Peru Pedagogian VOLUME XLVII
'Glass Menagerie' Is Homecoming Play; Jackie Reed Chosen to Play Laura Jacqueline Reed, freshman from Pawnee City, has been chosen to play Laura in "The. Glass Menagerie," the Broadway hit written by Tennesee Williams, which will be presented Saturday night, October 13, as a finale to the Homecoming activities. The play ran more than a year on Broadway and a year on the road Many colleges and little theatres are producing it this winter. Jackie has had roles in high school class plays during her junior and senior years. Patricia Bel)ford will play the role of Amanda, the mother. Most students will remember Pat as Joan in "Joan of Lorraine," and as the maid in the '50 Homecoming play. ·
Jackie Reed Charles Montgomery will play Mr. O'Connor, the Gentleman Caller. Charles had the role of the Fight Manager in the '50 Homecoming play "The Glass Menagerie" is a two act play which tells the story of a shy crippled girl The efforts of her mother and brother to attract a man for her keeps her constantly self-conscious. Her mother nags the brother but is always sweet to Laura. When Tom brings home a friend, Mr. O'Connor, to dinner, Amanda tries to make things appear better than they are to attract the man to Laura. When he fails to fall in love with Laura, she withdraws into a dream-world centered about her collection of fragile glass animals.
Bob Inn Open 16 Hours The Bob Inn in the basement of Delzell Hall has taken on the new look. There have been some changes made which have met with the approval of the student body. The change which has caused most favorable comment is keepthe Bob Inn open 1.6 hours a day, from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m. The Bob Inn is under the management of Mrs. Edna Douglas this year. She has taken it over with the help of Clara Comstock and several students. 'Some of the minor changes which have been noticed are the ·addition of the new Coca Cola electric clock, two new toasters, and the addition of home made ~oups to the menu, which will supplement the canned soups. There also has been some rearrangement of the equipment and counters which are helpful.
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PERU, NEBRASKA, SEPTEMBER 26, 1951
Kangaroo Court Favors Fres.hmen Freshman initiation ls now ln full swing, with all the meek freshmen toeing the mark in the manner prescribed by the cruel upperclassmen. Of course, there are always a few freshmen who a· e forgetful or who just have not learned. These criminals were apprehended and brought to trial before his honor, Judge ,Roland Ber a n, at Kangaroo Court.
Bob Ryan Injured Bob Ryan, stellar Bobcat guard, received ?injuries in the Buena Vista game which will probably sideline him for the season. Ryan's injuries were diagnosed as a chipped vertebra with tranverse process. A specialist has been called in to see if it is possible for him to wear a brace and return to school. Injured in the same game were 'Rollie Beran and Curtis Lindell. Beran suffered torn muscle fibers and a pinched nerve in his arm. It is believed he will not see action before the Midland game. Lindell received three bruised rib cartilages and should be in condition for the game with Midland Dr. Lester N. Downing
Freshman tnrollment Up
All freshmen were required to ·attend Kangaroo Court in the An increase in freshman enlounge of Delzell Hall and place themselves on the floor facing rollment over last year was rethe judge. The courtroom was ported by Registrar Miss Marian crowded with laughing upper- Blake. The freshman class, as of classmen. Freshmen were not al- September 9, stood at 113 comlowed to laugh or even crack a pared to 112 last year. The en·g'·in. Offenders paid the supreme rollment figures show 68 men penalty: singing the color song and 54 women in the freshman by themselves for the spectators. class. The expected drop in enrollFTeshmen who arrived late paid ment throughout the schools in the same penalty. Nebraska was not felt too serFreshmen, who committed ma- iously in P.S.T.C. jor crimes during the two weeks , The sophomore class, the secprevious to court were called be-' fore his honor and told of their ond largest class this year, has crimes. Now, everybody is. to un- 35 men and 30 women registered · derstand that in Kanga,rqo Court, for a total ·Of 65. each offender is given a fair trial The junior class, <md accordand aUowed to plead either guil- ing to re,jstration, the smallest ty or not guilty. This year, how- class, has 36 men and 13 women ever, most freshmen seemed a- for a grand total of 48. ware of their guilt for they plead The senior class has 36 men 1guilty. The crimes were varied and 16 women registered for a and numerous, ranging from not total of 49. wearing signs, freshmen dating Two post graduates and two freshmen, to the unforgiveable special stud en ts bring the regissins of telling upperclassmen to tration to 279 total. "drop dead", and freshmen keepPeru has registrants from seving uppperclassmen from tl).eir en states other than Nebraska. studies. There are 23 students from Iowa, The penalttes wer·e just as two each from Missouri and Illnumerous. One boy, whose init- inois, and one each from Arizona, ials are Jerry Trullinger, was New York, Minnesota and Kansentenced to give a 10-minute sas. : speech each day on ladies' lingeRegistration last year was 360 rie on the Administration buildbut the armed services and the ing steps. Marjorie Hunter was sentenced to make a chalk out- large graduation class accounts line of her foot every ten steps for the drop in enrollment this year. she took for the rest Df the week. Betty Auxier was instructed to wear a paper sack over her head ' for the remainder of the week, ·while Jean Ann Graham was sentenced to give a speech on A capacity crowd filled the "The Values of Going Steady in lounge of Delzell Hall to meet College." Other offenders wrre old friends and new, and .to parassigned to carry trays for foot- ticipate in the college mixer. ball players at the cafeteria, ;:md Most of the evening was destill others were assigned to the voted to modern and square rooms of upper classmen where they will comply with any wish .dancing, with Mrs. Al Wheeler and Mr. Johnson taking over the the occupants desire. calling chores. Mr. Benford accompanied these activities on the piano.
Students Meet Students
Coach Al Resigns As Chairman of NAIB
Al Wheeler, Peru State athletic dirctor, resigned as District Chaiorman of the NAIB. Nominated to succeed him is Charlie Foster (Kearney). Other membrs of the board include Jim Dutcher (Doane), Leonard Campbell (Midland), and Roy Robertson (Wesleyan). A new rule in regard to NAIB playoffs has been passed. There must be a playoff between qualified teams to determine which Nebraska squad represents this district in the NAIB tournament. Playoffs will b2 March 4-5.
The faculty room was open during the evening for card and checker players, 1while the recreation room was c:r·owded with pool, table tennis, and bowling enthusiasts displaying their talent. Cokes and cookies were i>erved to 170 students and faculty members through the courtesy of the Student Council in the Bob Inn following the dance. The mixer was a Student Council sponsored event. J. D. Levitt furnished the records and record player.
Boost the Bobcats!
Dr. Leo Eastman
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New Faculty Members On Campus cf a Thoufind Oaks Do all you students know the new faculty members and office help? Do all of you know the new jobs that some of the faculty members have n-0w in place of the ones they. did have? Just in case you don't know, here's some information you should read. The Training School has a new Director, Dr. Leo Eastman. He took his undergraduate work at MorehE.d, Minn., and doctors degree at the University of North Dakota. He has taught in Minnesota, Michigan, North Dak-0ta, and Texas. Dr. Eastman is married and has three sons. Miss Dixon is the new English supervisor at the Training School. She took her college work at the College of St. Scholastica in Minnesota and the University of Colorado. !She' has had thirteen years of teaching experience. Her home town is ProctOr, Minn. The new social studies supervisor at the Training School is Mr. Van Pelt,. who graduated from York College and got his M.A. at the University of Nebraska. He is married and has two daughters. His home town is Aurora. Miss- Kegley is the new home economics instructor. She graduated from Cornell College in Iowa and got her MS. from Iowa State College at Ames. She has taught in various high schools in Iowa, at the Naval Flight Preparatory School at Cornell co.Jlege; and at Walnut, Ia, the last five years. Her home town is Mt. Vern0n, Ia. Mr Harold Johnson is the new Director of Guidance for the Training School and the eighth grade supervisor He has been an elemtntary principal, superintendent of schools, and the junior high principal of Auburn the last two years. He is married and has two daughters, the eldest, Ruth, is a freshman at P.S.T.C. The new seventh grade supervisor is Mr Gorrell. He took his college work at West Virginia University, Columbia University, and the Michigan State College. :Mr. Eddy is 'the new sixth grade supervisor'. He graduated from the University of Nebraska, and took his M.A. there. He was superintendent of schools at Madrid and Hardy, and elementary principal at Loup City. He is ma~ried and has two sons. The third grade supervisor is
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Miss Clarke. She attended .Wesl ey::u:, graduated from Peru and
has done graduate work at the University of Nebra~;rn. She has ta ~gh t in elem rn tary schools in Schuyler, Falls City Pawnee Ci~y, and has been c~unty supe.nntendent of Pawnee C;e1ty tne last few years. ,,, , · ]_ Dr. Downing .is the new Dean of Me11:; ..;)I. Downing received his bauhelors and masters degree from Utah state and took his Ed.D. from Greeley State Education College in Colorado. He served 3Yz years in the Army Air Force, and was just recently director of county guidance· in Pocatello, Idaho. Dr. Downing is married and has two daughters and a son. Dr. Boraas is the new instructor of child growth and development, elementary curriculum, and tests and measurements. He graduated from St. Olaf's in Minnesota, took his masters at Columbia University, and his Ph.D. at Cornell University. He bas taught at the University of Rochester, Alfred Universitv and ;,r St. Olafs the last six .years. He is married and has two _daughters. Miss Bauerback is the new commerce instructor. She took her undergraduate work at Illinois State and the University of Iilinois. She received her masters from the University of Iowa. She has been teaching at Cornell College in Iowa. Mr. Heywood is the new Director of Special !Services. He graduated from Kansas State, took his Masters at the University of Wyoming. He has been in school administration in Atchison County, Kans. He is married and bas two daughters. Mrs. Eddy is the new receptionest and secretary to Dean Downing. Mr. Clements who has been director of the Training School for several years is now teaching in th< edue:atiGn department of the college Mr. Mathews, who has been the registrar is teaching physics: and science in the college. Mr. Mayfield who has been an imtructor in the training school is now teaching history in the college. Miss Marian Blake, formerly assistant registrar, is now the registrar.