Avert I Tong

Education Week Features Lecturers

To Appear
Averil Tong, China's foremost
interpretive dancer, will present
1
"A Chinese Fantasy ' to Mercy-
hurst students and their guests on
November 20 at 8:15 in the Little
Theatre.
Madame Tong, a convert to
Catholicism since 1942, is an ex-
cellent exponent of C h i n e s e
Theatre and Dance. Her program
at Mercyhurst will include an in-
formative lecture on the back-
ground of the Chinese civilization
and I the incredible spirit of the
Chinese people.
Following the -lecture there will
be a series of colorful dances In-
cluding a scarf dance, song dance,
plate dance, and sword dance.
Her most famous interpretation,
the sword dance, consists of an
Intricate sword-twirling technique
which is a highly regarded art in
China.
Father James Keller, head of
the Christopher movement in
v New*; York, summed up the cul-
tural service Madam Tong is per-
forming for the United States
when he said, "She is making it
possible for the American public
to share her knowledge of Chinese
culture and art. I am sure that
Madame Tong
. Lewis Cox
To Addressf
The Sodality
Rev. Lewis M. Cox, S.J., Direc-
tor of the LeMoyne College So-
dality and assistant professor of
Theology at LeMoyne, will direct
the {sodality Day of Recollection
on November 19.
Fr. Cox has had much experience
with retreats. This year he has
conducted retreats for the dio-
November? 7 14 has been desig-
nated National Education Week.
In keeping with the theme of the
week, Mercyhurst is presenting
two well-known guest speakers,
Erik Ritter von Kuehnelt-Leddrthn
of Austria \and Cecily Hastings
from England.
on November 8, Mr. Kuehnelt-
Leddihn will speak on "The Cru-
cial Importance of the Education
of >Women."
Holds Three Degrees
A holder of three degrees from
several universities throughout the
w o r l d , Mi*. Kuehnelt-Leddihn
speaks six languages. He has trav-
eled throughout the fifty states,
North Africa, Asia and every
country in Europe.
In 1935 and 1936 he was Master
of History at Beaumont College in
England. From there he came to
the Unitedj States to teach for a
year at Georgetown University.
Immediately afterward) he was ap-
pointed head of the history de- ings will fad dress the college on
partment at St. Peter's College in "The Layman and the Scriptures."
Jersey City. Later, in 1942, he She will attempt to point out the
taught Japanese at Fordham.
Chief Goal
''Studying, traveling, writing, and
lecturing * have been the concerns
of Mr. Kuehnelt-Leddihn's life
whose chief goal is "to labor for
a* better understanding between
the English-speaking nations and
the continent." He is well-known
for his journalistic contributions
to such magazines as America,
The Dublin Review, The Com-
monweal, and National Review and
is remembered by Europeans for
his novels and theoretical books.
Mr. Kuehnelt-Leddihn says he
finds lecturing in American uni-
versities and colleges "continuous-
ly rewarding to me since it has
kept me in living contact with the
younger generation of the country
on which so much of the world's
future depends."
Cecily Hastings
On November 11, Cecily Hast-
importance of two questions.
First, should a person spend time
trying to convince the non-Cath-
olic of his duty to submit to the
Church? Second, is a person bet-
ter employed) in trying to under-
stand and explain Catholic truths
than in concerning himself with
a basic argument at hand?
Translator, Writer, and Lecturer
Miss Hastings was born in Ma-
laya of an English family, educat-
ed at Ursuline and Benedictine
convents, Rye St. Antony and
Somerville College, Oxford. She
began her career as a translator
after taking her Modern Language
degree at Oxford. She also wrote
a book titled Catholic Evidence
Questions and Answers, contribut-
ed to The Pattern of the Scrip-
ture, and conducted a column on
Catholic dogma for the 'London
Catholic Herald.
Cecily Hastings is an outstand-
ing speaker for the English Cath-
olic Evidence Guild. She has also
served as the British Vice-consul
In New York, and has worked
with the New York Gaelic Society
and the American Grail.

MERC1AD
r cesan priests at Auriesville in New
everyone ; who is privileged) to at-
tend one of her performances will York state, the sodalists at Man-
benefit greatly." hattanville College of the Sacred
Heart, and the 'Labre Social Ac-
tion Group inl Montreal, Canada.
Students Rally In 1941 Father Cox received! a
Bachelor of Arts degree, a Mas- Vol XXXII, No. % MERCYHURST COLLEGE, ERIE, PENNA. November 4, 1960
'Round Election ter of Arts degree and a Licentiate
in Philosophy at a Woodstock Col-
This year Mercyhurst students lege. In 1947 he received a Bache-
will demonstrate - an active jj inter- lor's degree! in Sacred Theology
est in politics and the 1960 presi- also at Woodstock, after which he Editors Travel Juniors Slate
dential campaign by their partici- assumed his position at LeMoyne
pation in a rally and a mock po- College. W » * ^ ^ To Chicago \ November
litical election. The Day of Recollection will
Republican a n d Democratic M begin with Mass on Saturday Editors from I two Mercyhurst
4—Student Political
5—Harvest Moon Ball
rally \ Annual]
committees, previously organized morning, and! will be^followed!by publications, Merciad and Prae- 7—Beginning of National Edu- Chairman Rosemary Asher has
by Chairmen Marcia Meyers and lunch. Immediately after lunch terita, will travel to Chicago on cation Week announced that the junior class
Mary Costello, are under the di- a discussion and lecture period November 21, 22, and 23 for the 8—Erik von Kuehnelt—Leddihn is completing plans for their
rection of Mr. Sabatine. These will |be held in the chapel of annual Associated Collegiate Press lecture. M o c k presidential mixer which will be held in the
committees have been presenting Christ the King. A Holy Hour fol- Conference which will [be held at election gym on November 12. A pre-mixer
party literature and have Icon- lowed by Benediction will con- the Concord Hilton Hotel. Anne 11—Cecily Hastings lecture social from 7:30-9 in McAuley
ducted group discussions in prep- clude the program for the day. Lepkowski and Carolyn Schehrer 12—Junior Mixer Lounge will begin the evening.
aration for the mock pre-regis- will represent the merciad, while
Fr. Cox will be present to speak Virginia Rossoni will represent the 14—Week of Quarterly Examina-
tration day and the election day. not only to sodalists but to the Praeterita. tions The juniorsfhave extended an
The political rally, consisting of entire student body.f 19—Fr. Cox — Sodality Day of invitation to the senior class to
demonstrations and s t u d e n t The program will include panel Recollection attend the mixer. Posters and let-
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discussions, talks by leaders in 20—Averil Tong's "Chinese Fan- ters have also been sent out to
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speeches on vital issues, will bring

campus enthusiasm- to a climax various media fields, and short tasy" | | s the men's colleges in; this area.
in the Little Theatre at 7:15 on courses in yearbook production, 22—Thanksgiving Vacation be- Sondra Konkoly, publicity chair-
November 8 where students will The 1960 Praeterita, the newspapers, magazines photog- gins man, made known that Gannon,
be given la chance to express Mercyhurst College Year- raphy, and typography. 27—Thanksgiving Vacation ends Canisius, St. Bonaventure, John
their political convictions. book, has been awarded a Carroll. Alliance, and Niagra have
first class rating by the As- all been issued invitations.
sociated Collegiate Press. Gannon Plans Carnival
NFCCS Holds i It was {judged on layout,
photography, content, style, "Knights of Old" is the theme
Decorations chairman, Jean Lay-,
Mercyhurst will enter Pat Mc- er and her committee are planning
of the Gannon Christmas Carni- Mullen, as queen candidate for the the decorations — paintings which
and over-alll unity. There
Autumn Dance was no yearbook in its cate-
gory which rated Ail-Ameri-
val;
year
which
on
will|take
December
place
3,14, and
this
5 in event. Pat, a junior from Buffalo, will complement the theme of the
dance, "Like a Mixer." M
Tomorrow evening, November the Gannon Auditorium. It is N. Y., majors in English and mi-
5, St.| Joseph's Hall will be the can. sponsored annually by the Blue nors in Art. She has been class Chuck Ventrello h a s been
scene of the annual Harvest Moon Key Fraternity. chosen by Mary Weigand and Rita
Ball, sponsored iby the National president|for three?years, and is
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active in several campus clubs. Pat Gazarik to provide the musical
Federation off Catholic College mood to add to the atmosphere.
students. Neil Charles and his will compete with other! queen Bongo drums will also be available
band will provide music from nine candidates from Villa, and St. for those who wish to give an out-
to one o'clock. Vincent's. Judging is to be based let to their own musical expression.
Crowning of the 1960 Queen is $

the highlight ,• of the dance. The on beauty and personality, as well

amount of proceeds per capita col-
lected by the respective classes
from a chance-selling campaign
determines which class candidate
is to reign as queen.
According to Denise Dwyer,
chairman of the event, an admis-
sion of $3.50 per couple will J be
charged and flowers will be avail-
able at the door.
Raffle proceeds are to be shared
proportionally by St. Luke's Par-
ish and Mercyhurst College while
ticket and flower profits will be Ijjj The four NFCCE queen candidates are: senior, Margaret Sullivan;
donated to the N.F.C.CS. scholar-
ship fund.
The "Expresso Shop" will serve
as on school spirit and quality of coffee and donuts during the lat-'
the booth and songs. ter part of the evening. The re-
freshment committee, headed by
Chances on a 1961 Dodge Lanc- Shirley Banic, is also planning to
sell Coke.
er have been sent to all the
schools and each will receive pro- Other committee chairmen are
portionate returns. Pat Harkins, reception, and Alice
Thomas, the clean-up committee.
Committees at Mercyhurst in-
clude: Queen, Dodie Smith; Booth
Mary Jeanne Ferreri; Raffle, Car-
olyn \ Kaczmarek; Publicity, Jan
Sulkowski; and Song, Pat Sullivan. The National Teacher Exam-
junior, Cammy Kwolek; sophomore, Helen Bundy; and freshman, Co-chairmen are Mickey Corrigan inations for 1961 will I be hied
Jeanne Sullivan, and Judie Jones. on February 11.

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Pace Two THE 'MERC I A D
Threat of Red China
The picturesque China offthe past human beings with eternalf value- -
has disappeared. Ancient Chinese
customs | which demanded a respect
and were herded into communes like
common...'' animals. These labor-brig-
for the aged and created a t close ades werelwholy un-Chinese. [t is
family bond have vanished. In their actually phenomenal how the "cak*
place looms a giant monster whose of custom" could have been destroy-
dark shadaw casts a psychological ed so rapidly.
pressure over the entire world.
Or, Ihas it been destroyed ? Are
The monster is Red China, hold- these people really allies of|Russia?
ing on to 500 million Chinese with its Regard the case of a dog who has
claws of ruthlessness, barbarity and been kicked around and beaten by
cruelty. It has forced these people his master for years. The dog obeys
to repudiate their traditional virtues, that master knowing that he is the
defy the ethics of Confucius and take weak one and that the odds are
up the cross of non-spiiritual com- against him. But if the master gave
munism. | | | the dog food and helped him become
strong, could he expect that doglto
The Red Communists! came in to
China posing as a panacea to cure run and get his slippers when he
issued the command? Will the dog
the political and economic ills of the
country. Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Father of and the master ever be true friends ?
Will Russia and China ever be true
the Republicpof China, needed funds
to build a modern state. When the allies? Will China, when she is "on
U. S. funds were not forthcoming, her feet," turn on Russia? According
the Russians seized t h e | opportunity to Communism this would not be un-
ethical. fy^QS f
to give aid under the|condition that
the Nationalist Government colla-
borate with the Communist party.* China could be using Russia for a
build-up economically and politically,
The Chinese agreed on a peaceful but when she reaches the second-
co-existence basis, but shortly after-
level of communism where Russia is
wards the Red leaders maneuvered now, sheS might? completely alienate
into high positions and tried to seize
herself from the Russians. J
control of the state. | However, they
were not successful in this first pact, The |Chinese government might
and the Communist party was out- have had control of the mainland
lawed. But through the Sino-Japanese since 1949, but the Chinese people
War, World War II, and the Yalta could not have forgotten their ethi-
Agreement, the Communists expand- cal teachings so quickly. If only the
ed phenomenally and by 1949 they old Chinese could recall one of their
controlled the ^mainland. Chinese axioms, "A man of love has
no opponents," and instill it into the
They supposedly came in 36 years hearts offthe young. It is only with
the spiritual element that man?; can
ago as a cure, but paradoxically their
cure was worse than the disease, for break through the bonds of slavery
that bind him and live as a true child
the people were robbed of their most
priceless heritage—their status as of God. Wt W
Students Air Holiday Studies
"One more day and we'll be
Their Opinions home!" is undoubtedly one of the
most welcome statements made in
To all students who were not born in a barn:
a college dormitory. Spirits run
Today I walked through Egan Hall lounge and high as preparing, packing, and
was appalled by the sight—grimy $ tables, loaded planning are carried on full force.
ash trays, and sticky pop bottles. Disgusted by the
As students are always eager
messy picture, I came over to the lounge near which
to continue their pursuit of know-
I live and what did I find but a miniature of the ledge, especially during vacations,
above. books are diligently piled in suit-
What's wrong with us? When we meet in the
hall we see each other clothed chicly, but when we
cases. It happens, however, that
these commendable intentions
sit in the lounge we see ourselves for what we are. usually remain stacked in the lug-
Some of us who dress "to the teeth" are the very gage along- with the books—while
ones who leave stained coffee cups and greasy lunch a merry time is beingr had by all.
bags where we have snacked. Suddenly, in what seems I to be
True, this is our "home away fromihome" but the twinkling \ of a passing Jet,
very few of us even have maid service at our per- someone sadistically mentions the
cruel words, "Well, one more day
manent residence. How can we expect someone to and we'll be back to the old
clean up after us here? May I suggest that those grind." With an overwhelming
blow, the ^sickening reality of the
who persist in leaving their trash around for others
hire a personal servant! to foUowJthem. If they situation strikes. Amid an atmos-
phere of grief and sorrow, luggage
can't jafford this luxury, then let them learn to is repacked carefully so as not to
"do unto others .1..!" disturb the books.
Let's practice charity in|a|real concrete and
Isn't it amazing how one can
personal way! Let's keep our lounges "loungable!" get to be three months behind in
| Su Hall homework after albrief vacation,
especially if school has been in
Pear Editor: session for only six weeks?-]Per-
Jingle, Jingle, Jingle! No it!isn't Christmas or haps some potential philosopher
even anything special, but I hear it Just the same. would be interested in discovering
the ultimate cause for this awe-
What is it? Bracelets, of course. They seem to find some phenomenon.
their way into the chapel, the library, and the class-
room. What's the matter with the good oP fashion I And so the days slowly tick by
watch that only ticks?! in their weary, monotonous way
until once again is heard the
Please have mercy on a student who likes the Joyous cry, "One more day and
peace and the normal roars of our campus. we'll be home!" What a., differ-
Nervous ence a day makes!
An Ounce Aspects of Education
Of Etcetera I Donatelli's
Certain! excerpts from Dr. |J. A.
delivery aft the Freshman In-
vestiture should prove beneficial to all
Day after J day, the thought of
Mercyhurst's back campus brings
to mind nothing but the tennis
courts, or a place to walk. To the
more poetic (or hungrier) of us,
it 3 might conjure up an image of
the orchard, and the trees bend-
ing gracefully under the weight of
the fruit.
However, high on the hill above
our orchard, there stands a mod-
ern and magnificent edifice. St.
Mark's Seminary is new, but we
go about unimpressed by its splen-
dor, unaware of its presence. We
watched its birth and growth
with avid interest, and now it
stands a full-grown citadel on the
hill. v- !
Yesterday, the! sky was bleak
and grey and dismal. The clouds,
framed by the latticed window,
might well have been a painting
of a stormy sky at sea. Caught in
the center of the frame was the
bell tower of St. Mark's.
In the small rectangle outlined
by the window casement was com-
pressed allfthe vastness of the
universe—the endless, turbulent,
never-certaini grey sky. Standing
sentinel-like, In stark contrast,
was the now of time—the sharply
outlined campanile, peaceful, re-
liable, definite. $ body. Consequently, "we should deliberate
Sentinel-like, but'more than|a
guard, the bell rings a summons.
It calls man away from time into
eternity—away fromj sharp defi-
nite outlines into vast universal
heaven.
|Sentinel-like, but also a bridge,
the bell-tower spans the dullfgrey
clouds andf reaches into bright
blue infinity. Ever reaching, the
bell tower remains steady, high
on the hill. It belongs to today; it
belongs to forever.
Due to lack' of space, we
were unable to print the well-
written articles of Mary Pat
Carlow, Mary Hammond, Em-
ily Lincoln, Carol Lynn Web-
er, and Karen Pierce.
Morality Absolute ?
Does morality fluctuate!according
to the times as does a thermometer
according to the heat? Can an act be
morally wrong today, but moraly
good a hundred!years prom today?
Can it be good for one group of people
and evil for another? £ ment, may vary with the degree of
No. Morality is in fits essence
absolute. If fit were not, by what
standards would human acts be
judged? Would each man or group
of men be free to set up their own
norms of morality? Imagine the
chaos if one man lived by the
principle that stealing is wrong and
his neighbor did not, or if one man
believed it wrong to murder while an-
other did not. Yet who could condemn
a man for stealing, cheating, or kill-
ing ifI he were living up to his own
moral principles? Society would not
exist for long' if morality were only
relative.!
But what about the cannibals who
killed and ate the flesh of others, or
the Callatians who ate their parents'
bodies after death, or today, Russian
youths who do not know they must
honor their parents? These do not
modify the immutability of morality.
They merely make man realize that
students| His speech, "Wisdom Reflects Up-
on Education," ponders three basic questions
concerning education, and seeks the answers
from great philosophers.
In answering the first, "Is education
worthwhile ?" Dr. Donatelli delves into the
proximate or relative j ustifications for
education such as individual refinement,
preservation of democracy, and protection!
against communism. He consults the treatise
of one philosopher which fproves that there!
are few men whose natural gifts are such
that they eliminate the necessity of guid-
ance. Likewise, Socratesf friends tell him
that it is education which "improves the
quality of men." Even the Old Testament
commands men to "take hold on instruction"
for it isla "fountain of life" without which
a man's "hope is vain, and his-labors with-
out fruits." I § M
Having established the necessity of edu-
cation, Dr. Donatelli questions, "Is all
education good? Or are there such fthings
as good and bad, true and false education?"
This is resolved byj Plato who maintains
that the greatest, most gifted|mind deterio-
rates when nourished with poor education,
just as does a plant when grown in poor soil.
Socrates contrasts the body and soul, point-
ing out the care in selecting aids for the
body, yet the lack of care in choosing help
for the soul. Further, he adds, what is re-
ceived in the soul is received directly and
immediately, not as food is received into the
and counsel with others about where we shall
receive our education."
Finally, Dr. Donatelli asks, "What are
the benefits of true education?" Hisf reply
is, "The great business of all is virtue and
wisdom." These are man's greatest endow-
ments to his children. ^Confucius maintains
that education consists in|"a) preserving
man's true character; b) in giving new life
to the people, and c) in dwelling in perfection
or the ultimate good." He then proceeds to
prove that the cultivation of the personal
life is the foundationfof peace and order in
the world. George Washington believed that
"A| nation's greatest resources are the
character of its people" and Pius XII adds
that true education produces the finished
man of character, the man "who thinks,
judges, and acts, constantly and consistent-
ly, with right reason enlightened by the
supernatural light of the example and teach-
ing of Christ."
his intellect is imperfect and he'can
make mistakes on moral judgments
as on any other subject. Though the
basic principle, to do good and avoid
evil, is innate in all men, its appli-
cation] which rests on human judg-
knowledge possessed by the one act-
"*#• f I I I
The cannibals, for! instance, knew
it was wrong to kill their own clan
members,! yet did not realize that
the same rule held for those outside
their group. The Callatians realized
that they must honor their parents
and thought the best means after
death was to bring them to life again
by feeding them t o | their children.
The Russian youth was taught by
Communists that he must honor only
the state, thus leaving him ignorant
of thej duty towards his parents.
Such invincible ignorance ^removes
the guilt, but never the wrong.
1 All men in all times know they
must do good and avoid evil. It is
part of thej natural law. Cain knew
it was wrong to kill Abel. Citizens of
Sodom rand Gomorrah knew it f was
wrong to be intemperate. It was
wrong I then and it is still wrong
today.

P a r t i e s , P o l i t i c s C a p t u r e S p o t l i g h t A sV o t i n g D a y D r a w s
Man Stands for R f t 9 ? f l I
Party Platform
By Karen Smith
On the second Tuesday of No-
vember the American people will
go to the polls to elect the next
president of the United States.
Should the American people vote
for the party or the man? This
question has assumed great im-
portance as election time draws
near. To understand the question
better it is necessary to define the
terms political party and candi-
date.
A political party is an organized
group of people which strives to
control the policies of the govern-
ment through the. election of• its
candidates. Each party has a plat-
form which is a statement of the
principles of government for
which it stands and on which it
appeals for popular support. A
candidate is a person put forth
by the party who will uphold the
party platform. | leadership. When an organization is not improving itself, it is degener-
Statement of the platform is
the greatest factor in the voter's
decision. T h e | American people
should examine the platforms of
the two political parties and ar-
rive at a decision based on this
examination. A candidate is not
Independent; he has pledged to
uphold the party's platform. The
statement of the party's principles
will guide the candidate in his
campaigning and later in dis-
charging the duties of his office.
It would be impossible to vote for
a man t if you did not agree with
the party principles.
Examination of the question
leads to only one E answer. When
voting for a man.Jyou, give your
approval to the principles for
which he stands. Therefore, you
are actually voting for the party.
Nixon--A Man of Leadership
By Maureen Fiedler
Eight years of experience are
not to be taken lightly, and this is
precisely what Richard Nixon of-
fers the l American people in his
bid for the presidency of the
United States. During his two
terms of office as vice-president,
even rival political} leaders have
admitted that he has brought to
this office more prestige than it
had ever previously enjoyed. By
cooperating closely 'with Presi-
dent Eisenhower, Mr. Nixon grad-
uated long ago from the status
of the apt assistant to that of a
full-fledged policy-maker in Wash-
ington. Experience as a policy-
maker has come about largely be-
cause of his visits to fifty-four
countries on diplomatic missions.
The missions have shown him to
be receptive to the problems of
other nations and, as a result, able
to formulate wise U.S. foreign
policies.
But what are the motivating
principles behind this personality?
First of all, Mr. Nixon reflects
confidence in the citizens of the
United States, and he firmly holds
that these people are capable of
operating a very successful econ-
T H E iMERC I A D Page Three
N e a r
f r d u 1 M
MS-Ul V Candidate
By Rita Capellol
-- J oh n F. Kennedy
the minimum wage, and the ban-
A time for greatness may be a ishment of corruption from labor
little over-emotional play on a
very well suited theme, for in the
unions. In the field of foreign re-
lations, he has traveled extensive-
W s we will indeed need a great ly and conferred with the heads
man. In my opinion, this "great of important world governments.
man" is Senator John F. Kennedy.
But, how do we define greatness? Challenge and Decision
On what a man has or on what In his acceptance speech in Los
he has done and is capable of do- Angeles, Senator Kennedy said,
ing? "The New Frontier is not a set
of promises—it is a set of chal-
Sen. Kennedy has money. He lenges. It sums up not what I in-
was born of a wealthy Boston
tend to offer to the American
family and for this reason is be- people but rather what I intend
ing scorned. But, if greatness de-
to ask of them." This statement
pends on a dollar sign then we condenses his presidential cam-
Politics, Oh Politics . . . ! can say that Washington, Jeffer-
paign philosophy, for he feels that
son, and Monroe owed their suc- these sacrifices will insure a
Consider the Mans Value cess and accomplishments to their
bank accounts. Sen. Kennedy has
strong America. And with a strong
America comes an unwavering
By Kay Hebert youth, being only forty-three bloc against Communism. He is
years of age. But does youth de-
There has been much controversy irecently concerning whether a p r o p o s i n g acts which will
citizen should vote for the candidate in whom he believes or for the tract from leadership? If so, we strengthen America internally and
can say that Alexander the Great,
party which he prefers. With regard to the presidential elections, it is bills which will secure her strong
William the Conqueror, and Na- military protection.
essential that the better man be chosen, regardless of his political af- polean were poor leaders. But ob-
filiation.1 viously, history proves otherwise. His wealthy, handsome family,
The president of the United States is the leader of his party, and Therefore, wealth and age are but his attractive wife, his charming
his influence upon his party's policy is tremendous. Like any organiza- incidentals. Leadership demands smile and boyish good looks are
tion, a political party cannot better itself without the best possible character. slammed by his rivals as being
"too glamorous and Hollywood-
ating. When the supporters of a party, therefore, vote for the party's Determination and Practices
Character is a man's moral ish." But these are merely super-
candidate regardless of his qualifications, they are doing their party a ficial, jf ; i
disservice; for by voting for poor constitution. In Kennedy, deter-
leadership, they are voting for mination and self-conviction are Superficiality, like gold plating,
the ultimate decay for their party.
More important is the fact that
Are the Debates the keystones upon which he has
built the frame of his political be-
in time wears off. Then we see
an object for its true worth.
liefs and practices. By means of America must soon make the
the president of the United States
is the leader of his country. He Really Value? this frame, I can point to what
the Senator has done.
great decision. That is why I
strongly advocate Senator John F.
does not sit at a summit meeting Kennedy for the next president of
By Anne«Froelich He has proposed bills or backed
with Mr. Khrushchev as a Re- bills which deal with housing, ed- the United States. Above all, his
publican or as a Democrat; he at- How often have you bought an
ucation, medical aid, labor-man- character and record of services
tends the conference as the chief object that you have seen adver- agement relations, the raising of are the dominant factors.
tised on television? Be it tooth-
representative of the entire Ameri-
paste, breakfast cereal, coffee or
can people. It is imperative that
we choose the best possible man soap, it must be admitted that
in the nation to perform the task. commercials usually do influence
you.
It is true that a political leader Right now, the American public
is not entirely free from the dic- is being subjected to a new type of
tates of his party, but if we choose commercial. Senator Kennedy and
a responsible man of integrity, we Vice President Nixon are trying
may be confident that he will to sell themselves to the voters
serve the American people as well in the form of debates. With the
as he is able. opportunity of visiting the ma-
jority of American homes, they
are doing their best to make
their visits worthwhile.
On television, with no help from
omy with a minimum of govern- brother Bobby or wife Pat, these
candidates -for the Presidency have
ment control. His goal is not the attempted to bring before the pub-
establishment of a welfare Estate, lic their views of national and in-
but rather the maintenance and ternational problems. Have these
advance of the American free en- debates helped anyone? Though
terprise system. comparatively few voters have
been influenced to switch to the
other party, almost no one calls
Then, of course, the situation the debates a failure. If nothing
abroad poses another facet in the else, they have given us the chance
intricacies of the office? of chief to see and compare. Watching both
executive. By firmness in regard candidates give answers spontan-
to such matters as Quemoy and eously, and comparing their views
Matsu, Mr. Nixon has conclusively has at least made the public more
exhibited his determination to aware of for whom and what
"hold the line" in every place they are voting.
where the communists attempt
to.,.. ., . M 9 - K 1 X 0 ! * « • « • • " • «OW»"««! I « M M W » « W eO»»»*».
Teachers, both present and fu-
advance. Aided by Henry Cabot ture, are thinking more about who
Lodge, a man with unquestionable will give them better wages. Far-
experience in coping with the mers try to decide if their candi-
Russians, Mr. Nixon does not aim dates will help them as much as
at a defensive foreign policy, but the opposition. Children a s k
rather at an offensive strategy where Quemoy is and parents
It was sad
when that great ship went down and the
for victory on the part of the free answer them, then begin to de-
world. last thing to leave the sinking ship was
bate for themselves about the ad-
visability of protecting this por- a bottle of Coca-Cola. That's because all
Mr. Khrushchev has emphati- tion Of Nationalist China. hands stuck to Coke to the end. Now there's
cally announced to the American The debates are informative.
popularity! That's the kind of loyalty
people that their grandchildren They give no one the excuse of
will live under communism. Mr. saying he didn't have a chance the sparkling lift, the good taste of Coke
Nixon countered by promising Mr. to find out about Nixon's policies engenders. Man the lifeboats, have a Coke!
Khrushchev that his grandchil- or Kennedy's ideas. Can anything BE REALLY REFRESHED
dren will live under freedom. This be a waste of time that concerns
is indeed indicative of the quality the future of America? I doubt Bottled under authority of The Coca-Cola Company by
of leadership demanded by the it, andi so, I believe, do Nixon and
era of the '60's. Kennedy.
ERIE COCA-COLA BOTTUNG COMPANY
Page Four THE MERCIAD

Lobby Mural NSA Seminar Examines?

Characterizes
French Legend;
The most recent artistic addi-
tion to Mercyhurst Campus, a
mural in the lobby of McAuley
Hall, done in tones of contrasting
color, was painted by Mr. John
Leadership Qualification
p The National Students' Association of Mercyhurst College con-
ducted a Student Leadership Seminar on November 1. The purpose of
the Seminar was to develop the leadership qualities of those students
who have displayed them thus far.
Sondra Konkoly, NSA co-ordinator on campus and chairman of
the project, planned, with the help of Sister M. Carolyn, the agenda
. -•*

Lochtefeld, Instructor of fine arts for the day. It was carried through by Liz Filicky, Pat Tiffany, Marion
at Mercyhurst. Michaels, and Eileen Motsay.
Mr. Lochtefeld derived the Su Hall, Student Council President, opened the morning program.
theme * for his work from at me- The keynote address was then given by Dave Reynolds, a former Gannon
dieval French legend which par- Student Body President, who chose

Msgr. Alfred M. Watson, Rabbi Aaron Landes, Dr. Dumont Kenny,

ticularly appealed to him. The
legend! deals with a lowly "jon- College, Host for his topic, "All Phases of Stu-
dent Leadership." The ''morning
gleur" who could think of no session included a discussion work-
Dean Frederic Murray,\ Father Good ill, and Canon William Keys
were guests at a banquet held in the state dining room f of the
college preceding Dr. Kenny's speech.
other way to honor the Blessed
Virgin Mary than through his
To Red Crossl shop considering "What Is a
Leader?" ''.-
only talent, juggling. The mural Mercyhurst will host represen-
depicts him inf the act of jug- tatives from surrounding colleges Following this?discussion. Con-
Dumontf Kenny Proffers gling before her altar while a sur-
prised and rather scandalized
gressman Carroll D. Kearns spoke
at the first Intercollegiate -Red to the student group on "Student
dignitary 1 peeks around the door. Cross Day on November 7, at 7:30 Leaders Today, World Leaders To-
Challenge to Catholics p.m. in the main lounge of Mc- morrow." The audience was j then
During August and September Auley Hall.
of this year, Mr. Lochtefeld de-
free to ask pertinent questions.
On Wednesday, October 27, Dr. of the world! increases the prob- Participating colleges include The afternoon session consisted
veloped the mural from a prelim-
Dumont * Kenny addressed stud- ability of destruction, and {pre-
inary sketch, a color sketch over- Gannon, Villa Maria, Erie Busi- of two workshops, "A Student
ents and' guests in the Little Thea- sents ideological warfare, men be-
lay, and a full-sized wall chalk de- ness College, Behrend Center, and Leader in the College Community,"
ter on "Interreligious Relations In gin to examine personal values.
sign, to its finished form. After Edinboro. Each will send eight and, "Campus Political Leader-
An Election Year." v] Religious affiliation, then, in- ship." The first theme included the
laying out flat areas of color on
creases throughout the nation. representatives to thejmeeting. leadership aspects of individuals
According to Dr. Kenny, the a basic chalk design, he worked
But, warned Dr. Kenny, we may be in their college life in class, in
campaign of 1960 hast revealed out the model of the picture. Almovie relating the functions the dormitories, etc., and the sec-
suffering from "religiosity without
hidden prejudices and has testi-
fied that we must recognize reli-
religion." Perhaps religion is be- The mural itself, '{religious in of first aiders and their part in ond considered leadership in stu-
coming a mere "tail on a nation- nature but gay in tone, was de- health organizations will precede dent, government as a training
gious pluralism in America. Prob-
alistic kite." signed to complement the struc- the business meeting and the elec- ground for the leaders of our
lems created by interreligious re-
With this thought in mind, he tural style of McAuley Halll and tion of intercollegiate officers. country in the future.
lationships, he said, must be ap- the color scheme of the lounge
proached creatively as challenges, considered the main religious
problems apt to arise in the next through the use of architectural Volunteer work at the Veter- Adding interest to the work-
The main problem posed today forms within the picture which an's Hospital comprises one of the shops were three student leaders
is not what man ought to do with decade such as: religion and ed-
ucation, Supreme Court decisions parallel the actual plastie form of central projects planned;for the from St. Francis of Loretto Col-
the universe, but what he ought to the building. lege who took part in the discus-
do withl himself. Will this "mar- on interracial cases, and' the real coming year. The Red Cross en- sions. Brief speeches by Mother
velous new age" serve only to "ex- and substantial Protestant ?fear courages both members and non- M. Loretta and Chairman Sondra
tend hates and bigotries," he ask-
ed, or can it peacefully match
that Catholics may infringe upon
-their liberties. Catholics, he said, AA Intramurals members to join this program. Konkoly closed the day's program.
"technological know-how" w i t h should use this campaign to sow Chairman Gretchen Stark has
the seeds of charitable religious
good "moral know-why?" Man's
conception of spiritual nature is debate, and to promote a more
tolerant pre and post election era.
announcedl that the Athletic As-
sociation Volleyball Tournament Campus Clubs Report News
the most important issue on which will be played on Tuesdays and French Club
religious groups differ. Under- In conclusion, Dr. Kenny warn- Thursdays between 7 and 8 p.m. production in February. Drama
ed society: 1. not to hope to solve French Club has initiated a Club also intends to present a
standing is lost between faiths Teams will be the same as those
its problems by militaristic poli- French table in the cafeteria. All children's play as a Christmas en-
when men remain immersed in announced! for the softball tour-
cies; 2. to "Keep the expert on top those sitting at the table speak tertainment at the children's home
private philosophy, without re- nament.
not on tap," not to rely solely on French during the lunch hour. in Erie.
course to fundamental theology.
the political expert; andi 3. to Final standings in the softball Members of the club hope to be-
Next, Dr. Kenny remarked that Home Economics Club J
take a positive stand on the issues, league which concluded play last come fluent in the language by
we are in an era of rapid change The November meeting of the
not to be preoccupied with nega- month are: Volkswagons 2-0, this method, and the club encour-
which is resulting in individual Home Economics Club will be of
tive aims. Jaguarsfj 1-1, Continentals 0-1, ages all others interested to par-
insecurity. Thus, as the shrinking interest to all future homemakers.
Thunderbirds 0-1. ticipate.
As the featured guest speaker and
After Christmas vacation, intra- Science Seminar demonstrator of the evening the
mural basketball will get under The heart, its structure, its
way. club hopes to have Mrs. Hollo-
function and certain aspects of bough, a former Home Economics
heart disease will be the topic for
teacher who is now a homemaker
Burhenn's Pharmacy the November Science Seminar
meeting. Dr. John B. Tredway, She will show;'how to make un-
Corner 38th St. and Pine Ave.
Chief of Medical Service at Hamot usualf centerpieces from various
Phone GL 6-7762 Hospital and Consultant in Medi- common articles, such as fruit or
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT: . . . Live free for Brie, Penna. cine at St. Vincent's Hospital, will food. The meeting is open to all
a year . . . mock campaign rally and election . . . Was there a winner be guest speaker. who are interested.
in the "great" debates? i . . the J grass is always greener on the other
side, or, practice teaching, please . . . Christmas Carnival Queen Can- While speaking on the topic, Literary Club
didate—McMullen . . I "Captured" |. . . political party leaders visit Dr. Tredway will employ real The Literary Club is conducting
Mercyhurst . . . Harvest Moon Ball dates]. . . Who is this Plato, any- hearts in demonstration. He will
way? . . . Niagara's Jazz Concert . . . Leadership day . . . "Pour Fresh- ART'S even dissect the human heart. Dr.
a series of coffee hours during
which students will hear records
men at Alliance v . . M. A. Arande's secret . . . distorted views presented George J. D'Angelo, Assistant
inlcampaign slander literature . .§. unveiling of Bert's arm.
ICE CREAM BAR Surgeon at Hamot Hospital, will or read poems revealing the cul-
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE LAUGHING ABOUT: . . . Ellen's accompany Dr. Tredway. A film ture as well as the literature of
Luncheonette and (Magazines onIthe heart will also be-shown. different countries. All students
"Teddy," the teddy bear . . . champagne, Sr. Gabriel? . . . freshmen
attend lecture on U.S. and world market . . . "Michigan Light," alias All interested students are invited are invited I to attend these in-
M. Lynch . . . Dave's woodenjjleg *J . "Let's go to Washington, D.C." 3709 Pine Avenue to attend the Seminar meeting on formal meetings.
. . . guest singers at St. Mathias in French Creek . . . Housekeeper of November 9.
the Month—A. Thomas >' . . the Mytrle Street Mansion . . . 72 miles N.F.C.C.S.
per hour—zap . . . Gretchen and the red hat . . . S. Bye loses her head Drama Club The next N.F.C.C.S. council
. . . N. Patuzca's and R. Capella's diet . . . please pass the whopee cup. Drama s Club holds a (two hour
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE COMMENTING ON: . . . Knee tick- YAPLE'S DAIRY workshop every Monday afternoon meeting and workshop will be held
lers in class, or, college girls return to childhood . . . "292 years of peace AND ICE CREAM BAR so that pledges and members may at D'Youville College, Buffalo, on
in 5,000 years of history'" . . . messy lounges . . . Loretta Young class become familiar with all aspects Sunday, November 20. Discussion
for seniors . . . the invisible man . . . graduation day for JoAnn—Oct. of theater production. Time is de- topics will be posted at a later
Ice Cream voted to learning make-up tech- date. Students interested in at-
20 . . .;Egan puts on some weight . . . a new face in rabbit heaven
. . . third floor launderette*. . . post-vacation hair-do's . . . "twisting" nique, oral interpretation, stage
We Make Our Own tending the meeting may contact
in the soph's lounge . . . the tunic look . . . FROSH: "Is this a dagger movement, scene building, and
I see before me?" . . . Binny and' Sue's unique room arrangement, or, 4026 Pine Avenue production. These meetings will Denise Dwyer, Mary Ann Brennan,
Phone UN 6-2441k continue until time for the major or Sue Avery.
ring around the desks . . . the heated final weeks of the campaign.