska.)

All the way to Omaha I watched the lights of traffic Strung along the highway like pearls upon a necklace; Lights from the numerous windows Of the plant at La Platte, Emerald, ruby, topaz and white lights From the busy Air Force Base at old Fort Crook; Then, lifting thoughts and eyes Above the traveled ways of men I looked aloft, to see and contemplate Lights-of the universe.

(Note: Mrs. Straw's soil, Billy, attends the Campus School. She teaches in Omaha).

by Dick Bibler

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NOTE: Dr. Goodman (Mrs. Walter W.) is a native Nebraskan.

She grew up in Humboldt. She is familiar with Peru State Teachers College. She has many friends in Nebraska. A former newspaper woman and lecturer, she writes: "I have a vivid recollection of all the Humboldt people I knew as a youngster. Some of your pupils' parents and grandparents may remember Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Glasser, my father and mothet." Dr. Goodman (the former Ethelyn Glasser) graduated from Humboldt high school in 1891. She was not yet 15 years old when she was graduated. She refers to our "fine college paper," as she puts it, in the highest terms. A compli,ment from one of her standing is appreciated.

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P. T. A. Notes

By Mary Anna Gnade

It is only fair to put all the cards on the table. PTA attendance has been wonderful on the part of the student teachersbetter percentage wise than attendance by the parents. This has made Dr. Mullinix, head of the Division of Education and director of the Campus School, so confident that he announced at the February 21st PTA meeting that he could match each family attending the March meeting with a teacher or student teacher.

What he didn't realize was that Buddy Morrissey and Kent King, PTA Program Planners, have scheduled the Campus School band for the March meeting. It is a well-known fact that parents always turn out for a performance by little Johnny or Susie.

Unless additional student teachers are recruited, it will be a mighty close race. Losing group will serve the winning group.

My sympathies are dividedas a college employee I feel the urge to root for the teachers and student teachers; as a 'parent I feel we families should do our children proud. Yea teachers!

Yea famiiies!

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It was a proud moment for me when Mrs. Maryon Adams and I were awarded Life Memberships

In the Nebraska Congress of Parents and Teachers. Yet it is a humbling thought that now we are members of an elite group.

You will know what I mean when you know that· the local Life Membership group consists of valiant and superior instructors Victor Jindra, A. B. Clayburn, Edna Weare, Blanche Gard, and Miss Elizabeth McCollum (deceased); and ardent, alert parents Mrs. Ernest Longfellow, Mrs. Art Majors, and Mrs. Lonnie Jqhns (also known on campus as student teacher Elsie Johns).

Living in a teachers college town, when I see these awards made, I can also see the tangible good resulting. We always have a number of PTA Scholarships awarded to our students. These scholarships are paid for directly from the Life Membership fees.

And the rows of scholarship winners and student teachers certainly dress up our PTA meetings. Our sincere hope is that their PTA experiences with us will help them in future professional contacts with PTA. All of us in the local organization would be happy to answer any questions that might be puzzling you as a future teacher-PTAer.

PRESS. He is now Darrell Wininger, BS, MS, EdD, PE! It now behooves the powers that be to "get on the ball" and recognize publicly all the others who belong to this 1955-56 elect group: James Boatman, Chief Saddle-bag Carrier; David Longfellow, Number One Relief; Stacy Vance, Amiable Sub; Joe Standley and Everett Clausen, Always Willing Toters; Art Lindahl, Regular Low-flying Mail Plane North; and on occasion, any hapless soul who happens to wander into the_ office of the President's Secretary. Salute!

-Mary Anna Gnade.

by Dick Bibler

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Happenings Around The Halls of Eliza Morgan

By Donna Lair

The card playing craze is still in full swing. Seems as if anytime you aren't doing anything, there is always someone wanting 11 to play cards.

We have another girl going steady as well as another diamo.nd. Congratulations to Joy From time to time the campus Hopkins for going steady and the mailman finds conflicts in his best of luck to Betty with that schedule and then is when the pretty new diamond. league of substitute carriers The Valentine formal seemed comes to his aid. The Order of to have everyone up in the clouds Pony Expressmen was founded one way or another. All seemed on Washington's birthday when to be very much pleased and Dr. Wininger volunteered to run happy when they came in. the mail from the town post ofOver the closed week-end we flee to ~he campus post .office./ had some unexpected guests outAnd thats w~at the medal is that. side the dorm. Say, fellows, why he was wearmg that day-for \. the fast take off? Something duties performed Dr. Wininger is "scare you? ? now a CERTIFIED BONA FIDE The girls have been awakened member of the NSTC PONY EX- very early the past few days, and not by alarm clocks; either.

Seems as if the cafeteria has been a little noisy lately or perhaps it is just a few people who just happen to be around there early . in the morning.

The dorm must have been rather silent the night of the_ Wesleyan game or at least until around 12:30 when everyone started getting back. Then naturally things began to pop again.

That's all for now, but there should be more next time.

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PERU, NEBRASKA

MARCH 15, 1956

How Important Are Science Teachers?

By Jo_l,?.n C. Christ Head, Division Science and Mathematics

Announce Daughter's Engagement :.,

Boraas' father is dean of students at Peru State.

Dr. Collins completed his undergraduate work at the University of California at Santa Barbara, and his graduate work at the University of Connecticut, and the University of New Mexico. He is affiliated with Alpha Psi Omega, Sigma Tau Delta, and Alpha Phi Gamma.

The wedding will take place March 24 in the Peru Methodist Beta Beta Beta, Sigma Tau Del- . church.

(Engraving courtesy ta, and Kappa Delta Pi. Miss Nemaha County Herald.)

Dr. and Mrs. Harold 0. Borass announce the engagement of their daughter, Barbara Leraan, to Dr. Ben L. Collins, Professor of English at Nebraska State College, Peru.

Miss Boraas attended the University of Nebraska and the University of Minnesota and will receive her Bachelor of Science Degree from Peru St.ate College in August. She is affiliated with

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Association

A Lincoln Area Chapter of the Peru State Teachers Coll~e Alumni Association will be organized March 24 at a dinnJr ·me.eting at Cotner Terrace Restaurant, 225 North Cotner Boulevard, according to Don Carlile, executive secretary.

The dinner meeting will begin 7:00 p.m. March 24, and will be followed by college-sponsored entertainment and b u s in es s meeting.

Reservations may be had at the alumni office.

Name Delegates

DR. KING The Ed. D. degree was recently conferred upon Kent King by the Colorado State College of Education, Greeley, Colorado.

Congratulations, Dr. King.

Student Council Election The Student Council in an endeavor to stimulate student interest in the coming Student Council election has decided to accept nominations by petition from the student body.

They would also like to encourage all organizations on the campus to take an active interest in this election by nominating a capable student for the council and campaigning in their behalf.

We would appreciate your bringing this to the attention of your student group at their next regular meeting.

Two Peru State College seniors have been named delegates to the 20th biennial convocation of Kappa Delta Pi, national honorary educational fraternity. Meeting on the campus of Oklahoma A. & M. College, S t i 11 w at er, Okla., the three-day event will begin March f5.

Gwen Hays and Clifford Stokes of Nebraska City will represent the Beta Mu chapter of Peru State. The fraternity, founded in 1911, has 80,000 active members in 207 active chapters in the United States.

Miss Hays will appear on the program as a member of a panel.

Her topic will be "The Role of Kappa Delta Pi in Teacher Recruitment."

Foreign Language Club The Foreign Language Club held its monthly meeting February 28 at 7 o'clock in the Music Hall. The meeting began with a film entitled "Castles of Wurttemburg" shown by Professor Rath. Following the film, German songs were sung by the German language students. Also, German song r e c o r d s were played. Later a business meeting was held and refreshments were served.

Leroy Buchholz was master of ceremonies. William Kochheim and William Pope served the refreshments.

Would you be interested in living as the cave man did?

Would you care to live in America, if you had to give up all our machines, gadgets, entertainment devkes, and the many other aspects of modern civilization? You could have none of these if some investigators had not developed them. We do not appreciate the many a4vantages we enjoy because of the work of the many scientists who have given us our way of life. We are continually reminded that we live in an age of technology and scientific development. We think of America as being one of the most scientific countries on earth, and in many ways in the past this has been true. Recent developments in industry, and an investigation of the tremendous progress made· by some other countries in the realm of science, shows that we may lose our lead as the greatest scientific country in the world.

The "iron curtain" countries are preparing engineers and other scientists at an alarming rate.

From what we can learn by studies made of Russia by our investigators, it appears that there will be no shortage of scientific manpower in the future. In fact, if Russia wins the struggle for world domination, it will be ·by sheer numbers of trained technicians. The problem has thus attained the status of threatening our way of life and the survival of democracy.

Scientists cannot be produced overnight, nor can we utilize those who do not have adequate training in the major scientific projects now in the process of development. Do you know that some of our atomic investigations have come to a standstill because of_ the total lack of trained workers? This is a major problem facing us, and no relief is in sight at present. We just are not producing scientists. Long hours of hard work and difficult courses are the lot of anyone who would be a scientist. To most of us there are easier ways to make a living, and we therefore expect someone else to become the scientist.

Before we can · have scientists, we must have science teachers, but we are not producing them either. Science teachers must face the fact that they have the reputation for. such sadism as tough quizzes and expecting students to study. Unfortunately, it is impossible to become a scientist without hard work on the part of the student. Lowering the standards would produce a useless and inferior product. In Russia, children who exhibit abilities in mathematics and science are not only encouraged to make science a career, but it is practically mandatory that they do so. The scientist belongs to the elite class of society in the communistic countries. In our own country about half of our high school graduates have no training in either mathematics or science, while in Russia, the entire curriculum is built around these areas of study. Do not underestimate the quality of the product of Russia's school;_many of them are outstanding, and almost

· none of them are poorly prepared. In our country it is quite possible to reach the status of .what we call an educated person, without much skill in simple mathematics or any scientific attitudes whatever. In many cases, where science is required it is so diluted as to be almost useless.

We naturally fe'!r those things we know little or nothing about, and certainly this could be applied to the average American's attitude toward the skills required for a career in science.

We find many school administrators, who are not even sympathetic to an adequate mathematics and science program in lower education, and this might be where our greatest mistake is made. Many elementary teachers feel inadequate in scientific areas, and are not in a position to encourage children into careers of a technological nature.

All recent studies of the entire picture of the status of science in this country are by no means encouraging. Fletcher Watson, in the Scientific American, gives us some interesting figures on this problem. On the basis of the increased birth rate since 1945 and the gradual increase in the percentage of students who go to high school, the enrollment is expected to climb from the present 6 million to 9 million by 1960, and 11 million by 1966. Today, 7,000 new science teachers are needed each year as replacements for those who retire or get better paying jobs in industry and to staff the new schools. Obviously, this demand will continue to increase in the years ahead.

At the same time, college production of science teachers has declined until last year only 5,000 potential science teachers were produced in the face of a need for 7,000. A recent study at the University of Minnesota revealed that only 41 % of the . potential teachers actually were ever employed as science teachers. The study revealed further, that of all subject matter areas, science and mathematics had the lowest yield to the teachi'ng profession. This alarming situation is brought on largely by competition in industry, as few other lines of work give a person so many opportunities to find employment outside the ranks of teaching. The security of a scientist is assured. For many of us it is too late to enter this satisfying and rewarding field, but to some of us the door is still open. We should think seriously before we abandon the possibility of becoming scientists.

We do not discount the importance of other subject matter areas, but it is high time that something be done through education, to change the national picture regarding this most vital problem. We would not want to operate our schools like those of Russia, but we should make sure that the child who could contribute to our scientific knowledge should be ghien every opportunity to do so.<' I am often asked why I am a science teacher, or if I would enter the field of science at all if I had to make another choice.

With over two decades of science teaching, and a good deal of sum-

PROFESSOR CHRIST . mer experience in industry, I am more convinced than ever, that 'teaching is the life for me. If I had th!J'.epportunity to choose my life work a@Jn, I would want to teach science, but I feel that I would do some things differently.

I would attack every course with vigor;. · my life depended upon iu_ ould want a better knowl e of English, both oral and written. I would want all the mathematics I could get. I would want to know two or three foreign languages. I would want sewral hobbies, which if necessary could support me if I lost my health or retired. I would want undergraduate majors in biology, chemistry and physics, .and I would want to have courses in earth science and astronomy. I would want an intelligent understanding of art, music and the other cultural aspects of our civilization. I would want all . the education I could get, and would not be too concerned if it took me four, five or more years to complete my undergraduate program. Of course, I would want to be healthy, and would want to avoid those things which made this impossible. I would put less emphasis upon having a good time, and more on preparing myself for the future. I would not be too concerned with those who ridiculed me for pursuing my studies; I would not be shamed into mediocrity by those around me. I would fry to be sensible regarding love affairs, and not handicap myself with too early a marriage, nor do I suspect. I would want to remain single all my life. I would keep my training uppermost in mind and avoid those things which have no contribution to make toward fulfillment of my goals. If I had done all these things, I am sure that I would be prepared to make a great contribution to the even greater scientific age which lies ahead, and I would do this by being a science teacher.

the blind are blind themselves, • both fall into the ditch. Fortunately before every crisis there are far-sighted, sensitive souls millio~ who realize the need long before it becomes urgent, and in calmNo one could deny that the process of living is not complicated ness and security carry on experand complex. Any aid that will ameliorate its ambiguities is a God- imentally, attempts to solve the send. We feel that within the recorded thoughts or ideas of men, new problems. There is always a one may find the necessary help. Where else. but in books do we price to be paid for progress, a profit from the experience of the past, the understanding of the price of devoted labor, trial and failure, cumulative generalizapresent, the dreams, the hopes· of the future?

To take it as a persorial matter only is enough but we as poten- tion until at length the general tial teachers should b~ particularly aware of the virtues of read- pattern of a solution is well deing. The responsibility which is about to rest on our shoulders is fined and ready for that perfection and refine)Jlent which only grave and great.

We sMuld endeavor to utilize every source within our grasp long-time cooperative endeavor I can give. which will enable us to place before our charges the very best.

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The last two hundred years of others give only lip service. human history have been a gold- These leaders know that both en age for individualistic free- school administration and school dom. Under democratic forms of teaching can be democratized government man has achieved as safely and efficiently because l. PURE AND never before in his conquest of they have done it; and they WHOLESOME ••• the forces of nature. But in his know that there are rules and ~ Nature's own flavors. preoccupation with individualis- regulations to be observed for m 2.

BRIGHT, EVER·FRESH tic opportunity, he has tended to they have generalized such proSPARKLE ... cedures from their collective exignore the problems of social repriences. distinctive taste. lationship. Chaos, fascism, comThe profession should welcome munism, dictatorships, and a host 3. REFRESHES of lesser ills are the inevitable this advancement and these efso QUICKLY ... penalties which he is now suffer- forts as a trail-blazer to progress ~ w.ith .as few calories and they should mark the begin~ fa~' h4J ,an average, ing because of his neglect. ning of a new era and emphasis ~ juicy .~rapefru.it.

Is it too late to stop the backin American education. In the ward swing of the pendulum, or past many superintendents, princan we even now retrieve a lost ·cipals, an·d teachers have been so perspective and recognize the busy with the petty tasks of basic interdependence of all livclassroom activities that they ing creatures? May we build have failed to sense the larger

By Darrell Wininger anew a democratic government 1 implications of their work. It is The march of events in history that will maintain that moving also true, that many college peris cyclic in char'acter. While his- equilibrium between individual- sonnel have been so burdened tory never repeats itself exactly, ism and socialism which alone in- with activities that they have the pendulum of evolutionary sures enduring progress? Who not found the chance to teach the emphasis swings back and forth, can say? At least hopeful signs prospective , administrators and eomED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA·COlA COMPANY IY back and forth, bringing now this abound. The need for a social teachers the full implications of NEBRASKA CITY COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. phase of living to public con- viewpoint is so clearly reco,g- their future positions. Today, the nized by all that even dictators sciousness, now that. © 1955, THE COCA-COLA COMPANY searching analyses engendered "Coke" is a registered trade-mark.

Life· has two major aspects- couch their decrees and propi- by our national crisis make it t h ~ indlvidua:I and so- ganda in cooperative tertns. From · plain that an educator's work is cial. Human progress staggers the League of Nations· through no less important for defense like a drunken man between the governmental activities, industry, than that of soldiers in the front There was a small surprise be a dedication for Chris' record two. At certain periods the em- philanthropy, down to the in- line trenches. While our armed birthday party for Maxine L. the player to which anyone on secphasis on the individual gives evitable crop of enthusiastic pro- forces fight to defend democ- 8th of March, at which she was ond floor, who wishes to come, rise to individualistic . forms of moters of wild panaceas consid- racy, our teacher must in the officially declared a gopher. is welcome. government which emphasize the ered certain to save the world, classrooms of the nation by demWe have recently had a dediThat is about all for this time; freedom of the individual and the emphasis is universally upon ocratic methods teach citizens cation for the Hi Fi set in the perhaps there will be more next release creative talent; at other cooperation. Signs are not want- who will be prepared to utilize lobby and on March 11 there will time. periods, it is the social phases of ing that in education, too, more intelligently and worthily the life that are stressed, and em- stress is to be placed on demo- fruits of victory, that democracy pires, feudal systems, totalitari- cratic procedures than ever be- itself may not be destroyed by an states, or mighty corporations fore, particularly in administra- our very efforts to defend it. In demonstrate the power which tion and supervision. our day, education. is taking on comes from unity and solidarity, Something more is needed, a new function, the· maintenance however achieved. But always however, than mere blind enthu- and improvement of democracy, the happiness which all men de- siasm for a new idea, however and the present administrators sire eludes man's attempts to ov- fundamental the idea itself may and teachers are given the task and ertake it; for true happiness is be. Long ago a .master teacher and duty to educate their stupossible only where the individ- pointed out that if the leaders of dents in practical democracy by teaching and example, so the students may receive the knowledge Peru successfully to continue and improve our democratic form of The Voice of :the Campus of a Thousand Oaks living.

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The Peru State College concert band made appearances at six southeast Nebraska high schools during two one-day tours early in March.

The 32 member tra ve ling group, under the direction of Robert V. Grindle, made appearances. in Auburn, Johnson and Tecumseh March 7, and at Syracuse, Talmage, and Brock, March 12.

The Auburn concert was sched-

uled for 2 p.m.; Johnson, 9 a.m., and Tecumseh, 11 a.m. The second day· schedule included Brock, 9 a.m.; Talmage, 11 a.m., and Syracuse 2 p.m.

Concert selections i n c 1 u d e d marches, overtures and selections from the band's repertoire. Specialty numbers included vocal and instrumental soloists ·and small ensembles were featured.

Miss Eleanor Abel, freshman from Bridgeport, was featured in

a twirling exhibition at each Tenor saxaphone-Lorraine Bippes, Stella; Charles Owen, Hamconcert.

Personnel for the tour includ- burg, Iowa. ed: Flutes-June Hauptman, NeCornet-Don Johnson, Syrabraska City; Grace Hannaford, cuse; David Miller, Peru; Larry Brownville. Clarinets-Jun i or Miller, Hamburg, Iowa; Ver a Karas, Mead; Fred Clements, , Piper, Brock; Harriett Parkison, Elmwood; Phil Neuhalfen, Dun- Riverton, Iowa; Art Lindahl, Nebar; Janet Cotton, Peru; Maxine braska City; Jim Boatman, Peru.

Lawritson, Salem. Bass Clarinet Baritone s ax a phone-Gary -Sharon Freeman, Fremont; Alto saxaphone-Betty Taenzler, Dahmke, Syracuse; French horn Omaha; Carolyn Rogge, J9hnson. -Dick Fankhauser, Humboldt;

Harold Christy, Brock. Trombone -Ron Noltenmeyer, Auburn; L a w r e n c e Eickhoff, Shubert.

Baritone-Don Gibson, Auburn.

Tympani-Eleanor Abel, Bridge· port. Bass-Julius Mueller, Omaha; Bill Larson, Peru; Jim Ackerman, Fremont. Drums-Bob Jones, Peru; Alice Phillips, Carson, Iowp, Leroy Buchho~z, Table Rock. · \

fluence a weak sister to his or her de'triment. If you have been ... agile enough to float a loan from your banker, the Student L6an Committee, or an unsuspecting buddy, here's a golden opportunity to show that you are a responsible Ame r i c an-pay the loan when it is due, or better yet, pay it a little ahead of time.

Broken friendships and broken promises always breed ill will, and you might need those particular friends later on. tnterest charges can run mighty high too.

Your pledged word broken, a promise ignored, a careless flippant rejoinder, all are earmarks of irresponsibility. Learn to place a high value on the lasting influence of discreet conversation, kindness to your fellowmen, and strict accounting for the worthy use of all your time. If you learn now to be responsible in small matters, you will find out in later life that you have established a sturdy foundation for supporting the greater responsibilities you will be expected to assume in the ever-expanding pattern of modern life. Sooner than expected, irresponsible individuals are weeded out, shelved, ignored, forgotten. And that, my friend, is a mighty unhappy position in which to ·find yourself.

And the place to start helping is here in the schools. The faculty, the stu~, and the parentsall ca4elp. We are coming to school to better ourselves, we say, but we can not better ourselves until we better our thinking and start thinking like MEN, not mice or "children."

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any delinquents to get their money so we can count it. All those bills to pay, payrolls to get out, paychecks to dish out to anxious students and staff members, dozens and dozens and dozens of reports to send to department heads, campus enterprises, state agencies in Lincoln and the Great White Father's domain in Washington, D. C.-it all adds up to busy days. Once a year twp · sets of gimlet-eyed examiners and auditors descend upon. th~ normal routine of our . business day and set up shop for ·a threeweek stand. They check and recheck all our work-they don't miss a penny or a · transaction.

And they're not one bit backward about telling us wherein we have apparently gone astray. And that brings me to the nub of this little harangue that the Pedagogian editor asked me· to submit: we in the bursar's office have to keep our house in order all the time and as . accountants, this brush with responsibility gets into our bloodstream· and stays there. I wish you as students, as you are exposed to and absorb the educational processes of this campus, could somehow catch the feeling of responsibility that you should acquire as future teachers, and above all, as American citizens and world citizens. Each of us has a greater responsibility than to his own individual self.

Our actions and words, right or wrong, are bound to influence others. Let's make sure that all that influence is a responsible influence for the right.

By Arthur C. Lindahl, Bursar Nebraska State Teachers College Peru, Nebraska The first query that my friends and students toss at me is, "What is a bursar?" And · when they find out that I don't teach around here, the atmosphere becomes tense and seemingly fraught with frustration.

So, to clarify the situation, let's get on with. the answer to the query. The bursar is the chief financial officer. On board a ship he is called a "purser," in a corporl!tion he is called a "treasurer" ·or a "comptroller," in many firms and enterprises he is called a "business manager." It. seems that in college circles the money man is called a "bursar." It's like the situation that prevails over there in the music department: the man who prints the music could just as well indicate the tempo and style of musical performance by printing understandable suggestions such as "faster," "slower," "go easy," "louder," "caress it, boy," but instead he comes at us with "poco a poco ma non troppo" "ala breve,'' "Alarghanda piu presto," etc., ad nauseum. So, the l;Jusi· ness office, collegewise, is perforce the "bursar's" office.

The traffic is always heavy and varied in the bursar's office.

There's never a dull moment. Of course, first there's all that money to count and get to the bank before unfriendly visitors smell it out. And when we run out of money to count, then we go after

When ·you sign your name to a check, be 'sure that there are sufficient funds in the bank to cover. When we get rubber checks here in the office, we straighten out the situation the kind-hearted way-we deal directly with the maker of the bum check. Mter you leave this campus, should you have the misfortune to have one of your checks bounce, remember that you might be confronted with another development in which the holder of your bum check will deal with you indirectly, through the county attorney or sheriff, and that can turn out to be mighty embarrassing-and expensive. When you gripe about the food. or the trim of the professor's haircut, be sure you have good solid gr~unds for your gripe. Your tone might in-

pound on things, and tear up articles such as papers and magazfoes. Yet how many who should have reached the age of maturity do the same thing? There are far too many "children" who delight in tearing apart something fine and· grand which others are accomplishing. These "children" are called iconoclasts. They are not happy unless they are trampiing under their feet the achievements of others. Childish?

What do you think? Also, destruction . of property, stealing and cheating seem to be pretty childish. Young children are not born with the knowledge of stealing, lying, and cheating.

They learn and are taught. Who is responsible for their being taught these things? It is something no one can answer entirely but it is definitely something which can be moderated greatly.

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By Darrell Christensen "When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I th6ught as a cqild; but when I became a man, I put away childish things." I Corinthians 13 :11.

Read the .above q u o t at i o n again. Can you give a definition of "I put away childish things?"

Where do you make the distinction between childish and childlike? The law says you reach adulthood at the age of 21. People say when you reach college age you become adults. Give that some thought and you will say both statements are incorrect.

Maybe people are graduating from schools at too early an age.

Maybe the law should extend the age. Yet many people would be deprived of. the good things this country offers because they have reached the age of thinking maturely at 21 or before.

Now, speaking of actions, what do we cail childish? Children love to break up toys,

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The basketball season has come to a close and the time has come to speak of stars and coaches and things to come.

Our first tip of the "Beanie" goes to Duane Overgaard on his election to the all-conference team of the World-Herald. Also a deep bow to the Red Oak senior on his selection as team cap• tain for the past season. The honors are well earned, and what a coach Duane will make!

Next We offer our "congrats" to the "All-opponent" team as chosen by the Peru Varsity: H. Beck-Hastings B. Palmer-Pittsburg D. Vynalek-Doane Flint-Marysville D. Buhl-Wayne Others gaining mention were: L. Lytle, Chadron; Caen, Pittsburg; G. Reed, Nebraska Wesleyan· Alcorn, Marysville; Robertson'.

Doane; F. Osborne, Hastings; D. Meade, Oil).aha U; G. Phelps, Tarkio; Fosness, Dakota Wesleyan.

Next on the list for a hearty handshake are the Peru Prepsters and special recognition to Eldon Allgood on his election to

the Tri-State All Star Squad and to Rich Graves on being selected captain. Prep lettermen were: R. Brock, B. Straw, R. Rains, J. Henning, D. Stevenson, J. Patterson, E. Allgood, and R. Graves.

The Bobkittens choice of an all-opponent team resulted in the following selection: First Team: Gerald Roe, Hum. boldt and Charles Staley, Weeping Water at forwards; Tom Anderson of Essex at center; Charles Riley, Tarkio and Bert Strong, Syracuse at guards. S e c on d Team: Gary Walton, Louisville; Wesley Ebeler, Auburn; Norman Remmers, Adams; John Truscott, Syracuse and Jerry Broady.

Now a "pat on the back" to the coaches: Bill Johnson for the best season the Bobcats have had in five years. What a difference eight points, properly spaced, would have made in the season's record.

Also, a nice going to Coach DeZwarte on moulding a fine working team out of five individuals.

Our last plaudit goes to the Peru supporters who followed the boys all through the season.

his officers and Tomkins, retired to the tent.

"Pass the bottle around, Terence," cried Tinker. They filled the glasses with the synthetic blood and drank deeply.

"Easy there, lads. Too much of that stuff in your alcohol stream will make you inebriated." Already, he was slightly tipsy.

They were interrupted once again by the messenger bursting in and shouting out, "They've sent a flag of truce to talk for peace!"

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The Blacksmith's Revenge or The Battle at Valley Forge (Part 2) The story thus far: The Almalgamated Corporation of Gnoles has declared war on the Teutonates. Under the direction of Timothy Tinker, they are preparing for battle and a messenger has just entered the headquarters tent telling Tinker and Tomkins, his assistant, that .the Teutonates have been sighted.

The two erstwhile Gnole lead-

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ers leaped from their chairs as if kicked from below. In a matter of minutes (consumed in preparing themselves for their appearance) they were off and running to the top of a convenient mole hill for a view of the Teutonate army.

"My gosh! They're fifty inches high if they're a centimeter!"

This low, hoarse whisper from Tomkins cut through the silence of grim foreboding like a knife.

Somewhere back in the ranks a woman screamed and fainted.

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necessary to hold his forces back from the edge of the pit and chaos. "Comrades!" His voice was high pitched and squeaky.

"Comrades! These are the times that try men's souls; the times we must rise to meet as an earthworm burrows inevitably upward. It is now that we must pull together for the common goal. I thank you!"

Had anyone thought to ask him what the common goal was he would not have been able to answer intelligently, but as it was, everyone was cheering his inspired speech. Soon two husky lads pushed forward and hoisted him to their shoulders and paraded around the quadrangle to "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow."

As soon as order was restored, he mounted the molehill and again addres8eti the group. "In the conduct of this war, Mr. Terence Tomkins and I have prepared a strategy . . .." .

As he went on Tomkins attempted to figure out what he was talking about. A past master of double-talk, he was hard put to decipher this-triple-talk was about the only term that seemed to fit. Tonlkins looked over the audience which appeared to be listening intelligently; however, a blank look c r o w d e d out through their eyes.

He mentally shrugged his shoulders and listened fo the gibberish, knowing the "strategy" would change when the war started, mostly because Tinker was so absent minded that he couldn't remember what he was saying now; for that matter no one could remember what he said.

Following the announcement of the plan of attaek (or defense, no one kne\V wliiclt)' the leader of the gnoles, Tinker, supported by

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By Mary Anna Gnade The Campus School at Peru is more than an elementary and secondary school. It is where our college students get their practice teaching. Dr. Gomon, · just returned from national meetings of school administrators and colleges for teacher education, says that no one seems to be doing the work in the area of practice teaching that we are doing here at Peru. Since it is not just a laboratory but a living, breathing school for the children of the community, let's take a look at what makes it breathe: The kindergarten room, far

on the use of the telephone. The Auburn office of the Lincoln Telephone company furnished a very fine film and real telephones for the class to use. The children made their 'own class telephone directory. (This particular unit always keeps the phones ringing in 3rd graders' homes after school).

Last quarter Frances Stilwell started a library book shelf project in the 3rd grade. She must have made it very interesting to the children since they are still reading-a total ,Qf 332 books to date read and reported by 27 pupils.

The 2nd graders are working on plans for a Parent's Day party which will have the theme "March Winds." Their student teacher, Leona Seeba, is starting a unit on health which will be developed through dramatizations, health booklets, pictures, and of course study.

Mr. Sheely's 6th graders are concentrating on Conservation at the moment. In the interests of his PTA attendance count, he is happy to have a student teacher this semester, Miss Betty Biere.

It isn't possible to get 261 pUpils together in one building and not know that building is on the campus. It would take a book to tell of all the doings-for instance, Band Clinic day means much to our pupils; District Music and Speech contests are in the offing; 11 these events take some prepahltion and all our pupils (college as well as elementary) enter into this preparation with enthusiasm.

from being a piay schooi, has been studying better breakfasts.

They climaxed several days of eating better breakfasts at home with a breakfast at school. The morning of February 28 each kindergartner came to school clutching two slices of bread ih his hot little fist. Margie Higgins practice teaches in that room and probably can tell of amusing incidents arising from that .project.

School isn't always dry subjects: Mrs. Brown permitted a group of her 4th graders to present a playlet about George Washington's youth. The enterprising pupils had found the playlet in the February issue of Playmates Magazine, had learned the parts and staged it for -the class and incidental visitors (Mr. Jindra took a few minutes of his precious time to visit since most of the class are also his violin students).

In connection with a unit on Nebraska History, Mrs. W. R. Pate visited the 4th grade room March 1 to, tell of her childhood when her parents homesteaded in Nebraska. The children are still talking "didja know Mrs. Pate lived in a soddy with dirt floors?"

Miss Clarke's third grade has just finished an interesting unit

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After viewing TV and reading newspaper or magazine reports of '!; all the exciting things other people are doing, the feeling that "nothing ever happens to me" grows on a person. The core of the feeling p r o b a b 1 y is that nothing spectacular enough to reach the newspapers happens to us. Yet if we look at it from the viewpoint of an iron-lung patient, the very act of breathing is spectacular. In that light, everything we do becomes something of note. To hold the feeling that "nothing is happening" to you means that you must be asleep to all that goes on around you. If you have had the "nothing happens" feeling,. have you ever experienced the feeling "this happening to me"? Take the long view-though you think what you are doihg now isn't worth remembering, that is the very thing that will pop up in your memoirs years from now.

Nothing ever happens to you?

First of all, you have left home and are now more or less on your own. The fact that you are attending college is exciting, even though at times it seems • pretty hard to keep up academically.

Isn't it stimulating to you to ' meet new people-to find out their views on living, what. they

COMING EVENTS Thursday, March 15 Student Council --------- 6:30 Saturday, March 17 Band Clinic Monday, March 19 International Relations club ------------------ 7:30 Commercial Club _______ 8:00 Blue Devils ------------- 6:30 White Angels ----------- 6:00 Sigma Tau Delta ________ 8:00 Home Ee Club ---------- 7:00 High School Regents Exam Tuesday, March 20 P.T.A. Wednesday, March 21 YMCA-YWCA ---------Lutheran Club ---------L.S.A. -----------------Newman Club ---------Shakespeare Film of Richard III at auditorium __

Friday, March 23 District Speech Contest at Peru Saturday, March 24 High School Banquet ____ 6:00 Monday, March 26 Blue Devils ------------- 6:30 White Angels ----------- 6:00 Foreign Language Club _ 7:00 Home Ee Club ---------- 7:00 Industrial Arts Club ____ 7:00 Tri Beta ---------------- 8:00 Tuesday, March 27 Faculty Square Dance

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do at home, in their schools churches, in their communities' what they are doing now, what they want to do some day? By sharing experiences with others each of you is "having somethin~ happen" to you. If you yourself doh't look at the mere act of living as an adventure, wake uplive a little, maybe you're "happening" to someone else.

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as I say/' whereas we need to be cognizant of our example and essentially say, "Do as I do as well as do as I say.!"

Among many causes for academic failure is the fact that some students simply do not know how to study or ·are not willing to make the sacrifice necessary to ])ecome successful students. Dare one say that the answer is quite simple but possibly _not too pleasant. All of us are to blame. Have we taken stock of many outside activities and quite naturally the average student is tempted away from his studies?

If he has not learned good hard work in high school the chances are slim that he is going to change overnight just because he is now on a college campus .. In college are we too easily prone to sidestep the issue and saJ!, "Here is your educational opportunity, take it or leave it"?

Maybe we need to return to an appreciation of honest-to-goodness scholarship. Possibly we may want to think through once again the old question of some high school subjects being more important than others for the proper discipline of the mind.

The final payoff in most cases lies not entirely in the subjects taken but .rather in how the stu~ dent has reacted to them and what the instructor has demanded of him. Has the student been challenged to his maximum capacity? Come forth students with more will-power to discipline yourselves while you have your educational opportunities at Peru State.

VETVILLE NEWS

Well, here we are again. Your Vetville newsman comes back to At minimum the Registrar is a you like a' homing pigeon. It's keeper of grades attributed to the same way with spring. She students by professors and at came dancing into Peru again, maximum he is a key figure after Wednesday's visit with known also as "the AdministraKing Winter. He won't be able to tion." By way of a middle posikeep her away any longer. tion he is a worker behind the Now for some news! Wesley scenes-a medium between the Paap suffered a sprained wrist faculty· and students, intent on while playing in the intramural organizing and keeping the recbasketball game on Wednesday ords better, advising students, night. _ evaluating transcripts, scheduling The Robert Aufferts and Miclasses, planning and directing chelle visited Mrs. Auffert's parregistrations, and numerous as- · ents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Chapsociated duties. They may ,call man, at St. Joseph, Missouri, last him a Director of Admissions week-end. which means he is charged with The Jack Smiths visited the the forward move (or not) of the Virgil Skiptons on Wednesday college. Yes, he must be a guardnight. Jack and Virgil attended ian of the rules of the faculty-a school together at Fairbury Junpoliceman against unlawful adior College. missions and graduation to see The Donn Walkers will spend that rules assist rather than hinthe week-end at the Lambert der the process of education. home-the home of Mrs. WalkIt is in the Registrar's· office we er's parents-at Beatrice. may discover some of the charThe Virgil Skipton's will spend acteristics of present day Amerithe week-end at the home of Mrs. can higher education-some good Skipton's parents, at Haddam, and some bad. In terms of stuKansas. dent numbers it reflects an exOn Tuesday of this week, Lois tension of educational opportunBush and Betty Barrett accomities beyond high school. We have panied Mr. Levitt to · Dawson. learned a great deal about evaluMr. Levitt was a judge for the ation..:.._to measure what is measDeclamation contest held there. urable-of a student's mental Eight schools participated. The ability and knowledge. The large name of Clyde Barrett's play was number of transcripts we must "Cloudburst." One of Clyde's prepare and send out is a good students was chosen as the best indication that our graduates are actress. Clyde's play also won desired. But there are reflected first place. some ~eatures giving rise to a Donn Walker has joined the question such as, "Have the teaching staff at Beatrice for this grades encouraged learning more Does the Registrar have pet coming year. He will teach the than they · have hidden ignor- peeves? Quite naturally we all fifth grade. We know he will enance?" So it appears in the cold have the equivalent of peeves joy his work with his little figures on a transcript which re- but the Registrar and his assist- charges. presents· a kind of end-product of ant look with disfavor to those We hear that Wayne Winslow the Registrar's activity. There are served when they are not famil7 is going to teach track once a many things not answered about iar with information and policies week at Brownville. Nice going, a college education on a stu- set forth in the college catalog,\ Wayne! dent's transcript. How can one when they do not read, or fail The Jerry Paynes will spend record in numbers the qualities to understand directions · apply- Easter week-end at the home of of mind and heart, character, ing to registration, when cards Mr. and Mrs. Leo Payne, Jerry's kindness, sense of justice, rever- and forms are not accurately parents, at Beatrice. They visited eoce, conviction, honesty, appre- completed and legibly written, the Vetville home of the Jerry ciation, etc.? Yet these are the when announcements and bulle- Paynes on Wednesday evening. "stuff" which constitutes a man tin board notices are unheeded, The Easter Bunny is hopping and that education should do for when withdrawal from a course around Vetville. All of the chila man. is not officially cleared and a dren are expecting Mr. Bunny to The Registrar must rely upon record of failure results with bring them Easter eggs. It won't the integrity and cooperation of possible later dissension, when be long now, before Easter will professors and students alike. He incompletes appear and the "sure enough" be here. A joyous is conscious of the importance of work is never completed, and Easter to you all! I'll be with e d u c a t i o n a 1 guidance which other similar circumstances. The you again before vacation with means leadership in education grievances appear numerous but more news. So long! and may look with question at the occasion for each is not too the low grades and failures of frequent and you may be asTHIS IS THE TIME students who have proven men- sured that your Registrar has TO AWAKEN tality for college success. Educa- not lost faith in Peru State but

By Robert L. Miller tional guidance is not just in- welcomes unique questions and In the book of Ecclesiastes, in ferred or taken for granted-it the opportunities to serve better. the Old Testament of the Holy must be specifically planned and -F. H. Larson. Bible, we find that the preacher practiced. When we have occaof "Vanity, all is Vanity," did sion to advise or reprimand we "A wise man will make more make some fairly accurate obsereasily bring forth the ridiculous opportunities than he finds." vations about the nature of man, maxim, "Don't do as I do but do -Bacon. and also about Mother Nature herself.

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He Is Risen

By Phil Rihner

Today, Christ is ris.en! Yes, indeed.

For all manklii.a and even me, Victory was his joyful cry With ·winning power from on high.

Has spring really come early?

Has the little cry of the lamb won over the loud roar of the lion? It seems so with the sun shining so warm and brightly.

It seemed only yesterday or maybe a week or so ago, that Shirley and Karen came stomping and jumping trying to· shake off some snow. With tears in their eyes, cold fingers and toes, and with cheeks painted red, one could tell it was cold-that winter was still here with blustery and bity winds. I helped all I could to make them feel warm by turning the gas heater up a couple of notches.

Have you ever seen such a sudden: change? With snow and ice gone, to those who love the outdoor sports, we will miss the wintry blast and the b it in g winds. Yes, it looks as if the boys and girls will have to put their sleds up, old or new; likewise for those fine and bright ice skates.

Now with spring you can see the change mother nature does so surely and quickly make. Everything looks so fair. The trees with their long and wiry branches before too long will be covered with different shades of green.

The grass will be green and long.

With the first signs of spring all one has to do is look up in the trees and watch the four-legged animals with their parachute tails. Busy, did I say? That is right. Mating season is over now, so a home must be. built. Before too many moons the squirrel family of two wm have grown into a family of four to six. If by chance anyone of you has not seen these busy bushy -tailed animals, the next time you are walking about in this great land of yours and mine, take a glance skyward. If you are silent and quick enough your eyes may catch up with these very fast moving four-legged animals as they jump from limb to limb with their mouths full of leaves or twigs, heading for a certain limb which has just the right crotch and spot well hidden from their enemies.

With the completion of this · home of the squirrel you will find a large dark round ball, made of leaves and twigs which the busy nervous squirrel carried in his very sharp teeth. The squirrel has made several round trips to get the home completed in time for the increase of the squirrel population.

These little four-legged animals with a coat of red, caught my eye because they seemed to be working quite hard, getting their home built with the vegetation nature provided for them.

Other good signs of spring were seeing the bright red cardinals and the red-breasted robins. Some say these birds made theii: stay here during the long and cold wintry months. This is perhaps true, but I do believe there are those early arrivals from the deep southland.

The warm weather and with Old Sol keeping on with his brightness, brought the bicycles, the kites, and. tops down on some of these modfin cars last Sunday.

Today as I conclude this writing, .I may have to retrace my words abo~t spring and the call of the lamb, because the roar of . the lion seems to have come back with some of his wintry blast.

The soldiers nailed his feet and hands ...

Wounded his side in that evil land.

He hung upon that wooden cross, Many unaware of such a loss.

The darkness settled all around And on his head thorns made a crown.

One of the twelve had betrayed his Christ And his most beloved one had denied him thrice.

Dr. and Mrs. Ben L. Collins (the former Barbara Boraas) married Saturday evening, March 24, Methodist Church, Peru.

Dramatics Contest A dramatics contest for A and B class high schools is to be held at Peru State Teachers College Friday, March 23.

The agenda calls for a general meeting in the TV lounge of Delzll Hall at 8:00. From 9:00 to 12:00 the dramatic and humorous readings, oratorical declamation, original oration, discussion, extemporaneous speech, radio news, casting and poetry r e a d i n g events will take place. At 1:00 class B schools (those with less than 154 students) will present one-act plays. At 7:00 Class A s ch o o 1 s will present one-ad plays.

Class B entrants include St. Bernards Academy of Nebraska City, Shubert, Sacred Heart of Falls City, Dawson, Brock, Honey Creek and Salem.

Class A entrants are Nebraska City, Falls City, Bellevue, Wahoo and Humboldt.

Awards will be given to superior participants in an of the events.

The contest will be judged by Mr. Moore, Mr. Levitt and Dr. Collins of the college En g 1 is h d e p art me n t. The contest is sponsored by the Peru Dramatics club.

Did You Know?

By Larry Sailors Has anyone, here on the Peru campus, stopped to think of the wild life we have in our own vicinity? Take the deer, for in-

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stance. There is quite a large herd of white tail deer grazing along the Missouri river. I h31ve SHAKESPEARE MOVIE noticed this herd all winter ·'on The HallmarkSheatre producmy father's and my farm. Thete tion of Richard II by William are some 20 or 30 does in the .Shakespeare :was shown .Wednesherd and probably five or six day, March 21, in. the college bucks. Although the bucks are auditorium. Richard II, a tworather shy and do not . sP,ow hour play, was shown to approxithemselves in the day time, they mately twenty people by Dr. can be seen at night.

Kent King of the Education DeThe doe and their fawns, how- partment. ever, have been seen practically Maurice Evans, internationally every day. eating in our stock- known actor· and producer, was field. The strange thing is that starred in the title role. Evarl's they eat right along with the cat- · was supported by a cast of fa. tle. They are getting used to our mous Broadway celebrities in the pickup and bulldozer and do not supporting roles. shy from them. They will come right alongside of either within about half a block.

However they are watching you closely and if you make an.y noise or disturbing motion, they will turn heels for the nearest shelter. When they are disturbed they· follow in single file instead of scattering and following one leader.

These animals are very interesting to watch. I'm sure you would find it interesting, too, if you were to take a little time to notice our own wild life instead of reading about it.

New Uniforms On Monday, March 19, the custodians and maintenance crew of Peru State received new uniforms. The winter uniforms are dark blue, with black belts, gray jackets and gray hats. Also included are dark blue bow ties.

For summer wear a gray shirt is the style.

Student comments vary in degree; but all agree that the change is great and improves the appearance of the staff tremendously.

President Neal Gomon approves heartily of the change, saying, "It will add to the morale and make the men distinctive. It is another step in the program of improvement of the appearance of the· employees and students."

Signs of Spring

By Wilma Schroeder

Just three days before, they crucified him And then he bore all our guilt and sin.

Yes, you and I, we placed him there, Not knowing what agoriy he ·must bear.

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Stacy Vance, at the Recognition Dinner a year ago, receiving award for 32 years of service to the college from President Gomon.

Play Tryouts Play tryouts for the spring play "The Male Animal" were held at 4:00 o'clock Monday, March 19 in .the Little Theatre.

The play by Thurber and Nugent is a satirical comedy on college. . Final reports will follow the release of the cast names by director R. D. Moore.

By Elberta Rhoten The name Easter is derived from the name of the old Teutonic goddess of spring. According to Webster it is "an annual church celebration commemorating Christ's resurrection."But, how many of us today really think of Easter as primarily a religious holiday? Is i.t a time for commemoration and rededication or is it just a time when children think of rabbits and colored eggs, or a time for wearing new spring hats O.\' possibly a time of vacation from school?

The true significance and spirit of the },'.aster season should be one of hum"tlle thankfulness and a feeling of r"enewed hope and inspiration to do better and greater things. Perhaps this is why Easter is. ~.eJ£brated in the spring of the y~en nature is inspiring us her reawakening. These feelings are the true and lasting ones. They will remain long after the new spring clothes are in tatters or spring vacation. is past.

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Let us keep in mind these things as w.e near the Easter season and make ita time of joyous-ness mixed with thankfulness, humility, inspiration and determination.

Spring Fever

By Fran Larson Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary describes spring fever as a "lazy listless feeling that comes to persons with the first warm days of spring." It is a disease common to everyone, especially to Peru State students.

Students sit in classes with a faraway look in their eyes-their minds miles away; teachers find the size of their classes decreasing as students take their skipssaved up for just such an occasion; lessons aren't done on time, the steps in front of Morgan Hall are more crowded than everboth during the day and at night; spring clothes appear on the campus, students· are seen playing tennis, or bicycling, or walkingthe whole campus is a scene of "lazy, listless," yet delightful, inactivity.

Every day the papers tell of a great scientist who has discovered, or is on the verge of discovering, a cure for some disease -every disease but spring fever.

Gr e a t scientists, bricklayers, teachers, students-they all fall victim to it! And, they all love it !

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MASTERING OUR IDEAS The most powerful influence in the world for good or evil is an idea which takes hold of a powerful personality and changes history for many generations.

In 3700 B.C. the idea of building an everlasting monument took place in Cheops in Egypt. He put his subjects to work on it. For thirty years over 100,000 men toiled on the- red-granite structure that today covers about thirteen acres of ground.

Then, 3700 years later, an idea of love mastered a young man in Nazareth. It possessed his little group of followers. Today we date our calendars from its beginning and end. Any way one looks at it, he discovers that this dream at work in the world became a turning point in mankind's journey.

If man will push the meaning of this principle into his own situation, he will discover that one need not be brilliant or talented to be mastered by a goal in his life. He simply needs to put it to work.

As a matter of fact the world's best known men were ordinary, everyday working people who believed in their work and applied themselves earnestly to it. Columbus was an ordinary man when compared with the educated and daring seaman of his day. But the idea of a shorter route to India knocked at the door of his mind, and that idea made history!

In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.

And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and cam!< and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.

He is not here: for· he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.

And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. · Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me. . . . . j Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee,. into a mouri,, tain where Jesus had appointed them. !, And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. · And Jesus came and .spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

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From The Mad Mutterings of Cole and Longfellow, Vol. I, Book lllh ROBIN THE HOOD It's not easy being Robin Hood.

Just the other day I was thinking: I steal from the rich and give to the poor, but if this keeps

up long enough, the poor will be rich and the rich will be poor, and I'll have to start all over.

As I was saying to Little John (actually his name is John Little, but we call him Little John because he's only seven feet tall): "I stops this guy on the road and

PERU PEDAGOGIAN The Voice of the Campus of a Thousand Oaks March 31. 1956 Member of Intercollegiate Press THE STAFF Co-Editors ________________ Bill Kochheim and Robert Moore News Editor _____________________________________ Don Cole Feature Editors ________ Jerry Timothy and Dave Longfellow Society Editor ______________________________ Betty Sedlacek Art Editor___________________________________Barbara Boyd Sports Editor __________________________________ Dick McGee Business Manager _________________________ Grace Hannaford Circulation Managers ___ Bob McAdams and Dean Vanderford Contributing Editor ____________________________Jan Stangel Photographer_____________________________ Dave Longfellow

CORRESPONDENTS Delzell HalL _______________________________ Jerry Timothy Eliza Morgan __________________________________ Donna Lair Mount Vernon ____________________________________ Don Cole Vetville ________________________________________ Phil Rihner Campus SchooL ________________________Mary Anna Gnade Reporters Maxine Lawritson, Wilma Schroeder, Thelma Conyac, Barbara Schultz, Fran Larson, Elberta Rhoten, Bob Miller, and Darrell Christenson Faculty Adviser ______________ Dr. Louise A. Nelson Garrett

demand that he hand over his to be held March 24 in the Campurse, which he does, but it's pus School cafeteria. e.mpty. In fact he ends up borMr. Grindle's Campus School rowing a sawbuck from me until the next shipment of wool comes band showed off to advantage at in from Flanders." What· I'm try- the PTA meeting March 20 and ing to say is that you just can't at the same time Bob Jones and Junior Karas demonstrated their win.

Just the other day I ups to this ability as music practice teachers. guy and politely asks him for a Phil Neuhalfen accompanied Bill nickel (not for a cup of coffee I Larson's big brass horn. just wanted to drop into the iocal pub and see how my tune was coming) and he doesn't have one red cent. As a matter of fact he didn't even have a 1943 penny.

And what ·with rehearsals for my T.V. show and selling the sponsors product, I haven't even had time to hold up a traveler.

If this keeps up I won't be able to outwit the sheriff. In this business you have to keep your hand in all the time.

The cooking is getting me down too. Friar Tuck just doesn't have it any more. He fries what I want broiled, he fries what I want baked, he fries what I want boiled. By jove! Maybe that's why he's called Friar Tuck. That monk's been making a monkey out of me!

The wand and garland business is getting touchy. The trouble is that there aren't any firms that make the things any more.

As a fellow T.V. star says, "You just can't get them things no more."

Well as I said before, it's not easy being Robin Hood.

As the sun sinks slowly away from. Sherwood Forest, a voice is heard fading into the distance: Robin Hood, Robin Hood, Riding through the glen, Robin Hood, Robin Hood, And his fifth of gin . . .

So passes into the pages of history one of the great heroes of English folklore.

(Copyright 1956, Longfellow & Cole, Disgruntled Press, Peru, Nebraska)

Campus School News

By Mary Anna Gnade Student teachers are gaining experience in making up grades and reports for parent-teacher conferences Friday, March 24. At these conferences the practice teacher wm also gain practical experience in handling parents.

Here the main requirement is tact.

As a former Campus School pupil being practiced upon, Dick Corwine now looks forward to being a student teacher to do some practicing on former schoolmates. Since he already knows the tricks pulled to test student teachers, he should have an advantage over the others.

5th grade supervisor Mrs. Iversen has been collecting material from other states for use in Social Science. How nice that the beautiful publicity material · put out by State Chamber 6f Commerces which is ordinarily filed in the wastebasket can be turned into an educational tool.

Mr. Eddy, 7th grade supervisor · and princip!!-1 of the elementary school, spent the week of March 19 in Omaha for a check-up. Mrs. Eddy, who teaches 3rd grade in Auburn, is showing off beautiful jewelry being made by her pupils for Mother's Day. If you meet a high schooler,

get up your sales resistance. Seniors are always selling something · to raise money for their trip to Chicago. Juniors have the Junior-Senior prom to finance as ·well as their treasury to fatten in anticipation of being Seniors.

This particular week all high school pupils, Freshmen through Seniors, -are selling tickets to the High School All-Sports banquet

One of the joys of being an elementary school teacher is -filling out transfer papers for children moving to another school.

Mrs. Iversen, like all conscientious teachers, says she always wonders how her pupils are going to get along in another school. Most of the rooms in the Campus School have seen classmates leave this year since so many fathers have been transferred elsewhere in their work.

And teaching is not just a nine to four, five days a week affair.

St. Patrick's Day (a Saturday) saw Mr. H. W. Johnson, 8th grade supervisor and Campus School guidance director, in Lincoln all day for guidance meetings.

Then, of course, there is a social side to school: The High School took several teachers and parents to Nebraska City Friday evning, March 16, for a roller

skating party. (Now you kno why so many complained stiffness, bruises, etc.) The low elementary grades pay a lot attention to birthdays: in M Gard's first grade the birthd child gets to lead the line·1 · Mrs. Brown's fourth grade the have a lovely picture on th chalk board of a cake with Jigh ed candles-the birthday child "blows" out the candles by eras· ing; each room has some honor reserved for that particular oc· casion.

Having the college people rec• ognize them thrills the little folks. Miss Davidson, realizing that 4th graders are learnin square dancing, invited them to be a part of her college class March 21. "They showed us, and we showed them" as one 4th grader put it.

MT. VERNON NEWS "Hoot" Gibson has recently returned from Washington, D. C., where his father, a railroad employee, received an award for heroism.

Hans Nelson was rushed to Auburn where Dr. Thompson . performed an emergency appendectomy late Wednesday, March 21. Hope to see you back soon, Hans.

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PTA NOTES A PTA meeting, aside from creating friendly relations between school and home, should contribute to parent education.

The meeting March 20 could hardly be said to have met those ' qualifications. The rivalry between teachers and parents in st re n gt h of attendance was sparked by Dr. Mullinix and Buddy Morrissy (school and home). Amid loud cries of "dirty politics," "coercion," etc., Dr. Mullinix kept his promise to have more teachers and student teachers at the meeting than 1 family groups. Here these questions arose "If a person teaches in the Campus School but is also a parent, can he be counted on both sides?"; "If a person teaches and is also a parent, can he choose which side he wants to be counted on?"; "If the husband is .• a teacher, is the wife head of the · family?" (Much disturbance at this). It was decided mutually that a contest (friend 1y, of course), is what attracts the crowds. One mustn't discount the pulling power of school children performing. This PTA meeting provided a proving ground for contest-bound Campus School

band and soloist Bill Larson.

Fierce competition builds up during the year as to which room can claim the penny march money at each PTA meeting. After seeing his room miss out several times, Mr. Sheely made an impassioned plea for unattached visitors to stand up for his 6th grade. It paid off to the point that PTA Secretary Corinne Adams said she was going to use a black-bordered card to announce to Mr. Sheely that he won once again. Even Dr. King's thought that the kindergarten ought to get the penny march money so they could go to Mexico City when they are seniors couldn't swing enough votes away from 6th grade.

To top off the evening, who should turn up behind the coffee counter at the social hour but the very women who serve coffee at the college cafeteria every day Mrs. Randall, Mrs. Stephens, Mrs. Allgood. Mrs. Palmer, some time helper in the campus school cafeteria, also served as did Mrs. Milstead and Mrs. Winingham.

The parents can't let Dr. Mul linix get away with this, so nex meeting April 17 also promise to be a contest.

-Mary Anna Gnade.

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Win Tournament Bruning high school's spikers defeated the defending champion Burr high school team 25'13 to cop trop trophy in the ninth annual Peru State Invitational Volleyball Tournament for high school girls Wednesday night.

It was "sweet revenge" for Bruning, since the only other time the team had entered the tourney in 1951, they had lost to Burr in the quarter-finals. Burr high school has dominated the tournament for the past four years, winning top spot during that time.

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Murdock outlasted Verdon in a double overtime contest 23~21.

Score was tied 14 all at the end of regular play, with the first overtime ending 19-19. The double overtime was the first in the history of the tournament.

In the semi-finals Wednesday afternoon, feated Murdock 21-17, ing won from Verdon

p 1aye d Burr. deand Brun24-17.

Thirty-two teams were entered in the tournament which started Monday. Of the top four seeded teams, only Burr reached the finals. Other seeded teams were Panama, Douglas and Bennet.

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COMING EVENTS Tuesday, April 3 Classes Begin Wednesday, April 4 YMCA-YWCA ---------Lutheran Club ---------L.S.A. -----------------Newman Club ----------

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Thursday, April S Student Council --------- 6:30 Convocation ____________ 10:50 Monday, April 9 Alpha Mu Omega ------White Angels ----------Blue Devils ------------Epsilon Pi Tau ---------Dramatics Club ---------

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Thursday, April 12 Student Council --------- 6:30 Track Meet, T a r k i o at Peru ----------------- 2:30

The Blacksmith's Revenge . or The Battle at Valley Forge Part III

By David Longfellow The story thus far: The Almagamated Corporation of Gnoles, after declaring war on the Teutonates, ]fave set up camp and have sighted the Teutonates advancing. ·A messenger has just

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The Gnole leaders · leaped to their feet and clicked their heels togther .. The broken heels caused screams of agony which were drowned only by Tinker's exultant shout_: "By Gory George, we've won!!!" ' "By Jove! What've we won?" inquired Tomkins in the silence that followed.

"Darned if I kpow, but I think we've scared 'em out of their wits," commented one general.

"Let's go out and see what the dirty cowards want,'' suggested another.

"Good idea!" "Down with the Teutonates!" "Our boys will shine tonight!" shouted the Gnoles as they passed from the tent. · They met in the shade of an old apple tree. Workmen were still setting up the twenty-legged round conference table. The legs were telescoped downward and the friction couplings tightened.

The advantage of this type of table was that it would sit on ground on which the ordinary 18 or 19-legged table would wobble.

The waitresses scurried about, setting the conference table for . dinner. At least the talks would have one constructive featurefood.

As the Gnole leaders arrived, they dispersed, chasing the waitresses. Close examination of their actions (the staggering, loud raucous smgmg, and occasional burps) gave evidence to the fact tnat they had been drinking.

Tinker, who had been delayed by the drafting of the surrender demands, coming upon the scene, shouted, "Attention! Fall in and stand by for inspection!"

The Gnoles desisted from t}Jkir preoccupation and leaped to attention at various angles. The outraged Tinker stalki:!.d up and down the line hurling epithets at the shame-faced officers.

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The harsh language he used, the way he stalked up and down, the vicious way he chewed his bubble gum, all were evidence of the fact.

"Straighten that line!" They complied, with Alacrity. (No one knows how Alacrity got there since he was a mere major general.) "Perkins, pull in your stomach!"

Replied M. A. Perkins "My stomach is pufled in, sir."'

"Oh yes, so it is. Well, turn around then, .you're standing backwards."

At this point the Teutonates arrived and sat down. The Gnoles joined them and Tinker threw his demands in front of the Teutonate dictator. That worthy replied with a convulsive spasm of laughter that lasted a fu/1 _five seconds without let-up.

He (the Dictator) twirled his pointed black mustache and snarled out in a guttural tone of voice, "We propose a challenge to single combat."

With only a moment's hesitation, Tinker shot back, "We ref-use!"

"Then it's war?" snarled the mustachioed dictator.

"Yes, it's war!" shouted Tinker. "War, War, WAR! To the death!"

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By Phil Rihner How many of you saw the many formations of geese flying over ~eru today? We saw them early this morning. What a life they lead! We know they 'would not be leaving their warm climes if spring and summer were not ahead. They lead the life of a nabob!

People are going "avi~itin' "it's a sure sign of spring. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Ross and family were visitors at the Wesley Paap's home on Sunday. The Wesley Paap's will spend Easter at the F. R. Paap home at Otoe.

The Robert Aufferts and Michele breakfasted with the Frank Maseks on Sunday, March 18.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Auffert and daughter Michele expect to visit Mrs. Auffert's parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Chapman of St. Joseph, Missouri, during the Easter holidays.

Sunday dinner guests at the Donn Walker home were Mr. and Mrs. Lenhart of Beatrice and Mr. and Mrs. Duane Walker and family of Bellevue. · Mrs. Zeanetta Howard of Glenwood, Iowa, helped Mrs .

Charles Berry celebrate her birthday on Sunday, March 18.

Just as the feathered denizens are again making their debut in Peru, so is Mr. Stork.· He called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Trullinger and left them a fine baby boy. The stork took the baby from a shamrock bag on March 17.

Mr. and Mrs. William Albright and Barbara plan to sperid Easter at the homes of C. M. Dewey and W. J. Albright.

With the arrival of spring, the ducks and geese are heading north toward their mating and nesting grounds in northern Canada. On their route they .stop along the Missouri bottom on the Iowa side to feed and rest. The Phil Ri.hner's drove over to this spot north of Percival Sunday afternoon and were amazed at the thousands of geese and ducks.

With all the honks and quacks it was hard to hear yourself talk. A sight like this is not soon forgotten.

Well, until April 15, Cheerio!

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Peru State Teachers College played host Friday, April 13 to bands from 32 schools from towns near Peru, brought over 1,800 students to attend the two day clinic.

Class D entrants inc 1 u de d.

PERU.NEBRASKA Avoca, Barneston, Bratton Union, Brock, Burr, Cook, Dawson, Dunbar, Elmwood, Holmesville, Johnson, Lewiston, Liberty, Nemaha, Odell, Peru, Salem, St. Bernard, Nebraska State School for the Jack Mcintire, 39, coach at Blind, Table Rock, Talmage, Otoe Falls City -High School for past and Verdon, a total of 22.

Five Class C schools, Sterling, 10 years, has been named head Cortland, Filley, Syracuse and basketball coach at Peru State College, according to Dr. Neal S. Weeping Water were entered.

B schools included Auburn, Gamon, president.

Mcintire, whose appointment is Falls City, Humboldt, Pawnee subject to approval by the Board City and Tecumseh.

By Larry Miller Only one Class A school, Ne- of Education' of State Normal Schools, will succeed W. 0. (Bill) braska City was entered.

Many people are already faThe Clinic included competi- Johnson who 'has resigned.

A 1941 Peru State C o 11 e g e miliar with Robert V. Grindle, tion in vocal and instrumental Band instructor at Peru State solos, small vocal ·and instru- graduate, Mcintire during his Teachers College. It is desired · mentsJ groups, bands and orches- ' high school coaching career has that those who are not familiar tras and chorus and glee divi- authored excellent win-loss recwith this great showman should sions. ords. During his ten years at learn something of the interestThe contest committee was Falls City, he produced 71 wins ing things about him. headed by Mr. Victor Jindra and and 17 losses on the gridiron and The forty piec~ concert Band included: in basketball his team recorded recently went· on a tour which 126 wins against 47 losses. His Mr. Don Craig of Syracuse. covered six communities. Everytrack teams have won n in e Mr. V. A. Grass of Tecumseh. straight Southeast Conference one received the musical presenMr. Harold Luttman of Cook. t a t i o n s enthusiastically and championships. kindly. The Band leader deser~es Mr. T. R. McNickle of Auburn.

At Auburn high school, where an "oscar" for his conscientious Mr. Evan Van Zant of Hum- Mcintire began his coaching cawork with the Band. boldt. reer during 1941-42, his teams reThe mid-winter concert here at Mr. R. T. Benford, NSTC. corded eight football wins to one the college was accepted with Mr. Robert Grindle, NSTC. defeat and 14 basketball wins to aplomb and appreciation. The Darryl Manring, NSTC. six losses. In 1942 Mcintire auditorium was filled to capacity.

Miss Norma Diddel, NSTC. joined the Peru State College The :Qixieland Band, the Clarinet JUDGES: coaching staff as line coach. That Quartet, the trio of two Cornets Mr. Ivan Caldwell, Lincoln year the Bobcats won the Naand a Trombone, and the twirl- High School. tional College Conference title. ing exhibition of Miss Eleanor Dr. Richard E. Duncan, ConAs a student at Peru State, Mc~ Abel were all sparkling perform- ductor Omaha Symphony.

Intire was rated among the allances.

Mr. Gerhard Krapf, Northwest time greats of the Nebraska ColThe Band delighted the guests Missouri State College. lege Conference. He left the and students with the rendition Mrs. Mildred Slocum, 9ana coaching staff at Peru in 1943 to of several Negro-Spirituals and College, Blair, Nebr. ' enter the armed forces. snatches from classical favorites, Mr. John Smay, Northwest A native of Nebraska City, Mcfor Convocation several weeks Missouri State College. ' Intire wasc graduated from Neago. The encores were so veheSamuel F. '·Thomas; North braska City High school in 1934, ment that the audience was fa- High, Omaha. having lettered in football and vored with a baritone solo by basketball.

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Last June Mcintire was named FEATUREFor Parents' Day, the first 195'5 Nebraska High School Coach Sunday before graduation, the of the Year by the Omaha WorldBand will join the college choir Herald and "Prep Coach of the

By Jerry Timothy in presenting a concert to which Year" by the Sunday Lincoln the public will also be invited.

The word April was originally Journal and Star. This year his The members of the Band feel a Latin word, Aprilis. It is the basketball team won the state that they have an unusual oppor- fourth month of the year with Class A title. tunity in being associated with thirty days in its time limit. It Mrs. Mcintire is the former this splendid instructor, this in- is also the foreshowing of the Luella Driebus of Nebraska City. teresting showman, this sincere summer season. Trees are bud- They are the parents of two chiland helpful friend. ding out little bits of green .life dren, Karen Ann, 13, and Johnand crocuses, hyacinths, tulips, ny, 10. daffodils are flaunting their reds, purples, yellows, oranges, pinks, spreading their perfume, creating cheer.

Eight units of faculty and fourR. D. Moore released the cast To the farmer, it all adds up teen units of student housing are for the Thurber-Nugent play to his putting in his crops and "The Male Animal." The play letting the newly born calves and nearing completion for the sumwill be produced Thursday, May lambs out for a scamper to sniff mer session.

All eight faculty units are two 17 at the auditorium. the new world. or three bedroom units. Six, twoThe cast will include Sharon To many people, April means Reagan, Auburn; Lois Bush, divers things-baseball training, room and eight three-room stuGothenburg; Albert Winseman, complaints about April showers dent units will be ready for the Stella; Maxine Lawritson, Salem; -although they bring flowers- fall session.

One bedroom units with kitchDick Corwine, Blair; and trout fishing. en and living room combined will Rex Filmer, Robert B. Moore, However almost everyone and rerit for $37.50 per month. The Sidney Brown, Peru; James Poreverything wants to break loose two bedroom apartments with ter, Talmage; Betty Sedlacek, from a long gray winter and get separate kitchen and living room Wahoo; Roger Haigh and Jim acquainted with April, the month will rent for $42.50, per month.

Boatman, Peru. ' of promise, of hope, and the sat·Families in Vetville will have isfying of those who have the first chance· at the new units.

1 real wanderlust. Three cheers Units in old Vetville will be for April! rejuvenated and rented at $30.00

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Dr. Gordon Kenyon and Dr. Delaney of the Social Science Dept. of P.S.T.C. attended the annual meeting of the Nebraska State Historical Society Saturday, April 7, at Lincoln.

Featured at the .meeting was a. panel discussion on "Our New Ally Germany" and two addresses by Dr. Hicks of California, author of a number of college textbooks.

Construction Work began recently on the construction project designed to improve the campus ·appearance by leveling and sodding the area between Eliza Morgan Hall and the campus proper.

The street was removed and barricaded and trees cut down.

The high bank in front of Eliza Morgan was reduced to a slope.

Plans have been made to. sod the area and lay concrete walks.

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New units are decorated in gray, green and cream and furnished with stove, refrigerator and washer. Students will pay utilities, heating is done with gas.

The electrical bill for the student units will be computed on one meter.

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APRIL 15, 1956

My Twenty-three Years As a College President's Wife

By Gertrude Pate (Mrs. W. R. Pate) On August 1, 1923, my husband as the newly elected president of the Peru ·State Teachers College, and two of our four children and I arrived in Peru from Alliance, Nebraska, a western town of comparative high altitude.

Some immediate and unusual observations a n d experiences were the terrifrcally sultry atmosphere with showers every day or two which, however, did not alleviate our suffering for serve community dinners, and long. many college banquets. MemberThe beautiful countryside with ship in organizations in town its huge trees and rolling hills did was a means of contacting and not impress me as much as they the making of more friends other might have, had I not enjoyed than those on the campus. them when I attended the Peru There were campus activities: Normal School years before, hav- conce~ts both local and imported ing come from my pioneer par- talent, fraf'\_rnity affairs, athletics, , ents' home located in southwest- dramatics,· out-of-town teachers' ern Nebraska prairies. associations as well as many hap'.

An appreciative experience was py hours with friends sociallythe friendliness of both towns~ll ~~ich I thoroughly enpeople and faculty families upon JOY'."'f . our arrival. · Upon his retirement the climax The twenty-three years as wife of my husband's 23 years of presof the college president were idency was a faculty-sponsored happy ones. My husband could not have chosen a profession reception honoring his fifty years more desirable to me, a profes- of teaching, an appreciated ges· sion I had chosen for myself at ture.

A pleasant evening was spent the "mature" age of 10 years, alwith conversation, speeches, our though I taught but two years cutting of the beautiful three-tier before our marriage.

My jubilant anticipation of cake, pictures taken and welltaking fa;vorite studies when a wishes of our friends. We prized home college was accessible, last- the lovely gifts. ed but two years when my time I love little, old Peru; am still became so fully occupied with greatly interested in the college my home and the many outside and the people, and hope I may activities, that I reluctantly gave be privileged to spend the reup classes. These activities fo- mainder of my life in my prescluded church work not only with ent home, among my charming class work, a bit of help in the friends in the ever-appealing choir, but in assisting the ladies hills of Peru!

Eagle or Dove?

By Elberta Rhoten Harry Robert Wilson in his song, "Peace Must Come Like A Troubador," arouses some very pointed thoughts.

Ever in times of strife there is much turbulence. War and its components are, consciously or unconsciously, glorified to the extreme. They bring with them a cataclysm of praises. Songs are sung, banners are waved, memorials are erected to its heroes.

Everyone becomes fearfully preoccupi€d with its presence.

But what about peace? Does it claim any such praise or is it merely the end of all this? Peace is supposed to enter upon the scene silently, mildly and meekly like the dove, its symbol. Its attributes are taken for granted.

Certainly peace is to be much more desired than conflict and strife. Then why must it be sublimated to the position ~f the dove?

The feelings inspired by peace should be sweet and dovelike, but its effects are strong and over-powering like an eagle. They should be much more lasting than those of war. More emphasis should be ~laced upon the positive VJtlues to be gained from peace rather than upon the negative thoughts of conflict.

The song by Wilson sums up these thoughts thus:

"Peace must come like a troubadour Boldly singing an air of love.

Like the stirring sound of a battle cry, Like a trumpet calling from out the sky.

Like a screaming eagle h i g h above, Oh, change thy tune sweet cooing dove.

Like surging seas and thunder roar; Peace must come like a troubadour!

Peace must come like the golden morn, Chasing away the gloom of night.

Like the thrilling throb of nature's gong, The celestial strains of heaven's song; Like the flag of freedom streaming bright, Like the ceaseless struggle for the right; Oh, withered olive, wreath forlorn Peace must come like the golden morn.

Sing forth more; Sing forth more; Peace must come; Peace must dour!"

the chant forever the chant forever come; Peace must come like a trouba-

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Have You Heard?

By Fran Larson

Just how many times have you heard those three words, followed by whisperings of gossip or by an ugly rumor? Does it annoy or perplex you to .hear a rumor or some gossip about yourself?

Webster defines "rumor" as follows: "A prolonged, indistinct noise ... a story current but not authenticated."

For "gossip,'' the same dictionary gives: "An idle tattler; a newsnjonger; a gossip's tattle; groundless rumor." .

How, then, can a story, not authenticated, hutt one, or how can groundless rumor harm one, if one does not lend willing or eager <ears to the listening of this evil nonsense? :;:: If you become disturbed by this type of "talk," you had better rem.ove yourself from Peru and go to a larger college where such go~sip is not rampant. Better yet, ignore gossip, take no part in it and do not coddle it . . . then it will die a natural death. We need to be cleansed of the cruelty, the maliciousness, the evil of gossip forever. The best place· is to start with one's self. · Would the jeaulous person doing the gossiping be willing to have other say and spread vi(!ious rumors about him? Remember, too, that "a dog that will fetch a bone will bring one back." .· Gossipmongers need to learn something about the Golden Rule.

Education is not of itself so much an idea or a subject· matter as it is a theme to which the great ideas and the basic subject mat_' ters are relevant. It is a problem that carries discussion into and across a great many subject matters,---the liberal arts of grammar, rhetoric, and logic; psychology, medicine, metaphysics, and theology·1 and ethics politics and economics. It is a problem that draws into focus man; of the ~reat ideas-virtue and truth, knowledge and opinion, art and science; memory, habit; change and progress; the individual and the state; man, nature and God. We must endeavdr to study the nature of teaching and of learn. ing by examining the psychological considerations concerning man's abilities, the way in which knowledge is acquired, and how it is . communicated by means of language and other symbols.

It is not only the nature of the subject being considered but also the end which education serves. It is not merely an accumulation of. facts, but the ability to relate those facts to life and the world that surrounds the individual being educated.

Its ailn is ·m:it singularly focused on knowledge, but through . knowledge to· wisdom. The educated man is not an alien of society or mankind, but a. servant. However the path this man takes, whether he achieve the progress he promises or fall into the gray world . of mediocrity, must be tolerated by his fellow man, for the truly educated man will stay within the bounds of society.

The orchestra, began to play "Pomp and Circumstance" as the high school graduates solemnly moved down the· ajsle. The· eyes . .of everyone in the auditorium turned to the students-wondering to themselves what would . come of these young _people,---just on the threshold of lifi-ready and raring to go.

must come from leadership rather than from self-motion of the mass. It will therefore be opposed to any sche.me of studies which relaxes discipline or destroys intellectual solidarity. It will look with. suspicion on any system which turns out half-educated

Now, a mere two years la\eryou wonder what has come of these eager teen-agers. It's been a long two years for many-not so long for others. But, all have grown up considerably. Many are continuing their schooling, many are married, many have joined Uncle Sam's fight for peace, many are working in offices, on farms-what have you. There's a place for each of them-eventhough they may not have found it yet.

Where else but in America are young people offered such unlimited opportunities to get a h e a d-:--to make a name for themselves? Every day you hear of a young person making aname for himself in a big way. No~ everyone can !n:ake the papers through-where would the world be without common people,· the people like you and nie. But, everyone can make a name for himself in his own way, by living a ciean, respectable, honorable life -so people will point to h,im with pride and say "He's an American."

men with the same diplomas the fully educated, thinking such methods of slurring d' ences are likely to do more h by discouraging the ambition attain what is distinguished, spreading wide a thiri veneer culture.

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good scrubbing not too long ago./ . are the lives of great men."It started out as a nice calm wa- , Fowler. ter right and it just so happened !, that three girls ended up ,~ith a mop in their hands.

The same night of the water fight we had a few visito~s outBy· Darrell Christensen side the dorm. But fortunately they didn't stay very long.

Anyone who has traveled much It seems as if spring is just about the country of recent years around the corner, that the must have been impressed by the week-ends are beginning to pop. growing uneasiness of m ind Anyway, this past Sunday night among ·thoughtful men. Whether there was most definitely a lot in the smoking car, or the hotel . of comparing iof week-end exper- ' corridor, or the college hall eviences done after 10:30. erywhere if you meet them off It looks as if a trip to Colorado their guard and stripped of the over Easter vacation just might optimism which we wear as a have settled the future for Vera public convention, you will hear Piper. Congratulations, Vera! them saying in a kind of amazeI believe it is abo_ut time to say ment, "What is to be the end of good-bye for this time. it all?"

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· Happenings Around The Halls of Eliza Morgan

By Donna Lair The pinochle games are still the rage of the dorm and it looks as if it just may remain at the top.

We have recently lost a girl from second floor. But we all are pretty sure that she will be much happier in her new apartment.

How about that, Gloria?

The floors in the dorm got a

PERU PEDAGOGIAN The Voice of the Campus of a Thousand Oaks April 15, 1956 Member of Intercollegiate Press THE STAFF Co-Editors ________________ Bill Kochheim and Robert Moore News Editor_____________________________________Don Cole Feature Editors ________Jerry Timothy and Dave Longfellow Society Editor ______________________________ Betty Sedlacek Art Editor ___________________________________ Barbara Boyd Sports Editor __________________________________ Dick McGee Business Manager_________________________ Gr.ace Hannaford Circulation Managers ___ Bob McAdams and Dean Vanderford Contributing Editor _______________ ..; ____________Jan Stangel Photographer_____________________________Dave Longfellow CORRESPONDENTS Delzell HalL---------------·-----------"---J erry Timothy· Eliza Morgan __________________________________Donna Lair Mount Vernon---------------------------~--------Don Cole.

Vetville----------------------------------------Phil Rihner Campus SchooL-----------------~------Mary Anna .Gnade Reporters Maxine Lawritson, Wilma Schroeder, Thelma Conyac, Barbara Schultz, Fran Larson, Elberta Rhoten, Bob Miller, and Darrell Christenson Faculty Adviser ______________ Dr. Louise A. Nelson Garrett

Certainly, in the sphere of education there is a growing belief that some radical reform is needed, and this dissatisfaction is in itself wholesome. Boys :come into college with no reading and with minds unused to the very practice of study and they leave college, too often, in the same state of nature. There are even those, inside and outside a c a d e m i c halls; who protest that our higher institutions of learning simply fail to educate at all. A manifest condition is that education should embrace the means of discipline, without discipline' the mind . will remain inefficient just as surely as the muscles of the body, without exercise; will be left flaccid.

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COMING EVENTS Monday, April 16 Track meet, Peru at Concordia Art Workshop Tuesday, April 17 P.T.A. ------------------ 8:00 Art Workshop Wednesday, April 18 YMCA-YWCA ---------Lutheran Club ---------L.S.A. -----------------Newman Club ---------Kappa Delta Pi ---------

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"Thursday, April 19 Convocation ____________ 10:50 Student Council --------- 6:30 Track Il1eet, Washburn at Peru ·

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Friday, April 20 Faculty Square Dance Sunday. April 22 Girls Dorm Open House ____________________ 2:30-5:00

Monday. April 21 White Angels ----------Blue Devils ------------Home Ee Club ---------Industrial Arts Club _____ Nemaha County Teachers Meeting in Peru Tuesday, April 24 Students Recital Wednesday, April 25 YMCA~YWCA ---------Lutheran Club ---------L.S.A. -----------------Newman Club ----------Thursday, April 26 Student Council --------Track meet, Midland at Peru Sunday, April 29 Interfraternal Banquet __

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Here is your Vetville reporter back again! He returns just as a rooster does at night, when he hops on his roost. Well, it's nice to have a roost, isn't it?

Speaking of a roost, Jerry Trullinger will be roosting over Stanton, Iowa way, for he has signed a contract to teach in the Stanton High School. He will be head coach and will teach math.

Congrats, Jerry.

The Jerry -l'rullingers spent Ea s t er vacation visiting the homes of their parents in Shenandoah and Farragut, Iowa.

Virgil Skipton is earning some extra dough driving a "cat" after class hours for John Allgood.

The Vetville kids were guests at .a birthday party for Michele Auffert, March 28. They had all of the ice cream and cake they could eat. Michele was a year old on yes, April Fool's day, but it was no "April Fool" for Michele.

On Sunday afternoon of April 8, Michele Auffert was a guest of Shirley and Karen Rihner.

William Albtight accompanied Dr. Kenyon and Dr. Delaney to Lincoln on Saturday where they attended the Nebraska History and Social Studies Teachers Association. John D. Hicks was a ·speaker.

Mr. and Mrs. Donn Walker have also had the spring visiting bug, for they, together with their daughter, visited Mr. and Mrs. Duane Walker and family at Bellevue on Sunday.

Mr. and Mril. Phil Rihner and daughters splitif .Easter vacation visiting their Parents at Avoca and Harlan, Iowa. Their visit was short and snappy.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Van Pelt and daughters spent Easter vaca- · tion visiting the Edwin Anderson home at Wahoo and the J. D. V:an Pelt home at Aurora.

The Claude Johnson family drove to Omaha Sunday where they met John A. Pengelly from Wells, Nevada: Mr. Pengelly will spend some time at the Johnson home. He is the father of Mrs. Johnson.

Claude Johnson and Wesley Paap were among those of the Industrial Arts club going on the field trip to Beatrice on March 28.

Rex Allgood had quite a"thrill" one day last week while on a 20 foot ladder cutting some limbs off a tree. A limb hit the ladder, knocking him off. After turning completely he landed on his feet.

Many hands make quick work! We present to you the volunteer crew of Pedagogian folders-a snappy fifteen minutes of concentration.

He received a sprained ankle and stiff limbs, but was fortunate to receive no broken bones.

Your reporter will be back again in two weeks. Until thenAu Revoir.

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Friday, April 6, caravan of teachers and parents took the Campus School Band to Salem as a sort of preliniinary to the District Music Contest ·at Peru, April 13 and 14, The Peru group were elated to receive a superior rating, although they agreed it wasn't a fair sampling of the competition they will have at the District contest. Cross-section of remarks: "Could you hear me?

(Out of 33 other instruments!)"

"I flubbed a note but the guy next to me got the eye." "My throat and tongue got so dry, did you hear my clarinet squeak?"

"At least we· know we won't be the worst in the District, but doubt if we can get in with the best.'l Peru has a band groupthat , is pretty realistic in their thinking.

••• Mrs. Iversen's 5th graders have Donn Walker as a student teacher. ·He made a hit first thing by taking them out to make plaster . casts of animal tracks.

•• * Appropriate to· the season, the week before Easter the rabbit from .Mrs. -Adams' home visited

The 7th grade pl!lyed host at a dance Saturday evening, April 7, to which they invited high school pupils and teachers. 0 bje ct: funds on which to travel to Lincoln for a field trip. Already they have had permit slips ·signed by parents for May 18. Mr. Eddy is the foresighted .one! No bus this year since the class boasts three station wagons among the fami••* The 7th graders conducted reg- lies. (Mrs. Manring says she will ular campaigns prio~ to their be glad when they have enough quarterly election of officers- money to go so they won't have to make 15 trips a day into her signs, speeches, the works. office to count what they have.)

in the kindergarten room~much excitement among the 5-yearolds but the rabbit seemed very serene. Un-birthday par\ies are popular here for the children whose birthdays fall during vacation. Jimmy G's unbirthday party had all kindergartners wearing rabbit ear:; to match those of the visiting guest.

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The 4th grade, with Mr. Manring's help, are preparing a musical program for parents in connection with Mrs. Brown's annual formal tea. Any college student who is in doubt about what to do at a formal tea should arrange with Mrs, Brown to observe in her room at that timethese 4th graders have the word.

*** Mrs. Adams had her pupils make pictures to show eaeh parent at the parent-teacher conferences. Her comment on them was ."they undoubtedly have deep psychological implications, but if I were to attempt to unravel them, I'd need a psychiatrist myself."

••• All the teachers and student teachers welcome parents with open arms at the parent-teacher conferences. There either are no terrible problem children or the teachers are very sympathetic.

In one quick survey of the building, no troubled faces were spotted, but little Linda Combs radiated pride-she was escorting her father instead of the customary mother.

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••• The budding violinists are very serious about their· .music. Proof: small boy sobbing. his heart out because he couldn't.find his violin book "and I need it by three, or Mr. Jones won't let me play!"

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' While it is perfectly obvious to the passerby that now is the time for baseball, it is only when one enters the · school building and stumbles over the players that it becomes obvious that now is also the time for jacks. It used to be the boys scorned jacks as a girl's game, but no more. The boys seem to have deserted the marble ring for the bouncing ball and ."onesies, twosies" on and on.

location of their classes, but their instructors also have classes at the college level which is no doubt reflected in the high school teaching. In other words, college freshmen who come from Peru High School should already have received much of their orientati~n into college life. ,

High School paper ' "Kitten Chatter" commented all high school stUdents were mad because lunch,hour was so short.

They .cli!rtainly don't use lunch hour to eat, but of course you can't stroll arm in arm rvery far in three-quarters of an hour!

*** Our Peru high school students get a foretaste of college life: they have their science classes in the Science Building, their typing classes in the Administratfon Building, their instrumental music in the Music Hall, their athletics in the College Gymnasium.

Not orily is college evident in the

After an unusual winter free illness in the Campus Schoo measles and mysterious ailmen (could it be spring fever?) a now making inroads on atten ance. And the annual counting weeks (soon it will be days) un end of school is a favorite pas time.

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••• Miss Wonderly inspires her pu- · pils to extravagant gestures of love: One little girl asked "Miss Wonderly, do you like formals?

What color? I saw. the most beau- .. tiful one in our ~ew catalog and only $4.95, all ruffly and you . : know! I'm going' to ·order ·it for you." Later in the .day, same little girl "Miss Wonderly, do you have a boy friend? I'll order one of them for you, too;"

In the high school, bids to the Junior-Senior prom are the subject which leads "what'll I wear? So-and-so got a new formal, why can't I?"

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•• * Early in the spring Professor Jindra was observed crossing the campus toward the Adminis.tration building. Gaily snapping his fingers in greeting to a mob of Canine friends, he was unexpectedly answered with wild ecsta- · sies of barking. Sudderily aware of the surrpunding Classrooms, Mr. Jindra put fmger to lips and frantically admonished "shh! shh!" just as he would a group of noisy children.

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"The Highest Calling of All"

The Voice of the Campus of a Thousand Oaks ...

In August of 1953 my boys and I came to Peru to make our home on the Campus of a Thousand Oaks. Not everyone is privileged to live in such magnificent splendor. N.S.T.C. has more beauty than most campuses have, APRIL 30, 1956 This business of keeping our Linings of the hoods are of the demic Costume. The Bureau ob- students well is a never-ending official colors of the institutions. serves "the tassel may lie in any task; but one that is pleasant and The findings are of the color dis- direction with equal meaning self satisfying nevertheless. The tinctive to the subject in which since a passing breeze at any 1955-1956 term has seen more the scholar specialized, a two time will determine its position than its share of sickness, and inch edging for the bachelor's de- anyway." several students were seriously Academic Colors gree, three inches for the masill. With two-thirds of the stuMaize, agriculture ter's degree and five inches for dent body having "strep" throat White, arts and letters the doctor's degree. Protocol calls over a period of a month, it was Drab, commerce and account- rather hard on the music departfor only one color on the edging of the hood, no matter how many ing ment. "Strep" throat, the neverdegrees the wearer may possess.

Lilac, dentistry ending colds, stomach flu, pneuThe ' dictate is understandable Copper, economics monia, operations by the score, Light blue, education saying nothing of injuries and since 22 colors are used to identify the various academic pursuits, Orange, engineering minor accidents, have made a Brown, fine arts and architec- busy place out of the infirmary. such as lilac for dentistry, dark blue, philosophy; salmon pink, ture Needless to say, we're glad spring public health; scarlet, theology Russet, forestry is here. and green for medicine.

Crimson, humanities To educate our young people While hoods are prescribed for Purple, law for all walks of life is indeed a all academic ceremonies, the use Lemon, library science wonderful opportunity. But to of mortar boards at commenceGreen, medicine relieve suffering and sickness is, ment exercises is growing in acPink, music in my estimation, the highest ceptance. In this connection, the Silver grey, oratory calling of all. So to be connected popular belief that the candidate Olive green, pharmacy with both, is indeed a rich exfor a bachelor's degree should Dark blue, philosophy perience. dangle the tassel of the mortar Sage green, physical education To be a nurse brings you close board over the left side is brandSalmon pink, public health to humanity and to God. A nurse ed "erroneous" and "without Golden yellow, science is respected for what she stands warrant in precedent or common Scarlet, theology for. sense" by the Bureau on AcaGray, veterinary science Young women, older women, yes men also, are badly needed in Clubs, under their 1955 program. the field of nursing .

Mrs. Herman Bath made the anA nurse never wants for a job regardless of where she might nouncement.

The scholarship. has a mone- locate. Nor does she need to wait Grace Hannaford, a student here at Nebraska State College, tary value of forty-five dollars for an opening. She can go to was informed recently that she and is based upon several factors. work any day she chooses. There is a need for her services wherwas the successful competitor for One of the major factors is a high ever she might be. the Home Economics Scholarship which was offered by the/ scholastic standing. CongratulaDo you want to be a home Nemaha County Home Extension .. tions, Grace, and orchids to you! maker? Who better is qualified?

Peru Pedagogian PERU.NEBRASKA

The History of Academic Costume

By Dr. Andrew A. Weresh Dean of the College

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Much of the pageantry of the commencement ceremonies will stem from the traditional academic garb to be worn by the faculty and graduates in these exercises. Hoods and gowns dating back to the 12th century will be seen in the processional honoring the graduates.

Statutes of the European universities dictate that their faculties and students wear gowns and hoods of a prescribed length, . color, and pattern. It is not known whether ecclesiastical or lay influence led to the academic dress; however, it appears likely that the poorly heated buildings and closely cropped hair cuts of that day contribeted to the need for flowing robes and long hoods.

So rigid were the rules regarding academic costume in the earliest days of Oxford university, laws specified that any tailor who departed from the institution's authorized design "even by a nail's breadth" would be subject to fine or imprisonment.

Although the rules for academic garb date back many cent u r i e s, European universities still show a great diversity among themselves in the various specifications they observe. In this country, however, various educational institutions appointed representatives to meet at Columbia university in 1895 to establish a standardized code of academic dress for American colleges and universities. In 1902 an Intercollegiate Co 11 e g e Bureau of Academic Costume was formed to serve as a source of information on such matters. Today the hundreds of American colleges and universities closely adhere to the standards prescribed by the bureau.

The gowns in all groups will be black and those worn by holders of a Bachelor's degree have closed sleeves; long c 1 o s e d sleeves with slits in the arms signify the holder of a Master's degree while round, open sleeves mean the wearer has earned a Doctor's degree.

Do you want to teach, travel, write, serve? There are hundreds of positions waiting for you-indoors, outdoors, on the land, sea or in the air.

If interested, come talk to me.

You see I'm sold on it.

Clara M. Boatman R.N., College Nurse.

May Fete Activities Scheduled for Friday May Fete festivities Friday will be moved to the College gymnasium. The shift from the main college quadrangle is being made because of re-seeding of the lawn.

Grace Hannaford Wins Scholarship

Campus Construction

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It is policy of Pedagogian to constantly improve the quality of its news and pictures. For that reason the above picture of Arthur Lindahl, bursar, is printed as an improvement over one used previously.

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First stage in converting College Street between Music Hall and Eliza Morgan Hall to sloping lawn.

Two of the housing units for married students. This is just east of Oak Bowl.

Unit A Faculty Housing located just west of president's home and across street north of Music Hall.

Unii B Faculty Housing north of the old tennis courts opposite Delzell Hall.

There is no trimming on the bachelor's or master's gown. The doctor's gown, however, is faced down the front with black velvet, with three bars of velvet across the sleeves. The facing and cross bars may be the color of the subject to which the wearer's degree pertains, thus agreeing in color with the binding of the hood appropriate to the particular doctor's degree.

The hoods, black in all cases, are three feet long for the bachelor's degree, three and one-half feet in length for the master's degree and four feet for the doctor's degree. The latter also have panels at the sides.

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Man is personally responsible £or what he does. A man chooses his values and may choose to be a different person if he so desires.

The individual in our culture who experiments beyond present stoic standards is the man responsible for our progress. Often it is believed .that the place for youth is silence. Youth, however, is not a matter of age: it· is a state of mind. It is the keen observance of youth which keeps· our soci~ty ever verdant and fresh. Our culture is useful only. as long as it fulfills the exigency of its individuals but the transitibn from one culture to another is made by the individual' himself. Let us then reconsider individualism and bear in mind that youth-regardless of chronological data-is a requisite, if individuality is to be attained and sustained.

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Into a dark tremendous sea of cloud, It is but for a time; I press God's lamp Close to my breast; its splendor, soon or. late, Will pierce the gloom: I shall emerge one day."

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Two Features

By Robert B. Moore I

Everything that endures, endures because it exists in either direct or indirect conjunction with something allied to it. Nothing that exists, exists for itself alone.

This principle can and should even be applied to individual human beings. A man who exists only for himself will tend inevitably to destroy himself. The very vitality of his own creative striving will fail. The undying fire of man's soul, as. expressed through symbol, will be voiceless.

Intellect cannot solve its own dilemma. We accept that intellect or intellectual achievement tends to isolate its possessor from the objective world as well as from the cross-currents of personality found in social intercourse. Intellect's dilemma is that of a subjective approach to the semiobject world in which it exists.

The artist or sensitive person, is a victim of a subjective psychological field. The "world as idea" p r o c 1a i m e d by Schopenhauer seems to clarify this postulate.

Innate knowledge bears in the comprehension of existing elements, first in relation to things or objects, and secondly on the relationships of said objects. Intellect's dilemma can best be solved or at least improved positively by thoroughly understanding this conception.

Accepting that man's mind is, by reason of nature as well as by reason of social necessity, subjective, the above argument can be explicated.

It would appear that man has

involved himself, unknowingly, in this dilemma. He observes a world or field of material objects, yet responds symbolically. This is the first evil or malfunction of the mind; the difficulty arises, however, when he expects his subjective communication actually to communicate.

In the first instance we .have . said that our innate knowledge bears first in things. To clarify what innate knowledge is let us define it. Innate knowledge implies knowledge of the inanimate, as well as the material. No object exists in constant impression or expression for any two individuals. Therefore we inay assume that a truly objective world does not exist at all.

Knowledge on things can only perceive. Intellect, given to the definition of arbitrary knowledge of the material existence of things, then can only perceive or distinguish or categorize. We must ass um e therefore that· knowledge is concerned with form and matter. Therefore v{fe can only understand and relat~. in relation. For example, Skippie is a dog. Skippie is a Pf.fticular breed of dog. Skippie is a particular sex. The rest is subjective, and will vary with the person discussing said dog.

We observe therefore that perhaps a great many of man's problems of adjustment find their existence in this subjective-objective relationship.

In many cases it would appear, accepting the reasoning discussed in the earlier part of this theme, that those persons we often are most critical of vary from the norm of the subjective-objective relationships.

PERU PEDAGOGIAN The Voice of the Campus of a Thousand ·oaks April 30, 1956 Member of Intercollegiate Press THE STAFF

Co-Editors ________________ Bill Kochheim and Robert Moore News Editor---------------------------------~---Don Cole Feature Editors ________ Jerry Timothy and Dave Longfellow Society Editor_ _____________________________ Betty Sedlacek Art Editor ___________________________________ Barbara Boyd Sports Editor__________________________________ Dick McGee Assistant Sports Editor___________________ Duaine McKnight Business Managers __ Grace Hannaford and Duaine McKnight Circulation Managers ___ Bob McAdams and Dean Vanderford Contributing Editor_ ___________________________ Jan Stangel Photographer _____________________________ Dave Longfellow CORRESPONDENTS

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Maxine Lawritson, Wiima Schroeder, Thelma Conyac, Barbara Schultz, Fran Larson, Elberta Rhoten, Bob Miller, and Darrell Christenson Faculty Adviser ______________ Dr. Louise A. Nelson GarreU

FROM THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY

In the May issue of the Atlantic Monthly an article appeared that should be of interest to any observant American citizen. The article was written by Zachariah Chafee, Jr., a member of the faculty at Harvard ·University, and is entitled "The Encroachments of Freedom." Because of the urgency of this problem, we believe that it would be interesting to explicate this article to some extent for the students and faculty of this college.

The author of the discussion states that the unceasing tension in foreign affairs immediately following the Second World War, primarily that of the communist ideologies and the aim of world revolution by its members, has forced certain individuals and groups to urge carious kinds of abridgements of liberty. Chafee asks these questions then: "Were these sacrifices of f r e e d o m planned wisely? Were these restrictive measures often adopted in careless haste or out of personal vindictiveness and thirst for popularity?" These two questions seem well worth consideraWe love music for the buried the tender feelings it can sumtion in the present situation. Did the persons responsible for the hopes, the garnered memories, mon at a touch.-L. E. Landon. restriction of certain liberties plan wisely, carefully, and hon, 'IA.. estly? We ask if careful reason was employed in these decisions, instead of fear.

The article discusses the freeFOR TIRES.. ,.,,.. dom of religion in the country today. "Freedom of religion now and appears safe for any man who holds any variety of faith, at TIRE SERVICE least when it does not make it immoral for him to go to war.

Phones: 378 But what about the atheist or or 1321J AUBURN agnostic?" Before you close your mind to this man and his arguments because of this last statement, remember that the men who participated· in the Constitution intended to protect him • too.

The Harvard professor lists the encroachments on the ideas of freedom of speech, press, and asesmbly which have taken place since 1945. He lists: The McCarran Act, alien position in the country at the present time, the investigation by congress and the democratic (?) character of said investigations, the restrictions of books and magazines, the bookburning tactics, the loyalty programs, and several others. He contends that "the strongest safeguard of human rights in the Constitution is the habeas corpus clause. Toward the end of the article he speaks on the fair trial and the sixth Amendment.

Finally, he closes by saying, "My great confidence in the American people, in their love of liberty and their good sense, makes me believe that their fit of tantrums about disloyalty among our fellow citizens will end before long. Once more we shall be content to meet. bad talk not with force but with plenty of good talk. The blessings of liberty, though weakened, are ours if we' want them, to hold and make strong."

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WILL OBSERVE NATIONAL MUSIC WEEK

During the week of May 6, National Music Week, three musical programs will be presented in the college auditorium.

Tuesday evening, May 6, the college orchestra will present a concert; Wednesday evening, on May 7, music students will present a recital of original compositions and arrangements, and on Thursday evening, May 8, "The Morning of the Year," a song cycle for four solo voices by Chas.

Wakefield Cadman, will be presented. Events begin at 8:00 p.m.

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The fleet-of-foot .who carry the honors at the track meets for Peru State,,Front.-.row. lefUo .right: Schumaker. Bob Slaughter•.McCall. Cotton, Arndt,· Ki:q.ghorri. Thomas. Gary Adams. Second row: Hecker. Lincoln. Stoltenberg, Bradley. Novacek. ;Weichel, Almond. Third row: Coach Stemper. Epley, Beck. Dick Adams, Tillman. :Majors. Braun. Coach Johnson. Fourth 1.row: \Bowden. ~Heywood. ' Hopkins. Niemeier. Koudele. ·George Slaughter. Rydberg. Volkmer.

Results of Peru, Maryville, triangular track meet at Tarkio April 5, 1956.

MARYVILLE .60 5/6 ·POINTS TARKIO 57 1/3 ,POINTS . PERU 51 5/6 POINTS

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DiscusResults .of the Peru~Tarkio du1. .Schulz, M, 127'51/s". .. al :at Per~ 'April 12, 1956.

2. Butler, .M, 124'l1/2".

3. ·charles 'Krumme, P,122'1%" PERU 69 .P01NTS 4. Clifton, T, 117'101/2".

TARKIO 66 POINTS

100 Yard Dash1. Dick Adams, P, 9.9. · 2. Spence, M. 3. Phelps, T. 4. Sell, T.

.1:00' Y~rd. ':OashL filick .Adams,. P, 10.1.

2. George ·Phelps, T. .3. Del -Stoltenberg, P.

.J&velin1. Ward, 'T, 158'2".

2. Cromer, M. 3. Herven, .T. 4. Gregory, T.

. 220 Yard Dash1. .Dick Adams, P, 22.4. .2. Phelps, T. 3. Spence, M. 4. Sell, T.

Broad .Jump1. 1)el Stoltenberg, P,- 21'5".

2 &3. Pierce, .M, 20'9".

2 & 3. Dowden, M, 20'9".

4. ·Junior Weichel, P, 20'8%".

440 Yard Dash1. Pierce, M, 53.1.

2. Wyatt, T. 3. Pattee, 'T. 4. Huston, 'T.

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Pole Vault1. Collins, T, .12'.21/2".

2&.3 .. Gary Adams, P,.12'. .2 &.3..-Fred Koudele, P, 12'.

4. Maher, .M,.10'6".

4. Heywood, .Glen, .P, .m6".

.880 ·Yard Run1. Tilton, M, 2107!9.

2. Wyatt, T. 3. Rodger Majors, P. 4. Putney, M. Mile1. Wineman, T, 4:45.4.

2. Galbreath, T. 3. Hall, T. 4. Devis, M.

'2 Mile1. Else, T, 10:47.

2. Galbreath, T. 3. Eldon Epley, P, 11:00.2.

4. Wineman, T. 120 1.

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Peru Runners.Rodger Majors .Chades Tillman George .Slaµghter Junior Weichel

Shoi1. Schulz, .M, 43'6%''.

2. Butler,·M, 41'7112''.

3. Charles Krumme, P, 39'8".

4. Larry Hopkins, P, 39'2%".

Yard High HurdlesMcGinnis, M, 15.9.

McDonald, M. Pat Novacek, P, 16.1.

Eldon McCall, P, 16.4.

·220 Yard Low Hurdles1. Del Stoltenberg, P, 25.8.

2. Eldon McCall, P, 26.8.

3. Croner, M. 4. McGinnis, M.

High JurnpTie for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd.

Fred Koudele, P, -5'10".

Ward, T. Caldwell, M. ~Tie for 4th.

Pat Novacek, P, 5'8".

Dowden, M. 880 ~ard Relay1. Peru, 1:35.

Dick Adams, Gary Adams, Eldon McCall, Del Stoltenberg.

2. Maryville.

220 'Yard 'Dash_.

1. George Phelps, T, 23.0.

2. Dick Adams, P, 23.2.

3. Weyman 'George, 'T.

, 440 'Yard Dash!; 1. Joe 'Wyatt, 'T, 53.6.

2. Joe 'Huston, T. 3. Ramie Graves, ·T.

.8801. Larry .P.attee, .T, .2:08.6.

2. Joe Wyatt, T, 2:09.1.

'3. Rodger Majors, P, 2:09.6.

Mile1. Floyd Hall, ·T, 4:40.1.

2. Dick Cotton, P, 4:42.5. .3. Bill .Galbraith, T. 2'Milel. Vincent Else, T, 10.22.

2. Bill Galbraith, T, 10.24.

3. Jack -Wineman, T.

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Yard High HurdlesPat Novacek, P, 16.2.

Eldon McCall, P, .16.5.

Jerry Grancer, P, 17.0.

220 Yard Low Hurdles1. Del Stoltenberg, P, 26.6.

2. Eldon McCall, P, 28.0.

3. Jerry Graneer, -P, .29;2.

Mile Relay1. Tarkio.

880 Yard RelayHuston, Graves, Pattee, Wy1. Tarkio. att.

2. Tie between Peru and Mary- \Mile llelayville, 3:42.5.

1. Tarkio.

Sholl. Larry Hopkins, P, 39'9112''.

2. Charles Krumme, P, 38'31/4".

3. Pat Novacek, P, 35'1".

Discus1. Glen Heywood, P, 122'1/4".

2. Charles Krumme, P, 120'11/4" 3.. Jan Clifton, T, 115'31/2".

High JumpTie for 1st between Charles Tillman, P, 5'10" .

Ward, T, 5'10".

3. Fred 'Koudele, 'P, 5'8".

Pole Vault1. Gary Adams, P, 11'6".

2. Glen Heywood, P, 10'6".

Broad Jump1. Del Stoltenberg, P, 20'8".

2. Junjor Weichel, P, 19'10".

3. Weyman George, T, 19'6".

Javelin1. Ward, T, 161'11/2". ·2. Gregory, T, 149'4". · 3. -Herren, T, 147'3".

3. 'Holmes, T, 147'3".

-Peru-Midland dual track meet .at Peru, April 26, 1956.

PERU 101 P01NTS MIDLAND 35 POINTS 880 Yard Relay1. Peru 1:35.1.

D. Adams.

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Weather: Cold and'Windy SECOND PLACE

THIRD PLACE

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Mile Run 440 yard dash 100 yard dash 120 yard H.H. High Jump Discus 880 yard dash 220 yard dash Two mile run Pole Vault

Hall-Tarkio Wyatt-Tarkio Phelps-Tarkio Novacek-Peru Ward...:.Tarkio Novacek-Peru Wyatt-Tarkio Phelps...:.Tarkio

Galbraith-Tarkio Huston-Tarkio Adams-Peru .McCall_.Peru Novacek-Peru Heywood-Peru Majors-Peru Adams-Peru Galbraith_,;Tarkio -Heywood-Peru

Else-,Tarkio Gxaves_;_Tarkio Neben-Concordia Neben-Concordia Koud:le-Peru Wyman-Tarkio Pattee-Tarkio ,.sells-Tarkio Hall-Tarkio T. Aufdemberge-Concordia Neben-Concordia T. Aufdemberge-Concordia

Cotton-Peru Pattee-Tarkio George-Tarkio Grancer-Peru Beckler-Concordia Clifton-Tarkio Beckler-Concordia Neben-Concordia Holtzen_:Concordia Novacek-Peru D. Aufdemberge-;-Concordia D. Aufdemberge7 Concordia Novacek-Peru

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Gregory-Tarkio

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Bobzin-Concordia Peru Weichel-Peru Peru Ward-Tarkio

TOTAL POINTS- CONCOlU>IA .26~; PERU 591/2; TARKIO 74. \

Javelin 149'11"l. Nissen, M. 2. Weichel, P. 3. Voss, M. 120 Yard -High -Hurdles 16,41. McCall,' P .

2. Novacek, P. 3. Grancer, P. 880 Yard 2:06.61. Majors, P. 2. Cotton, P. 3. Witcher, M. 220 Yard 23.61. D. Adams, P. 2..Schnoor, M. 3. Newton, M. Pole Vault 11'9"l. G. Adams, P. 3. Koudale, P. 2. Heywood, P.

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100 Yard . Dash 10.61. D. Adams, P. 2. Stoltenberg, P. 3. Schuldt, M.

240 Low Hurdles 28.71. Grancer, P. 2. Stoltenberg, P. 3. Bene, M.

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Adams-Peru McCall-Peru Seevers-Concordia Krumme-Peru Tarkio Neben-Concordia Tarkio Beckler-Concordia

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2. 'Krumme, ·P. 3. Heywood, ·P.

Shot Put 39'8V2''l. Krumme, P. 2. Luebke, M. 3. Novacek, P.

440 Yard 54.21. Slaughter, P.

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Mile 4:48.51. Cotton, P. 2. Epley, P. 3. Rhea, M.

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2. Weichel, P. 3. Frankamp, M.

2 Mile 11 :02.3-

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2. Witcher, M. 3. Bowden, P.

High Jump 5'.ll"1. Frankamp, M. 2. Tillman, P. 3. Ludwig, P. Novacek, P. Mile Relay 3:42.31. Peru Majors.

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Who steals my purse steals trash; but he that filches from me my good name; robs· me of that which not enriches him, and makes me poor indeed.

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Peru Drops Relay Even-ts to Drop Washburn Meet

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Washburn University of Topeka's track team outpointed the Peru State College Bobcats in a dual meet at Peru Thursday afternoon. Peru State senior, Dick Cotton from Horton, Kan., who transferred from Washburn to the Campus of a Thousand Oaks during his junior year won the mile event.

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The -score of the meet was 76 to 59. The results: 100 yd. dash (10.1) 1. Dick Adams, Peru; 2. Cal Christlier, Washburn; 3. Gary Adams, Peru.

220 yd. dash (23.1) 1. Dick Adams, Peru; 2. Cal Christlier, Washburn; 3. Bob We 1 ch er, Washburn.

440 yd. run (52.9) 1. Larry Myers, Washburn; 2. Bob Welcher, Washburn; 3. George Slaughter, Peru.

Bobcats to Face Two Out State Elevens in'-1956-57 Colorado S:ta:te and Central Missouri Power Houses To Mee:t Peru S:tal:e in Home and Home Series Coach Al Wheeler's 1956 football team can look forward to meeting two tough out of state foes, plus seven Nebraska College Conference opponents during the coming football season.

Colorado State coached by Joe Lindahl, a former Wayne State graduate, will open the season for the Peru eleven on Sept. 14 on the Bobcat field, followed by the Warrensburg Mules on September 20th.

With the Conference officials ruling out spring football this year along with the loss of 18 men from the 1956 squad, including 14 lettermen, leaves the Bobcat coaching staff in the dark in regard to prospects for 1956. One thing for sure is that new men will be in the starting line-up.

The addition of Jack Mcintire to the .coaching staff gives Peru one of the best high school coaches in the state. Mac will be no stranger as he served as line coach back in 1942 before going to the service.

In answer to the question as to Peru's prospects for the 1956

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season Coach Al stated, "We have lost some very valuable men in the line and in the backfield, men that were tested in competition.

New men will have to come forward and fill their places. The coaching staff has a job to do if the Bobcats are to be in contention in 1956. Yes, the picture not too bright at the present 1:5ut I feel certain Peru will field '!p. team that will uphold the Peru tradition of always fielding a fighting eleven."

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Sept. 14-Colorado St ate at Peru _______________ 8:00 P.M. Sept. 20-Central Missouri at Peru _______________ 8:00 P.M. Sept. 29-K e a r n e y State at Kearney ____________ 7:30 P.M. Oct. 6-Chadron State at Peru _____________________ 8:00 P.M. Oct. 13-Wayne State at Wayne _____________________ 2:00 P.M. Oct. 20-Wesleyan at Peru, Homecoming _______2:00 P.M. Oct. 27-Hastings at Hastings _____________________ 8:00 P.M. Nov. 2-Midland at Peru ____ _ _____________________ 8:00 P.M. Nov. 10-Doane at Crete 2:00 p.m.

880 yd. run (23.1) 1. Dick Wal, raven, Washburn; 2. Rodger Ma. jors, Peru; 3. Dick Cotton, Peru.

Mile (4.55) 1. Dick Cotton, Peru; 2. Eldon Epley, Peru; 3.

John Chappell, Washburri.

Two mile run (10.58) 1. Eldon Epley, Peru; 2. Wayne Jones, WP ashburn; 3· Wayne Rydberg, eru.

120 high hurdles (15.6) 1. Eldon McCall, Peru; 2. Pat Novacek, Peru; 3. Jerry Grancer, Peru.

220 low hurdles (27.0) 1. Eldon McCall, Peru; 2. Don Stambaugh, Washburn; 3. Jerry Grancer, Peru.

880 relay (1:35.6) Washburn.

Mile relay (3:34.7) Washburn.

Pole vault (11'0") Gary Adams and Glen Heywood, both Peru, ie for first.

High jump (5'10") 1. Bill Reichert, Washburn; 2. Charles Tillman, Peru; 3. Pat Novacek, Peru.

Broad jump (20'1114'') 1. Bill Reichert, Washburn; 2. Cal Christlier, Washburn; 3. Glen Boaz, Washburn.

Discus (135'414'') 1. Chet Duncan, Washburn; 2. Jim Cain; Washburn; 3. Glen Heywood, Peru.

Shot (46'11';) 1. Chet Duncan, Washburn; 2. Chuck Birdsong, Washburn; 3. Jim Cain, Washburn.

Javelin (166'5") 1. Gary Gettler, Washburn; 2. Ed McKernan, Washburn; 3. Junior Weichel, Peru.

turned so cold so quickly. Even the flowers seemed to snuggle down under their blankets of foliage.

Now for some news.

Verlan Rumbaugh was among the students of the psychology class of Mrs. Gallatin going on a field trip to Council Bluffs, Iowa, to the school for the deaf. This trip was both instructional and inspirational.

Sunday, April 15, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Wenninghoff went to Cambridge for the baptism of Ron's nephew, Arthur Wenninghoff, Jr. Ron Wenninghoff and William Albright went to Nebraska City Tuesday to watch the invitational track meet.

Richard Van Pelt left Sunday, April 15, to he gone until Thursday to attend the North Central Association for S e c on d a r y Schools and Colleges. Tb.is will prove to be very helpful.

Wayne Winslow will coach and teach at Blue Springs the coming year. Nice going, Wayne. Our congrats!

Mrs. Verlan Rumbaugh reports that some of the Vetville ladies are planning a picnic.· The date has been set for May 6. Oh, brother, I can already smell the fried chicken!

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Auffert and Michelle and Mr. and Mrs.

Paul Chapman of St. Joe, Mi .. souri, visited their old stomp , ground~_at Griswold, Iowa, fro Friday thro~h Sunday of la week. I'm sure you had a roarir time!

Mr. and Mrs. William Albrigh and ra will visit at Fall City ay, April 22.

Mr. an Pelt and 14 seni01 left Wednesday night, April 1: for Senior Trip Day. This is t be an educational trip as well : to sights of interest. They expe to return Sunday night. Hav "'!!! fun.

Phil Rihner was among th~ students who went with Mr. Lar son and Mr. Jarvis to Kearney ti attend the State Industrial Edu cational Conference held A p r i 21. The group left Friday a 12:30 and returned Saturdaj night. It was quite worth while Shirley and Karen RihneI spent Saturday forenoon with Mi chelle Auffert. Michelle spen1 Saturday evening at the Rihne1 home. Mr. and Mrs. Auffert and • Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Barrett ac- "'!! companied the square dance group to Lincoln. All reported a good time.

Your reporter will have more news for you on May 15. Time surely marches on. It is all your reporter can do to keep up with it. Until then, cheerio!

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By Phil Rihner Here is your reporter back again to bring you news of good old Vetville. We have had quite a change in weather, all right.

After this past Satu.rday's heat, we were all surprised when it

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By Mary Anna Gnade Going to the dentist turned out to be an adventul.'e- for the smaller fry at the Campus School. Kiwanian Darrell Wininger used his red convertible for transportation. The convertible sports a dummy steering wheel-ergo, small fry adventure. Ask him, did he have them draw straws to see who "drove," or did he give each one a turn?

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Add signs of spring: two small misses stretched out blissfully on the teeter-totters, gossiping and taking the noon-day sun.

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The past two weeks have seen escape small fry lamentations, Miss Edna Weare's homemaking but they missed the pet nonethestudents at work in the Playless. Cause of death was attribschool. The high schoolers invite uted to too much handling or mp.·"" in two to four-year-olds for two whatever it is that makes a tur, from hours on Monday, Wednesday tle's shell get softer and softer. f lastl and Friday for two weeks. Even Trouble is, one less turtle means oaring, those who have little brothers twice as much handling for the and sisters at home have benefitremaining one which means anbright: ed from this-perhaps they reaother turtle demise no doubt.

Falls lize that other little brothers and Member F.D.I.C. sisters act just like their own do. *** :eniors The little'ns dearly love "going Then, too, the window boxes in ril 18, . to school." Picture little Howdy the kindergarten room were reINVITES YOUR BUSINESS is t~' McGee so entranced with the filled with fresh dirt which inrell a§. sand table that the efforts of sev- spired gardening: The one or two =xpec~ ~ •..:O.iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil eral high school girls, his mother cold days made the tomato plant Have: and Miss Weare did little to con- very unhappy but it perked up ~!!!!!!!!!!!'!!!!!!!!!!!!'!!!!!!!!!!!!'!!!!!!!!!!!!'!!!!!!!!!!!!'!!!!!!!!!!!!'!!!!!!!!!!!!'!!!!!!!!!!!!'!!!!!!!!!!!!'!!!!!!!!!!!!'!!!!!!!!!!!!'!!!!!!!!!!!!'!!!!!!!!!!!!'!!!!!!!!!!!!'!!!!!!!!!!!':'• vince him it was time to go when the heat started to circu( tM! I/ home. late. It is kept company by a ~. Lar~· cabbage plant and the beginning *** ney Playschool also brought to light gardeners love to use the water-· Edu~; the fact that most of the senior ing can. (Demise of a garden in cpril • boys are taking homemaking- sight-and just when full-time 1y al on behalf of their future wives, farmers are crying for moisture!)

Good Buy on Batteries :urday, The ki.ndergartners have also bravo! while~ Tire Changes planted their annual crop on cotUhner ** * ton and if conditions are right Accessories Mention of senio~s brings to th Mi·': they will have greenery to take mind that they are just returned spent;'.

G:i:ease Job & Oil Change home the last day of school. from their trip to Chicago. Ah, Uhner,: t and: • t;;;;iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii~ the last days of being a high Eighth graders worked hard tt ac..i, ~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!=-:: school senior! These are the days when a group of individuals but had a lot of fun putting on dance draw together as a class to do two one-act plays the evening of rted a •. things together-rehearse for a April 26. Old-fashioned mellerplay whether it is performed drammer always is successful. mor~.

HY-KLAS GROCERY publicly or not; earn money for Time: . *** the sneak trip (which isn't sneak . yout; '.

Track meets have the attenand at all but very well planned and I With'* long anticipated); parties; ·prom; tion of the sports-minded these caps and gowns; diplomas; that lovely warm days. Coach DeFOOD LOCKER last exam-'-but all you college Zwarte' s crew hold up their end and bring credit to the school students know whereof I speak. and themselves.

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Busy, busy, busy!

Nearly 200 signed the guest book at the spring open house Sunday afternoon, April 22, given by residents of Morgan hall.

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Let me tell you of the demise of the kindergarten turtle: Supervisor Mrs. Adams wasn't aware of said demise until her daughter Lanette who has been helping with the Playschool informed her the reptile stank. Mrs. Adams quickly filed the defunct turtle in the round file hoping to

*** Mr. Jindra's budding violinists are practicing for an evening of music-groups and full orchestra. As announced in PTA Mr. Johnson's eighth grade performed theii; one-act plays for a slight admission charge. The violins will perform free of charge,

Happenings Around The Halls of Eliza Morgan

By Donna Lair The Eliza Morgan open house was a successful event. The majority of the rooms were open to visitors, and most of those rooms were in the best condition they had been in all year.

On April 18 the rules committee had a meeting to change any rule that the girls wanted changed. '.I'he results are not known yet.

There has been a rush, where registration is concerned, for the front wing rooms.

The pinochle rage is still in full swing and it doesn't look as if it will ever die down.

Now that it is nice out there doesn't seem to be much going on in the dorm.

Until next time, au revoir!

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wuvmg uown rne oroaa., otten highway, and especially is this fun as who doesn't when they arships awarded through Memberships, the second sp glossy, black-top and concrete true when about to take an im- have a finger in the pie. highways and thoroughfares, at portant step forward to higher This year instead of attending was a student who had rec BJ'. Darrell Christensen break-neck speeds. It takesmany ground. the convention as a delegate a PTA scholarship. Joseph T In 3,471.51 square miles, ap- well-placed road and "highway Another sign is "Rough Road member, I attended the dinner anovica, who was gradua proximately 2,221,000 acres, are signs, at strategic places along Ahead." This sign warns us that for Life Memberships. The speak- from Omaha University and found geysers which number this vast network of interlinking not all of life is smooth sailing ers were very much in keeping now a teacher, described w more than 200, large numbers of roads to prevent accidents by on smooth thoroughfares, and if with the purpose of Life Mem- had happened to the three wild animals including bison, warning motorists of approach- we are wide awake W6* will see berships. As I have told you pre- were awarded scholarships at moose, wapiti, deer, pronghorns, ing stops, curves, crossings, and this sign and heed it, so that we viously, the proceeds from Life same time jn 1950. One, a g bighorns, and both grizzly and many other dangerous points will be prepared for any emer- Memberships (which are pur- didn't even finish college black bears, all living in their along the way. gency. chased from the State Congress) married and is now doing native environment. Fishing is Of course we can't travel along go into scholarships for future part to fill the already crow When traveling along such a one of the finest recreations in confusion of networks these road any road without coming upon a teachers. The first speaker at the classrooms. Another, a boy, the area with numerous lakes marks become indispensable if a crossroads, with several signs dinner was Ted Tow, student ished but teaching did not o and streams teeming with fight- person wants to reach his desti- pointing in various directions. from Wayne State Teachers Col- the remuneration that a job ing trout and during most of the nation in safety and with the Here it might be well if we lege, who outlined the organiza- industry did. The third, Mr. summer the angler can catch his least loss of time. would come to a stop and con- tion and work of a Future himself, finished and did take limit of cutthroat, rainbow, Loch This can be illustrated by per- sider very carefully the road Teachers of America chapter on teaching position, though Leven or brook trout. Reptiles sonal experiences of my wife and that should be taken, for each the Wayne campus. It would could have found better pay are rare in this land because of me. Whenever we have gone on one leads to a destination, but seem that the leading organiza- industry. This may not present the comforting fact that the rat- a trip, either business or pleasure, you have but one road that you tion on a teachers college cam- true picture of the percentage tlesnake is not found above and have tried to find short cuts can choose, and so it is import- pus should be a Future Teachers teachers resulting from the PT 6,000 feet elevation and practi- to our destination we have invar- ant that you take the right road, of America chapter. Yet of the 22 scholarships, but was an intere cally the entire area is consider- iably found our way to a dead- which will lead to the right des- college and universities in Ne- ing sidelight as to what ha ably above the zones of poisonous end street or road, or - a grave tination. braska, only eight have such pened and is happening to th reptiles. The highest mountain, yard; all because we didn't folJesus said, "Enter by the ·nar- chapters. It was also interesting preparing for a teaching career. which is called Eagle Peak lifts Hearing two young men spea low the road signs, or failed to row gate; for the gate is wide and to know that organization of its lofty peak 11,360 feet into the notice them. So you see signs are the way is easy, that leads to de- these chapters is not limited to one preparing to be a teach air. The scenery is enthralling. very important-not only for our struction, and those who enter it colleges and universities, but that the other already teachin , Mountains, canyons, streams, wa. own safety, but more important, are many." I don't believe any high schools also have Future makes one glad to help even in terfalls, lakes, and forests preone of us wants to be on any Teachers of America chapters. a very small way. for the safety of others. sent ever-changing panoramas as -Mary Anna Gnade : In connection with the scholBut, we do not need signs only roads that "lead to destruction." visitors travel over the approach If we look back over the hison these earthly highways, but and entrance roads and The

by Dick Bibler LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS we also need signs on another tory of the human race we can, Grand Loop Road. Here is a Mee- . highway-the highway of life- see that the immortal men that ca for geologists and other stuwhich we all travel a certain we look up to as examples are dents of nature, for sightseers, length of time here on this planet those who didn't alwa-ys take the "camerists," fishermen, and "rec"easy road," but made careful we call Earth. . reationists;" To travel this highway, there plans, counted the cost, and if a From the short description you are also certain road signs which road did not seem to be leading may have recognized the place we must follow if we wish to to their destination they blazed just mentioned. If not, it is Yeltravel in safety, and want to their own' trail. lowstone National Park located This "road of life'' is a thrillreach our destination, in harin the farthest northwest corner mony with God and our fellow ing one. It is full of adventure, of the state of Wyoming. challenges, moments of grief, men.

Peru-Staters who are planning Let us, for a moment or two, he a r tsickness, disappointments, to invade Yellowstone this sumdrive down this highway and ob- but more than these, it has ~ts mer include camera enthusiasts, serve some of these signs. First, many moments of joy, and rich and fishermen, but the sightwe notice a white line going rewards all depending how well seers, students of nature, and down the middle of the highway. we obey the "signs" along it. "recreationists" will probably This signifies that you, as a hucome out in all of them. Two inman being among many beings structors, and three students are like you, must respect the rights One More Convention making the preparations for the and privileges of others, and YC\U excursion. J. Levitt and D. WinAnnually, every organization must give them every opporturiinger are the instructor part of has a convention-district, state, ity and privilege that 'you have the quints while the remainder had. You must not take more and national. Just so the Parentincludes Maxwell, Kochheim and Teacher Associations. State conthan your share, or more than Christensen. vention was held in Fremont you need of the privileges of this Yellowstone is a wonderland April 19 and 20 this year. You life .. of the United States and for those think of convention, you assume Let us drive farther. Now we who plan vacations or honeyare coming· up to a long hill the stated dates are it. Not so for moons or just plain outings, a which is difficult to see over. We Peru PTA co-president Mrs. Robmost enjoyable time can be excan see a sign ahead-it says ert Moore. Mrs. Moore is also pected from this land of enchant"caution." Why caution? Because, district director for our eighth ment. as we get out into life and try to of the state which means that she advance up the mountain of our attended the convention a day profession, we might take a step earlier and remained a day later that might harm us as well as than the published dates. When

By Robert L. Miller our loved ones, .and others, if we you attend a convention as a delegate you more or less relax In this day and age we have do not think ·through all of the and let·the big-wigs do the work 200 plus H.P. engined cars, semi- possible outcomes of this step. +entertain you. This year Mrs. trailer trucks, and even farm So we must always exercise cauMoore got' in on the work end of tractors and farm machinery tion as we travel along life's it and while she lost sleep, and "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS" her family missed meals, she )lad

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Candidates for Degrees and Diplomas Archer L. Maulsby, Kansas City industrialist and business man, will deliver the commencement address for the graduates of NSTC at Peru Friday, May 25, in the college auditorium.

Mr. Maulsby, a graduate of Cornell College at Ithaca, N. Y., has spent more than 25 years .in the midwest as a business leader.

At Peru he will speak on the subject "Keep Life Filled With Commencements."

BACHELOR OF ARTS May 25, 1956 Darrell D. Christensen HarveY, S. !deus Orlando S. Rodriguez August 11, 1956 Hans Richard Nelson BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION January 20, 1956 Grace E. Clark John R. Garrison Floyd Grossoehme Edwin D. Pharaoh William Quentin Pharaoh May 25, 1956 Bertis D. Adams Richard D. Adams Robert L. Bacon Georgia R. Bauer Richard R. Campbell Melvin C. Comstock Richard P. Cotton Mary Ann Gregg C. Keith Gilliland Oscar L. Groves, Jr. Ardyce N.. Howell John C. McMullen Rodger L. Majors Gwen S. Marchand Willard E. Mason Jack Nance K. Duane Overgaard , Nels Overgaard, Jr. James E. Porter Lowell A. Samuelson Alan L. Stiers Shirley Ann Stutheit Luella Mae Weddel August 11, 1956 Edmund W. Brissette, Jr. Barbara Boraas Collins Cordelia F. Conkling Ardis M. Foley Eleanor A. Johnson James W. Malony Effie M. Moeller Etta Durfee Ramsey Ruth Marie Schulenberg Bobby E. Slaughter Gertrude P. Swanson Illa Effie Thompson Dorothy Niday Trader Gerald D. Trullinger Adela F. Williams Hazel L. Zoucha BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN EDUCATION May 25, 1956 Fred D. Clements BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION January 20, 1956 Clyde J. Barrett Edward C. Bosworth May 25, 1956 Ronald D. Ahl Dale G. Bradley . Janet C. Christensen Leland T. Covault Peggy J. Eickhoff Shirlee Ann George Gwendolyn J. Hays Elsie N. Johns Gene F. Leber Ann F. Moore Robert C. Perry Charles D. Pickering Mary L. She~rod John M. Stilwell, Jr. Kenneth Stroupe August 11, 1956 . Robert A. Jones Junior A. Karas Wesley A. Paap

TWO-YEAR DIPLOMAS May 25, 1956 Norma L. Armstrong Betty Ann Biere Patty Lou Colby Dorothy M. Hajek Lois J. Harms Margaret A. Higgins Carolyn J. Luttman Ruth Ann McBride Margaret A. Markel Muriel I. Rieke Bonnie R. Rutz J oAnn E. Schei tel Leona Seeba Mary M. Trail August 11, 1956 Lydia Cockerham Esther M. Cole Shirley Ann Dissmeyer Zelma McCown Girl Evelyn Joanne Gobber Evelyn Eileen Hillers Virgene Hunley Lois Workman Jenkins Viola M. Lape Dianne K. Lidolph Joan M. Linsenmeyer Kathryn Stogdill Nedra Williams Sunderland Donn R. Walker Peggy Jean Wendeln Edna C. Zabel ONE-YEAR DIPLOMA May 25, 1956 Linda J. Kelsay Carolyn E. Timmerman August 11, 1956 Connie Jean Shields Dr. Frank A. Court, pastor of St. Paul Methodist Church in Lincoln will deliver the Baccalaureate sermon for the college graduates at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 20, in the college auditoyium. Dr. Court is a dyna~ic speaker and much in demand in the entire midwest.

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By Darrell Christensen Isn't it astounding when you read the papers or when you travel down the road, all the ads and signs you read that say "A Square Deal Always," "Honest John's Car Sales," or "We Trust You ... " on and on. You believe them about as much as you believe the story of a man caught red-handed stealing.

Saying "I'm honest" means more than just telling the truth and dealing fair in business.

Maybe you are honest with other people but are you honest with youreslf? In contending sports are you always perpetual in your efforts as a teammate? After losing a game can you say you gave all? Remember it was the "father of our country" who said "Strive to keep alive in your heart that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience."

Our ancestors fought for the things they believed in their hearts to be fair and honest.

They were the people responsible for our many freedoms of press, speech, religion. Are the people of today doing the same thing or are they just trying to live off the work and fame of others?

Honesty must be taught and it is up to the individuals whether or not this country lives and believes as our ancestors wanted it to be.

I quote from Washington "I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtues enough to main1 tain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an 'honest man.' "

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Peru Pedagogian MAY 15, 1956

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P.s.v.o.¡ A regular meeting of the Vet's club met May 7, '56, in the basement of the -administration building. At this meeting an election of officers took place. They followed as such: Commander (president), Bill Kochheim; Vice Commander (vice president), Al Winnesman; Recorder (secretary), W. Wuster; Finance Officer (treasurer), Tom Percell; Executive Committee, George Slaughter, Neal Trabert, Jerry Grancer.

The meeting was adjourned with a great spirit of coming back next year for a booming success of the organization.

came here. New personalities and ideas have been met and learned.

A list of friends is added to the old list and a new outlook has changed us either by learning or experience Social life in the dorms and outside activities have been stamped on everyone's mind. All sorts of events such as all night pinochle games, water fights and just plain shooting the bull have helped us to obtain easier ways to join in with outside surroundings.

Knowledge alone is not the only thing gained here, but human nature and attitude, is taught and learned by the different personalities. Definite viewpoints are brought out that help us to understand more about events that will take place in the future. The priceless element of time has taught us to use our time to better advantage.

FEATUREBy Jerry Timothy The time for leaving Peru is now a matter of a few days.

Leaving "The Campus of a Thousand Oaks," is a change to an entirely different kind of life, as much as it was when we first

Something has been taught everyone here, and this new learning will improve the personality of both the student and the faculty.

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P.S.T.C. May 8, 1956 Dear Lori, Hi again, it's almost time for school to come to a close! So I thought I had better write to you before the hectic week of tests and last-minute things come up.

I suppose you are just as busy getting ready for graduation and finals too. There seem to be so many last-minute affairs to tend to.

You'll probably feel somewhat empty and regretful about leaving high school, but just wait until you're on the P.S.T.C. Campus of a Thousand Oaks, next fall.

Your fun and excitement will be doubled and you'll find all sorts of new and interestings friends.

I've had so much fun this year at Peru! It's a truly wonderful campus. I'm looking forward with pleasure, to my future years at P.S.T.C. The faculty and students alike, are all easy to get acquainted with. There are certainly no strangers on the Peru campus.

All through the year we have had all kinds of activities planned and carried out for our enjoyment. We have so many things to keep in our memory books!

There were all the football and basketball games with everyone backing the Bobcats and cheering them on to victory. Track season, still in session, has been fun too.

These sports activities were a few of the opportunities to see your favorite fellow in action. Peru seems to be rather fortunate in having an abundance of tall, handsome athletics to add to the attractiveness of its campus. The sports were also excuses to visit the various other colleges for the games away from home. These were even fun; you had a chance to meet a lot of new p e o p 1e which was a great experience.

And then too, there are all the wonderful dances and parties to remember. There was Homecoming, the Harvest Hop, Christmas formal, the Carnival of Hearts, and the May Fete. All the royalty of these dances in their great splendor added so much to the effectiveness of each event. I'm sure that everyone also enjoyed

the music furnished by the Dixieland Thunderbirds, and all the fun we've had dancing at the Bob Inn. Various other activities included the plays which were put on proving Peru's very fine dramatic talent. The musical department put on a superb operetta "Sweethearts," along with all the concerts put on by the chorus, band and orchestra.

You know Lori, I can't believe that my first year of college is really over. It seems like it was just last week that we were being stopped by upperclassmen and forced to sing the color song, duck walk, and all other sorts of initiation tricks. Really initiation was more fun than pain and I really hope we can make it even a better memory for you next year.

The campus is getting so pretty now. Everything is turning green and the many oak trees are throwing their shade over the campus. It gives us all the feeling that we are losing something that we'll never find again when we leave in two weeks.

Some of our friends won't be back again next September. We will really miss all the seniors and other students, but I imagine they'll miss us too.

One of the most memorable experiences this year has been the dorm life. Its been so much fun living with all the girls, each with a different personality. We have the water fights, dorm parties, house meetings, the showers weathered by girls who have been fortunate enough to gain an extra large class ring or diamond, gab-sessions, birthday p a r t i e s, card parties, etc., all to remind us of a really fine "home away from home."

These experiences are only a few of the wonderful things I've ¡ had to enjoy this year at P.S.T.C. Next year there will be twice as many and finer things.

I must close 'for now, but will plan to see ytu in two weeks.

Start planning now for your fun at Peru next year; I can guarantee you'll find it.

Bye for now, Love, Julie. /j

Let's Start Again And now we have commencement time. How appropriate that school commencement falls at the season of the year that is nature's commencement. As the word implies, while this is the end of a period, yet it is the beginning of a fresh new life with new faces, maybe, and even a new you.

All through life there are commencements: at the end of the kindergarten year there is the commencement of school life; at the end of the 8th grade there is the commencement of h i g h school life; at the end of high school there is the commencement of either college life or life in the competitive world of work-either way it is not an end to learning. Yet it is at the end of high school that commencement hJS' more poignancy. Then it is that on\ has a definite feeling of accomplishment, that childhood is past, the old gang is breaking up.

T~e~the end of college is anotn'.t,"commencement. College has given you a glimpse of a myriad of other worlds-you have a feeling that no matter how much you study there is yet more to find out. John Burro ughs summed up commencement very well: "The longer I live the more my mind dwells upon the beauty and wonder of the world .. Life is a struggle, but not a warfare; it is a day's labor, but labor on God's earth, under the sun and stars, with other laborers, where we may think and sing and rejoice as we work."

Do you not feel "grateful for all that that has been so far, and BUSTING to know the rest"?

Smile How do you get out of bed in the morning? Do you throw 'the alarm clock across the room, swear at your roommate and grumble naughty little things about what a lousy day it is? If you do, I'll bet that when you go to your class, you have a pretty bad conception of the class other students and professors. ' Now, have you ever taken into consideration the reason why?

Have you ever thought that it might be your mental outlook on life~ Now you know that there are two methods in waking up in the morning. The first is stated above, and the second is that you can smile when you look at the alarm clock, yell a cheery "Good Morning" to your roommate and say that it is a wonderful day. Of course, it might be raining and you have even forgotten your raincoat, but with the proper outlook, you can get wet with a smile.

Try it some time. you will be flabbergasted at the results, not only to you, but to your friends, your attitude toward your classes and even toward your professors.

Next time the alarm rings, try waking up with a. smile and live a little more happily-after all, we live only once, so why not make your choice of the two ways of waking up, with a smile.

very industrious. When the y have a unit on ariy . particular The Pedagogian's contribution to the campus was in your hands. subject, they cover it from all It represented the combined effort of selling advertising, writing angles. They read books, they news and features. We hope your Pedagogian was a very enjoyable make murals, they sing songs about it, they act out stories one to you. about it, they make models. Right The Pedagogian was published by Peruvians with a winning now the 3rd grade is finishing a contribution of mind, machinery, paper -and ink, The staff joins the unit on communities. First they administration and student council, with sincere hope that you studied an Indian community have enjoyed our Pedagogian. (you see the possibilities here), Instead of adding additional advertising we must sincerely thank then a mining community, and a Dr. Garrett, our sponsor, for all of the variety she has added to our city. To wrap it all up, they will Pedagogian. She has helped and encouraged students to write outcompare each of these with the standing articles and to follow the best practices of college newscommunity they live in. And papers. since this is the week before We sincerely thank all of those who were not on the staff but Mother's Day, -- the gifts they who contributed to our paper. made were doilies with crayola We thank Dr. Garrett for her encouragement and also the faculty designs pressed in. It's surpriswho contributed articles. Thank you, one and all. ing what things of beauty little fingers can turn out.

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Editorials . . .

Another school year is almost over. Another year of college, with its memories, its enjoyable moments, has passed into history.

No doubt every one of us has had great times during this past year, but I dare say that everyone will be glad that school is almost through.

Can you remember that day in September when you first established residence on the Campus of a Thousand Oaks? No doubt you found college much different from that which. you had. expected it to be. Some of the dreams that existed in your imagination no doubt you found could not or should not be in a college environment. You probably found college students and instructors were a cross-section of what you would find out in the world. Probably the most important single thing that you discovered was what people were really like, when standing on their own personal standards, abilities, and ambition. In many cases it was probably somewhat disheartening.

To those students who will not return, we must say good-bye, with the hope that we shall see them again sometime. Perhaps we also envy them a little when we become honest with ourselves.

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from his Clock Symphony Ori their violins. For those three, Haydn and his music will always be close to their hearts because of this experience.

Overwhelming as the program was, the 4th graders did themselves (and Mrs. Brown) proud in the formal aspects of the teagreeting visitors, seating them, inviting them to the tea table (which was beautiful with spring flowers, cookies, napkins, glass tea plates and punch cups), pouring punch. carefully, then accepting parting thanks and congratulations graciously. Mrs. Brown instills the fundamentals of· courtesy and formality while the children are still in a formative and receptive stage. No fumble-fingers in later years for this group!

From the cities in the 3rd grade room, I ~ound farms in the 1st grade room. A mural made by all hands helping brought the farm life right into the room.

Cut-outs of flowers and chickens mounted on sheets of white paper will go to the County Fair as part of our school's exhibit of 1st grade work. Study of this unit will end in a visit to a real farm belonging to Laura Lee's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Adams. In this room, little fingers made plaster molds of little animals and painted them imaginatively. You have. no idea how valuable these pieces are on the family whatnot shelf.

By Mary Anna Gnade The 8th graders are recuperating from and making evaluations of their trip to Omaha. The 7th graders have been and are anticipating and planning and replanning their trip to Lincoln later this months. The 6th graders have taken the train (and the PTA penny march money) to Falls City for a round of activities conducted by the Chamber of Commerce. Field trips all over the place, but I'll tell you a· secret-while the parents complain about "having" to take Susie's class somewhere, it's the parents who enjoy thoroughly the companionship of the students and who learn more.

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High school sports th r i 11: Coach DeZwarte takes Jerry Henning, R o n a ld Brock, Jim Bohlken, Dave Stevenson, and Rich Graves to the state track ·meet Friday and Saturday, May 11 and 12. Coach says "they have a good chance, if conditions are right."

I have yet to find Miss WonEach year end-of-school means losing schoolmates and friends. derly without praise for "her Ninth graders will lose Ilene children." Some may be a little Johns who has been very popu- ·slower than others, but they are lar and a brain. PTA will lose her all wonderful. This year has mother who has been one of the proven to her more than ever dependables (also a brain in col- that children in a small class can learn more than those in a large lege.) *** class. She says her children this From the top floor of the Cam-/ year are not geniuses but in such pus School, I went clear to the , a small class th:y h~ve gone basement. I'm sure not too many !, farther than gemuses m a large pay attention to the north, hall in class. This group will not enter in the basement. I was brought college unable to read or spellup short face to stern with a full- only 2nd graders, yet they can sized white vessel-not being read 4th grade level books and nautical, I'm not sure my spell the .words, too! Their room terms. A second look convinced has growmg plants to wakh, and me I was in the wrong place- their rock collection is remarkthe skeleton of what looked like able. They have gone on short a horse trailer was very cozy v-:alk "field .trips" to look for with the boat. "By land and by birds one time, and for flowers sea .. "? (Prosaically-the in- another. Here, too, little fingers dustrial arts people are very made thoughtful, colorful cards busy.) for Mother.

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Mrs. Brown's annual formal tea for mothers of 4th graders took a different twist this year.

She's very considerate in her program planning so that a mother who has one 4th grad~r after another doesn't see the same· program every year. This year the 4th graders should have presented their program before a community audience. Mr. Manring, with the help of Mr. Karas, showed the steps by which these 4th graders have absorbed the fundamentals of a music education during the past five years.

He made even song writing easy.

And listening to music that dances is much easier if you are dancing-squares, rounds, line dancing-strenuous but fun and next time you hear that piece you will subconsciously know it, whether it is old master or tin pan alley. The high spot for Jeannie and James and Ann was having Mr. Jindra ask them to perform their part before his college music appreciation class.

Jeannie explained who Haydn was and what he did and the three of them played an Andante

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In asking for make-up work for mumpy Steven, I found that the 5th grade is working with addition of unlike fractions (higher math) and are reading everything they can find about Mexico. Missing noon-time softball is what hurts most.

On Coaching Staffs

The following Physical Education majors have signed and will be coaching at the following schools: Al Steers, Johnson. ·Jack Nance, Tekamah.

Wayne Winslow, Blue Springs.

Jerry Trullinger, S t a n t. o n, Iowa.

Lowell Samuelson, Nelson.

Sharon Ocker, Table Rock.

J. Stillwell, Murdock.

Dale Bradley, Forest City, Mo. Willie Mason, Calloway.

Dean Thiesfeld, Wahoo.

Alumni: Bob Lade, Tarkio College. *** (Psst! I got the facts! The vesGlen Steward, Griswold, Iowa.

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Harring, Dawson, Ronald Rowe, Cook; Jerry Mullins, Salem; Jerry Greenwood, Steele City. 6'.

220 Yard Dash: 1, Marvin Knipplemeyer, Elk Creek; 2, Richard Church, Honey Creek; 3, Doug Boellstorff, Brock; 4, Don Bedea, Table Rock; 5, John Masonbrink, Stella. 24.0.

180 Yard Low Hurdles: 1, Lester Rue, Table Rock; 2, Dean Nussbaum, Verdon; 3, John Ramsey, Dawson; 4, Ned Snyder, Nehawka; 5, Rodney Miller, Honey Creek. 22.1.

Mile: 1, Dean James, Stella; 2, Dennis Bish, Ceok; 3, Dick Rhinehart, Brock; 4, Eugene Fritz, Verdon; 5, Ray Lade, Salem. 4:53.1.

Broad Jump: l, Rodney Schmidt, Cook; 2, Ralph German, Verdon; 3, Ned Snyder, Nehawka; 4, Rex Rains, Peru; 5, Richard Church, Honey Creek. 17'11''.

880 Yard Relay: 1, Table Rock (Lester Rue, Darien Harwick, Ralph Dorsch, Don Bedea); 2, Verdon; 3, Honey Creek; 4, Elk Creek; 5, Brock. 1:42.2.

Mile Relay: 1, Peru (Richard Graves, Ronald Brock, Jim Bohlken, Dave Stevenson); 2, Brock; 3, Stella; 4, Salem; 5, Elk Creek.

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Shot: 1, Jerry Henning, Peru; .

Results of the Class D District Track Meet at Peru on May 3, 2, Terry Broady, Johnson; 3, David Sampson, Steele City; 4, Mar1956.

Peru ____________ 36 3/5 vin Knipplemeyer, Elk Creek; 5, RESULTS OF THE INTRAMUR· AL TRACK MEET MAY 7· Cook ____________ 24 3/5 Ronald Damme, Cook. 43'101/z".

Teams Points Brock ___________ 23 120 Yard High Hurdles: 1, RodROADRUNNERS ____ 56 1/12 Elk Creek • ______ 20 ney Miller, Honey Creek; 2, Dean KNIGHTS ---------- 36 7/12 , Nussbaum, Verdon; 3, Ned SnyHoney Creek ____ 19 CHIEFS ------------ 31 1/2 Verdon __________ 19 der, Nehawka; 4, John Ramsey, RAMRODS --------- 15 5/6 Dawson; 5, Lester Rue, Table Table Rock ______ l 7 Events: Salem ___________ 14 3/5 Rock. 17.1.

60 yd. high hurdles, time 8.7: Nehawka ________ 14 100 Yard Dash: 1, Richard 1st, Braun; 2, Gibson; 3rd, Noell; Stella ___________ ll Graves, Peru; 2, Richard Church, 4th, Ludwig.

Dawson _________ 10 3/5 Honey Creek; 3, Doug Boellstorff, 100 yd. low hurdles, 12: 1st, Brock; 4, Don Bedea, Table Rock; Johnson --------- 7 Gibson; 2nd, Braun; 3rd, Hecker; 5, John Masonbrink, Stella.

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Steele City ______ 3 3/5 4th, Ludwig.

880 Yard Run: 1, Leon Arnold, Otoe ------------ 3 3/5 100 yd. dash, time 11.1: 1st, Ely; Burchard ________ 1 Salem; 2, Jerry Jeanneret, Brock; 2nd, Ludwig; 3rd, Kramer; 4th, 440 Yard Dash: 1, Marvin 3, Larry Fuller, Brock; 4, Roddey Noell.

Knipplemeyer, Elk Creek; 2, Schmidt, Cook; 5, Walter Har220 yd. dash, time, 26.6: 1st, Richard Graves, Peru; 3, Roger ring, Dawson. 2:10.5.

Ely; 2nd, Ludwig; 3rd, Krakow; Discus: 1, Jerry Henning, Peru; Witt, Otoe; 4, Dave Stevenson, 4th, Witt.

2, Ronald Damme, Cook; 3, Terry Peru; 5, Byron Owens, Verdon.

440 yd. dash, time, 63.9: 1st, Broady, Johnson; 4, Doug Boell52.4.

Witt; 2nd & 3rd, Moen & Ediger; Pole Vault: 1, Ronald Rowe, storff, Brock; 5, Leon Arnold, 4th, Mullins. · Cook; 2, Dick Mullins, Salem; Salem. 122'1''.

880 yd. run, tirrte, 2.35: 1st, High Jump: 1, Ned Snyder, Ne3, Erwin Epley, Elk Creek; 4 and Kinghorn; 2nd, Davis; 3rd, Witt; 5, (3-way tie) Ira Kroese, Cook; hawka; 2; John Ramsey, Dawson; 4th, Thomas.

Roger Bowman, Burchard; Jim 3, Jerry Henning, Peru; tie for 4 1 mile run, time, 6:14.5: 1st, & 5, Jim Bohlken, Peru; Walter Bohlken, Peru. 10 feet.

Kinghorn; 2nd, Davis; ·3rd, Thomas; 4th, B. Adams.

880 yd. relay, time, 1:58.2: 1st, roadrunners (Braun, Kinghorn, Hecker, Krakow); 2nd, Chiefs; 3rd, Ramrods; 4th, Knights.

1 mile relay, time, 5:31.8: 1st, Roadrunners (Hecker, Vincent, West, Kinghorn); 2nd, Chiefs; no and 3rd or 4th place.

Discus, distance, 107'8": 1st, Gibson; 2nd, McCain; 3rd, Kramer; 4th, Ludwig.

Peru Shot, distance 36'5%"; 1st, Gibson; 2nd, McCain; 3rd, Kramer; 4th, Wagner.

Broad jump, distance, 18'9": 1st, Kramer; 2nd, Gibson; 3rd, Braun; 4th, Ludwig.

High jump, height, 5'5": tie for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, among Gibson, Thomas & Brun; tie for 4th Over 39 Years Serving Facul~y and Students among Ruby, Kramer, Ely, & Witt.

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2 Mile: 1, Jerry Rose, H; 1, Dave Pearce, H; 1, Neil Whitham, H, 11:50; 4, Wayne Rydberg, P, 11:57.

120 Yard High Hurdles: 1,.

George Kleen, H, 15.2; 2, Eldon McCall, P, 15.7; 3, Ron Gray, D; 4, Pat Novacek, P. 220 Yard Low Hurdles: 1, George Kleen, H, 25.6; 2, Roger Barry, D; 3, Del Stoltenberg, P; 4, Eldon McCall, P. High Jump: 1, Don Vyhnalek, D, 6'11/4"; 2, Norm Lastovica, D & Gordon Swanson, H; 4, Chas.

Tillman, P, Fred Koudele, P & Ed Maynard, H, 5'111/4''.

Shot: 1, Don McKenzie, H, 41'3314"; 2, Charles Krumme, P, 40'7 l/z"; 3, Wayne Wallace, H & Willie Maas, D. Broad Jump: 1, Ron Gray, D, 21'l1/2"; 2, Charles Hayes, H. 20'81/z"; 3, Junior Weichel, P, 20'7314"; 4, Mel Emeigh, D, 20'.

Javelin: 1, Willie Maas, D, 172' 9%"; 2, Bob Arnold, H, 166'10"; 3, Don McKenzie, H, 161'7"; 4, Bill Young, D, 132'21/z".

Pole Vault: 1, Gary Adams, P & Jim Maschmann, D, 12'; 3, Mel Emeigh, D, Terry King, D, Chas.

Hayes, H & Glen Heywood, P, 11'6".

Discus: 1, Don McKenzie, H, 124'3"; 2, Tom Osborne, H, 122' 10"; 3, Glen Heywood, P, 119'10"; 4, Charles Krumme, P, U5'6".

880 Yard Relay: 1-Peru (Dick Adams, Gary Adams, Eldon McCall, George Slaughter) 1:36; 2, Doane.

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Res u 1 ts of the Peru-DoaneHastings Triangular Meet at Crete on May 10, 1956.

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220 Yard Dash: 1, Dick Adams, P, 23.0; 2, Ron Gray, D, 23.3; 3, Rex Steinkruger, H; 4, Virg Marshall, D. 440 YaYrd Dash: 1, Tom Os• borns, H, 52.3; 2, Bud Pollard, Di 3, George Slaughter, P, 55.4; 4, Wayne Arnold, H.

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the trunk hadn't done her a sin- caught off guard by any strange and with a thankful heart gle bit of harm, but nevertheless, enemies that might be lurking smiled down at Terrie, her 'ne the wagging of her proud stubby near. When ·,he saw Terrie, and found friend, who was snuggl

By Phil Rihner tail revealed quite plainly that how he was limping, he fell to up close beside her.

This term surely has gone by she was very glad that the jour- his knees to see what the trouble rapidly. By the time the last Pedwas, and seeing a long, thin slivney was over. agogian of this term comes off "Come on, Blackie!" called er in his front paw he quickly HOME OF the press, many of the students Mickey, as he ran off around the pulled it to the great relief of. little Terrie. will be making their homeward ENRICHED BREADS south side of the house. "Let's trek.

That evening Mr. and Mrs. see what's behind the garage. I FINE PASTRY Now for some news from good think I saw something move Ferguson, and Mickey, sat down old Vetville. back there." And with this re- to eat their first meal in their and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Grancer mark they both scampered out ·new home. Blackie looked in ALL KINDS OF BAKERY and daughter spent Sunday at the of sight leaving Mother and Fa- through the kitchen door, and GOODS Jake Grancer home at Beatrice. ther Ferguson to look after the seemed to have a very satisfied They reported an enjoyable time. unloading of the beds, drt~ssers, look on her face. As Mr. FergusAUBURN HOME Mr. and Mrs. Robert Auffert tables, chairs;- -garden spades, on began to say grace, Blackie BAKERY and Mr. and Mrs. William Altool chest, canned apples, peachbright ·attended the speech banes, and pears and of course Mick- seemed to lower her head, also, quet at Nebraska City Saturday ey's maintainer, and sand shovel, wagon and tricycle. night.

Mrs. Bill McAdams spent the As Mickey rourided the east week at the William Albright side of the garage his heart home. Mrs. McAdams is a sister leaped with joy, for he found to of Mr. Albright. Mr. and Mrs. W. his delight, boards and rocks and J. Albright spent Sunday at .the bricks and sticks, and with all Albright home and Mrs. McAdthese he would now be able to ams returned home with them. A make the Davy Crockett fort that lot of visiting, yes? But what he had dre_amed about for such a would life be without visits? long time.

If a man empties his purse inThe Juniors and Seniors of As he busied himself piling the Dawson held their banquet at to his head, no one can take it stones and bricks higher and Falls City Saturday night. Mr. from him.-Benjamin Franklin. higher, Blackie also became busy. and Mrs. Clyde Barrett attended She began to investigate under the banquet, and they enjoyed each board and rock that was moved, and into each little hole themselves very much.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Van Pelt, that she could poke her cold BLACKIE MAKES Pamela and Roxanne, spent the black nose.

A NEW FRIEND "Boy, if I could only find · a week-end at the Mr. and Mrs.

By Robert L. Miller rat," she growled softly, deep Edwin Anderson home at Wahoo where they had an enjoyable As the orange, snub-n 0 s e d down in her throat, "then I visit. moving van crept to 'a halt in would really have something to The Vetville picni'c was held front of the low, red-roofed bun- tell the rest of the dogs in this CHEVROLET - OLDSMOBILE ~..,,9ADILLAC Sunday regardless of the rain. galow, it also brought to a halt neighborhood, and ma Yb e I SALES and SERV~.

It was held inside one of the behind it a two-toned brown Ply- would even be a her." But as she units and all reported a good mouth, in which sat three occu- poked her nose into one crack Phone 476 Auburn time. A picnic is a picnic-rain or pants. after another, and could not even not.

"Well, Mickey, there's our new stir up a sniff of a rat odor, her Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gallatin home," Mrs. Ferguson said, look- grand dream began to fade. spent the week-end at Danbury ing back over her shoulder rath"-What's that?" she asked where they had a good time. er tiredly after the long drive herself, as she jerked to a rigid Guests at the Phil Rihner home from their old home in Central position with one black curlySunday were Mr. and Mrs. Her- City. haired ear standing at attention, KEEPSAKE DIAMONDS man Hess of Harlan, Iowa, and Mickey's small oval facj rea~~ to pick up a,~~ odd or unMr. and Mrs. Raymond Nielsen, pressed hard against the partly.,;- familiar sounds. I ve n e v e r Shirley, Mary Ann, and Ronald rolled down window of the back ' heard anything li~e that before. of Audubon, Iowa. A delightful door, as his pale blue eye~ gazed It seems to be commg from tho~e time was experienced by all. out at the house with its pale and low, green bushes o~er t~ere i~ Mr. and Mrs. Claude Johnson shabby coat of white paint. the corner of our neighbors lot. and family· and John Pengelly For a brief second Mr. FerWith that thought, she slowly had Sunday dinner at the home guson, wiping the sweat from his lowered herself to the ground. of Mr. and Mrs. 'G. W. Salgberg neck and forehead, also looked at Her stomach pressed hard against in Omaha. Mrs. Salgberg is a the dull, faded walls of the the soft, thick lawn; and as she ELGIN sister of Mr. Johnson. Mr. Pen- house with its n arr o w open crept forward her head nestled HAMU~TON WATCHES gelly took the train from Omaha porch attached to the front. Then down between her black, longto his home in Nevada. . with a jerk on the door handle, haired feet, and her eyes twitched Mr. and Mrs. Claude Johnson he opened the door, slipped from nervously from side to side, not and family and Mr. and Mrs. behind the steering wheel, and missing a single move made by Wesley Paap and family plan to rapidly walked over to the driv- dry leaf, bug, or blade of grass. attend the Epsilon Pi Tau steak er of the van.

As she came closer and closer fry Tuesday night. Your report"All right, Mr. Warren, I guess to the bush she crept s-1-o-w-e-r er's mouth is watering! Yummy! this is the place; you can back and s-1-o-w-e-r, until she Jay Gallatin will celebrate his the van up to the edge of the was hardly moving, but her musbirthday this week. Happy birth- lawn," he called to the truck cles, were beginning to twitch day-and may you have many of driver. And then quickly he excitedly, and her hair began to them. turned and walked to the rear of stand on edge as visions of bears, Well, so long. Be good. Be see- the car, for he just reIT\embered wolves, badgers, and rabbits ing you! another passenger that was in the danced through her head. trunk, and had come all this disShe was nearly there-what , tance without one bit of com- would she do now-she stopped plaint. deathly still and waited.

FEATUREAfter Mr. Ferguson had untied A whining sound came out of OUR FUTURE the wire that held the lid down the bushes, followed by the rustL. & tight on top of the block of wood, ling of leaves. Blackie began to

By Fran Larson to hold the lid open to allow shiver with fright,-but, to her HARDWARE Someone has said, "We should fresh air to circulate into the amazement, out limped-not a all be concerned about the fu- trunk, he raised the lid, and wolf-or a bear-or a badgerLawn Boy - Lawn Mower ture because we will have to looked in upon Blackie, who was or even a little wild bunny, but spend the rest of our lives there." lying comfortably on an old, Congoleum Rugs a little white terrier, who seemed The future lies before us-a many colored braided rug. to have something in one of his Blackie cocked her head to one front paws.

GUNS: Ruger Single Six Revolvers great maze of unknown events.

Whether our future will be suc- side and stared up into Mr. FerWhen Blackie saw this she reFishing Tackle cessful or not depends greatly on guson's face for a moment, as if laxed with a sigh of relief for she our decisions· and actions of to- to say, "Well, can I get out this wasn't so sure now that she day. We must realize that it will time, or do I have to stay in here wanted to fight those big, and require all our strength and abil- for another hundred miles?" furious wild animals that she had "Come on out now, Blackie," ity to make the right decision at been dreaming about. was the answer she got from Mr. the right time and to do the right Van Heusen Shirts Terrie, the little pup's name, thing at the right time in order Ferguson, who noticed and unslowly came forward, almost rollderstood the sad and tired look to be assured of a successful fuCurlee Suits and Slacks ing over himself as he limped ture. And, difficult though it may he had received.

"Oh, Blackie!" Mickey gurgled, along. Blackie now came to life be, we must realize that we need Men's and Boys' Shoes guidance and leadership in order coming around the left side of and met Terrie with a loud, joyKey Work Clothes to make these decisions-we the car to see how his pal had ous "WOOF!" As Terrie and Blackie growled can't do this alone. Many people survived. the hot sultry trip.

As he squatted down, Blackie pleasantly at each other, and behave had a hand in shaping our future-our friends, p are n ts, pranced over to him and jumped gan to sniff at each other, Mickteachers-and we must not let up on him, eagerly trying to kiss ey's attention was attracted. He "STORE FOR DADS AND LADS" their work go unnoticed. We her beloved little lord and mas- came forward holding his. stick must uphold those ideals which ter, to show him that her ride in gun on guard so as not to be

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have been taught us and, even beyond that, we must pass those ideals along to · future generations.

Our years at PSTC have provided us with many valuable assets which will do much to determine our future and help us on the treacherous road through life. The knowledge, experiences, and friendships acquir e d throughout our college career are the best preparation for the responsibilities which lie ahead.

The future of our nation is on our shoulders-can we be depended on?

Although this may be the end of study, as such, for many of us, it is by no means the end of learning. We· know that . the years ahead, with their many experiences, both good and bad, will add much to our store of knowledge and help us to reach our fu]l capacity as human bein gs.

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