DEAN SMITH EXTENDS CONGRATULATIONS TO 195 MCC STUDENTS DOCTRINE Leonard Smith, Dean of Stu- R. Johnson, B. Jones, G. Ka- dents, has recently announced leta, J. Kaplan, C. Karwacki, K. that 195 students attained a 3.00 Kellogg, A. Kendig, V. Keppler, Volume IV March 7, 1966, Rochester, N. Y. No. 9 average or better during the first G. Kernutt, B. Kinzel, B. Kla- semester and thus have been witter, J. Knitis, B. Knitter, S. named on the Dean's List. Kopin, M. Koutz, T. Kraus, L. Krinsky, V. Krivis, B. La Varn- PROFESSOR SPEAKS Cultural Those students are: way, B. Lambert, J. Lauth, D. C. Allen, T. Allen, S. Amazeen, Leach, R. Lindeman, B. Lloyd, J. Ange, J. Astman, R. Backer, P. Lloyd, W. Long, P. Longdue, ON STUDENT REBELS Events M. Bader, P. Baker, R. Bartucca, C. Loria, D. Love, R. Lux, V. E. Bemish, H. Benson, F. Bi- Lynd. By BRUCE KNIGHT "chalk up the war in Vietnam to anchi, G. Bitetti, S. Bitkoff, G. the poor." J. Marcille, P. Margeson, E. On Friday, February 18th, Prof. Blake, O. Blyszczak, T. Boland, Mayes, J. McNall, L. Menter, J. Richard O'Keefe delivered the Democracy stresses equality, Schedule G. Bookmiller, B. Braddock, M. education and responsibility in Meyer, L. Millard, D. Moore, S. first of four planned faculty lec- Everything on this schedule is Brown, R. Budic, N. Burnett, J. Morley, J. Muck, D. Nagel, P. tures. He spoke on the topical, fellow man, but the system free to MCC students. Tickets Butterfield. O'Sullivan, J. Otis, L. Ouellette, provocative subject of student stresses quantity commodity buy- are available in the Student Ac- P. Caracci, D. Carey, R. Car- G. Owen, M. Paiko, M. Papalia, rebels, "There's Nothing Wrong tivities Office, Room 230. Films S. Patterson, M. Patzwald, R. With Student Rebels Except..." are also open and free to the ozza, G. Church, A. Clifford, E. Cobb, R. Colombo, J. Connelly, Peck, A. Pedersen, M. Perrins, Prof. O'Keefe started his lecture public. L. Petralis, I. Pfeffer, J. Pilling, by pointing out that he was speak- R. Cordello, C. Cox, P. Cristi- Monday, February 28, 11:00 a.m., ano, P. Cross, D. D'Aloia, R. R. Polito, C. Prideaux. ing about a small, active minor- Mr. Cutler Coulson, Cultural ity of intelligent, sensitive and Daddazio, J. Davenport, M. De D. Quercia, D. Quetchenbach, Attache and Motion Picture Kraker, R. De Marco, L. Delia E. Quirin, G. Ranieri, L. Ressue, dedicated students. Mario Savio, Officer, U.S.I.A., will lecture the leader of the Free Speech Vella, N. Denison, D. Deutsch- C. Richards, J. Richardson, R. and show color films on Thai- bein, M. Dick, T. Didas, S. Dorn, Richardson, J. Rising, M. Rizzo, Movement during the student land (Siam), in College Audi- J. Doty, M. Duignan, E. Elliott. demonstration at Berkeley, is torium. D. Roberts, D. Rodgers, S. now a student at Oxford Univer- J. Farnach, J. Fay, J. Feder- Rosenfeld, N. Ross. sity studying for a degree in Saturday, March 5, 1:00 p.m., ico, M. Fiser, K. Fodge, J. Fogg, G. Salata, B. Salmon, N. Sal- physics. His wife is completing City Club lecture, Newton N. A. Ford, K. Ford, P. Forest, D. zer, B. Schroeder, J. Schwartz, her doctoral studies. Prof. Minow, "Equal Time: TV and Foster, S. Foxton, P. Fricke, S. D. Sementino, R. Serron, L. O'Keefe said the activist rebels Political Campaigns," Cham- Friedland, S. Fulmer, T. Geis- Sharp, M. E. Shea, J. Sizer, J. also work with the poor, register ber of Commerce Auditorium. ler, M. Gleason, L. Gould, K. Skurski, R. Smith, J. Spence, P. Negro voters and generally speak Wednesday, March 9, 8:30 p.m., Grammatico, A. Granville, H. Suydam, D. Swift, D. Taddeo, L. for the powerless. These students film—Lazarillo (Spanish with Griswold, C. Gruschow, R. Guy, Tappenden, E. Tehan, P. Terra- use their vacation time and even English Subtitles), College Aud- A. Haefner, S. Handyside, J. nova, J. Testa, J. Tripoli, S. their own money working for itorium. Harper, P. Harrison, D. Heffer, Tuttle, T. Uhl, A. Ulterino, W. causes they are committed to. Prof. O'Keefe Thursday, March 10, 8:15 p.m., N. Heiney, P. Herman, R. Heuse- Utter. They want a better American so- veldt, R. Hollenbeck, M. E. Hos- concert — Rochester Philharm- F. Vaccaro, S. Van Arsdale, ciety, a truly "great society," ing. The conflict is apparent to onic Orchestra, Laszlo Somo- pers, W. Huber, L. Hunter, J. one in which the "system" does the student. They enter the uni- P. Van De Mortel, L. Van Duzer, gyi, Conducting, featuring Syl- Hurd, A. Infantolino. A. Wehle, R. Wilson, J. Win- not set the guidelines. Prof. versity to search for truth and via Khatchadourian, Soprano, O'Keefe said of the "system" haber, R. Wiseman, P. William- meaning to life. The university, and John Ogden, Pianist. Anthony, J. Woods, V. Wright, J. that the students believe, "the despite its glowing platitudes, has Eastman Theatre. Wygal, J. Young, C. Zuder. system is an insidious tyranny in actuality become part of the Friday, March 11, 11:00 a.m., MCC Faculty based on a quantity or mass so- system. The students are put in Professor Joseph J. Granata Breakdown ciety rather than a quality or large classes, sometimes num- will lecture and show slides on personal basis. It is designed to bering in the hundreds and have Joins AAUP The number of students that "Mission to Paraguay," in have attained the Dean's List appeal to the average person, little contact with the instructors. Room 307. who does not exist and therefore (Continued on page three) Faculty members at Monroe standing in each of the college's causes dissatisfaction to every Friday, March 11, 8:15 p.m., Community College recently programs are as follows: person who is not average." concert — The Eastman Phil- formed a chapter of the Ameri- Transfer Programs harmonia, Igor Stravinsky and can Association of University Liberal Arts 69 According to Prof. O'Keefe the Robert Craft, Conducting an Professors. The AAUP was activist students see the hypoc- Sophs! Take All Stravinsky Program. East- founded in 1915 by a group of Engineering Science 4 risy of the "system." The poor man Theatre. distinguished scholars for the Business Administration __11 barely exist in our country, while Notice Saturday, March 12, 1:00 p.m., purpose of advancing the ideals Career Programs and standards of the academic we live affluently and fight a Official class rings will be City Club lecture, Dr. Francis A.A.S. Nursing 15 war many thousands of miles J. Trembley, "We Filthy Am- profession. Accounting 6 from our shore. Operation Head able to be ordered on March 14, 1966 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 ericans," Chamber of Com- The organization is vigorous in Contract Nursing 12 Start is not allowed to advance merce Auditorium. Data Processing 9 and other poverty programs are p.m. in the main corridor on its defense of academic stand- the first floor. Sunday, March 13, 4:00 p.m., con- ards and freedoms, and it has, Dental Hygiene 18 cut back. The students conclude, cert—Rochester Chamber Or- in the past, censured institutions Electrical Technology 8 chestra, David Fetler, Con- for violations of professional eth- Marketing 2 ducting. College Auditorium. ical standards. Today the Asso- Mechanical Technology 7 Monday, March 14, 8:00 p.m. ciation has 72,000 faculty mem- Optical Technology 3 Draft Threatening MCC Night at the Dryden The- bers in every rank and disci- Police Science 11 atre. Mr. James Card will lec- pline, distributed among approxi- Recreation Supervision 8 ture and show film on "An mately 1,500 accredited institu- Secretarial Science -11 Introduction to the Film," tions. In addition there are more Non-Matriculated than 900 local chapters on col- Even for Collegians Dryden Theatre, George East- Liberal Arts 1 man House. lege and university campuses The call of the draft is threat- has no ROTC program, but sev- across the nation. ening all young men, many of eral other colleges and universi- Wednesday, March 16, 8:30 p.m., TWO NEW PROFS whom are seeking refuge in col- ties in New York State do offer British poet Stephen Spender The MCC Chapter elected the lege. A II-S deferment is certain- them. Alfred, Niagara, and St. will read and comment on his following officers: President, Pro- ly beneficial in delaying a man's Bonaventure Universities offer poetry. College Auditorium. fessor George McDade; Vice- ASSUME POSITIONS obligations to his military serv- Army ROTC in which 2 years of Thursday, March 17, 8:15 p.m., President, Professor Stuart Por- Two newcomers have assumed ice, but it also has its disadvan- ROTC is compulsory. The Univer- concert — Rochester Philhar- ter; Secretary, Professor Eliza- positions on the faculty of MCC tages. Any deferment, including sity of Buffalo offers Air Force monic Orchestra, Laszlo Somo- beth Gennarino; Treasurer, Pro- for the spring semester. They a II-S deferment, makes a man ROTC where 2 years of ROTC is gyi, Conducting, featuring An- fessor Carol Rayhill. At the are: Miss Meda Bowman, Assis- liable for induction to age 35 compulsory. Army and Air Force dres Segovia, Guitarist, play- meeting members agreed to let tant Professor of Nursing, and rather than to age 26. Also the ROTC is offered at Syracuse Uni- ing Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Con- the officers appoint a constitu- Mr. Robert C. Calhoun, Assistant local draft board can and in versity, Navy and Air Force certo for Guitar. Eastman The- tional committee and a program Professor of Data Processing, many cases will obtain a stu- ROTC is offered at the U. of R., atre. committee. evening session. dent's transcript to see his and Army ROTC is offered at marks and judge his accepta- Clarkson College of Technology. bility or rejection. Upon joining the Reserves, a man is given a Reserve classifi- Ability, Not Politics. Important It may interest you to know the cation. The four basic Reserve general order in which men are classifications are: inducted into the service: For City Jobs. Says Mayor Lamb 1. Men 19 or over who have I-R—available for active re- failed to register with the draft serve duty The Society for the Advance- affirmed this by stating that he's Democrat. His success is ob- board beginning with the oldest II-R—not available due to a ment of Management played host been employed for twenty-five vious. to Mayor Lamb, who spoke on years in a predominately Repub- first. civilian occupation Mayor Lamb then listed some municipal job opportunities in lican government—and is a good 2. Volunteers for induction un- III-R—not available due to de- Rochester which are open to in- municipal careers open, such as der 26 years of age (oldest first). in law, chemistry, recreation, pendents terested and trained college data processing, etc. 3. Men 19 or over who are graduates, on Wednesday, Feb- single; married but not living in IV-R—not available due to mis- ruary 16. The Mayor continued by stat- a bona fide relationship; or who cellaneous reasons ing that Rochester has sent were married after Aug. 26, The Mayor cited challenging housing inspectors to R.I.T. and More information on induction careers in the urban community 1965 and are childless (oldest and the Reserves can be obtained policemen to Northwestern U. first). which allow the employee to es- Therefore we assume that the at the draft board in pamphlets tablish firm roots and personal and booklets. A few books are government is prepared to pay 4. Men 19 and over who were contact, instead of the glamour the cost of further education for married before Aug. 26, 1965 and also being published on military and impersonal atmosphere of service. its employees when necessary are living in a bona fide family state and federal positions. He and profitable. relationship (oldest first). added that the person so em- Following the Mayor's speech, 5. Men 26 to 35 years of age ployed would face "a new ven- ture each day." Mr. Gupp and Budget Director beginning with the youngest first. Notice Korn answered questions from 6. Men between the ages of Anyone interested in work- Mayor Lamb assured the small the audience. Mr. Gupp clarified 18% and 19 (oldest first). ing on Spring Week-end, April audience that political considera- the question of civil service 29, 30, and May 1, 1966, please tions aren't first and that the per- exams, stating that political ap- This order may change depend- son's ability is the deciding fac- ing on the national situation. contact Gwen Davies or Doug pointments depend on the scores Fisher by mail folder. tor for acceptance. The City's achieved. Mr. Korn then empha- MCC, being a junior college, Personnel Director Gupp later Mayor Lamb sized the Mayor's points. Page Two THE MONROE DOCTRINE March 7, 1966 MCC's Rodent Problem Professor Views Grading System Letters To the Editor: later philosophy; the education • . . Fact or Fiction "It seems rather unfair and world seems to have caught the MCC'S RAVENOUS RAT unrealistic to grade a student on bug—pass-now/learn-later. Com- to the the basis of what is done solely pulsory education to the age of on paper and not take into con- 16, few jobs available to one who sideration what his effort has does not hold a high school di- been." ploma and not many more to Editor one who does not hold some sort This was the concluding sen- of college degree: these things tence of the editorial comment add up to a baby steam-roller. Student Says bewailing the equating of effort- And what makes the steamroller ful and effortless academic fail- roll? Welfare is expensive and ure, which appeared in the Feb. the birthrate expanding; the tax- There Is Still 9 issue of the Monroe Doctrine. payers' dollars can only be I would agree that it may stretched so far. And so the Hope for Doctrine "seem unfair" to the students seven-year-old must make room To the Editor: who exchanged a soft bed for a for the six-year-old in the first- hard desk at 8 a.m., to the stu- grade room and everyone who The editor of any newspaper, dents who sacrificed untold op- can totter across the stage must whether it be The New York portunities in the cafeteria and receive a diploma so he can get Times or the outspoken Mon- its annexes in order to huddle in dollars, when his allotted school- roe Doctrine, is responsible their appointed auditorium seats, time is up. to its readers for truthful, ob- and to the students who spent jective, and unbiased reporting their last two dollars on a park- Many, many students do well, of the news. The fact that a col- ing ticket which they risked in even excellently, with the oppor- lege newspaper is the voice of order not to miss class. They tunities offered by education, the students does not license its came, they saw and suffered, but steam-roller or no. But others get student editor to take pot shots they did not conquer. What a flattened. Those who arrive at at whatever and whomever he dirty gyp! college with a charge account pleases. left over from high school, who HE'S GETTING FATTER Has there ever been a charge need extra help and extra time AND FATTER ... WATCH A newspaper is entitled to its account which did not have to be (maybe even extra years) be- YOUR BOOKS'.'.'. editorial policy—and that policy paid in full, sometime? The bus- fore they can pay off the first Sneaking stealthily alongside just walk in the library and leave should always reflect the ration- iness world seems nowadays to account and become academic- the woodwork of the second floor with a nice big volume in with al, mature, and carefully evalu- operate on the have-now/pay- ally solvent: what happens to corridor crept one of man's most the rest of your school books, ated opinions of the editors. In them? They go to their classes, dreaded creatures — a rat. He and they'll never see you. Look the case of a college newspaper they do the best they know, and the editorials should be repre- the best just isn't good enough. moved rapidly glancing over his what I got tonight." The rat Students Suggest And so they leave, after a se- shoulder to see if he had been shows his apprentice a copy of sentative, to some degree, of the opinion of the student body. mester or a year or three or spotted. Ah! Another rodent suc- The Great Escape. More Variety four years. Where do they go? cess story—he had escaped with "Cool, sharp, great," the Where can they go? the stolen goods unseen. learner exclaims. "I can't wait I agree one-hundred percent To the Editor: On the next day, same time, until tomorrow, maybe I'll even with Professor Nemeyer. A col- That largely depends upon lege newspaper should be free An editorial comment in the same place he returns again take a book I don't even want." February 9th issue of the Mon- whether they are learners or and succeeds in the same das- "You're all right," the older "to responsibly criticize college leaners. The former will remem- and world actions." But "W.W." roe Doctrine states, "The pur- tardly crime. On his escape, he rat says, "You're a worse rat pose of the school newspaper is ber Columbus (the one who went notices a shy rat cowardly sit- than I thought you were." has ignored that responsibility. east by sailing west, seemingly He made the very bad mistake to inform the student of what is ting in the corner watching him MCC's "Rodent Problem," fact going on in the school and to backward but look what he with admiration and respect. The or fiction? Both, plus biogra- of publishing HIS crude opinion found) and the tortoise (who won of Governor Rockefeller, and make him a more interested par- smaller rat thought to himself, phies, magazines and reference ticipant." the race though the hare could "Oh to be as brave as him!" books. coupled it with an utterly stupid go faster); a post-graduate year "attempt at humor and satire." Could the Doctrine run a col- of high school, a reduced load, "It's a cinch," the expert rat Isn't it about time the exterm- umn or series of articles on the related, "all you have to do is inators came? He totally disregarded the fact or even—like Columbus' America that his personal prejudice would many programs offered at MCC? —a change in goal are all possi- appear to be the unofficial opin- This could provide a more stim- bilities. ion of the MCC student body. ulating approach than plain facts An Old Story Repeated as they are presented in the The leaner, needs little sym- And then, rather than make college catalog. pathy: he can always find a post Sunday, February 13, at the Rand Cabin in Powder Mill Park the necessary general apology These articles could include in- somewhere. the students of MCC who attended the Winter Weekend experienced that Professor Woodbridge justi- formation from students in the Winifred Jacobs the finest entertainment of the whole weekend. This entertainment fiably called for, he went on to following areas: was in the form of the G. Lewis Trio, an excellent folk-singing group. put his foot in his mouth for a (1) Requirements for admis- In spite of this excellent group's attempts, it was up to a few well second time. In his reference to sion to the course including any I took the long way yesterday known, misguided souls to ruin the whole mood of the moment. All the controversial pictures of special or unique factors such as And found a land I scarcely knew during the group's act there were students coming and going with Rockefeller he remarked that if the absence of any upper age their beer in hand. The constant gigling and talking, on the part "Professor Woodbridge misses limit in the Nursing program. It's changed, since I last saw it of a few well-known girls, of a well-known sorority, blended in well the humor in them, then it is not Another turnpike's coming (2) Activities throughout the with the general mood of discourtesy that was given to this group. our fault." The humor that through. This was a shame and really amounts to a slap in the face to the "W.W." attempted, and missed curriculum such as field trips, group discussions and guest lec- G. Lewis Trio. This was so bad that the Trio noticed it right away by a mile, can be found in Mad The great machines assail the and even made a few comments about it during the course of their tures. Also, facts on numbers of Magazine. Professor Woodbridge earth brief performance. A written apology should be sent to the Trio was absolutely right in accusing students presently enrolled and by the executive board or those in charge of the weekend in the hopes him of "inane" thinking. previously graduated. Their bellies suck its sweetness that we can get them back again. (3) What degree, diploma, or in —R. M. The Monroe Doctrine has recognition is granted upon grad- As fertile as a maiden's womb too often made un-called for er- uation; community opinion or And twice as black as Chinese rors in its attempts to prove that comment on the program and it can be as good at protesting statements from graduates con- sin. Editorial Comments as the guys at Berkeley. For- cerning their acceptance as em- What shall we call this fabled tunately Professor Nemeyer ployees in the community. land For those who have missed the MCC basketball games—there chose a most opportune moment is still one home game to be played. This game against Corning This information would give This cradle of our country's in which to issue a statement not only students at MCC a better Community College will be played February 26 at East High at 7:30 concerning the paper's future youth P.M. As stated before in the Monroe Doctrine, attendance at school understanding of the scope and policy. With the elimination of a activties of programs other than Where savages pursued the deer functions has been very poor even when the functions are free. Per- great deal of tastelessness in haps for this last game the student body can make the supreme effort their own, but also would pre- And wiser men pursued the truth. both writing style and format, sent this information more at- of supporting their team by attending this last game. A student identi- the Monroe Doctrine may A name, a phrase, an epitaph fication card is all that is needed to get into the game free. tractively to others in the com- stand a chance of becoming "the munity. To keep the image still alive * * * best two-year college newspaper J. M. Woods Behold the finished product there A new semester means new things to many people. To the sorori- in the state." P. E. Clarke ties and fraternities it means new pledges. Pledging usually consists "Keep Right for Exit 35." Ed. Note: This is a good sug- of wearing beanies, signs or some other adornment and it consists of Sincerely, George Blake performing services in school. The pledge period is a short length Joan M. Abbott gestion and we hope to do this of time during which time constructive pledging is required. The in the very near future. purpose of these sororities and fraternities is to promote good will throughout the school and service it in any way possible. The pres- ent sororities are: Theta Upsilon, Sigma Iota Chi, and Alpha Chi Chairman of Beta. The present fraternities are: Gamma Chi, Theta Kappa Chi and Kappa Theta Gamma. Any student interested in becoming a Winter Weekend DOCTRINE "brother" or "sister" should contact the president of the organization. The names can be found on yellow slips in the mail folders. Thanks Students Published bi-monthly by the students of Monroe Community College, Rochester, New York 14607 * * * To the Editor: For those who went to Winter Weekend, it was fun and a weekend Volume IV Monday, March 7, 1966 Number 9 to remember. The question arises though, "Why didn't more people I would like to take this op- portunity to publicly thank those go?" It wasn't because of lack of publicity or the program planned WILLIAM A. WARD, Editor-in-Chief but some students stated . . . "It was too close after intercession— students who helped make Win- that's where all my money went." "I had to buy books and pay tui- ter Weekend a success. It would be virtually impossible to list all Assistant Editor Robert MacMath tion." "This is my first semester here, what was I supposed to do, these students by name, but Editor of Editorial Page _ ___ - Pauline A. Liess go up to a stranger and say 'Hey, you look cute, want to go to Winter nevertheless, you all know who News Editor - - - Laurel Kasper Weekend?' Be serious." Most responses fell into these categories you are. Those of you who con- Sports Editor _ Paul Cross which might have been the reason for the lack of response. tributed your time and efforts Assistant Sports Editor - _ — - — Paul Conley * * * to make Winter Weekend a suc- Girls' Sports Editor Cathy Cross Among the problems that seem to stymie the intellectual growth cess certainly should be very Circulation Editor _ Barbara Hartz of MCC is the lack of student organizations devoted to a specific goal proud of yourselves for the week- Reporters _ - Robert Wilson, Linda Semens, or aim. We would like to see more clubs formed on the line of the end exceeded last year's in at- Sue Isselhard, Rona Coleman, George Blake, Pam Clarke, Rich- Civic Affairs Association and the newly formed Society for the Ad- tendance and enthusiasm. You ard Colvin, Jack Disraeli, Jan Julkerski, Willie Paul Lovett, John vancement of Management (SAM) which recently had Mayor Lamb made my job more rewarding as Marcille, Leah Ouellette, Edward Rosenthal, Sandy Wasserman, speak at the college. We would like to see the formation of organiza- well as increasing your fellow Typists Oreshia Hyk, Cammie Visser, tions devoted to Political Science, Foreign Affairs, Literature, and students' interest in school ac- Marilyn Sisca, Gail Benjamin, Judy Colton. any other club devoted to a special interest. These organizations could tivities. Thank you very much. Faculty Adviser _ Mr. Donald Nemeyer bring in speakers, have discussions and even cause a furor. All this Yours sincerely, Printed at Bittner Press, 5 St. Paul St. would stimulate students to question their precepts and thereby fur- rfTT>i • ther their interest in college life. Sandy Wasserman March 7, 1966 THE MONROE DOCTRINE Paga Three

LUCIUS BEEBE ©n Board Bon Vivant - Raconteur The unusual letters being published here for the first time were written by the late Lucius Beebe and are the per- sonal property of MCC professor, Thomas Fabiano. Pro-

c,U. |3««U Virginia Cily fessor Fabiano, who still writes regularly for the National Geographic of Italy, was, in 1957, assigned an historical article on life in Virginia City. It was in connection with the Southern Pacific Railroad March 5, 1958 preparation of this article that Mr. Fabiano became acquint- Pacific Grove, Calif. ed with the expert on Virginia City, Lucius Beebe. The two December 31, 1957 Dear Mr. Fabiano: met personally in New York City in November, 1957, when they discussed the article's content to confirm its accuracy. Dear Dr. Fabiano, A search of our files fails to reveal any As one letter indicates, Mr. Beebe gladly donated from his Your letter about Virginia City photos old time pictures of Virginia City at all. I am own personal files all of the pictures used in the article. reaches me on a brief vacation from the therefore simply enclosing such as we have, Lucius Beebe, onetime high priest of eastern cafe soci- Comstock and I wish to acknowledge it al- most of which, naturally enough, concern ety, author, poet, dauntless devotee of fine food and wines, though unable to supply your pictures them- this newspaper. and outspoken newspaper columnist, has as colorful a back- selves for several weeks. ground as the West he adopted. Surprisingly enough, Beebe I doubt if one in ten of the photographs They include a shot of our offices as was born in Wakefield, Massachusetts, the son of a wealthy you requested exist or ever did. Old time they appear today, the same offices where Boston industrialist and financier, and attended several files of Virginia City pictures of any sort are Mark Twain first signed a story with that schools, including Yale and Harvard, where he graduated very scarce and usually very unsatisfactory byline when he was a member of our staff in 1927. His studies were complicated by expulsions for for the same reason that no files at all exist various pranks, in one of which Mr. Beebe circulated, as part of this newspaper. Everything, but every- in 1864. There is a photograph of myself and thing in Virginia City, mine offices, news- Mr. T-Bone, our 185 pound St. Bernard. of his master's thesis, some unpublished poems of Edwin paper offices, private files were completely There is also the Bloody Bucket building, Arlington Robinson that the poet did not want printed. After destroyed in the great fire of 1875 and what formerly a saloon and call house with the graduation, Beebe worked in Boston newspapers for several material there was in the records of the Cali- girls' names still on the upstairs doors, and years, and then went to work for the New York Herald- fornia Historical Society later disappeared in a drawing of Piper's Opera, one of the few Tribune, reporting the colorful antics of a cafe society in a the San Francisco fire of 1905. surviving grand opera houses in the Far syndicated column, "This New York." In 1910, he went West West and one with a "raked" stage, that is to settle in Virginia City, Nevada, the site of the famous Photography was not common in Nevada in the days of the Comstock bonanza. I doubt a stage slanted toward the audience who Comstock Lode, and with his friend and collaborator, Charles if individual places of business were ever sit on the level. The phrase to "upstage" a Clegg purchased a local newspaper, renamed it the Territo- photographed and only such public premises person comes from this slanted stage. rial Enterprise and made it the most widely read paper as the International Hotel, this newspaper throughout the West. Notice the extraordinary letter head and the various mine shafts and mills re- I enclose also a tourist guide from the on the Territorial Enterprise stationery used in the letter, ceived individual treatment. Interior pictures and notice that Mark Twain had at one time worked in the simply don't exist. Nobody knew how to take weekly edition of this paper and sincerely very same offices. The other letter was written on stationary them; nobody wanted them. Everything is hope that these various items may be of shown from the exterior if at all. some use to you. from Lucius Beebe's privately owned Pullman car. Another unusual possession of Beebe's, in which he took great pride, was his 185 pound St. Bernard dog, named T-Bone Towser II When I get home I will be glad to see with all good will, what old time material I have in the vault, because he is fed nothing but steak. but it is personal and not office property and Lucius Beebe was the author of about 35 books, includ- I keep it at home where it is not now acces- Lucius B«0b« ing volumes on high society, travel and poetry. A dozen sible to anyone. I must warn you, however, books dealt with railroads and included a complete history that no such volume or variety of shots as of railroading. In recent years Beebe contributed a syndi- you ask for exist anywhere. cated column to the San Francisco Chronicle. The column, Please let me know if the limited amount trenchant in its criticisms of modern times, reflected his of material I may be able to find at the end views on such wide-ranging subjects as taxes, peace demon- of January will be of any use to you. strations, politicians and installment buying—all of which Largest Weekly [Paid; Circulation in the Entire American West he disliked. With all good will, See in the letters of Lucius Beebe: the man of many sides, the sparkling personality backed by substance, the Lucius B*«b* Saga of the West. "The Trojan Women" Reviewed One of the things which can ogy about the Trojan War, was Student Personality Profiles make a trip to New York City Euripides' entry in the 91st By Sandy Wasserman worthwhile is to observe a dra- Olympiad, in 415 B.C. At this matic production by The Circle time Greece was enjoying an he was a member of the Cross in the Square. On Wednesday, uneasy peace from the war be- Country Team and is presently Feb. 16, about fifty students and tween the Leagues led by Ath- a member of the Police Science faculty traveled to Brockport to ens and Sparta. This was the Club. see this famous company per- famous Pelopponesian War which Phil states, "My two years at form Euripides' The Trojan began in 431 B.C. The Athenians MCC have been two of the finest Women, which was presented by were preparing to renew hostili- years of my life; not only have the State University of New York ties by invading' the island of I enjoyed my studies in Police at Brockport and The New York Melos, which would eventually Science but also the participa- State Council on the Arts. lead to their final defeat and sur- tion I have had in many of the The play, as one part of a tril- render in 404 B.C. While main- College's extra curricular activi- taining the original story line of ties. Plain academics with no the fall of Troy, Euripides' ver- other participation in college ac- Prof. Speaks son provides a powerful insight tivities does not contribute fully into the disadvantages of war to to a student's college experience. (Continued from page one) In order to really enjoy college The professor who does take time both the victors and their vic- tims. At one point in the play, life a student must take an ac- to establish rapport with the stu- tive interest in his college. This dents may be refused tenure, be- Hecuba succinctly provides Eur- ipides' theme when she says that I have tried to do and it has re- cause he did not publish enough warded me with a sense of be- —witness the case of Professor "Fear is the absence of reason." Euripides lost the contest that longing and a feeling of achieve- Bernstein of Princeton. One stu- ment." dent carried a placard at Prince- year, as did his country eleven ton claiming that Homer would years later. not receive tenure at Princeton, One distinguishing characteris- Barbara Reid Philip O'Sullivan because he was only a two book tic of Greek drama is that of man. character development; in this This week "Personality Pro- School activity and accomplish- Executive Board case Hecuba is dragged off as file" interviewed a very recent ment of synonymous with Phil Prof. O'Keefe believes the uni- bride, Barbara Reid, formerly O'Sullivan.. This. energetic. 22- versity should be a community Odysseus' slave and is forbidden to curse the Greeks. But curse Barbara Heilman. Barb, 19, a year old Irishman has been a Announcements of scholars. Owing to this com- graduate of Webster High School great asset to MCC's Student munal role, it has a very im- she does; at first Poseidon, the Gary Koc, Frosh Senator, has supposed protector of Troy and is presently enrolled in the Lib- Association and is very deserv- been appointed as Treasurer of portant part to play in future eral Arts program. Her courses ing of recognition. Phil, a changes in society. The univer- later the Greeks themselves. the Student Association. He is Eventually she comes to accept include: English Literature, So- Brighton High School graduate, sity, Prof. O'Keefe said should her fate realizing that the gods ciology, Psychology, Physical spent one year at R.I.T. before succeeding Marilyn Casale who be a place for "further experi- are powerless to help her. Education, Music and Drama. attending MCC. He is currently did not return to MCC for the ments in democracy," and it will A very active girl, Barb has enrolled in the Police Science spring semester. soon have to face up to this fact. The Greeks in winning have done much to benefit MCC. She program. Phil's courses for this It can no longer be just part of gained little; connubial bliss is is Recording Secretary of the semester include: Juvenile Pro- Other Student Association offi- the system. far from being the intention of Executive Board as well as Sec- cedures, Principles of Investiga- cers will retain the positions Prof. O'Keefe concluded with any of the daughters of Hecuba; retary to the Student Activities tion, Highway and Traffic Con- they held last semester. These advice for the activist student and Poseidon, god of the seas, Committee. Barb was general trol, General College Math and officers and their offices are as from Thomas Jefferson: "De- lies in wait for the conquerors, Chairman of the Election Dance Physical Fitness. as Odysseus is to discover. follows: George Belle-Isle, Pres- clare your cause for separation. as well as having served as a A very versatile boy and a What are your goals, define them Euripides expected the sensi- campaign manager for students Dean's List student, Phil partici- ident; David Borland, Vice- and secure a plan to meet them. tive Athenians to reject the war running for office. pates in many extra curricular President; Philip O'Sullivan, Stu- History will record whether you they were about to continue after In addition to her busy sched- activities. He is presently Stu- dent Co-ordinator; Barbara Reid, have given only one shot or a seeing how gross, irrational and ule, Barb works five nights a dent Coordinator of the Execu- Recording Secretary; and Alan future base for an intelligent plan unproductive he had shown war week at the Park Avenue Hos- tive Board and deserves full Haefner, Chief Justice. of action." As for the provocative to be. But hubris was the Athen- pital. She enjoys outdoor sports credit for the proper functioning title of the lecture, "There's noth- ian flaw; pride went before a such as tennis and ice skating. of all student activities. Phil is ing wrong with student rebels ex fall, and the Athenians were un- The Reids plan to move to Hart- also the newly appointed Treas- Executive Board elections will cept . . .", prof. O'Keefe con- willing to accept Euripides' wis- ford, Conn., in the fall where urer of Gamma Chi Fraternity be held on April 6. Resumes of cludes "that there isn't enough dom. Have we progressed to the Barb plans to work in Elementary and as well an active member all candidates must be submitted of them." point where we can? Education. of the Varsity Club. Last year to David Borland by March 11. Page Four THE MONROE DOCTRINE March 7, 1966 TRIBUNES TOPPLE RIT FROSH 'VETERANS' PACE ATTACK Sports in Brief THE IRONMEN by Paul Cross and Richard Helmbold by Bruce Knight On January 10, 1966, the men II. "Mr. Rochester" Physique Despite the fact that our bas- of Monroe's rebounds throughout who the ads say "do exercises, Contest, Thursday, January 27 ketball squad lost six of their the game. so nobody will kick sand in their 1966: twelve players due to academic For the second time this year Intramural faces at the beach" had a meet- George Grana was chosen "Mr. probation, the remainder of the MCC outplayed Niagara C.C. ing in Room 220 to form a Rochester" out of six contest- team has picked up the pieces during the first half only to lose Basketball weightlifting club. As a result ants. Paul DiSuhr was chosen and fought their way to two vic- to a Niagara scoring spree. This of that and subsequent meetings, The intramural basketball "Mr. Best Arms" and finished tories. Mr. Monagan gained sev- time it was Al Schug with 20 a constitution was drawn up and second in the "Mr. Rochester" eral good players from the school second half points who pulled to league under the direction of Mr. a name selected. division. but Dick O'Toole, Jim Murray, their win, 87-65, after the two Mancarella is quickly coming to teams had tied at the end of the a close and the big question is: The club is still willing to ac- George Grana was also named Bob Stevens, Larry Lawrence, "Mr. Best Back" in the "pretty and Terry Schrader are provid- half 36-36. Who can catch the Royals? The cept new members and the meet- Royals lost two of their big guns, ings will be announced on the boy contest." ing the spirit and spark to the The Bryant - Stratton engage- Don Vella finished third in the "new" team. ment was the first time for Coach Bob Simmons and Dick Madaf- bulletin boards. All men are wel- feri. Tom Didas reasoned that if come to participate and get in "Mr. Rochester" division. Before probation went into ef- Monagan to see his "new fledg- THE IRONMEN'S Al Haefner fect, though, the Tribunes played lings" in action and they re- Mr. Monagan could recruit from shape for the summertime. the Royals, the Royals could re- Bulging biceps and triceps are was on of the six judges and some of the most exciting, hard- sponded with a 84-54 victory. The John Connelly competed in the fought basketball to be seen any- key man for MCC was Jim Mur- cruit from the varsity. He picked the vogue as the meetings get ray who combined 24 points, 10 up Steve Hess and Dick Helm- under way. The lifters have "Mr. Best Arms" division. where. At Auburn they overcame III. Rochester Powerlift Con- a three point lead in the final half assists, and 10 rebounds to pace bold to team up with him and flexed through the constitution the team. Butch Johnson, Paul Conley, and are now impatient to get into test, Saturday, January 29, 1966: minute of play to gain an 80-79 123 Pound Class: win. Dick Helmbold's steal on an Alfred Tech completely over- Jack DeCory, Ron Wheeler, and action. Paul Cross. 1st—Joe Kosmicki—Total 745 out-of-bounds play and subse- whelmed Monroe with a power- Any student still interested in 2nd—Lyn Darling—Total 695 quent lay-up gave Monroe the ful shooting and rebounding at- Didas with 21 points led his joining may contact either John 3rd—David Tucker—Total 425 victory. Next the Tribunes found tack to beat MCC 78-46. Dick new Royals over the Les Chap- Connelly or Al Decker via their 132 Pound Class: themselves at the University of O'Toole and Jim Murray each erals 61-53. The Les Chaperals mailfolders. had 12 points for MCC. 1st—THE IRONMEN'S Bob Rochester's Palestra against the led by Gil Smith's 16 points All of the present club mem- Hegan with a bench press of 200, U of R Frosh, a team with a tre- Although they were down by as needed the win to tie for the bers are in top condition and a squat of 305 and a deadlift of mendous height advantage. Due many as 19 points in the second lead. The Hicks stayed right be- just the sight of them would dis- 450 for a total of 955. to the snow conditions only eight half the Tribunes were defeated hind the Royals with a forfeit courage any sand kickers at the 2nd—Joe Pinciaro—Total 950 members of oar team made the by Jamestown C.C. by only a ten win over the Gamma Chi Rebels. beach. 3rd—Gary Rice—Total 840 trip to the gym. There has prob- point margin 85-75 at Jamestown. The Royals, though, continue to Mr. Lathan of the Math De- 148 Pound Class: ably never been a time in the Dick O'Toole's 22 points and Jim roll toward the championship. partment is the faculty advisor 1st—John Muzzela, Jr.— history of our school when every Murray's 16 paced the Monroe to THE IRONMEN. attack. Total 1200 member of a team put on such Gymnastics THE IRONMEN would also 2nd—Steve Bradshaw—Total great individual performances In one of the greatest come- like to report on the following 1020 than was witnessed in that en- backs of the year our Tribunes The Gymnastics club has a very contests in which they partici- 3rd—Greg Blake—Total 1015 counter. Although McDaniel, overcame a 19 point deficit in busy schedule for the coming pated: 165 Pound Class: Murray, and Hess fouled out dur- the second half to overhaul the weeks. February 25 and 26 will I. 1966 Rochester Open Weight- 1st—Paul Major—Total 1185 ing the second half Bischoping, RIT Frosh, our neighborhood find them in the Rotary-Lions 2nd—Jerry Freisinger—Total Lawrence, and Roth came off the rivals, 58-55. Dan Murphy, a re- lifting Contest, Saturday, Janu- cent addition to the team, pulled Clubs' Benefit Circus at Lock- ary 8, 1966: 1135 bench and all gave tremendous port. In this show they will share 3rd—George Connelly—Total efforts and hustle to help the many vital rebounds off the RIT 123 Pound Class: board. Dick O'Toole (16) and Jim top billing with high wire and ani- 1st—Joe Kosmitki—Total 405 1120 team to a 83-75 triple-overtime mal acts. February 27 in the new 181 Pound Class: win. Dick Helmbold led the MCC Murray (13) again were our 2nd—Bob Mills—Total 270 scoring leaders. Their experience Victor Central gym they will give 3rd—Gary Lampson—Total 250 1st—Tom Hirtz—Total 1295 scoring with 32 points, plus 5 an exhibition and demonstration 2nd—Cliff Habblitz—Total 1250 assists and numerous rebounds. on the court paid off in the clos- 132 Pound Class: ing minutes as they refused to for the Finger Lakes Physical 3rd—Chuck Briglit—Total 1160 Larry Lawrence pulled down 1st—Julio Vasquez—Total 605 198 Pound Class: crack under pressure. Jim Mur- Education Association Spring Con- 2nd—THE IRONMEN'S Bob many key rebounds in the over- ference. On March 12 there will 1st—Bruce Christman—Total time action. Dick O'Toole (18 ray's great steal of a RIT pass Hegan with a standing press of turned the game for MCC. be an exhibition for a father and 1315 points) collected a large percent son group at East Ridge High 165, a snatch of 160 and a clean 2nd—Frank Trullo—Total 1305 School. and jerk of 205 for a total of 525. 3rd—Robert Hall—Total 1130 3rd—Gary Rice—Total of 455 Heavy Weight Class: Intercollegiate competition may 165 Pound Class: 1st—Martin Spatz—Total 1520 Conlefs Comments soon be in the offing. According to 1st—Joe Quinn—Total 740 2nd—Phil Christman—Total Coach Weissend a Community 2nd—THE IRONMEN'S Wayne 1495 College Gymnastics League is in It seems as though our college might have in its presence another Warren with a standing press of 3rd—Leonard Swaybill—Total the development stage. The club 210, a snatch of 210 and a clean 1450 three letterman. The gentleman in question happens to be Rich is planning a trip to Penn State "Farmer" Madafferi. For the past two years Rich has played on the and jerk of 230 for a total of 650. IV. Fingerlakes Weightlifting this spring to watch the NCAA 181 Pound Class: Soccer Team. Last year he was one of the best hitting pitchers on Gymnastics Championships. Contest, Saturday, February 5, the baseball team. Presently Rich is a member of Coach Monagan's 1st—Fred West—Total 790 1966: basketball team. If everything goes his way for the rest of the 2nd—Tom Hirtz—Total 770 123 Pound Class: (No totals semester, he again will pitch for the baseball team. Baseball 198 Pound Class: available) * * * 1st—Phil Wilson—Total 815 132 Pound Class: Watch the sports' bulletin board 2nd—Paul Hegan—Total 810 On Friday and Sunday, Feb. 18 and 20, the Rochester Americans for announcements of pre-season 3rd—Bill Wilson, Jr.—Total 805 1st—Paul Inguagiato—Total 595 completed their home season at the War Memorial. We would like meetings. Only a few veterans Heavy Weight Class: 2nd—THE IRONMEN'S Bob to wish Coach Joe Crozier and the team unlimited success for the are returning so most positions 1st—John Lewis—Total 945 Hegan with a press of 170, a rest of the year. Mr. Crozier is mostly responsible for the equipment are up for grabs. Fourteen 2nd—Mike Giardona—Total 790 snatch of 150 and a clean and that our college team is presently using. Grateful thanks and the best games are scheduled with several 3rd—Nicholas Castiglia—Total jerk of 230 for a total of 550. of luck goes out from all the members of the college team. Saturday doubleheaders. A high 760 148 Pound Class: * * * point will be the game at James- 1st—David O'Connor—Total 615 In February 8, Rochester Times-Union, Ron Roberts wrote in town, which will be played under 165 Pound Class: his column of PRESS BOX, that the sports world is coming into a the lights. Coach Chamberlain Archery 1st—THE IRONMEN'S Wayne new phase of making wind-up dolls. The article was such that I says, "Limber up your arms, Warren with a press of 180 (he thought it worth mentioning. "They have a Mickey Mantle doll. You Spring practice is just around the On March 5, there will be a just missed 205), a snatch of 205 wind it up and it does everything. Then the Willie Mays does every- corner." Women's Archery Tournament and a clean and jerk of 260 for thing a little bit better. There's a Sam Huff doll, too. You wind it from the hours of one to four at a total of 645. up, blow an official's whistle, and a full second later it jumps on you. the CYO. In preparation for this 2nd—THE IRONMEN'S Bud Then there's a Gale Sayers doll that runs around anything; a Jim WOMEN'S SPORTS meet, there will be open shooting Otto with a press of 220, a snatch Brown doll that runs over anything; a Floyd Patterson doll that runs starting February 21 from the of 180, and a clean and jerk of by Cathy Cross hours of four to five and ending 230 for a total of 630. away from anything, and a Lou Groza doll that keeps running and on March 4. This is for all women running and running. The Cassius Clay doll runs off at the mouth. interested in archery. 3rd—David Thomas—Total 555 There's an Arnold Palmer doll with a built-in homing device. Throw Swimming 181 Pound Class: it anywhere and it keeps coming back. On February 19, ten spirited 1st—Cliff Habblitz—Total 725 "You wind up the Maury Wills doll and it picks your pocket. MCC girls, one coach and one Go-Go to Polo 2nd—Nick Wargo—Total 705 The Willie Mosconi doll walks around and around your table and the observer from the Monroe Doc- The Women's Swim Team is 198 Pound Class: Ted Williams doll walks directly into the hall. The Bobby Hull doll trine boarded a bus bound for sponsoring a sale of Polo tickets 1st—Phil Wilson—Total 790 (blond, of course) comes with a caution tag: 'Don't wind too tightly. Buffalo to compete in a swim to help finance their trip to the 2nd—Mike Coniff—Total 705 It's hard enough to stop.' There's a Clete Boyer doll that scoops up meet with the University of Buf- State Swim Meet in March. Each Heavy Weight Class: everything that comes its way and a Brooks Robinson doll that does falo and Fredonia. Arriving on ticket costs $1.00 and may be 1st—Nick Castiglia—Total 785 it better and carries a bat, too. The Sandy Koufax doll stands a bit the scene, we were promptly led used on the following dates: Also at this contest was a for- taller than all the others. And finally (aren't you glad?) there's the to the boys' locker room only to March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, mer Olympic Weightlifter from Pro-Football Rookie doll; it's coin-operated." It's too bad that 1 be told that we had entered the 22 and 29. The Polo games are Canada by the name of John couldn't think of writing an article like that. wrong door. Once inside the pro- played at High View Farms Lewis. He put on a lifting exhi- * * * per room, the girls quickly pre- which is located on Wilmarth pared to do their best. What the Rd. which is off Main Street in bition and totaled 915. He had a BASEBALL SEASON IS COMING SOON AT THE COLLEGE. girls lacked in experience (this Pittsford. This is an opportunity press of 305, a snatch of 270 and * * * is the first year for a swim to really help promote Women's a clean and jerk of 340. team) they made up for in dedi- sports. Reminder to those who The next contest will be the On Thursday, February 17th, our Director of Athletics, and Bas- 1966 Niagara A.A.U. District ketball Coach, Mr. George Monagan, was honored at the Father and cation, hard work and spirit. The signed the petition urging more victor, in a close and exciting spotlight on Women's sports— Weightlifting Championship and Son Sports Night Dinner at St. Boniface Church. Mr. Monagan, a the Mr. Niagara District "Phy- former coach at McQuaid Jesuit High, received a plaque for his con- meet, was not determined until if each of you purchased one, the last event. The final score the team would have 135 tickets sique Contest" at the Central tributions to Rochester Catholic Youths. Branch YMCA, 100 Gibbs St., * * • was: U of B, 79; MCC, 67; and off their hands. The team de- Fredonia, 59. MCC placed first in serves your help and the help Rochester, New York, Saturday, Recently I have been accosted in the hallways of the college six events. Janet DeMars won of the entire school. They will be March 5, at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 and in class about my comments on the officials and their officiating. the butterfly with remarkable representing you in the State p.m. I would like everyone to know that I am very familiar with a great form, and Donna Schmitt placed Meet and if you have never wit- Entry blanks may be obtained number of the officials in the city and we have no hatred of each first in the diving. Other mem- nessed a polo game, here is the from John Connelly at Monroe other. I like officiating once in a while, I will, for the time being, bers who swam exceptionally chance you have been waiting Community College or Jon Owen "lay-off" the officials (until next time). P.S.: The word "buy" was well were Mary Ellen Desino, for. You may purchase your at the Central YMCA on Gibbs in quotes and was not meant to be taken literally. The term is often Linda Jones, Val Keppler, Molly ticket from any member of the Street. See you all there. used in sports to imply bad luck, e.g., in bowling: "He couldn't buy Scahill, Jane Tickner, and Sher- team or from the gym teachers. Thank you, a strike." ry Verhow. The sale ends March 1 so hurry! John P. Connelly