WILKES COLLEGE WILKES COLLEGE WILKES BEACON Serving the Valley Serving the College for 23 years eac since 1936 Vol. XXI, No. 14 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARBE, PENNSYLVANIA FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1957 S The Winners Display Their Form rue Miles Owner of Nk anis, Pave isfle Legs are tairies1, Hey Morgan Ha Knohhiet Knees Hold on! It's not stolen! Everything was fair and square. The irosh aren't really culprits, but are just out to prove that freshmen are not really the lowly individuals which many upper- classmen believe them to be. And they have proved their superiority in at least one field by copping top honors in the recent "Guys' Greatest Gains Contest". Bruce Miles, Dave Kistler, and Roy Morgan, all members of the freshman class, have been chosen by Theta Delta Rho judges as the best examples of nice, hairy, and knobby male legs on campus. Bruce Miles, of 65 N. Thomas Ave., Kingston, clinched the title FINALS REGULATIONS of nicest legs in a TDR ballot be- fore the holidays. Miles is a gradu- ANNOUNCED BY DEAN ate of Kingston High School and The present construction program is working toward a B.S. in Educa- at the college makes it necessary tion at Wilkes. This winner will to hold final examinations in the receive a gold trophy engraved with the name of the contest, his Kistler gymnasium this year, it was an- Dave Roy Morgan Bruce Miles nounced by Dr. Bastress, Dean of classification (nice legs), and his Instruction. own name. This lucky winner will Instead of starting at 9:00 o'clock also be presented with a snappy and 1:30 each day, the examinations pair of Bermuda shorts with match- will begin at 8:30 every morning ing socks, a gift which he is sure and 1:00 o'clock every afternoon to appreciate. during the testing period. Dave Kistler, who was unani- Because of the larger group be- mously chosen the male with the ing tested, Dr. Bastress requests hairiest legs, resides at 113 East that students remain in their seats Church Street, Nanticoke. He was throughout each exam. Much dis- recently discharged from the Air turbance has been caused in the Force, and is presently working to- past by people stepping out of the ward a B.A. in Art. This victor room during the period. will also receive an engraved gold If, however, a student finds it trophy as a souvenir of this memor- necessary to leave the room, he able occasion, as well as the popu- must inform the chief proctor. lar and collegiate Bermuda shorts Dr. Bastress stated that people and matching socks. taking any one examination will be Knobby knees title holder is Roy seated in the same area. Morgan of 55 Myers Street, Forty Fort. A graduate of Forty Fort High School, he is working toward Winter Carnival a B.S. in Business Education. Mor- Semester's Last Dance Wilkes gan will also be recipient of a gold trophy, and will, as the other win- At Pocono Mountain Inn ners, receive an attractive pair of Bermuda shorts and knee socks. Jan. 24, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Although the freshmen emerged Tonight In College Gym The Student Council announced from this contest with flying colors, on Wednesday night that the Poco- there was a good representation no Mountain Inn has been secured from all classes as well as from Final Fling Features for the Winter Carnival, January many campus organizations. JUNIOR BEARD 24, 10 a.m. to midnight. The Coun- The Lettermen must be credited Moran's Ivy Leaguers CONTEST cil sponsors this affair annually for with showing the most spirit, co- From Nine the students and there is no charge operation, and legs. Several of the to Twelve ENTERS LAST TWO WEEKS for it; all expenses are met out of coaches, however, are reported to 'Ihe "iinaI Fling" of the semes- Activities Fund. by M. L. Onufer gang, Ed the Student he unhappy with the results of the tel, sponsored by the history Club, tickets; Kotula, Janice This year, the Council announced contest, since they had hoped for will be held tonight in the college Men stop shaving and start Schuster, and Mim Johnson, prizes will be a band hired to - and that there a better showing. This good show- gymnasium. The purpose of the growing (your beards, that is) judging; and Mary Louise Onu- play for the students. The band were sure, would result fer, Larry Groninger, Gail Mac- ing, they dance is to relieve students of the This is Wilkes College B e a r d has not been selected as yet. in increased participation in sports. nervous t e n s i o n preceding next Month. Now it is possible for any Millan, Rita Matiskella, and Tom Mountain Inn has Myers, The Pocono The club with the least repre- week's heavy examination schedule. Wilkes male to remain unshaven nublicity. facilities for skiing, sledding, and sentation to the profound regret Smooth, relaxing music will be without facing any criticism. Music will be furnished by a six- tobogganning; a rink will be avail- piece of certain Beacon members, was featured from nine to twelve by This unique event is again being orchestra. ice skating. ex- Mr. able for Theta Delta Rho (We tried to Bob Moran and his "Ivy Leaguers", sponsored by the Class of '58. Hoover and Mr. Elliot will Inn is located on Pa. Route serve as The plain, but these contest fans would who have been gaining wide-spread The winners will be chosen at chaperones. 940, between Cresco and Swift- not listen). popularity on the campus. The the Beard Dance on January 26, Admission for the whole affair is water. Plans are being made to was the first at- on]y 50 cents Although this combo is especially noted for its the Saturday after finals end. per person. charter a bus to take those without tempt at holding such an "unusual" many unique arrangements. Four winners will be selected this means of transportation to and contest, this paper was well pleased This is the second social function year. To borrow the words coined from the Carnival. The bus will with the response of the students, sponsored by the club this year. last year b-' Ed McCafferty, former DEBATE TEAM ENTERS be chartered if there are enough and plans to make this an annual The "Flying Saucer Dance", which Beacon Sports Editor, prizes wil1 people desiring it. For further de- contest. was highly successful earlier this be given for the "peachiest" peach BUCKNELL U. CONTEST tails, see Rose Weinstein. year, was co-sponsored by the Press fuzz, "mostest" mustache, and the by Ruth Younger and History clubs. "bushiest" beard. First prize, which Tomorrow morning, the debate STUDENT ZIONISTS Don Jaikes, club president, and is an electric Sunbeam razor, will team will enter the Bucknell Tour- FELLOWSHIPS OPEN DONATE 15 BOOKS Dick Heltzel are co-chairmen of the be awarded for the best combination nament for the third consecutive The Institute of International The Student Zionist Organization dance. Shirley Baroody, Shirley beard and mustache. year. Resolved: That the United Education announces that competi- in this area, recently presented the Raye, and Richard Davis are head- The name of the best combina- States should discontinue economic tion is open for one fellowship \Vilkes library with 15 books on ing the publicity committee; George tion winner will be inscribed on the aid to foreign countries, the nation- offered by the Government of Israel Zionism. Mrs. Vujica accepted the Silewski, Thomas Jenkins, and Paul permanent trophy under the name al topic for this year, is the ques- and approximately thirty univeisi- books from Marsha Mason, secre- Tracy are taking care of the ar- of Bill Stewart, last year's prize tion of the debate. ty fellowships offered by the French tary of the organization. The rangements. winner. Fred Roberts, a sophomore from Government. hooks will be used to establish a Clarence Michaels, James Alcorn, Judginv from the number of un- Dallas, and Bruce Warshall, a ju- The Tobe-Coburn Sc h o o 1 for Zionist shelf at the library. and Walter Bednar are serving as shaven men on campus, this year's nior from West Pittston, will up- Fashion Careers has also made it A duplicate set has also been pre- the ticket committee; Robert Davis, contest should be bigger than last hold the affirmative. Jesse Choper known that Fashion Fellowships sented to the University of Scran- Gordon Roberts, and Thomas Oliver year's. and John Bucholtz, both senior de- are being offered for study of ton. have been named to handle the re- Dave Vaun appointed Sam Puma baters, will uphold the negative fashion designing in New York Miss Mason is a Wilkes student, freshments. Chaperones will be as general chairman. Assisting side of the question. This team City. majoring in elementary education. History Club Advisor Dr. Harold him will be Mary West, decora- will be accompanied to the tourna- More complete data on these a- Wilkes is also represented by soph- Thatcher and Millie Gittins of the tions; Sam Lowe, clean-up; Joe ment by their coach, Dr. Arthur N. wards will be posted on the main omore Bruce Warshal, who is trea- PDFWilkes compression, Bookstore. OCR,Oliver, web refreshments; optimization Leroy Fier- using a watermarked(continued on page evaluation 2) bulletin board. copy of CVISIONsurer ofPDFCompressor the S.Z.O. 2 WILKES COLLEGE BEACON Friday, January 11, 1957 EDITORIALS - Professor H V. FeeIzweI Returns New Exam System Christmas vacation is over and the grind of finals is just ahead.