State Students Receive Honors During Annual Awards Assembly ftate Judith Cubberley and Cornelia Didur Win Stout Awards

Miss Judith A. Cubberley and Miss in student activities, scholarship, and Cornelia Didur, members of the 1958 character—George G. Toole. ignal graduating class at Trenton State are Mary H. McLees Award (Elemen­ the recipients of the Stout Scholar­ tary Club) $25 U. S. Savings Bond— ships for graduate study. Miss Cub- To an outstanding senior elementary STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE TUESDAY, JUNE 3. 1958 Vol. DXXII, No. 15 herley received the Kate D. Stout student—Nancy Lou Kondla. Scholarship of $365 and Miss Didur North Jersey Alumni Association ffas awarded the Annie F. Stout Seniors Plan Climax Service Award, $25—For the greatest Hilse Wins Award to Foreign Scholarships Scholarship of $130. The Stout contribution to the life of the college Scholarships stem from funds left by in matters of service above self— For U. S. Students To College Activities the sisters who were both active in Nancy Lou Kondla. Represent T. S. C. at the education field. Annie was Prin­ Phi Epsilon Kappa Awards; To The Annual Awards Assembly today cipal of Lambertville High School and Competitions for more than 1,000 the outstanding men in the Health and Saskatchewan, Can. marks another featured event sched­ Kate was a Supervisor of Student scholarships for graduate study abroad Physical Education Curriculum.—(1) uled for Senior Week this year. A Teaching at the State Normal School. were opened recently by the Institute Leon R. Emmons Book Award—Joseph Herman Hilse, a sophomore social of International Education. highlight of the assembly will be the N. Herzstein. (2) Richard H. Engler studies major from Irvington, N. J., is The scholarships offer Americans in­ presentation of the class gift by Doug Book Award—Lawrence J. Yarrish. the recipient of the annual exchange ternational travel expenses in most Beavers, class president. Following the assembly, the class Philomathean Sigma Beta Prize, $25 scholarship to study in Saskatchewan, cases and partial or complete tuition picture will be taken on the steps of —For outstanding contribution of Canada. and maintenance for study in 46 for­ talent to college programs—Gerald Selected last week by the Exchange eign countries during 1959-60. Kendall Hall. Carnegie Lake in Princeton is the Barrett. Student Committee, Herman will spend The Institute of International Edu­ site of the class picnic planned for Wandell B. Secor Memorial Prize his junior year at Saskatchewan. He cation is administering the awards for will leave in September and return in the U. S. Government under the Ful- the afternoon of June 3. The picnic (Alumni Association) $20—For excel­ will feature such festivities as volley lence in mathematics — Carol Lee April. A major part of the scholar­ bright Act and the Inter-American Cultural Convention, and for various ball contests, baseball and softball Colender. ship program includes gaining an understanding and appreciation of the foreign governments and universities. games, horseshoes, and individual Women's Health and Physical Edu­ Canadian people and helping them to The Fulbright awards for study and races and relays. cation Club Book Award—To a health better understand us in return. In research in Europe, Latin America, President Edwin L. Martin has ex­ and Physical Education woman for this respect, Herman will represent and the Asia-Pacific area cover inter­ tended his annual invitation to all contribution to the department— not only Trenton State Teachers Col­ national travel, tuition, books, and seniors and any guests they wish to Cornelia Didur. lege hut the United States as well. maintenance for one academic year. bring. This year all faculty are invited to attend the dinner. As in Exchange Students A graduate of Irvington High School, The Inter-American Cultural Con­ vention grants provide for transpor­ past years, each senior curriculum The previously announced Student Herman is emphasizing geography in tation from the U. S. Government and will invite one faculty member to sit Cooperative Association Scholarships his courses at Trenton State. His tuition and maintenance from the at their table. for summer study abroad went to activities include Theta Nu Sigma government of the host country. A highlight of the senior activities Jessica R. Posch and Albert D. Fraternity, the Student Curriculum The other 200 scholarships, financed is the Senior Dinner-Dance. The Rossetti, both members of the class Committee and Goode's Geographical by foreign governments, universities, dance this year, under the chairman­ of 1959. Hermann P. Hilse, sopho­ Society. He has had a work scholar­ Judith Cubberley and private organizations, offer free ship of Ellen Williams, vice-president more Geography major, has been ship for two years in the Roscoe L. tuition and stipends of varying of the class, is being held at Wash­ chosen to study at the University of West Library. The Scholarships were presented at amounts for maintenance and study ington Crossing Inn, Washington Cross­ Saskatchewan, Canada, for the 1958-59 the annual Awards Assembly this on the continents of Asia and Africa ing, Pennsylvania. Guests at the din­ school year. morning. President Martin also Jim Psichos Elected to as well as in Austria, Brazil, Cuba, ner are President and Mrs. Edwin L. awarded other scholarships at this Denmark, France, Germany, Iran, Martin, Dr. and Mrs. Herman Ward, time. The remainder were as follows: Chair Executive Board Israel, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, seniors and their guests. Elizabeth A. Allen (Society of Re­ Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Finishing touches to not only the tired Teachers)—$100 to Nancy R. Jim Psichos, a junior physical edu­ Kingdom. Persons applying for Aus­ Senior Week Activities but also the Levy. cation major, has been elected as trian, Danish, French, German, Italian, students' four years at State will be chairman of the Executive Board for added by Commencement on June 7. Atlantic City Branch, American [Continued on Page Three] 1958-59. Serving as first and second Association of University Women— vice-chairman will be Lou Athey, a $300 to Gwendolyn I. Oldfield. sophomore history major, and Sue NEW SEAL EDITORS SERVE AT TEA Business And Professional Women's Mihalko, a junior kindergarten-pri­ Award of $300 to Mary Etta L. Curlis. mary major. Office,» for the positions New Jersey Bell Telephone—$300 to of secretary and treasurer will be se­ Mary E. Diddle, $300 to Neil A. Gaston. lected from applications filled out by Music (Alumni Association)—$75 to interested business education majors. Richard L. Ellicks. As a member of the National Stu­ Isabelle De Valliere (Mercer County dent Association, our college will be Council of Parent-Teacher Associa­ sending representatives to the SIRC tions), $75.00 to Barbara J. Dargay, conference. Jim and Sue will be rep­ $75.00 to Louis J. Athey. resenting the Executive Board at the SIRC conference which is to be held Catherine Nutt Hickman (Sigma in Stokes State Forest from Septem­ Sigma Beta) For study in Library ber 1 to the 2nd. Also representing Science; $25 to Susan L. Cadwallader. Trenton State will be Bob Dornich, Mariana G. Packer (Women's Health Cornelia Didur a junior elementary major, and Laura and Physical Education Club) $50 to Haus, a sophomore elementary major. Evelyn S. Rue. The RCA Awards —to encourage Foreign Students in teaching in the field of science—went State's Own WTSC to Richard H. Hobson, $800; and to Exchange Program Is Now on the Air John W. Ashenfelter, $250. Radio station WTSC made its first Many P rizes Given Dr. Lycia Martin has announced that official broadcast on Monday evening, Many other prizes were presented at four exchange students will be attend­ May 26. During several weeks of this time. They are as follows: ing Trenton State Teachers College experimental broadcasting, to several BEST WISHES AI.L AROUND would seem to be the shared expression of the people Membership in American Associa­ next year. The Exchange Committee dormitories, many students who lis­ in this picture. AU of the above persons are in the Business Education department. Serving Miss Mary Eoretta McDonald, retiring instructor, at a tea given in her honor tion of University Women—Gail M. has voted to again accept John Prokk, tened to the broadcasts mistook them of Hungary, as a foreign student at on Sunday are Joyce I'aonessa and Dolores Capraro. Joyce and Dolores are next year's Cullerton. for regular programs. Since these editors of the Seal. Robert Holmes, a senior and present editor of the college year- State. This will he John's second broadcasts were intended only for _ , —Photo by Kondla Apgar Society Book Award—To a book, looks on. senior science major on basis of complete year at Trenton State. practice in using the equipment and scholastic standing and promise of Two women are also expected to presenting programs and not for gen­ CALENDAR FOR 1958-59 becoming an outstanding science attend State next year as exchange eral reception, much confusion re­ Many Changes Due in teacher—Siegfield Haenisch. students, while a third person will sulted. Faculty Next Year September 8, Monday Bessie S. Clark Award, $25—To a come in an agreement with the Uni­ Beginning with Monday night's Opening of college senior social studies major who has versity of Saskatchewan. Miss Edna broadcast, the radio station presented Monday through Wednesday—Regis­ consistently shown genuine concern Suchar is coming to our campus from a regular program of music and news Nine of the present faculty members tration, orientation, meetings for human affairs, both national and Israel and Miss Adriana Chiodi will from 7:30 to 9:30. For three nights at Trenton State will leave their posi­ Classes begin Thursday, September international—Joseph R. McQuade. come from Argentina. These stu­ preceding the history 102 exam, Mr. tions for various reasons. Retire­ 11 dents will spend the entire year at­ ments and resignations have become Charles D. Clarkson Book Award Conhaim and Mr. Laforet presented November 6-7-8, Thu rs., Fri., S at. tending classes at State. effective this month. Mr. Fred O. (Alumni Association)—To an out­ review lectures on that course after NJEA Convention—No classes Armstrong, Industrial Arts instructor; standing Business Education major - the regular broadcasts. November 27, 28, 29, 30 New Chairman In answer to other questions, the Miss Loretta McDonald, Business Edu­ Gail T. Rizk. Thanksgiving Recess Dr. Adelbert Botts will become chair­ studio is located in Centennial Hall. cation instructor; and Dr. Lycia O. Classes resume December 1, 8:30 Delta Kappa Gamma Award man of the Exchange Committee dur­ News and suggestions for broadcasts Martin, Director of Admissions have December 19 through January 4 (Gamma Chapter) $25—To the senior ing the coming year. He is relieving may be submitted through the sug­ announced their retirements from the Christmas Recess woman who shows greatest promise Dr. Lycia Martin who is retiring at gestion box located in Phelps Hall staff. Classes resume 8:30, January 5 of success in teaching—Judith A. the end of this semester. lobby, or through college mail box Resignations have been received First semester ends at close of Thurs­ Cubberley. number 499. This year, due to the from Miss Alice C. Moore, of the day, January 22. Sarah A. Dynes-Sarah J. McNary late start of the station, the programs Library staff; Mrs. Evelyn Geller, January 26, Monday Book Award (Alumni Association) Wapalanne Awards Go were limited. However, next year, Demonstration Teacher at Lanning; Second semester begins For excellence in English and history there will be an increase in the Miss Elizabeth W. Birch, Demonstra­ Monday through Wednesday—Regis­ —Joseph R. McQuade. To Nine State Students amount of time on the air, more tion Teacher at Lanning; and Mr. tration, orientation, meetings Gamma Sigma Prize, $25—To a special programs, longer regular pro­ Michael Fano, Director of Student Classes begin Thursday, January 29 junior for excellence in English— grams and on the whole, expanded Teaching and Placement. Mr. Fano March 27 through April 5 Announcement has been made of the Barbara J. Dargay. services to all the students. has accepted a position as Superin­ Spring Recess Wapalanne School of Conservation Gamma Sigma Nu Prize, $25—For tendent of Schools, Flemington. (Easter is March 29 so there will Awards to nine Trenton State stu­ outstanding accomplishment in leader­ not be a separate Easter Recess) dents. The Alumni Association and Miss Berenice M. Casper of the ship—Cornelia Didur. LOST May 30, Saturday other groups awarded $25 each to Geography Department, has been Claudius Hammond — Anthony Memorial Day—No classes Robert Fillpski, Phyllis A. Harned, A gold diamond man's ring was granted a year's leave of absence. D'errico Award (Sigma Tau Chi) $25 June 6, Saturday Evelyn S. Rue, Phyllis D. Stewart, lost last week in Kendall Hall in She will return to the University of —For outstanding athletic ability— Commencement, college closes and Doris E. Turner of the junior the large auditorium. It is of Nebraska to complete work on a Joseph N. Herzstein. Quarter dates: class. great sentimental value and a re­ Doctorate Degree. Kappa Delta Pi Award—To the ward is being offered to the finder. Miss Isabelle E. Francis will go to 1st—September 8—November 5 Herman P. Hilse and Joan C. Lange sophomore student ranking highest in Please return the ring to Terry Great Britain for a year's study. In 2nd—November 10—January 22 were sophomores to receive $25, and scholarship—Judith Stein. Boehme, New House, room 21. return, a British instructor will come 3rd—January 26—March 26 Mary E. Reynolds was the freshman Cornelius B. Kennedy Award (Theta to the Trenton campus. 4th—April 6—June 6 Nu Sigma) $25—To a man outstanding who got an award to Wapalanne. Page Two STATE SIGNAL " ' " o, Memories and the Future . . . The Lion's Roar The last editorial of the year is usually written with some LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A1 sadness and much gratefulness, and this one is no exception to the tradition. Dear Editor, Dear Friends, It is with mixed emotions that seniors now approach graduation The attendance at the assembly, the I would like to take this opportunity and participate in senior week activities. Most graduating students 20th of May, given by the college to extend to the Faculty, Student are looking forward to teaching in the fall. Some will be employed band and choir was the worst I have Body, College Staff, and the Alumni in other positions. For some students strains of "Pomp and Cir­ seen in my two years at Trenton Homecoming Committees my heart­ cumstance" and the "Wedding March" will coincide in the near State. When I looked around at the felt thanks for the wonderful job in future. These and many other anticipated events are viewed with few scattered groups here and there, making Homecoming Day such a a great deal of happiness and perhaps some trepidation. I was actually shocked. There were success. It was very rewarding to me to With this mixed feeling for the future, most seniors are also under one hundred students there— less than one tenth of the college feel that by such cooperation a warm feeling somewhat sad at leaving Trenton State, their "home away population. When the choir appeared, reception could be accorded our from home" for the past four years. Those who have put much they were also shocked, as could be Alumni on their day. into these four years will have many pleasant memories to carry seen from the looks on their faces. Many thanks to all who helped in with them. The forthcoming Seal will preserve many enjoyable I want to apologize to the band and our program. As the regular college year comes choir for the majority of the student Robert C. Whitlock, moments and friendships for State students. It is hoped that to an end, many students are glad to body who did not attend. I cannot Chairman of Homecoming. most graduates will return to college especially for Alumni Home­ see the approaching vacation. The actually believe they did not want coming in May to make these memories enduring. summer is a fine time for students to hear this performance. Dear Editor, What has at times seemed to be four long years will end in to earn money for the following school The choir and band gave an excel­ In reply to the most generous letter year. Often, students have to work four short days. The benefits received in these four years will lent performance which was to the written, I believe, by the freshman, not be known fully for many years, and perhaps never for some taste of ALL students, not just those Mr. H. W. Andersen, Jr., I would like in the summer in order to return to school. people. We should be grateful that we were able to continue interested in music. Our fellow class­ to clarify, if not correct, a few our education in such an institution. We should be grateful, too, mates worked many long hours on erroneous statements that were made Actually, the summer is also a fine to the many people who helped us to reach the threshold at which this program. The least one could by the author of that letter. time for one to attend summer ses­ sions at Trenton State. Many people we now stand. Many times we voiced our complaints for what do would be to take an hour out of Challenges Mr. Andersen attend these sessions to acquire addi his "busy" day and show the groups First of all, I would like to quote, we considered poor teaching, but how often did we stop to think tional credits in a major or minot he appreciated their efforts. Put your­ if I may, a certain statement—"who of the better teachers we had? Words and actions of the adminis­ field, to make up courses, or to begin self in their place and see how you can really tell how the votes are tration were often criticized, rarely complimented or appreciated. a Master's program. The main ses­ would feel; it must be the most de­ counted and slated if one cannot en­ We have heard the expression "future teachers of America" sion will run from June 30 to August pleting feeling to look out into the croach on their God-given authority." many times during our college career and soon will hold that 8, but several workshops will be held audience and see only a handful of Being himself a recent graduate of also. One would do well to enroll highly esteemed position. With this title goes a great deal of people. Even if assemblies are not high school, I would like to ask Mr. for the summer, if possible. duty and responsibility. What we have learned and gained at compulsory, I think we have a moral Andersen, "Did every student in that After hearing that approximately Trenton State will be reflected in us before numerous children. obligation to attend at least some of school have or possess the opportunity five hundred fifty freshmen are ex­ It is our obligation to educate these youths as well as we can. them. I wonder if in the future the of sitting in on the counting of ballots pected to enter State in September, interesting programs we have had will and slating?" If this were (truth­ This obligation is an individual responsibility. How we fulfill one wonders what will become of th e be discontinued for lack of interest fully) answered, I think the answer it will reflect not only on us but also on Trenton State Teachers traditional Freshmen Week. With on the part of the student body. Are would be NO—PERIOD. Therefore, College, our alma mater. such a large class it will be hard to those of you who are here for a well- I would like to ask the author—"At get full co-operation unless careful rounded education really getting it? this point in one's education, do you planning is undertaken. The success A FUTURE DILEMMA? If you can say yes, then I think the think it is necessary to be on hand of the week will depend upon the parents of this state are getting the to oversee the vote-tallying?" (If spirit of both the new freshmen ani quality of individual they want for your answer is "We had a voting the sophomores, since the sophomores a teacher of their children. Our edu­ machine," please read, if you will, my usually plan the activities. cation does not come walking to us. argument for and about that matter Speaking of spirit, several people We have to pursue it. later on in this letter.) Susan Gifford. are wondering how the increased en­ Power of Student Body rollment will affect school spirit, Secondly, the so-called, and again increased football schedule next fall June 30 - August 8 Dates I quote, "God-given authority"-—if will give students a chance to show there exists such a thing and I don't an abundance of spirit. Then, the Of 1958 Summer School believe there does—was given to the that the college will hold another All- Board by YOU—the Student Body—- College Revue should increase the Announcement has been made that and may and can be changed by the spirit of participation among various the Summer Session at Trenton State Student Body as well. organizations on our campus. Teachers College for 1958 will be held Another thing, "The Student Execu­ from June 30 to August 8. Students tive Board and Student Body then had may enroll in the Summer Session in the gall to appropriate over $15,000 Work Applicants Must order to clear up deficiencies in under­ for the Men's A. A." Again, I feel graduate work, to secure credits for that Mr. Andersen over-looked a small, File in Office by June 4 a "minor" field or to accelerate their important detail. The Executive class standing. Teachers in the state Board did NOT appropriate over Any student who wishes to be and other persons are also able to $15,000. Instead the Board recom­ assigned to a work scholarship at any enroll in summer classes. mended to you—The Student Body- _time during the college year 1958-59 The summer calendar has a pre- the said appropriation, and YOU, the must file a new application in the session in which students may take a Student Body passed the recommenda­ Student Personnel Services Office. All Driver Education course or a special tion; therefore, an unjust accusation completed applications must be turned Geography course. The Driver Educa­ has been made. in on or before Wednesday, June t at 4:45 P. M. tion course is scheduled for June 16-27 Ballot Box vs. Voting Machine On the new application, the signa­ and the Geography course from June Mr. Andersen also attacked the ture of parent or guardian is required. 23-July 5. Executive Board for being antiquated Students will be informed of the deci­ Registration for the Regular Session in the use of "ballot boxes." Mr. sion regarding their applications about Martha, what's wrong with the radio? I'm trying to get the news but all I hear will be held from June 9-27 with Andersen, do you believe in the July 1. All appointments will be made is a voice saying, "Stay in bed, gang. Only prunes, toast and dry cereal served at classes beginning on June 30. Satur­ Australian Ballot? Until such times Phelps Hall this morning." on a conditional basis since grade day classes will be held on July 12 when the Student Body can and will averages will not be available for this and July 19. Class periods for the appropriate enough funds for the pur­ semester when applications are made, Regular Session are in the morning chasing of a standard voting machine, Any student assigned to a work from 8:30-12:50, three periods held how do you propose the voting be scholarship for fall who does not have each day. tallied? Do you have another method STATE SIGNAL a C-f- average will be removed front For information concerning the Sum­ in mind, within our means, which the work scholarship list soon after mer Session, students should consult would be better than the ballot box? college opens in September. All the news that fits, we print Mr. Stephen Poliacik, Director of the Finally, I would like to bring to the Summer Session. A bulletin concern­ attention of Mr. Andersen that the Published Bi-Weekly During College Session for the Students and Alumni by the ing information about the summer can tallying of votes was done—NOT—by STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE AT TRENTON, N. J. also be obtained. Entered as Second-Claas Matter January 9, 1930. at the Post Office at Trenton. N. J., the Executive Board—but, rather, by List 1958-59 under the Act of March 3. 1879. Eight workshops are scheduled to a committee affiliated WITH the Subscription. $2.00 per year; Single Copies. 15c. For Advertising Rates apply to be held this summer along with the Executive Board, viz., the Elections the Business Manager. Regular program. Four of these work­ and Limitations Committee. Class Officers shops concern Mental Retardation and Suggests Constructive Criticism EDITORIAL classes will be held at the E. R. Attacking is sometimes useful, but Editor-in-Chief Ernie Rydell Johnstone Training and Research Cen­ Announcement of class officers al attacking that which you know a Associate Editor Ginnie Siergej ter, Bordentown. State for 1958-59 was recently made great deal about and just plain News Editor Bill Barnhill by the election's board. Student attacking and/or judging is entirely Feature Editor Evelyn Wyckoff EXCHANGE ECHOES leaders have already taken office an d Sports Editors another thing. Some of the accusa­ will carry out class duties through (from The Stroud Courier) tions in this letter seems to be, in M. A. A j Cell urn next school year. oe the light of the few instances cited S,. A Barbara Sixt George Toole has been elected pres­ Compiling a dictionary is like hav­ above, wholly unjust, maliciously dis­ Photographers Art Collins, Charles Lipsen ident of the Class of 1959. Other of­ ing an argument with your girl: one torted, and drastically warped. Copy Editor Dolores Capraro ficers are Nancy Ditmar, vice-presi­ word leads to another. Sincerely, dent; Joan Lightcap, secretary; and BUSINESS Shelba J. Mackey. Karen Hutchison, treasurer. Business Manager Gerrie De Filippis The aviation instructor, having de­ The Class of 1960 elected Donald Circulation Manager Joyce Paonessa livered a lecture on parachute work, EDITORS PLAN YEARBOOK; Schneider, president; Lucille Guc' Asst. Circulation Manager Mary Lombardo concluded, "And if it doesn't open- MANY WORKERS NEEDED done, vice-president; Hope Guy, sec­ gentlemen that's what is known as retary; and Mary Jane Hetter, 'jumping to a conclusion!' " treasurer. Senior Events . . . Are you interested in your college yearbook? Do you like to write, type, Officers for next year's sophomore The couple next door have two or draw? Is your interest in sports, class include Frank Mathews, presi­ Tuesday, June 3 children, a boy and a girl. The boy or photography? If your answer is dent; Richard Coe, vice-president; 11:00 A.M.—Awards Assembly is the living picture of his father, PLEASE GO TO THE LIBRARY! YES to these questions, then you Joyce Mizerak, secretary; and Linda 1:00 P.M.—Senior Picnic and the girl is the very phonograph Sczub, treasurer. of her mother. should become a member of the Seal Thursday, June 5 Return all the volumes taken out Staff for 1958-59. 6:30 P.M.—President's Dinner for during the college year and pick Got up late, A meeting was held on Monday, Seniors Quickly ate, June 2, at which time various po­ out some good books for leisurely The Signal Friday, June 6 Rushed to school sitions available to staff members 7:00 P. M.—Senior Dinner Dance summer reading! Your self-edu­ Felt like a fool, were discussed. The discussion also Staff Extends Didn't stay, brought out the responsibilities that Saturday, June 7 cation should not stop, when Why? — Sunday! are connected with each position. 10:30 A. M.—Commencement classes end! Anyone who was unable to attend Best Wishes and Address by the meeting and who is interested in Dr. John Ralph Rackley Deffy: How does a wolf resemble a dry cleaner? the yearbook should contact Dolores Congratulations to Dean, School of Education Capraro or Joyce Paonessa next Fall. Pennsylvania State University Ishun: He works fast and leaves no ring. These girls are the recently announced the Seniors u Co-editors of the 1959 SEAL. Page Three Tuesday, June 3, 1958 STATE SIGNAL FACULTY MEMBERS CARRY OUT BID Alumni News Foreign Film Series tf-la te/mitieA, . . . Poll Conducted by Theta Nu Sigma Homecoming. 315 alumni registered Theta Nu Sigma Fraternity held its on Homecoming Day. The oldest English Department annual picnic on Saturday at Squat­ graduate present was Mrs. Anne ters Grove. Some of the festivities included: baseball games, races and Moore Schanck of the class of '86, By BARBARA BROWN volley ball. ffho received an orchid corsage from and DELORES ROGINSKI Dr. Edwin L. Martin. Tabulation of The annual senior breakfast was the classes follows: '97-1, '99-5, '00-2, A poll of all sophomores was re­ held on May 25 in lower Bliss Hall. •01-1 '04-2, '06-2, '07-1, '08-14, '09-2, cently conducted by the English de­ As in past years at this festivity, the '10-4 '12-3, '13-25, '15-6, '16-2, '17-2, partment concerning the Foreign Film brothers joined together for their last '18-22, '19-3, '20-1, '21-6, '22-5, '23-7, Series. The questionnaire, prepared big social occasion of the year to cele­ '24-4 '25-2, '26-1, '28-16, '29-5, '30-2, by the department, was anonymous brate the good time that they'd had '31-3' '32-13, '33-13, '35-2, '36-3, '37-1, and was completed by 269 participants. together during the past year. '38-16, '39-8, '40-1, '41-4, '43-5, '44-1, The film most students ranked in The Brothers of Theta Nu Sigma '45-1 '46-2, '47-2, '48-8, '50-4, '51-2, '52-6, top position was La Strada. A total would like to take this opportunity '53-17, '54-10, '55-13, '56-18, '57-16, of 69 votes was cast for this film. to wish all S.T.C. students a wonder­ ful summer. The attendance cup was won by The Sheep Has Five Legs ranked second with 57 votes. The next fivo the classes of '13 and '56. in order were: Little World of Don '49 Mr. Edward A. Callahan, has Camillo, Orpheus, Justice is Done, Phi Epsilon Kappa been appointed Principal of Cad- Bicycle Thief, and Rashomon. The The Brothers of Phi Epsilon Kappa walader School in Trenton, effective poll results showed that there was are happy to announce the success of May 1, 1958. Cadwalader School is no overwhelming preference for first this year's Senior Dinner. Guest an elementary school located at place, but rather that choices were speakers Roy Van Ness and Robert Murray and Boudinot Streets. widely scattered. Salois are to be congratulated for Mr. Callahan resides with his wife A question on the poll asked: "Pre­ their fine presentations. and two daughters at 165 S. Cook vious to this series, had you seen The Brothers sincerely wish the best Avenue, Trenton. Foreign Films?" Seventy-four stu­ of luck and success to this year's He is also the director of Camp dents answered that they hadn't while graduating Brothers. Senior Brothers Columbus, a boys' summer camp, others had seen only a limited number. of Phi Epsilon Kappa include Joe located at Whiting, N. J. Two hundred and forty-three stu­ Herzstein, Wilmer Black, Ron Earl, Clint Vance, Dave Dudeck, Dave Dean, '47 W. Douglas and Verna La Cour dents felt that the series should be Wayne Seiber, Larry Yarish and Len (nee Johnson) announce the birth of continued next year. Eight people their first child, Susan Jan, on Decem­ which answered in the negative to Kotler. This year's final social event, the ber 9, 1957. Until this past school this question said that there was not annual fraternity picnic, was held year, Mrs. LaCour was teaching at enough time for proper class discus­ May 31, at Camp Echo Hill. Cadwalader School in Trenton. Mr. sion and the films were too hard to LaCour is presently principal of the follow. If the Foreign Films were * * * continued, one hundred and eighty-two Alfred Reed School in Ewing Town­ Sigma Tau Chi ship. people said that they would go to some films and eighty-four would go to all The brothers of Sigma Tau Chi Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lubrano, nee Fraternity wish to extend congratula­ Bettie Hanby, announce the birth of of the pictures. An encouraging fact brought out tions to the senior members of the a daughter, Nancy Jane, on April 7, was that two hundred and three stu­ fraternity who are graduating this 1958. They have another daughter, dents stated that they would like their year. They are: Bob Barry, Hank Dianne, three and a half. The neighborhood theatres to show some Grow, Paul Miller, Bob Sell, Lou Ben- Lubranos are now living at 1221 Foreign Films while fifty-three said zeleski, Marv Halem, Sandy Wanner, Georgian Terrace, Lakewood, N. J. "no." Bob Burke, Jim Henderson, Marty '51 Mr. and Mrs. David Boehly, nee One hundred and forty-one students Lavor, Stu Mills, Bernie Oliveri, Leroy Peggy Rockelman, are proud to an­ voted for more class discussion and Von Entress, Gerry Werle, Gerry Bar­ nounce the birth of twin sons, Richard one hundred twenty-seven felt the rett, Marty Gardner, Joe McQuade, Leaving for "dinner at the Sand} Brook Manor and an evening's entertainment" last John and Ronald Daniel, on April 14, present amount was sufficient. and A1 Vedro. Friday are l)r. Katharine Norcross and l)r. .lames Cruise. The date was a highlight 1958. Many students did not comment on At a recent meeting of the fraternity of the items for bid at the recent auction held by Fhilomathean Sigma Sorority. Dr. '54 Robert John Kreutzer arrived the strong and weak points of the executive board at the home of Dr. Cruise offered the date to help the cause of the auction. A surprise occurred as the on January 26, 1957. His parents are films. One hundred and twenty-seven Arthur Parks, advisor to the fraternity, bidding took place that added interest to the offer. Several male students collected Gene and Mary Staudacker Kreutzer. students thought realism was a major plans and operating policies were laid enough money to over-bid the females and after winning the bid, presented the date to Dr Norcross The entire proceeds of the auction, $370.00, go to the World University Mrs. Kreutzer taught in Elizabeth, point. for the ensuing year 1958-59. The —Photo by Kondla N. J. for one year and in So. Plain- Nearly everyone made reference to fraternity has many plans for future Service. field for two years. the poor sound equipment in Kendall events which will be beneficial to the college as well as the fraternity. Mr. and Mrs. Lee R. Reinalda, nee Hall and hoped that improvements Kathryn Buchman, are proud to an­ could be made for future films. An gvioMtUi...... example of the sound was La Strada. nounce the birth of their first child, FLASH . . . [Continued from Page One] Music was important in the support Sigma Sigma Diane Mary, on April 19, 1958. Mrs. Alumni Meditation Chapel Fund and Dutch awards may also apply for Reinalda formerly taught third grade of the theme and the music was not As this college year is about to end, now $19,448.00 a Fulbright travel grant to supplement clear to people's ears. all the sisters wish the very best of at the Traphagen School in Waldwick, the scholarship. N. J. They are now living at 363 luck to the graduating seniors. Enjoy General eligibility requirements for Amherst Street, Wyckoff, N. J. STATE BEAUTY COPS COUNTY CONTEST yourselves as you teach the 3 R's! the awards are U. S. citizenship, a '54 Dr. and Mrs. Albert Richman, So that we may all know what the Bachelor's degree or its equivalent be­ nee Lillie Berg, are the proud Parents other girls are doing this summer, a fore departure, language ability suf­ of a daughter, Jane Paula, born March ficient to carry on the proposed study, round-robin letter is planned to keep 27, 1958. They are residing at 5Sb and good health. A good academic Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge. Mrs. each of us in contact during the hot record and demonstrated capacity for Richman formerly taught at Summi summer months. Plans are being independent study are also necessary. and Woodbridge. made for the All College Revue to be Preference is given to applicants un­ Dr. Richman, an optometrist, prac­ held in the fall. Our theme is "July." der 35 years of age. tices in Woodbridge. Have fun this summer, Red and White, Applicants will be required to submit '53 Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Smith, and build up the piggy bank for a plan of proposed study which can Bogota, Colombia, have the pleasure another year at S.T.C. be carried out profitably within the of announcing the arrival of Janet year abroad. Those who plan to take Lynn on February 2, 1958. Mrs. Smith dependents may be asked to submit a is the former Valeria Goetz. Ionian Sigma statement on their financial ability to '54 Mr. Graham Wilson recently The mermaids are now busy making provide for them. achieved nationwide recognition by initial plans for their activities next Competitions for the 1959-60 aca­ having an interesting article pub­ year. As in previous years, the Grid­ demic year close November 1, 1958. iron Hop will be the first dance of the lished in the April, 1958 issue of Out­ Requests for application forms must door Life, a leading sports magazine. year. be postmarked before October 15. Our best wishes go to sister Betty Mr. Wilson's article is a picture story Completed forms must be submitted Goscinski who will be married to of his adventures in the Rocky Moun­ by November 1. Emile Pessagno of Chevy Chase, Mary­ tains last summer. land, on June 14. The title of the article, "My Me­ Also we wish the graduating Ionians AWAKENING chanical Horse," refers to Mr Wilson s the best of luck teaching, and to the trusty little motorcycle, which he used rest of the sisters, a wonderful in exploring little known mountain summer. By ANNE SACKIN trails. Mr. Wilson has vividly re­ We slowly climbed the hill. counted the many unique experiences The rain had stopped and the sky he had photographing wild life ana Philomathean Sigma was light. fishing in beautiful little lakes amidst Philomathean Sigma would like to There it was, the promised rainbow breathtaking mountain scenery. thank all those who contributed to­ arching high in the sky. '56 Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Dersh, nee ward making our auction a success. We looked again and rubbed out- Joan Brickell, of 30 Brookdale Gar­ Our annual Alumni Luncheon was held eyes, dens, Bloomfield, N. J. are happy to at the Nassau Inn, Princeton, at which Another rainbow had appeared, lower announce the birth of a son, Davi time the installation of new officers than the first. Allen, on May 8. Mrs. Dersh was took place. Our eyes followed the rainbows teaching in the Jefferson School of Final plans are being made for our to their end, the Caldwell-West Caldwell School melon and ice cream party which is Searching for the fabled pot of gold. system since graduation. held in honor of our senior sisters. We saw it in all its glory. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lawrence, nee Plans are also being completed for There it was, magnificent, true to its Lois Anne Marriott, announce the Philo's shore day. legend. birth of a son, Jeffrey Robert. The sisters of Philo would like to express their most sincere best wishes We awakened for the first time Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Matthews an­ to the real world. nounce the birth of a daughter, Jill, to Ann Kantrowitz on her engage­ The Pine, Hemlock, and Elm, lifted on March 12. They also have a son, ment and to Barbara Bond on her recent pinning. their arms in prayer, Jeff, two years old. . Asking for the awakening of man­ Ron is the co-ordinator of the Busi­ Congratulations to Kathi Conway kind and Peace. ness Department of Central Regional who was recently chosen as Miss Essex County. Kathi will now com­ High School in Ocean County. As suddenly as it has stopped, the pete in the Miss New Jersey contest. rain started again, '57 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hornyak We stood there transfixed, and of 1531 Pennington Road, Trenton 8, , ,,.,.„NTON STATE I'.EAITV WINNER, Cathi Conway of West Orange is crowned watched as the rainbows faded. announce the birth of their daughter, Mist otantes tnd ttpiewood of !958 at Hote. Suburban by Janet Eddy, ^T w nner "This college turns out some great a. i> • two foot trophy and numerous other awards, the title in men. When did you graduate?" We slowly descended the hill, wonder­ Eileen, on April 12, 1958. from Nutley. Beside in WUawo„d nevt montb. Sponsored "I didn't graduate. I was turned ing at what we had seen, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kilpatrick, nee by the Oranges and Mapiewood Jayeees, Cathi competed with contestants from through- out." And why we had seen it. Mary Mae Gibson, announce the birth ont Essex County. At Trenton, Cathi is a sophomore music major. of Kimberly Mae on April 24, 1958. Page Four STATE SIGNAL Trenton Trackmen End Term; 11/T _ "I • • Trounce T renton's Batsmen End Season at 12-3' State Squad Defeats Kutztown iVlontclair in Court ^ Season's Final Match End Year in Three-way Tie tor Crown State Victor Lose Final to by 94-32 Trenton's racqueteer's finished the Montclair, 66-60 season by knocking off Montclair State handily to complete the season with By FRANK MATTHEWS By FRANK MATTHEWS an 8-2 record. The only two losses suf­ State's track and field squad, which The very close score of 66-60 saw fered by the squad was a season's appears to be growing stronger with Montclair edge Trenton, May 20 on the opener to an always strong St. Peter's, each meet, defeated Kutztown on away track. Once again Ken Jarus and a later in the year loss to East foreign terrain May 17 by the score led the Lion cause as the speedster Stroudsburg. of 94-32. took first place in the broad jump and The Montclair match, which ended Ken Jarus scored 17-1/3 points as low hurdles along with second place the season on a successful note, was he took first place in the high and in the highs and a tie for second in made ours by the victories of Dave low hurdles along with the broad the high jump. Dean, Ed Shea, Axel Johnson, and, jump. He tied for second in the high A toss of 186' 1" was enough for for the first time this season, Lee jump while managing third in the Paul Kayle to take first in the javelin Diefiz. From the very outset of the disc. event, followed by Charlie Payne with event there was never any doubt as The discus, propelled hy Paul Kayle, 182' y2". Kayle also found time to to the eventual winner, as Davy Dean traveled far enough for a first place win the high jump and bring in second took the opening set without a hitch. in that event. Kayle also managed a in the disc. tie for second in the high jump and Wins were turned in consistently a third in the shot. John Weingartner continued his through the year by senior captain A new school record was posted in winning ways with a victory in the Dave Dean, Ed Shea, Bernie Dheer, the shot put as still undefeated Bill tiring two mile run after he finished Axel Johnson, and next year's man­ Johnson pushed off with a heave of second in the mile by 1-3/10 seconds. ager Jim Psichos. Providing that 42' 414" to edge out teammate Hank Denny Hyland lent John support by needed punch at the right time were Van Kouteran who finished second coming in third in the one mile and Jim Kite, George Javor and last but with a toss of 41' two mile. not least Barbara Dill and Darlene Sprinter Ed Szwed posted a double Captain, Frank Gambelli, placed Grant. The latter two (who you can as he sped off with the 100 yard dash second in the 880 by 4/10 of a second tell are obviously girls) opened the and the 220. and finished third in the 440. way for girls in the future to partici­ pate on the tennis team, and it is John Weingartner, who makes a The pole vault saw Ralph Piatt and hoped by all that the girls will take hahit of finishing out front in the dis­ George Pastor tieing for second with the opportunity. tance runs, split his chores with Piatt taking third in the broad jump. Denny Hyland, as the former took first Big Hank Van Kouteran forced the in the mile and second in the two shot 42' 214" to edge previously un­ MEN'S A.A. STANDINGS mile. Denny came in first in the two beaten teammate Bill Johnson who mile and second in the mile. Charlie finished second. A point of interest "A" LEAGUE Ronnie Earl is greeted by team as he crosses the plate with the tying run of the Kratt left Ralph Piatt and Bob Mon- here is that Hank's toss betters the W L Pet. game between Jersey City and Trenton at our home Held. Trenton went on to win crief tied at 9' 6" as he hit the 10' old school record, but misses the new Epa r* 5 2 .714 the game 10-2. mark to win first place in the pole record by two inches set by Johnson Eta Beta Pi 4 3 .571 vault. Kratt also finished third in the last week. Jets (ETX) 3 3 .500 two mile run. and four straight balls to Ron Earl In the dashes, Ed Szwed placed third Theta Nu 3 3 .500 Hurdler Ralph Probasco came in Drop Final to forced across the run. in the 220 and Stan Berger finished * Beat Eta Beta Pi in playoffs. second in the lows and third in the third in the 100 yard dash which was IVlontclair Mauled highs while taking a second in the reeled off in 9.8 by a Montclair man. "B" LEAGUE However, the Profs came right back 100 yard dash. Ralph Piatt took third Kutztown, 1-0 W L Pet. in the low hurdles. with two in their half of the eighth, Phi E.K 4 0 1.000 Gene Soltys and Bill Horton getting State took first in the javelin as EXCLUSIVE FLASH! Rockets 3 1 .750 Trenton went into its last five games Charlie Payne threw 189' 11" to edge on base by errors, and a single by Phi A.D 2 2 .500 of the season with a 9-1 record, with out two Kutztown men. Next year, Trenton's baseball team Jim Baine scoring Soltys. Another Bombers 1 3 .250 Jack Ashenfelter turned in a second will resume competition with Rider hopes of taking all the rest. Tom single by Bill Gill brought across the Nu Sigma . .. 0 4 .000 winning run. in the high hurdles and tied for second College. This is a resumption of an Glennon put down a 9th-inning rally Paying a return visit to Montclair on in the high jump. by the National Aggies for an 8-7 arch-rivalry that existed in the past. the 21st of May, Trenton found them­ win, but Pete Hitchner and the Glass- selves in a bad slump, as in the first, boro Profs held their jinx on the second, and fourth innings, the side State's W. R. A. Officers Announced and Lions, squeaking out a 2-1 win. was retired with bases loaded. Traveling up to Montclair State, the Finally, in the sixth, the Lions brought Installed at Annual Student Banquet Lions got the hits and the men on in a run when Gary Frank singled, base in the early innings, but couldn't stole second, went to third when bring a run across until the sixth, Racine was thrown out at first, and I m I With this issue, we come to the and took a 3-1 contest. Next in line scored on Harry Conover's single. III BI -1 iJ I- A end of, not only another season, but was Jersey City, who fell for the A shoulder-level pitch served up by also another year in State sports. second time this season by a 10-2 Dave Dudeck was met by Joe Por- But as we look back over this year's tally. For the final clash of the sea­ caro's bat and sent flying into center records, we can see that State has son, the Blue and Gold travelled to field for a homer, and the only run just experienced the best athletic Kutztown, but met up with disaster, by the Indians, to tie up the contest. season in many a moon. All the being shut out 1-0. Two runs in the final turn at bat sports, with the lone exception of decided the game for Trenton. With basketball, were winning ones, and Aggies Angled two outs, Ron Earl hit a single, and even that sport showed a marked im­ Leon "Red" Doherty gave the Lions Nick Panfen, pinch - hitting for provement over last year's record. a great advantage in the Aggies game Doherty, followed suit. On the at­ The biggest improvement was in of May 14, taking a pitch from Joe tempt to get Earl at second, Ed football. We suffered only two Siatowski and belting it for a grand Cassovell threw the ball away, and losses. One a victory by Dover A. F., slam, scoring Tony Racine, Bill Earl scored, Panfen moving to third. and the other a heartbreaker to Mont­ Wagner, and Ron Earl before him. The sophomore was brought in by clair. As usual, the soccer team dis­ Two innings later a hard hit ground Joe Herzstein's single. played its brilliance against all op­ ball by Doherty resulted in two more ponents. runs crossing the plate. Gothics Gnarled Even total records for the year Glennon went into the final frame Playing their last home game of show a good year. Out of seventy with an 8-3 advantage, but two hits the season, Trenton allowed Jersey games played only twenty-seven were and two errors brought four Aggie City to be the home team on the losses. men across the plate before the sopho­ records, because of difficulties en­ The comparative success could be more could strike out Bill Shull for countered by the Gothics in getting contributed to many sources. One of the last out. a field for an earlier game which wound up being played at Hillwood course, could be the new coaching Trenton Tripped staff. Another an improvement in Lakes. the personnel participating in the Remembering the nine hitless inn­ Picking up a run in the second WRA OFFICERS smile for the birdie at their annual banquet. A highlight of the ings forced upon them by Glassboro's when Gary Frank hit a double and affair is the announcement and installation of officers for the coming school year. This games. Still a third source could be Pete Hitchner, Trenton was itching scored on Tony Racine's grounder, year's officers in the top row from the left are: Van Titus, Corresponding Secretary; increased student support. to get him. But the fireballer held the which was bobbled by shortstop Dan Pat Steepy, President; and Barbara Sixt, Recording Secretary. New officers in the But, whatever the reason a big pat Lions down for another six innings, front row from the left are: Pat Preciado, Corresponding Secretary; Lou Holman, on the back should be given to all Morro, the Lions found themselves until in the seventh, Racine hit a Recording Secretary; Dot Williamson, President; Mimi Hernias, Vice-President; and concerned, the coaches, the players, a run behind when three hits and a Lois Virtue, Treasurer. —Photo by Lipsen single, advanced on Conover's bingle, the managers and trainers, and yes, stolen base put the "hosts" up 2-1. and both men moved up a base on a Earl and Panfen each scored on two and Lois Virtue. Highlight of this even to you the spectator. Congratu­ Women Attend WRA lations on a job well done! wild pitch by Hitchner. Bill Wagner singles and a triple by Herzstein in part of the program was the presenta­ loaded the bases by drawing a walk, the sixth. Banquet on May 22 tion of the gavel to Dot Williamson The seventh frame was one that who succeeds Pat Steepy as President picked up batting averages for almost of the WRA. FINAL STATISTICS By BARBARA SIXT 1958 VARSITY BASED everyone. Seven straight hits ac­ From the budget of the organiza­ Player G AB ALL (12-3) counted for six runs to turn the game The annual WRA banquet, this year R HH BA PO A E 2b Androvicli ... 3 8 3b HR SB Sac BB SO RBI HP entitled "The New Look," held on tion, certain sums are set aside for 5 1 .125 2 7 0 into a rout. Gary Frank took a pitch Conover 15 54 1 1 0 3 4 3 0 May 22, culminated another rewarding scholarships that send representa­ 11 19 .379 12 33 and belted it to left for a home run D 4 2 3 «herty g 20 4 4 .200 6 12 13 6 0 year for the only organization of tives to summer camp sessions to 1 1 0 to start things off, followed by a Dudeek 10 29 1 0 17 7 0 which every girl on campus is a mem­ further their knowledge and skill in 8 .276 1 8 0 0 double by Tony Racine, who scored Earl 15 49 0 1 11 2 0 ber. The banquet was attended by the ECA activity in which they have 11 12 .245 135 13 4 0 on Harry Conover's triple. A single Prank 12 47 5 9 7 11 2 shown particular interest. Winners of 11 14 .285 17 18 4 1 about 350, about which emcees Pat Glennon 5 15 3 6 6 9 0 by Bill Wagner brought in the third 0 2 .133 0 11 0 0 Zimmerman and Pat Preciado had a this year's scholarship awards are Herzstein .... 14 47 0 0 4 2 0 baseman with run number three, and 8 11 .234 27 1 1 few choice comments. Iris Benzing, Archery; Jo Ann Hum­ Greener 8 23 1 3 11 6 tallies four and five scored in the 9 7 .304 3 8 2 0 4 0 1 A unique feature of this affair is mers, Lacrosse; Van Titus, Hockey; Morris 1 1 0 .000 7 1 9 0 persons of Wagner and Ron Earl, who 0 0 0 0 0 0 the suspense that is climaxed by the and Marge Harding, Swimming. Panfen 14 44 13 16 .36 0 1 0 0 had clouted a home run to left. 3 1 5 3 Racine 10 31 0 4 10 13 0 announcement of officers for the Congratulations are extended to the 9 12 .387 30 21 1 0 0 8 2 Trenton Trapped coming year and their subsequent Ralph 9 16 2 3 .187 5 1 officers for 1958-59, scholarship win­ 9 16 1 0 1 Ritchie l 1 0 3 6 1 1 Travelling for their last game, installation. Officers for the past year 0 .000 3 0 0 0 ners, and new ECA managers, and to Rogers 5 9 0 0 1 0 0 who made the long-awaited announce­ 1 2 .222 5 11 0 1 Trenton went to Kutztown, who had all who helped in the preparation of Stahl 4 g 0 2 0 3 0 ments are Dot Williamson, Vice-Presi­ 1 1 .125 2 0 0 fallen earlier, 11-7. Dick Stahl started, "The New Look." These include Taylor 15 48 0 0 6 0 0 7 8 .166 112 3 but found himself behind 1-0 in the dent; Barbara Sixt, Recording Secre­ 0 2 1 12 17 chairmen Pat Zimmerman, Barbara Van Fleet ... 1 2 0 0 .000 6 0 tary; Van Titus, Corresponding Secre­ 0 0 0 0 0 third when a run scored on a double Matheson, Phyllis Stewart, Cynthia Wagner 7 22 4 0 2 0 0 6 .272 12 0 2 0 1 and two wild pitches. Trenton tried tary and Lois Virtue, Treasurer. Schofield, Barbara Dill, Joan Von White 6 6 0 2 4 4 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 desperately to hit Jim Miller, the Kutz­ Their respective successors are Mimi Emburgh, and Mary Reynolds, as well 0 1 0 0 480 town lefty, but could only garner five Bermas, Lou Holman, Pat Preciado 97 126 .262 408 145 32 27 11 as the emcees and past officers. Opponents 481 6 19 43 96 .199 366 128 39 n 81 109 89 hits, no two together, and so was shut 5 6 3 9 3 35 144 39 out for the second time of the season. / ^3>X