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Peru Pedagogian PERU, NEBRASKA
Volume 56
Number I
OCTOBER 3, 1960
Enrollment 606 .As Peru Begins 93rd Academic Year
Sam Sadich Star of Week Peru Back Raced 73, Doomed Kearney By Paul LeBar Omaha World-Herald, Sept. 27 Peru's Sam Sadich, who turned the tide in the Kearney-Bobcat contest last week, is The WorldHerald's state college Star-ofthe-Week. The 5-8, 155-pound line-backer, a transfer from Illinois, is proof that dynamite comes in s m a 11 packages. Peru, without a victory over Kearney since 1952, had its back against the wall when Sadich swung into action. The Bobcats were clinging· to a 12-7 margin, and Kearney was on the march. Nelson Hinkle of the Antelopes faded back to pass. The ball never reached Hinkle's intended receiver; Sadichsummoning the talent of a vet; eran-snatched the aerial at the 27 and sped 73 yards to score. The startling turn of events awarded Peru a 19-7 lead and handed Kearney its first NCC reversal in nearly three seasons.
'Buethe Principal Of the Campus School Mr. L. Chris Buethe (pronounced beethee), assistant professor of education, is the new campus high school principal. He also teaches science and mathematics. Mr. Buethe was g r a d u a t e d from Seward high school. He attended the University of Nebraska and received his B.A. in education from Wayne State Teachers College. From the University of Colorado, he received his M.Ed. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, he attended an Academic Year Institute at the University of Utah and a summer physics institute at the University of Washington. At Brule, Nebraska, he taught two years in the high school. He then went to Loveland, Colorado, where he taught for four years. He has spent one year as an exchange teacher in the American School of Tangier, under the provisions of the Smith-Mundt Act and through the auspices of the State Department. Since then he has taught one year at Salinas, California. Mrs. Buethe is the former Pat Romano of Des Moines, Iowa. She was formerly a dance teach(Continued on page two)
''No Mother To Guide Her; Or More To Be Pitied Than Censured"
J. D. Levitt Produces Peru's Seventh Annual Variety Show Thursday evening, Sept. 15, the curtain went up on the seventh annual Variety Show produced by Mr. J. D. Levitt. The theme of this year's production was "Scalent Touts." Each act was introduced by a "scout," who after being interviewed by Master of Ceremonies, Levitt, gave some of the background of his discovery.
Miss Linda Lee Nygaard presented a modern interpretive dance entitled, "Bird at Dawn." Linda was appropriately discovered by "bird watching" Jerry Wanser. Mr. Harry Whitney introduced a fine triple trio, Larry Rathe, Sam Sadich, Bob Fisher, Joe Barrientos, Paul Fenton, Bob Gibson, Larry Morgan, Chick StessA salute to the Olympics op- man, and Jack Head. The group ened the program; Mr: L. B. sang "The Horse Song." Joyce Carman accompanied Matthews lit the traditional herself on the piano while she Olympic Torch. sang one of her own composiThe large array of talent intions, "The Moon Chases Me." cluded: An Olympic Chorus line, ,Joyce was introduced by John Margaret Campbell, Judith Wolf, Parli. Sandra Stephens, Betty White Lynn Baily, Joan Dyer, Annaand Deanna Donahoo. The girls were introduced by "coaches" belle Rosse, and Melissa .FulkerKaren F~nkhauser and Beverly son did a novelty routine to "Football Hero." Football celeLeeper. brity, LaMarr Gibson introduced Butch Whitfield and Gary Stothe number. ver did novel pantomimes to A violin duo was .presented by Stan Freeberg's "Great PretendMr. Jindra and Mr. Camealy. er" and "Yellow Rose of Texas." The comedy act was introduced The performers were introduced by Mrs. Donavan, who is a form- by Ray Meister. er resident of Butch and Gary's Allen Nelson introduced Bevhome town. erly Parde, who sang "One Kiss."
Bev was accompanied by Steve Parker. Carolyn Eynon, Mary Lou Reid, Virginia. Adkins, Betty Painter, Judy Pollack, and Lois Palmer did a pantomime and dance routine to "Honey Bun" from "South Pacific." The girls were introduced by "Honey Bun" Wayne Wallace. One of the added attractions of the evening was a "memorial" to the popular hit "Yellow Polka Dot Bikini." A yellow polka dotted handkerchief on a bare stage was the setting for the number. Steve Parker and Judy Wolf accompanied themselves on the piano while singing "Wanting You." The duet was introduced by Don Carlisle, A freshman Combo brought the fun-filled evening to a close. Th2 group, Gary Smucker, Charlotte Wheeler, and Joe Perina played three selections after being introduced by Tom Aitkens. Those working behind the scenes were Jim Christ, Al Wheeler, Julie Meyer, John Parli, Joni Wesolowski, and Rose Clancy.
Comprehensive Orientation Program Worked Successfully This Year.
Peru Dramatics Club to Present AMellow Drammer
By Marilyn Monroe The PSTC orientation program started Monday, September 5th, when the freshmen registered in' the dormitories. In the afternoon a coffee hour tor parents of the freshmen was given, and the campus buildings were open to the visitors. That evening the freshmen attended an informal dinner followed by a program. Tuesday morning, Dr. Boraas gave the School-College Ability Test. The American College Test was given that afternoon. That evening there were residence hall parties in each of the dorms. Wednesday, the English Classification Examination was given by Mr. Moore. The remainder of Wednesday and all of Thursday was divided into "How to Study" periods, physical examination, and library orientation. Thursday evening, an All-freshmen Convocation was held in the auditorium with James Levitt presiding. In this convocation, Mrs. Boatman told about "Your Health at Peru," Dean . Melvin interpreted the college catalog, and Mr. Larson described the registration procedure. Friday was registration day for all freshmen in the gymnasium. Saturday night, complimentary movies were shown in Auburn
and Nebraska City. Orientation identification was used for admission. Monday, as the upperclassmen registered, the freshmen had library orientation and "How to Study" periods. Members of the orientation committee stated that orientation is a controversial measure. The value of orientation is· effected by the opinion of the individual or group. Dr. Boraas stated the freshmen did very well in their American College Tests, which consisted of English, mathematics, soc i a 1 studies, and science. The _results of these tests were available at registration, so that some freshmen could be separated into basic mathematics and remedial English. Library orientation was given thee more hours this year. It is Mr. Langham's belief that the most effective library orientation should be a regular part of the . classroom assignment prepared by the faculty. But, as he stated, "It does not work as well in fact as in theory." Mr. Langham said that he was very happy to be a part of the expanding freshmen orientation, because it will permit students better standing in their later academic career, both (Continued on page two)
Mr. Robert D. Moore, dramatics coach at Peru State' Teachers College, has 'announced the selection of the cast for the 1960 Homecoming play, "NO MOTHER to GUIDE HER; or MORE To Be PITIED THAN CENSURED." Curtain time for this old fashioned mellow drammer is 7:00 p.m., October 22. Rose Clancy, Dawson, will play the part of Spring Overton, the beautiful young heroine; and Steve Parker, Peru, is cast as Casper Vandenburgh, Ahe handsome hero. Sylvester Vandenburgh, his wealthy and henpecked father, is played by John Biere of Auburn, and Effie, his domineering wife, by Melissa Fulkerson of Omaha. T a 1 b o t Twillingham, the villain who is a wolf in any kind of clothing will be played by Ray Meister of Humboldt. Other members of the cast are Joan Wesolowski., Linda Nygaard, and Lois ,.Fritz, all of Omaha; Allen Nelson, Red Oak, Iowa; Roberta Thomas, Adair, Iowa; Sandy Stephens, Peru; Carol Eynon, Columbus, Ind.; and Alan Wheeler, Stella. "One may smile and smile and be a villi an still."'-Shakespeare.
Enrollment at Peru St ate Teachers College at the close of the first full week of classes stood at 606, according to F. H. Larson, registrar. The 1960-61 fall semester figure continues the steady enrollment increase at Nebraska's first college since 1952 when 276 students were registered. 0 n - campus enrollment includes 336 men and 270 women. The sophomore class with 163 students is the largest, followed by 162 in the freshman class, 144 juniors, and 112 seniors. Graduate and post-graduate students number 25. In addition to on-campus students, 173 are enrolled in College Study Center and correspondence courses. A fotal ·of 250 students are enrolled at the T. J. Majors Campus school, 139 of which are in grades K-6 and 111 in grades 7-12. Students, 'served by the college, including on-campus, off-campus, and campus school, total 1,023. Twenty-four Nebraska counties, the states of California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, K a n s a s , Massachusetts, New York and Wyoming, and Hong Kong are represented in the oncampus figure.
Dr. Lloyd Kite Directs Off-Campus Secondary Student Teaching Program Dr. Lloyd B. Kite of Commerce, Texas, was named associate professor of education and supervisor of off-campus secondary student teaching, Sept. 1, 196 ary student teaching September 1, 1960. He was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree by Mississippi Southern University at Hattiesburg in 1939, a Master of Arts degree by George P e ab o d y , Nashville, Tenn., in 1946; and a Doctor of Education degree by the same institution in 1956. Dr. Kite taught one year at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He was superintendent of school at Columbus, Miss., six years and has had experience as a high school principal and classroom teacher. Since 1957 Dr. Kite has been assistant director of student teaching at East Tex.as State College, Commerce, Texas. Dr. Kite is married and has two daughters, nine and seven, and a son, eleven. Mrs. Kite has a Master of Arts degree in Eng(Continued on page two)