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Pennsylvania 5J1ilita'Ly College Cfteste\, Pennsylvania

FRESHMAN HANDBOOK 3

PREFACE TO THE STUDENTS

The Student Handbook is published for you and is supported by funds provided by the non-athletic activities fee. It was firs~ published in September 1948 as the Fresh­ man Handbook. This year it is available for all students in the hope that it will be a useful and profitable guide. Its purpose is to anticipate and answer questions you may have, to acquaint you with the history of P.M.C., to apprise you of academic rules and regulations, to point out what is ex­ pected of you by the faculty and yo~ fel­ low students, and to urge you to participate in some extra-curricular activity. THE EDITOR. 4 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK

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PRESIDENT HYATT'S MESSAGE TO T"HE MEMBERS OF THE ENTERING CLASS

It is my great pleasure, in behalf of the faculty and the student body, to extend t9 you, the members of the new freshman class, both cadets and veteran students, a most cordial welcome to the Pennsylvania Military College. It is only since the last war that P.M.C. has had a civilian student body in addition to its corps of cadets. It has been gratify­ ing to see these two groups of college stu­ dents work hand in hand toward a common goal-a stronger and better P.M.C. I am sure that you, too, will cooperate in the same manner. The academic side of college life is the most important phase and should claim the larger part of your time and effort; how­ ever, extra-curricular activities and per­ sonal contacts and friendships are an in­ tegral part of the development of well­ rounded manhood. Read your handbook. Study the rules. Play the game fairly. And all you put into P.M.C. will be returned to you with interest. F RANK K. HYATT 6 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK

HISTORY

The Pennsylvania Military College traces its origin to a boarding and day school for boys opened at Wilmington, Del., in 1821, by John Bullock. At the death of the founder in 1827, Samuel Alsop succeeded to the control of the institution and conducted it until 1853, when he transferred by sale the equipment and gooa will to Theodore Hyatt, then in charge of the parochial school of The First Presbyterian Church of Wilmington. In the fall of 1858 military instruction was introduced and speedily took on so definite a form that on April 19, 1859, the Governor of Delaware, Hon. William Bur­ ton, ordered the delivery to the institution of "certain public arms," equipment which consisted of an outfit of rifles and two six­ pound field pieces. Six days later, April 25, Principal Hyatt was appointed aide-de­ camp, with rank of colonel, on the staff of the Governor. This radical change in the constitution of the school opened a new era in its history; and to make the evolution complete, a characteristic name was adopted -Delaware Military Academy. At the opening of the Civil War in­ ,::reased facilities for conducting th~ Academy became necessary. Accordingly, im extensive and valuable school property at West Chester, Pa., was leased, and the school was incorporated under an act of Pennsylvania State Legislature, approved FRESHMAN HANDBOOK 7 April 8, 1862, by Governor Andrew G. Cur­ tin. The charter invests the Board of Trus­ tees with all the powers and privileges of a military university. It authorizes the conferring of scholastic honors and de­ grees, enjoins the conduct of theoretical and practical military instruction, and em­ powers the State authorities to supply arms for infantry, artillery, and cavalry drills, together with tents and other camp equip­ ment. The following June the Board of Trustees organized the corporate title of Pennsylvania Military Academy and elected Colonel Theodore Hyatt president of the in­ stitution. The first session in Pennsylvania opened September 4, 1862, with all stu­ dents residing at the institution. In December, 1865, the institution changed its location to Chester, occupying, at first, the Crozer Normal School building. Two years later a fine tract of land was ac­ quired near the northeastern border of the city, and in June, 1868, the cornerstone of the present main building of the College was laid, construction being completed in time for the doors to be opened to the in­ coming corps of cadets on September 3, of the same year. In 1869 the Military Department of the College was accorded Government recogni­ tion under Act of Congress, by the detail of an officer of the United States Army as Professor of Military Science and Tactics and an addtional officer as Assistant Pro­ fessor of Military Science and Tactics, and the furnishing of equipment and supplieE official connection with the Government, 8 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK for military instruction and training. This which has continued unbroken throughout the years, includes all cadets in its opera­ tions, but it has never imposed any obliga­ tion of service to the United States, nor does it now impose other obligation than that of good citizenship. In order that the name of the institution might indicate without ambiquity that the Legislature had invested the Board of Trus­ tees with collegiate powers and privileges, the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, on December 12, 1892, changed the corporate title to Penn­ sylvania Military College. In November, 1934, the College was trans­ ferred, by purchase and gift, from the Hyatt family to the public. The members of the Hyatt family had never taken any profit from the College, but had turned any surplus beyond their living back to main­ tain an able facult y and to improve the equipment of the institution. Nevertheless, in order to assure the perpetuation of the College beyond t heir own lives, they took this action, making it a purely non-profit, non-proprietary institution. The Board of Trustees controls and operates the College.

DID YOU KNOW THAT I I I To P.M.C. belongs the distinction of hav­ ing originated the present system of num­ bers utilized in calling signals in football. Prior to 1887, when a gridiron play was set in motion it was the custom of the FRESHMAN HANDBOOK 9 captain to call the names of the players. However, in 1887, when the Princeton squad came to Chester to play P.M.C., the ,cap­ tain of the cadet team called cadet numbers of his men instead of their names. The effect was bewildering to the Princeton organization and enabled the cadets to make substantial gains. Princeton was quick to see t he advantage of the new sys­ tem, and thereafter the Tigers used num­ bers instead of names. The number system soon became universal in collegiate foot­ ball. The first baseball nine of the University of Pennsylvania to appear in uniform was in the sophomore year of the Class of '75, and the first game played away from Penn'E cinder and boulder grounds in the rear of College Hall was at Chester where P.M.C. beat the U. of P. The tombstones between the Alumni Lodge and the Stadium and on the Melrose A venue side of the Athletic Field are rem­ nants of an old P.M.C. custom, when grad· uates on Commencement Day buried their books with great ceremony. There are only eight essentially military colleges in the United States: Pennsylvania Military College, Norwich, The Citadel, Virginia Military Institute, Virginia Poly­ technic Institute, Clemson, North Georgia College, and A . and M. College of Texas. According to the War Department report of July 9, 1906, there were only six mili­ tary educational institutions in the United 10 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK States on their proficiency list. P.M.C. was one of the six. (From One Hundred Years at V. M. 1., by Couper). There is a history of the first hundred years of P.M.C. in the P.M.C. Library. Prior to 1893 P .M.C. was known as the Pennsylvania Military Academy: and prior to 1862, as the Delaware Military Academy. George E. Phair wrote the following in the New ·York American: "MICHIE STADIUM, West Point, N.Y. Nov. 18, 1932 -Army started out on a practice romp over P .M.C. today at Michie Stadium but discovered before the afternoon ended that it wasn't that kind of a football game. The red-clad athletes from Chester, Pa. battled so sturdily that t hey held the Cadets score­ less for three periods. It required all the prowess of Jack Butler to put across two touchdowns in the final quarter s, making the score 12 to 0 .... " Of the same game, Ross E. Kauffman, sports columnist for the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, wrote as follows: "P.M.C.'s holding the Army to a 12-0 score with both touchdowns coming in the last period, is the talk of the East .... " The P.M.C. basketball team won the 1947- 48 championship of the Southern Division in the Middle Atlantic States Conference. FRESHMAN HANDBOOK 11 ADMINISTRATION Frank Kelso Hyatt, B.S., LL.D. President and Commandant Levi Parker Wyman, A.M., Ph.D., Sc.D. Vice-President and Dean Emeritus Stanton Strickler vonGrabill, B.S. Vice-President and Bursar James Wilson Graham, B.S., M.A., Litt.D. Dean of Faculty Clarence Russel Moll, B.S., Ed.M. Dean of Admissions and Student Per­ sonnel Homer Nearing, Jr., B.F.A., M.A., Ph.D. Assistant Dean of Faculty William Alexander McCulloch, Colonel, In· fantry, USA Professor of Military Science and Tac­ tics, ROTC William Langham Cottee, B.S., M.S., Major Air-Reserve Adjutant and Director of Student Ac­ tivities Harry Thurmond Rowe, B.S., A.B., B.D. Chaplain Elizabeth Fraley Schieck Recorder ACADEMIC ADVISERS FOR ENGLISH MAJORS Dr. Homer Nearing, Jr. Dean's Office FOR POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJORS Dr. Fritz Nova Room 5-B, 5th floor Main Bldg. FOR BIOLOGY MAJORS Dr. Joseph J. Storlazzi Biology Bldg. 12 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK FOR CHEMISTRY MAJORS Dr. Russell C. Erb Chemistry Bldg. 2d floor FOR MATHEMATICS MAJORS Dr. Miltiades S. Demos Room 8-A 5th floor, Main Bldg. FOR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION' MAJORS IN: Accounting Dr. J. Leslie Ellis Barracks #1 Economics Mr. Mathews M. Johnson Barracks #1 General Business Administration Dr. J. Leslie Ellis Barracks #1 FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING MAJORS Major Frank L. Martin 5th floor, east end, Main Bldg. FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MAJORS Mr. Leo Blumberg 1st floor, Engineering Bldg. FOR INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING MAJORS Mr. John D. Beatty Room 13-A, Main Bldg. ACADEMIC RULES AND REGULATIONS The following regulations are excerpted and paraphrased from the Minutes of the Academic Council for the academic year 1947-48. The official version is that appear­ ing in this handbook. Exceptions to these regulations may be made only by special action of the Academic Council. FRESHMAN HANDBOOK 13 I. ACADEMIC STANDING A. Probation and dismissal Any student who fails thirty percent or more, but less than nine semester hours, of the semester hours t aken during any one semester, or whose accumulated failures place him six semester hours or more, but less than nine semester hours, below the curriculum requirements for his level (ex­ clusive of failures accumulated prior to his being removed from preceding academic probations) will be placed on academic pro­ bation. Students placed on academic probation will be r estored to good academic standing when they have attained an average of C or better during a probationary semester. Any student who fails nine semester hours taken during any one semester, or any student on academic probation . who accumulates failures which place him nine or more semester hours below the curricu­ lum r equirements for his level (exclusive of failures accumulated prior to his being re­ moved from preceding academic proba­ tions), or any student who is not removed from academic probation at the close of a second probationary semester, or any stu­ dent who has previously been placed on academic probation twice and has accumu­ lated failures that would again place him on academic probation, will be r equested to withdraw from the institution. 14 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK B. Athletic eligibility. Students participating in intercollegiate athletics must be in good academic standing (i.e., not on academic probation). The Dean of the F aculty will apprise the athletic director of students who are to be placed on academic probation : this informa­ tion will be forwarded to the athletic di­ rector at least two weeks before the aca­ demic probation goes into effect. The Dean of the Faculty will also apprise the ath­ letic director of students who are removed from academic probation. The athletic director will provide the Dean of the Faculty with a list of the names of students who are participating in inter­ collegiate sports, and the Dean of the Faculty will supply all instructors with copies of this list. Instructors will report to the Dean of the F aculty any student named on the list whose class work is un­ satisfactory. On the joint decision of the Dean of the F aculty and the athletic di­ rector, students so reported may receive tutoring; financial arrangements for such tutoring shall be made by the proper col­ lege authorities. II. ATTENDANCE A. Limit of Cuts. Each civilian student is permitted a num­ ber of cuts in each course equal to twice the number of class hours a week. A lab­ oratory period may not be substituted for a class period or a class period for a lab- FRESHMAN HANDBOOK 15 oratory period. Any civilian student who overcuts will be dropped from the course with a grade of F . No student may apply for reinstatement except those who have been absent because of a period of pro­ longed illness. Such students may petition the Dean of the Faculty for reinstatement and may continue in class until a decision is made. A cadet is not permitted cuts in academic classes. Faculty officers will report all cadet class absences to the Adjutant on the day on which they occur, accepting no statements from cadets concerning "excused absences." A cadet guilty of an unexcused absence from an academic class will be as­ signed a Fourth Delinquency. B. Field Trips. Any instructor planning a field trip which will necessitate the students' missing other classes will get permission for the trip from the head or acting chairman of his depart­ ment, who in turn will get permission for it from the Dean of the Faculty. If he ap­ proves the trip, the Dean of the Faculty will issue an absence excuse for all students whose names are submitted by the in­ structor. Any department or individual faculty offi­ cer planning an off-campus activity which involves CADETS will complete a form (Request for Authorization for Cadets to Leave Campus) and turn it in to the Ad­ jutant at least three (3) days prior to trip. This form may be obtained from either the Dean's office or the Adjutant's office. 16 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK C. Athletic Activities. The athletic director will provide the Dean of the Faculty with a list of the names of all students who are to be ex­ cused from classes to participate in each varsity athletic activity. The Dean of the Faculty will forward copies of this list to the instructors concerned. III. CURRICULUM IRREGULARITIES. A. Change of ma jor. Any student desiring to change his major will obtain first the approval of the Dean of Admissions, who will, if he approves, issue a form in sextuplicate to the student. The change must then be approved, and the form initialed, by the new and old major advisers, and finally by the Dean of the Faculty. The student will then return the form to the Dean of Admissions for distri­ bution. B. Student load. No student may carry more than five semester hours of r epeat courses, or more than four semester hours of new courses, above the quantitative requirements set by the catalogue for any semester. New courses in excess of catalogue requirements may not be taken before the Junior Year, and then only with the consent of the major adviser. C. Procedure for dropping courses. Any student desiring to drop a course must obtain the permission first of his FRESHMAN HANDBOOK 17 major adviser, then of the Dean of the Faculty, who will notify the Recorder's Office, and the instructors involved, of all courses dropped or added. The student will get from his instructor the card for the course dropped, and return it to the Re­ corder's Office, where he will receive new cards for any courses added. A student who drops a course with the approval of the Dean of the Faculty later than two weeks beyond the opening of a semester, but earlier than four weeks be­ fore its close, will be given a WP or a WF (Withdrawn Passing or Withdrawn Fail­ ing) for the course. A student may, with the permission of the Dean of the Faculty, drop a course during the first two weeks of a semester without prejudice; if he drops a course during the last four weeks of a semester, or drops a course without per­ mission at any other time, he will receive a grade of F for the course. IV. EXAMINATIONS A. Reexaminations. Final and comprehensive reexaminations will normally be given only in the case of unavoidable absence, and then only with the authorization of the Dean of the Faculty. Each final or comprehensive reexamination given Will be reported to the Bursar's Office, which will charge each student taking the reexamination a fee of five dollars. B. Make-up examinations. It will be the prerogative of each depart- 18 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK ment to determine its policy with respect to the making up of all quizzes and ex­ examinations (except final and comprehen­ sive examinations) missed by a student. Each department will announce to the stu­ dents its policy in this respect, and file a statement of its policy in the Office of the Dean of the Faculty. C. Final examinations. A final examination will be given in each course. The nature and weight of t he final examination will be left to the discretion of each department, provided these are con­ sistent within the department. Copies of all final examinations will be filed in the Office of the Dean of the Faculty. D. Absence from final examination. A small a will be added to any F turned in as a final grade for a student who has failed a course for the single reason that he has missed the final examination. In this way the Dean of the F aculty will be ap· prised of those students who are eligible for reexaminations. If the reexamination is failed or missed, t his a will be removed. V. "INCOMPLETE" GRADES No "incomplete" grades will be carried on a student's r ecord after the close of the Spring Semester, 1948, except in cases ap­ proved by the Dean of the Faculty; in such cases each "incomplete" must be removed within six weeks after the student's return to the institution. Otherwise, the studen1 will receive an F for the course. FRESHMAN HANDBOOK 19 VI. REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUA­ TION* A. Curriculum changes. Changes in curriculum requirements will apply only to semesters beyond the stu. dent's level at the time of their introduc­ tion. B. Recommendation for graduation. A student desiring to be recommended for graduation must fil e, with the Record­ er's Office, a form declaring his candidacy for a degree. This form (obtainable in the Recorder's Office on request) must be filed before February 15 of the student's final semester. On receipt of the student's declaration of candidacy for a degree, the Recorder will apprise the proper major adviser of the stu­ dent's credit status. The major adviser will then make his recommendation to the Aca­ demic Council, which in turn will make a r ecommendation to the Dean of the Faculty. The Dean of the Faculty will make his recommendation to the President, who will recommend the student, if approved for graduation, to the Board of Trustees. C. Residence. All candidates for degrees must spend their last four semesters as full-time stu­ dents at this institution before graduating. D. Semesters of college work. In order to be eligible for graduation with 20 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK less than eight semesters' attendance in college classes, a student must have an overall grade-point average of 3.5 (i.e., mid­ way between A and B) in all courses (ex­ cluding those attended in the Freshman Year) taken since 1 September 1947. *Other requirements than those noted here are stipulated in the catalogue. Note especially the catalogue require­ ment of an overall C average for gradua· tion. (Effective Fall semester 1947) .

STU DENT PRO BL EMS Students who have academic or personal problems are invited to discuss them with Mr. Clarence R. Moll, Dean of Student Per. . sonnel. Appointments may be made through Miss Hanna, Admissions Office, Main Building.

THE LIBRARY The P .M.C. Library is located in the Main Building where it is readily accessible to all students for r eference, research, and stuay. The book collection presently num­ bers some ten thousand volumes, and many new ones are being added daily. The library is undergoing extensive reorganization and expansion, and a new building is under con. struction and will be ready for occupancy late in the fall semester. Voluntary observance of the following simple rules and definitions will greatly FRESHMAN HANDBOOK 21 promote the orderly and efficient operation of the -library. HOURS : 8:00 a.m. t o 5 p.m. and 8 :00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, Monday through Thurs­ day, and Sunday. Changes in hours will be posted in the library and on the college bulletin boards. BOOK ARRANGEMENT: Books are label­ ed with a combination of numbers known as "call numbers" and are arranged on the shelves in accordance with these numbers. The first line of the call number represents the subject, and the second line, the author. By means of this number, books on the same subjects and by the same authors are brought together on the shelves. The call number appears on the back of the book, on the upper left hand corner of the cata­ log cards, and on the book card which the student signs when borrowing the books. C~TALOG: The catalog is an index on c*ds to the books owned by the library. It is located to the right of the loan desk and the cards are arranged dictionary fashion in a single alphabet by subect, author, and title. Always consult the catalog first to find what books the library has and where they are located. If you don't find the material you need, then consult the li- bra1'an. RE ERENCE BOOKS are those used pri­ ma 'ly to obtain specific information rather than for consecutive reading and may not be ~aken from the library. They include dictionaries, encyclopedias, indexes, year boo~s, almanacs, directories, atlasses, and spe~ial works whose rarity or value makes the r circulation inadvisable. 22 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK RESERVE BOOKS are those who are as­ signed by the instructors for course work, and may not be taken from the library dur­ ing library hours. They can be secured only at the loan desk and must be returned promptly after use, so that other students may consult them. CIRCULATING BOOKS are those which may be borrowed for use in the dormitories or at home, usually for a period of two weeks, and may be renewed for an equal period if not needed for another borrower. MAGAZINES and other periodical publica­ tions are listed in the catalog by subject and/ title. In general they may not be taken out of the library. NEWSPAPERS: Several daily papers arf regularly r eceived by the library and mal be freely consulted there, but none may lie taken out of the library. PAMPHLETS: Those of permanent inter st are bound, classed, and shelved as books. Others are filed in the drawers of a case known as the "vertical file" and are ar­ ranged therein alphabetically by subject. They are for use in the library only. ' Rules and instructions will be posted in the library, and students will be expetted to be familiar with them. Books on open shelves in the reading room may be ~sed in the room without formality, but must never be taken from the room wit~ut authorization and record by the attend nt. Do not attempt to re-shelve books. L ve them on the tables. The borrower is solely responsible for the good care and ret rn F RESHMAN HANDBOOK 23 of books charged to him. They must al­ ways be returned to the attendant, never merely left upon the desk. A student whose library record is not clear will not be per­ mitted to register for a new term or to graduate until his library account is settled. Abuse of library privileges and failure to observe rules will be punished by appro· priate fines or disciplinary action where infractions are serious. However, no rule!! will be imposed or enforced except to the end that reasonable efficiency and the bene­ fi t of the greatest number of students be attained. In the long run this will depend upon the voluntary and good-humored in­ terest and cooperation of all students. REGULATIONS GOVERNING VETERAN STUDENTS DAY AND BOARDING VETERAN STUDENT: All students, both veterans and cadets, will refrain from using the central front door to "Old Main." This entrance is f or business purposes, and the use of College faculty and patrons. Veterans will not visit in cadet quarters. Assembly room is available for study ex­ cept during periods when classes or meet­ ing are scheduled. SMOKING PROHIBI­ TED. Students are requested to remove all waste paper. Students are not permitted to use the platform. 24 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK NO SMOKING IN MAIN BUILDING ABOVE WASHROOM LEVEL except in veterans' study room, 5th floor. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN CLASS­ ROOMS, CORRIDORS, AND MESS HALL. No alcoholic beverages will be introduced into any college building or on any property of the college. Veterans' automobiles will not be parked on campus. The rear of College must be kept clear for battalion formations and for the cars of the administrative officers, faculty, and military staff.

DORMITORY RULES GOVERNING BOARDING VETERAN STUDENTS Gambling prohibited. Alcoholic beverages prohibited. Ladies are permitted in the dormitories only on evenings of social events sponsored by the College, when veterans may enter­ tain ladies in the reception rooms of their respective dormitories. Arrangement of furniture in rooms shall not be changed nor will any furniture br removed from rooms except on order. Entrance to mess hall will be through door in rear of veteran section of mess hall. Veterans will occupy only assigned seats in mess hall. FRESHMAN HANDBOOK 25 Mess hall door will be open during the following times: Weekdays: Morning ...... 7:00a.m. to 7:15a.m. Noon ...... 11:50 a.m. to 12:05 noon Evening ...... 5:55p.m. to 6:10p.m. Saturdays: Morning ...... 7:35a.m. to 7:50a.m. Noon ...... 12:10 noon to 12:25 p.m. Evening ...... 5:40p.m. to 5:55p.m. Sundays: Morning ...... 8:10 a.m. to 8:25 a.m. Noon ...... 12:55 p.m. to 1:10 p.m. Evening ...... 5:40p.m. to 5:55p.m. GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS GYMNASIUM, first floor of the Charles E. Hyatt Armory, open from 9:00 a.m. until 5:45 p.m. Soft sole shoes MUST be worn on the gym floor. SMOKING is prohibited at all times. SWIMMING POOL, ground floor of the Charles E. Hyatt-Armory, open from 9:00 a.m. until 5:45 p.m. Before swimming in the pool students must take showers. Shoe~ will not be worn beyond the door entering into swimming pool room. It is requested that no person swim in the pool alone. Use the "buddy" system for safety. ATHLETIC FIELD is available for the use of all students. Parts of the field will be set aside certain times of the day for use of Military Department, Varsity and J.V Teams, and for intramural sports. 26 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK CIVILIAN VETERAN STUDENT GOVERNMEN T ASSO CIATI ON The civilian veteran students of Penn­ sylvania Military College, believing that the true development of character and re­ sponsibility lies in the ability to govern themselves, have established student gov­ ernment under a constitution. This constitution makes each civilian veteran student at Pennsylvania Military College a member of the Civilian Veteran Student Government Association and vests the Civilian Veteran Student Council with the authority to make and enforce regula­ tions. The attitude of every civilian veteran student should be one of cooperation, with a realization that the safety and general wel­ fare of the students as a whole demand rules which may seem unnecessary to the indi­ vidual; for only in this way can student government be effective. The Civilian Veteran Student Council has signed the following pledge and each civilian veteran should include it in his own code of honor: "I hereby pledge my honor as a civilian veteran student of Pennsylvania Military College, that I will abide by the regulations of the Civilian Veteran Student Government Association, and that I will do honest work either in or out of classes, and that for protection to myself and to others I will discourage any dishonest work or any vio­ lation of the regulations that comes to my notice." FRESHMAN HANDBOOK 27 Officer s for the school term 1948-49: President. : ...... Fred Shahadi Vice-President ...... Harry Barke Secretar y ...... Robert Valentine Treasurer ...... J ack Bremble Other member s : J ack Boyle, Robert Mi­ cocci, Albert T. Smith, Lars Peterson, Owen McCarron. CLASS OFFICERS for school term 1948- 49: Senior Class: President ...... Ray Kidder Vice-President ...... J ames Bowen Secretary ...... Charles Klein Treasurer ...... Vacant Junior Class: President ...... John Powers Vice-President ..... George Hunter Secretary ...... Albert W orsfold Treasurer ...... Donald Klein Sophomore Class: President ...... Joseph Antosca Vice-President ...... Vacant Secretary ...... George D. Rhodes Treasurer ...... Warren MacNabb

CADET HONOR COURT This Court, authorized by the President of the College, is of, by, and for the Corps of Cadet s. Its primary function is to at­ t end to such matter s affecting the honor of the Corps as have been reporteo to the 28 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK ------President of the College. The Honor Com­ mittee is an elected body of cadets which supervises the administration of the honor system, makes interpretations, sits in audience for reported violations, and peri­ odically instructs the corps in the progress and functions of the honor system. P.M.C. CLUBS THE ENGINEERS' CLUB Membership in this organization is open to all students in all branches of engineer­ ing. Its purpose is to promote interest in all phases of engineering practice, through lectures, discussions, and the presentation of technical papers. Its regularly scheduled meetings are conducted by the student mem­ bers. The organization was established at the C'ollege during the Spring term, 1947. Mr. Leo Blumberg, Professor of Engi­ neering, is the faculty sponsor. THE TRIANGLE CLUB This club is an honorary engineering or­ ganization, membership in which is based upon scholarship, leadership, character, and participation in extracurricular activities. This organization was established at the College during the spring term, 1947. Professor Blumberg is the faculty sponsor. AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY The P .M.C. Junior Affiliate Chapter of the American Chemical Society is open for membership to all Chemistry majors. The Chapter meets the second Thursday of each FRESHMAN HANDBOOK 29 month in the Assembly room, Main Build­ ing. Members also attend meetings of the American Chemical Society held monthly at the Philadelphia Museum of Natural History. Dr. Russell C. Erb, Professor of Chem­ istry, is the faculty sponsor. DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club resulted from in-­ formal meetings held during the spring term last year. Membership is open to all members of the college student body - cadets and veterans. Among the objectives is the stimulation of the theatre-going habit - a valuable post-college interest. Study of the current legitimate theatre and its productions is an­ other objective. A modest production here at P.M.C. is contemplated for the academic year 1948- 1949. Mr. Dean B. Armold, Assistant Professor of English, is faculty sponsor of the Club. DAS DEUTSCHE KRANZCHEN This club was organized to bring together students who are studying German in order to promote continued interest in the lan­ guage; to engage in group activities in which the language is used by the mem­ bers; to invite lecturers who will speak authoritatively on phases of German life in Germany : to initiate inter-collegiate cul­ tural competition in the form of an annual oratorical contest. 30 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK

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'IIWIA ATI'IUTIC '"'p 32 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK Faculty sponsor: Mr. Herbert W. Roehler, Professor of Modern Languages. DEBATING CLUB

The Debating Club provides its member~ with opportunities to cultivate skill in pub· lie controversy; to develop ability to ap­ praise the arguments of others; to organize materials and to see both sides of a dis­ cussion, as well as provide training in pub­ lic speaking. Faculty sponsor: Mr. Lionel H. Jackson, Assistant Professor of English. MATHEMATICS CLUB This club is organized to stimulate in­ terest in the study and use of mathematics. Phases of mathematics not included in the regular curriculum are considered in the meetings. Faculty sponsor: Dr. Miltiades Demos, Professor of Mathematics. RADIO CLUB The radio club is formed to train students for amateur operators' licenses; to build sets for ham operation; to operate an ex­ perimental station, now licensed by the F.C.C. Faculty sponsor: Mr. Louis I. Shipman, Assistant Professor of Physics. SKULL AND BONES SOCIETY The Skull and Bones is an organization to stimulate general and specific interest in FRESHMAN HANDBOOK 83 biological sciences; to give students with common interests an outlet for discussion of problems under supervision; to offer op­ portunity to hear outside authorities; to keep up with current literature by reviews. Faculty sponsor: Dr. Joseph J. Storlazzi, Professor of Biology.

SOCIETY FOR ADVANCEMENT OF MANAGEMENT The purposes of this society are, through research, discussion, publication and other appropriate means: 1. To forward the development of effi­ ciency through the study and application of scientific principles and methods of man­ agement. 2. To bring about a better understanding of the mutual interests of government, man­ agement, investors, labor and the public in improved management. 3. To provide means whereby executives. engineers, teachers, public officials and others concerned, who apply scientific meth­ ods to management problems, may promote this common interest. 4. To inspire in labor, manager and em­ ployer a constant adherence to the highest ethical conception of individual and collec­ tive social responsibility. Faculty sponsor: Mr. John D. Beatty, Professor of Engineering. 34 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK SOCIAL FRATERNITIES PI MU CHI PI MU CHI is a local P .M.C. social fra­ ternity, founded her e in April, 1948. Mem­ bership is open to students who have com­ pleted one semester 's study at P .M.C. and who have good academic standings and ac­ ceptable personal qualifications. The pur­ pose of the fraternity is to foster good­ will among the student body and to pro­ mote P .M.C.'s social spirit. It was the first social frat !;!rnity planned f or the P.M.C. campus. The present members of the Executive Council are: Albert Frank, Jr., Henry F . Ensslen, Thomas R. Mcilhenney. Oliver C. Armitage, John A. Bremble, Jr., William R. Sauter, Jr., John P. Riley, Jr. Faculty sponsor: Dr. Fritz Nova. KAPPA SIGMA KAPPA KAPPA SIGMA KAPPA, Pennsylvania Gamma Chapter of P.M.C. is a national and international social fraternity, founded at V.M.I. Veteran and cadet students who havE). completed one or more semesters at P .M.C. and who have an average of C or better are considered for membership. Present member ship in the P.M.C. Chapter is approximately forty-five. The present chapter officers are: Walter H. Kowalski...... President Lars 0. Peterson ...... Vice-President George H. Ayres ...... Secretary Charles H. Dore ...... Treasurer FRESHMAN HANDBOOK 35 John W. Fiehls ...... House Manager Robert E. Tarleton ...... Sergeant-at-Arms Philip J. Wunderle, Jr...... Cadet Repre- sentative to Executive Council Stanton S. von Grabill, Lt. Col. .. Faculty Adviser MUSIC ACTIVITIES All students are invited to participate in the musical activities. The Seashore Musi­ cal Talent Tests are available to any stu­ dent interested in knowing his potentials in music. Classes in elementary and advanced his· tory and appreciation offer the background, materials, and aesthetics of four centuries of music. Special consideration will be given to accurate sight reading on ensemble co­ ordination. THE BAND will have at least three regu­ lar rehearsals during each week and will perform as a part of the drill formations as well as present concerts throughout the year. The band is an important part of the sports activities. A DANCE BAND will be organized to play for school dances and other school affairs. This band is under the supervision of the director of music, but will function as much as possible under its own direction. A GLEE CLUB will offer training in the old and new vocal styles. Performances are given throughout the year and there are many occasions when concerts by this group are appreciated. Mr. Earl W. Roberts is the Director of Music. 36 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK PUBLICATIONS "THE DOME" "The Dome" is the P.M.C. bi-monthly newspaper published by the students. A subscription is provided for all students through the non-athletic activities fee. This publication gives complete coverage of all school activities. Its contents include articles on past and future school activities, gossip columns, club information, feature articles, cadet and veteran news items, and many other informative features. Students interested in applying for staff positions are urged to consult with the faculty sponsor, Mr. Dean Armold, Asso­ ciate Professor of English. Contributions from the students are welcome. "THE SABRE AND SASH" "The Sabre and Sash" is the college year book. It is printed each spring. The emphasis is on the graduating class, but the aim of the book is to give a true re­ flection of the entire college: students, faculty, classes, athletic, military, and so­ cial activities.

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES First Semester 1948-1949 Saturday 25 September P.M.C.-Delaware Football Game, Wilming­ ton, Delaware, 8:15p.m. FRESHMAN HANDBOOK 37 Friday 1 October P.M.C.-West Chester Football Game, West Chester, Pa., 8 p.m. Saturday 2 October Movies: Hudson's Bay, Assembly Room, 8 p.m. All students invited to all movies. Saturday 9 October P.M.C.-Swarthmore Football Game, home, 2 p.m. College Rook Dance, Armory, 9-midnight. Freshman cadets only. Movies: Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Assembly Room, 8 p.m. Sunday 10 October P.M.C. Yacht Club-Princeton-Lehigh-Penn­ sylvania, at Princeton. Wednesday 13 October P.M.C. JV-Drexel JV Football Game, Drexel, Phila., Pa., 3:30p.m. Friday 15 October P.M.C.-Johns Hopkins Football Game, Bal­ timore, Md., night. Saturday 16 October Freshman Veteran Dance, Armory, 9-mid­ night. All veteran students invited. Movies: Frontier Girl, Assembly Room, 8 p.m. Sunday 17 October P.M.C. Yacht Club-Navy-Delaware-Lehigh­ Webb-Hobart-Renssellaer- Maryland, at Annapolis, Md. Freshman Champion­ ships Elimination. 38 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK VVednesday 20 October P.M.C. JV-VVest Chester JV Football Game, home, 3:30 p.m. Saturday 23 October P.M.C.-Drexel Football Game, home, 2 p.m. P.M.C. Yacht Club-Geo. VVashington-Le­ high-Georgetown, at George VVashington. Movies: Man Hunt, Assembly Room, 8 p.m. Friday 29 October President's Furlough, for cadets from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday 31 October. Saturday 30 October P.M.C.-Susquehanna Football Game, at Sus­ quehanna. P.M.C. Yacht Club-qualifiers from pre­ vious week, at King's Point; 30-31 Oct. Sunday 31 October P.M.C. Yacht Club-Stevens-VV ebb-Hobart­ R.P.I., at Stevens. Friday 5 November P .M.C. JV-Swarthmore JV Football Game, Swarthmore, Pa. Saturday 6 November P.M.C.-Haverford Football Game, home, 2 p.m. P.M.C. Yacht Club for Schell Trophy, at M.I.T., 6-7 Nov. Veteran and College Cadet Dance, Armory 9-midnight, all college students invited. Movies: San Francisco Docks, Assembly Room, 8 p.m. FRESHMAN HANDBOOK 39 Saturday 13 November P.M.C.-Ursinus Football Game, Ursinus, Collegeville, Pa. P.M.C. Yacht Club-qualifiers, at Annapo­ lis, Md. (Navy Invitation), 13-14 Nov. Movies: Scattergood Rides High, Assembly Room, 8 p.m. Saturday 20 November P.M.C.-Albright Football Game, home, 2 p.m. P.M.C. JV-Perkiomen Prep. Football Game, at Perkiomen, Pa. Corps Hop, Armoy, 9-midnight. Dance for all cadets. Wednesday 24 November Thanksgiving Furlough begins 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday 28 November. Saturday 4 December P.M.C.-Haverford Wrestling, home, after­ noon. P.M.C. Yacht Club-Maryland-Georgetown­ Ceo. Washington-and six others, at Geo. Washington (Frostbite Regatta) 4-5 De­ cember. Entertainment: Ruth Enders in "Dramatic Miniatures" - Armory, 8:15 p.m. All students and friends invited. Wednesday 8 December P.M.C.-Naval Academy Basketball Game, Annapolis, Md. Friday 10 December Christmas Dance, Armory, 9-midnight, all students invited. 40 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK Saturday 11 December P.M.C.-Dickinson Basketball Game (V & JV), home, 7 p.m. P.M.C.-U. of P. Wrestling, U . of P., after­ noon. Wednesday 15 December P.M.C.-Johns Hopkins Basketball Game (V & JV), Johns Hopkins. P.M.C.-West Chester Wrestling, home, af. ternoon. Friday 17 December Christmas Furlough, begins 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday 3 January 1949. Wednesday 5 January 1949 P.M.C.-Ursinus Basketball Game (V & JV), home, 7 p.m. Friday 7 January P ,M.C.-Swarthmore Wrestling, home, after­ noon. Preliminary registration for spring semes­ ter for all students. Saturday 8 January P.M.C.-Pharmacy Basketball Game, home, 8:15 p.m. Wednesday 12 January P.M.C.-Swarthmore Basketball Game, (V & JV), hom.e, 7 p.m. Saturday 15 January P.M.C.-Haverford Basketball Game (V & JV), Haverford, 7 p.m. Wednesday 19 January P.M.C.-Defaware Basketball Game (V & JV), home, 7 p.m. FRESHMAN HANDBOOK 41 Saturday 22 January P.M.C.-Drexel Basketball Game, (V & JV), Drexel, 7 p.m. Entertainment: Howard Higgins in "Among the Spirits," Armory, 8:15 p.m. All stu­ dents and friends invited. VVednesday 26 January P.M.C.-VVest Chester Basketball Game (V & JV), VV est Chester, 7 p.m. Friday 28 January First Semester ends at 5 p.m. Mid-semester Furlough begins at 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday 1 February. VVednesday 2 February Spring semester classes begin. Saturday 5 February P.M.C.-F. & M. Basketball Game (V & JV). home, 7 p.m. VVednesday 9 February P.M.C.-Ursinus Basketball Game (V & JV), Ursinus, 7 p.m. Saturday 12 February P.M.C.-Swarthmore Basketball Game (V & JV), Swarthmore, 7 p.m. Movies: Drums Along the Mohawk, Assem­ bly Room, 8 p.m. Tuesday 15 February P.M.C. JV-Penn State JV Basketball Game, home, 7 p.m. VVednesday 16 February P.M.C.-Haverford Basketball Game (V & JV), home, 7 p.m. 42 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK---- Saturday 19 February P.M.C.-Moravian Basketball Game (V & JV), home, 7 p.m. P .M.C.-Delaware Wrestling, away. Wednesday 23 F ebruary P.M.C.-Delaware Basketball Game (V & JV), Delaware, 7 p.m. Saturday 26 February P.M.C.-Moravian Basketball Game (V & JV), Moravian, 7 p.m. P.M.C.-Drexel Wrestling, home, afternoon. Movies: When the Daltons Rode, Assembly Room, 8 p.m. Tuesday 1 March P.M. C.-Ursinus Wrestling, Ursinus, after­ noon. Wednesday 2 March P.M.C.-Drexel Basketball Game (V & JV), home, 7 p.m. Saturday 5 March P.M.C.-West Chester Basketball Game, (V & JV), home, 7 p.m. Friday 11 March President's Furlough for cadets begins 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday 13 March. Saturday 19 March Entertainment: Richard Corson in "Plat­ form Portraits"-Armory, 8:15 p.m. All students and friends invited. *Complete Activity List for second semes­ ter to include baseball, track, etc., will be published later. FRESHMAN HANDBOOK 43 College students are invited to all Pre­ paratory School athletic events. The fol­ lowing is the Pennsylvania Military Pre­ paratory School football schedule: Friday 8 October P.M.P.S.-Germantown Academy Football Game, home, 3 p.m. Friday 16 October P.M.P.S.-Solebury School Football Game, home, 3 p.m. Friday 22 October P.M.P.S.-Germantown Friends School Foot­ ball Game, away. Friday 29 October P.M.P.S.-Malvern Prep. Football Game, home, 3 p.m. Friday 6 November P.M.P.S.-West Nottingham Academy Foot­ ball Game, home, 3 p.m. Friday 12 November P.M.P.S.-Church Farm School Football Game, away. Friday 19 November P.M.P.S.-Fort Washington Military Acade­ my Football Game, away. ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT The athletic activities of the College are organized in such a manner as to permit and encow·age every student to interest himself in some line of sports. Football, basketball, track, baseball, wrestling and 44 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK boxing, each in its appropriate season, are the sports of the College. Normally, both varsity and junior varsity squads in these sports play an interesting schedule of in­ tercollegiate games and meets. J . Elwood ("Woody") Ludwig, three­ letter athlete at the University of Penn­ sylvania through 1931-1934, and former coach at Bucknell University from 1943- 1946, is the athletic director and head coach of football and basketball at Pennsylvania Military College. Other members of the football staff are Edmund Cramp, graduate of the Class of '16 from P .M.C. and former captain of the P.M.C. eleven : William A. Nurthen, III, Class of '43, P.M.C.; Wesley C. Smith, Class of '43, P.M.C.; Matthew S. Donaldson, Freshman coach; John Plant, trainer. Baseball coach: William A. Nurthen, III. Track coach: George A. Hansell, Jr. Wrestling coach : To be named. Boxing coach: To be named. Yacht Club: John H. Simpson. Director of intramural sports : Theodore L. Pur nell. In charge of athletic supplies and equip­ ment: Horace M. Ludwig. Graduate Manager of Athletics: Lt. Col. Clarence T. Starr, C.E.; PMC 1899; M. Min. E., PMC; M. Mil. Sc., P.M.C. ••••• The Pennsylvania Military College Yacht Club, a recent addition to the Varsity FRESHMAN HANDBOOK 46

Ath\~tic Program, is a member of the Intercollegiate Yacht Racing Association. The P.M.C. Club made a fine record this past year. Students interested are urged to contact the faculty sponsor, Captain John H. Simpson, B.S., United States Naval Academy, Assistant Professor of Mathe­ matics. ADMISSION TO HO ME GAMES Student athletic coupons, admitting all students to home games, will be distributed by the Student Council one week before the first home football game. P.M.C. SONGS ALMA MATER Words and Music by Rukard Hurd, '78 Now let all our voices raise To Alma Mater's praise, Give a rousing three times three, Dear old P.M.C. In the front ranks of Life's story Are thy sons, and to thy glory All they have bravely fought As thou has taught. Chorus: Hail to thee! Grand Honors be, Salute and peal artillery, Proud are we, Thy sons of thee, Alma Mater P.M.C. 46 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK P.M.C. HYMN Tune: Dundee (Scottish Psalter Episcopal Hymnal) Words: by Dr. Norman E. McClure Thy loyal sons, old P .M.C., We raise to thee our song. 0 Alma Mater, fair and free! 0 Mother, kind and strong! When first we came--each one a youth, With youthful dreams-to thee, Thou ledst us in the paths of truth And light and loyalty. 'l'o work, to st rive, to fight--we vow These boons we knew not then; We came to thee as boys, and thou Didst mold us into men. And so we now all praise thy name And laud thy works and ways. 0 may our lives help swell thy fame Until t he end of days! P.M.C. FIGHT SONG Stand and cheer for P.M.C. Raise your voices to the sky. We are here to win again. We will fight the foe, and then Fight on to VICTORY. Rah, Rah, Rah! Fight, fight, fi ght for the Red and Gold. Fight, you brave and bold. As we score TEN, score TWENTY, score THIRTY, score FORTY Put your bets on the P .M.C. Cadets. (bugle)-- BEAT ------­ -- (bugle)-­ BEAT------(bugle) -- • . . . .. repeat from beginning ...... FRESHMAN HANDBOOK 47 MEDLEY Through the line 'round the end There's the line that never bends As the red team goes marehing along. :{_n and out without a doubt, As to what it's all about, As the red team goes marching along. Then it's Hi-Hi-Hee, shout for P.M.C. Shout out your signals loud and strong (Yell) Fight-Fight Where 'ere you go, you will always know That the red team is winning again. (Yell) Fight-Fight (only when repeated). P.M.C. CHEERS LOCOMOTIVE: LONG YEAH TEAM: Rah Rah Rah Rah Y-e-a-h Team P-M-C-C Y-e-a-h Team (3 times) Rah - Rah Yeah Team Team Team Team Fight Team Fight LEAN TO THE SIREN: LEFT: Whistle--­ Lean to the left Boom Ahh ... Lean to the right Whistle--­ Stand up, sit down Boom Ahh ... Fight, team, fight Boom, Bah (3 times) Red Team! BIG FIGHT YELL THE CHANT: Yeah Team P-----­ M------Fight, Team, Fight College (3 times) Fight, Team, Fight 48 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK

YEAH (for players): Yeah--­ Rah- Rah (Player's name) P. M. C. COLORS Red - White - and Yellow

VESPER SERVICE S Throughout its long history P.M.C. bas sought to emphasize every phase of the student's life. Hence, character development and services of worship are a recognized part of the school program. Two vesper services are held in the assembly room each week; and while attendance is voluntary. both cadets and veterans are urged to at­ tend. Hundreds of graduates of the College speak of these services as a very important part of their life at P.M.C. Many outstanding speakers and leaders are secured for these services, and all stu­ dents share in a brief worship service. The services are held on Sunday and Thursday evenings, from 7:15-7:45 o'clock. Students who have personal problems should feel free to see Mr. Rowe, the Col­ lege Chaplain, at any time. He will be at the College after the Vesper Services, dur­ ing each school day, and at other hours by appointment. FRESHMAN HANDBOOK 49 CHURCES IN VICINITY OF THE COLLEGE BAPTIST Emmanuel Baptist 15th and Potter Streets Rev. R. Harry Dick EPISCOPAL St. Paul's 9th and Madison Streets Rev. Peter C. Van der Hiel, Jr. LUTHERAN Nativity Lutheran 22nd and Edgmont A venue Rev. Frederic H. Eidam METHODIST Madison Street Methodist 7th and Madison Streets Rev. Christian G. Koppel PRESBYTERIAN Third Presbyterian 9th and Potter Streets Rev. Richard N. Stroman CHRISTIAN SCIENCE First Church of Christ Scientist 16th and Upland Streets CATHOLIC St. Robert's 19th and Providence Avenue Rev. J ames V. Mulhearn J EWISH Ohev Sholom Synagogue Center 8th between Welsh and Sproul Streets Rabbi Lewis B. Grossman 50 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK PLACES TO VISIT IN CHESTER P.M.C. Canteen on the campus-for light lunches and snacks. Washington House Restaurant,. 417 Market Street, Chester. lngleneuk Tea House, 120 Park Avenue, Swarthmore. Excellent food. Reserva­ tions advisable. Swarthmore 4569. Strath Haven Inn, Yale and Harvard Ave­ nues, Swarthmore. Recommended for overnight guests. Reservations should be made in advance. Swarthmore 0680. Hedgerow Theatre. Located in Moylan-Rose Valley. Founded by its director, Jasper Deeter, in 1923. Drama of all natiom and times is presented at t he playhouse in Rose Valley. Media 6-2482. The Players' Club of Swarthmore - An amateur club producing one 'Play each month during the months of October to May, inclusive. The club is in its thirty. sixth season and operates in its own playhouse at F airview and South Chester roads, Swarthmore. Moving Picture Houses-Boyd Theatre, 8th and Welsh Streets, Chester 3-4711; Stan­ ley Theatre, Edgmont Avenue, Chester 2-3912 ; State Theatre, 20 East 7th Street, Chester 3-6619; College Theatre, Chester and Fairview Road, Swarthmore, Swarthmore 2290. Deshong Memorial Art Gallery, lOth and FRESHMAN HANDBOOK 51 Edgmont A venue, Chester, houses a $250,000 art collection, including the fin­ est ivory collection in America. Open to the public from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday, and all legal holidays.

PLACES TO VISIT IN PHILADELPHIA INDEPENDENCE HALL, LIB E R T Y BELL, and NATIONAL MUSEUM, Chest­ nut Street above 5th, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Liberty Bell is visible through a glass door at other hours. BETSY ROSS HOUSE, 239 Arch Street. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.-regarded as the birthplace of the American flag. FRANKLIN INSTITUTE, Franklin Park- . way at 20th ·street, founded 1824, is one of the oldest institutions in the country devoted to the study and promotion of the mechanic arts and applied science. Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri., and Sun., noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and holidays, 10. a.m. to 5 p.m. FELS PLANETARIUM, Franklin Institute, reproduces the sky with sun, moon, planets, and stars in their relative positions at proper periods. Demonstrations and lec­ tures. Every day except Mondays at 3 and 8:30 p.m. Extra shows Sat. and Sun. and holidays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, Parkway at 19th and Race Streets, is the oldest scientific institution of its kind in 52 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK the United States. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA, Parkway at 19th and Vine Streets, is one of the largest library buildings in the world, being exceeded only by such build· ings as the British Museum, the Library of Congress, and the New York Library. H has a book capacity of about 1,500,000. PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART, 25t}; and Spring Garden Streets, is one of the greatest museums of the world, showing fine examples of the various arts, not mere­ ly of painting and sculpture, but also of furniture and the crafts. Open daily and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. GLORIA DEI (OLD SWEDES') CHURCH, Swanson Street (East of Front) below Christian Street. The first religious exer- · cises on the site of Old Swedes' were held in an old log blockhouse, built in 1669, but fitted up as a church in 1677. The present church was completed and first used July 2, 1700. LOCAL AIRPORTS BENEDICT FIELD, near Chelsea, is oper­ ated by Sky Parks, Inc., of Wilmington, Delaware. It has one 220-foot runway, from north to south. Flying lessons are offered by an accredited instructor. BUCKMAN AIRPORT lies along Township line road, in Upper Chichester Township, just a half mile from the western boundary FRESHMAN HANDBOOK 53 of Chester. It has two 1800-foot runways, from north to south and east to west. Fly­ ing lessons are given by accredited instruc­ tors, and planes may be rented. ESSINGTON SEAPLANE BASE is on the Delaware River, at the end of Wanamaker A venue, Essington. It is headquarters for the Philadelphia Flying School. There are facilities for handling and storing planes. PHILADELPHIA'S SOUTHWEST AIR­ PORT lies partly in Tinicum Township, and can be reached from Chester within 15 min­ utes via the new Industrial Highway. It is a terminal for the leading commercial air· lines, including the trans-Atlantic planes.

QUARTERMASTER STORE Books, academic supplies, and uniform accessories, as well as toilet articles and costume jewelry, are sold at the Quarter­ master window on the main floor. Charge slips may be used for all pur­ chases, exclusive of jewelry. The quartermaster's store is open at the following hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m. to 5:00p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. I \ 54 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK INCOMING MAIL Incoming mail for cadets will be dis­ tributed by the mail clerk at noon and even­ ing mess. Mail should be addressed as follows: Cadet (name) Pennsylvania Military College Chester, Pennsylvania Incoming mail for veteran boarding­ students will be distributed by the mail clerk at noon and evening mess. Mail should be addressed as follows: Mr. (name) Veteran Student Pennsylvania Military College Chester, Pennsylvania INFIRMARY The P.M.C. Infirmary is located on the campus at 1421 Chestnut Street. The two nurses are Miss Ann Collins and Mrs. Edna N essenthaler. Students desiring to see the medical doc­ tor or nurse shall report to the Infirmary at 4:45 p.m. Except in case of an emer­ gency or by a previous appointment with the nurse, students are not permitted to visit Infirmary at any other time. Should a student require medical attention between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. he will be admitted to the Infirmary only if accompanied by the night watchman. It is advisable in such a case that the night watchman call the Infirmary before taking the patient there. Phone Chester 3-7143. FRESHMAN HANDBOOK 55

PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY PREPARATORY SCHOOL Pennsylvania Military Preparatory School is, as its name implies, primarily a school whose aim is to help young men prepare for college. Affiliated with Pennsylvania Military College, it shares the same campus, and its Company of Cadets forms one com­ pany of the Cadet Battalion. However, it has a separate administration and faculty under the general supervision of President Col. Hyatt and the P.M.C. Board of Trus­ tees. The Prep Cadets are housed in dor­ mitories apart from the College Cadets. Working with boys generally between the ages of 13 and 18, P.M.P.S. offers a full course of study beginning with the 8th grade and carrying three main courses­ Classical, Scientific, General-through the 12th grade toward a full diploma granted on completion of the prescribed work. 56 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK COLLEGE TELEPHONE DIRECTORY Main Switchboard (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays) ...... 3-7119 Main Building after 5 p.m. and Sundays ...... 3-7110 Colonel Hyatt (office) ...... 3-7500 P.M.C. Infirmary ...... 3-7143 Canteen ...... 2-9528 Public Phone-Main Building ...... 2-9505 2-9159 2-9214 2-9481 Dyer Hall ...... 2-9584 Loveland Hall ...... 2-9871 Spang Hall ...... 2-9395 Victory Hall ...... 2-9263 Taitt Hall ...... 2-9158 Webb Hall ...... 2-9812 Veteran Barrack No. 1...... 2-9812 Veteran Barrack No. 2 ...... 2-9813 Chester Hospital...... 2-6121 College Tailor, Mr. William Bell . .... 3-9015 Information ...... 113 Long Distance ...... 110 Western Union ...... 3-8121 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK 57

TABLE OF CONlENTS

Page Preface to the Students ...... 3 President Hyatt's Message to the Entering Class ...... 5 History of P.M.C ...... 6 Did You Know That ...... 8 Administration ...... 11 Academic Advisers ...... 11 Academic Rules and Regulations ..... 12 Student Problems ...... 20 Library ...... 20 Regulations Governing Veteran Students ...... 23 General Rules and Regulations ...... 25 Civilian Veteran Student Government Association ...... 26 Cadet Honor Court...... 27 P.M.C. Clubs ...... 28 Map of College Campus ...... 29-80 Social Fraternities ...... 84 58 FRESHMAN HANDBOOK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page Music Activities ...... 35 Publications ...... 36 Calendar of Activities ...... 37 Athletic Department ...... 43 Admission to Home Games ...... 45 P.M.C. Songs ...... 45 P.M.C. Cheers ...... ·...... 47 P.M.C. Colors ...... 48 Vesper Services ...... 48 Churches in Vicinity of College. . . . . 49 Places to Visit in Chester...... 50 Places to Visit in Philadelphia ...... 51 Local Airports ...... 52 Quartermaster Store ...... 53 Incoming Mail ...... 54 Infirmary ...... • 54 Pennsylvania Military Preparatory School •..•.••..•....•.•.•.••...•. 55 College Telephone Directory...... 56