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SOPHOMORES ELECT SHUTLOCK Pushinski Elected Freshmun President by Harry Russ in After an intensive campaign which call a class meeting in the near future. the class of '67, Elaine Geba, Ron included several outdoor jam sessions, First. he intends to confer with Cathy Czajkowski, John Loughney, and Dar- Ed Pashinski copped the laurels by DeAngelis, vice-president of Student lene Moll were elected. being elected president of the fresh- Government, in order to clarify the man class. Bob Zebrowski was elected nature of his powers and his duties as In an extremely close contest for the office of Student Government Repre- vice-president; Susy Kallen, secretary; class president. sentative for the sophomore class, and Susan Harkness, treasurer. Pashinski did predict that the first Marie Shutlock was victorious. An interesting point is there project of the class would be the fram- that was Pashinski in an informal statement only a difference of four and five said that he, as well as the other elec- ing of the freshman class constitution. votes between first and second, and tees, was "naturally, very happy about Wr'rk on this will begin in the near second and third places. the results." He has had a short meet- future, following the appointment of a Pictured above are a few of the recently elected class officers attending a Miss Shutlock is replacing Pat Riley 1iamentary procedure conducted by S.C. Those in attendance were, first ing with the other newly elected fresh- Constitution Committee. who resigned from that position earlier lcw: Marie Shutlock, Darlene Moll, Elaine Geba, Second row: Ron Czajkowski, man class officers and stated he would In the Student Government race for this semester. John Loughroey, Ed Pashinski. h See You At Happy Came Night Irit BEACON Thanksgiving Vol. XXVIII, No. 10 WILKES COLLEGE. WILKES-BARRE, PENNA. Friday, November 22, 1963 Debuters to Compete in 'Switch' SC Reullirms IDC Budget Decision; ournument At Villunovu Toduy Will Reconsider Awurding of Dunce Dute The Wilkes College Debating Team the affirmative will be Douglas Kistler will leave this afternoon, accompanied and David Levy. Hoping for a nega- by Marshall Evans its advisor, Miss Charlotte Lord, for tive slip will be Rosemary Rush and At the special meeting evening a two day tournament at Villanova James Tredennick. However, both Tuesday Jim Jones, Treasurer, reported that JDC had submitted University. The topic will be "Resolved teams have studied extensively and a revised budget request to the budget committee. He further stated that after reviewing the revised .That the Federal Government should can defend the opposite position. request the budget cons mitte decided to retain its original recommendation to grant IDC $325. Rep- gasarantee an opportunity for higher resentatives from JDC, among whom were its President, George Evancho, made no objection, to this sducation to all qualified high school Varsity tournaments are often switch graduates." debates and so are something new for statement nor did they make any comment at the SG meeting concerning this issue. the Wilkes team, which last year was After the meeting Jim Jones made the following statement to this reporter: "We feel that the grant An innovation this year to the Vil- comprised of novices. Miss Lord feels allowed to JDC is sufficient to supplement their income to meet all expenses." lanova Varsity Debate is that it will be that the extra research required in legitimate a "switch" tournament. Each school preparation for this debate and the This reporter asked George Evancho: statement to the press for publication tion. SC then decided to postpone fur- enters two teams of two men each, but debate itself will give our team valu- "What policy or course of action do ther both teams are prepared to debate able experience which will pay off in at this time. discussion on this issue pending alternately on each side of the topic. the varsity tournaments planned for you and IDC intend to pursue as a investigation of facts pertaining to the Wilkes debaters with a penchant for the rest of the year. result of the decision reached by SG After- discussion between Joe Klaips, calendar request in question. Due to concerning your budget request?" Mr. representing the accounting club; our early press deadline the Beacon is HOMEMADE HARPSICORD FEATURED Evancho calmly sat down on his desk George Evancho and Steven Van Dyke, unable to present the results of the chair, placed his feet on the desk and representing IDC; and members of the special meeting held by SC yesterday Friedmann, Baishaw, Storch To Play with pipe in mouth stated, "No com- council; SC approved a motion to re- to determine which organization is ment at this time." When asked if he consider the accounting club's request entitled to sponsor the "Freshman- In Town And Gown Concert Series knew what he was going to do he said for the dance during Freshmen Week- Fling." An article will be presented in by Pauline Bostjancic his course of action was planned in end ou the basis of Article IX, section a subsequent issue reporting the out- The second concert of the Town and Gown Series will be held on Sunday, detail, but he would issue no other 5, sub ,ection B of the student Constitu- come of this special meeting. November 24, in the Wilkes Gym, commencing at 3:30 p.m. Mr. Clifford Bal- thaw will play a harpsichord which was built by Mr. Martin Friedmann. Both ones are members of the College music department faculty. The harpsichord is an age old instrument which is gradually coming back Lettermen Plun Christmus Formul For into usage. Mr. Friedmann explained that he was anxious to own one because Dec. 6 by Lois Petroski most of the music written for the violin There is a difference in the mechan- and oboe stemmed from the Baroque ical manner of tone production in the Christmas spirit on campus will ig- George Ralston; Pete Winebrake, been good children. period when the harpsichord was the harpsichord and in the piano. The nite formally at the Lettermen's Ball president of the Lettermen; Doug Herbie principal accompanying instrument. mechanism of the harpsichord is much Green will bring eight mu- to he held on December 6. Sponsored Yeager and Larry Gubanich, co-chair- scians closer to that of the organ, explained to play for dancing from 9 The piano, which gradually replaced annually by the club, the Christmas men of the dance; and their dates. until 12 p.m. the harpsichord, did not come into Mr. Friedmann. "Because of this," he Formal is the College's largest social The women of use until around 1700. "The piano," further stated, "Mr. Balshaw is ideally Also on hand to welcome couples TDR will bake function of the year. Christmas said Mr. Friedmann, "does not lend suited for playing it in the coming con- will be the Christmas-time indispen- cookies which, along with coke, will be served. itself well to the music of the Baroque cert." Once again, the gymnasium will pro- sable, Santa Claus. The jolly fellow period so I was anxious to obtain a vide the festive setting for the holiday will carry a sack of programs and A trio As approximately 10:30 the tradi- harpsichord." in the forthcoming program affair. All couples attending will be favors prepared by the Lettermen. He will be composed of Mr. Martin tional chant by the Lettermen will be Approximately one year ago, Mr. greeted by a receiving line consisting will present these items to all in at- heard. Friedmann, violinist; Laila Storch, of faculty chaperones; Dean and Mrs. tendance, provided, of course, all have Dean Ralston will lead the friedmann's wish began to materialize oboist; and Mr. Balshaw, harpsichord- group in a medley of favorite Christ- ehea he heard of a "do-it-yourself" ist. They vill present a program of mas carols. Miss Millie Gittins will iii which would make the procurement chamber music. accompany on the piano. ci the harpsichord within financial reach. The kit consisted mainly of the Mr. Balshaw is a graduate of the Various planning committees are plans for building the instrument. Guilmant Organ School in New York aiding co-chairmen Larry Gubanich Vith the help of the College Main- City and a Fellow of the American and Dough Yeager in attempts to make tenance Department the major wood- Guild of Organists. He is also music thin year's Formal a joyous, unforget- rork was done and the completion of director and organist at St. Stephen's table affair. Members of the com- the instrument faciliated. Church, Wilkes-Barre, and organ in- mittees include Dick Morgan, decora- structor at the Colege. tions; Nick Stefanowski, tickets; Louis Zampetti, refreshments; Alan Gubanich, Laila Storch, better known on cam- and Dick Bucko, program; Brooke etniks At Bop Tonight pus as Mrs. Martin Friedmann, is a Yeager, favors; Jim Jones, entertain- native of Vienna, Austria. There she ment; Bob Weston, coat check; Walt An invitation is extended to all "hep was an active member of a music group Prusakowski, invitations; Ron Grohow- cats" to attend the "Beatnik Bop" devoted to playing chamber music of ski, chaperones; and Bill Mulford, pub- tonight in the gym from 9 to 12. The the Baroque period. She has been a I city. Rhythm Aces will play "beat" tunes to member of the Harpur College music set the mood. faculty, Binghamton, New York, where Mr. Yeager and Mr. Gubanich re- This is one of the few times that she was an oboe instructor. mind students that the Christmas For- comfort in dress is the rule. Costumes mal is open to all on campus; fresh- The program on Sunday will con- in the true beatnik tradition can be men as well as upperclassmen are in- torn.