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Vol. 23, No. 12

The Student Newspaper- • Delaware Valley College

May 7, 1976

28th ANNUAL "A" DAY A SUCCESS

"A"-Day enthusiasm this year was dampened only slightly by the
fact that it rained on Sunday. Saturday, however, was beautiful, and,
in fact, "A"-Day paid off all expenses on the first day.

Both days were fun. Student participation and enthusiasm were
unsurpassed. Even on wet, cold Sunday, the canoe jousters did not
fear the murky depths of Lake Archer. Most of the livestock even
made it to the grounds on both days. And, of course, every exhibit
and demonstration went as planned. In fact, despite the rain,
"A"-Day only made $3,000 less than last year when there were two
nice days. Imagine if the weather had held.

So another "A"-Day is over, and it can definitely be said^that it
was once again a success. But no slouching, now. . . .start planning
for next year!

Club Exhibits

Club exhibits were judged in both their dynamic (demonstrations)
and static (displays) exhibit categories. Judges for dynamic exhibits
included Joseph Way of Montgomery County Extension Service.
Judges for static exhibits included Richard Bailey of the Bucks
County Extension Service.

Dynamic results:

1st

Chorale

2nd

Apiary

3rd

Block and Bridle

Static results:

1st

Ornamental Hort

2nd

Apiary

3rd

AIBS

4th

Horticulture

The Biology and Chemistry Departments also gave out awards for
individual exhibitors in each major.
Chem Awards:

1st Organic III Class — organic lab display

Biology Awards;

1st Bill Gerberich - EKG display

Embryology class exhibit
Chris Main and Rose Albert

Disinfectant and Surfactant display
George Morgan — Poisonous Plant exhibit
Gary Ostroff — lecture on the

Interesting characteristics of Thiobacillus

ferocidans
Carol Custis — Genetics exhibit
Scott Glassford — Serpenterian exhibit
Lynn Meyers — Nerve Preparation exhibit
Jack Herbster — Edible weed exhibit
Glenn Rush — Learning Behavior in Rats exhibit

1st
2nd

2nd
2nd

3rd
3rd
4th
5th
5th

A-Day Special Events Results

The winners for this year's special events are:
Tobacco Putting: Jim Sherry. His farthest distance was 17.5 feet.
Milking Contest: Nancy Houseknecht/Ken Morgan. Their time
was 14.5 seconds.

Egg Throwing: Mike Knonza/HoUy Cummings.

Canoe Race: The winning team was composed of Cross Country
Members. They were Mark Wilson, Paul ^mett, Carl Kogel, and
Mark Werkheiser. Their time was 1:35 minutes.

Greased Pole: This competition was won by a freshman.
Unfortunately we have his first name only. The second time around,
Scott climbed the pole, touched the flag and hit the ground again in
7.6 seconds.

Canoe Joust: Chris Elliot/Jon Cassel.

Log Sawing: Len Mahoney/Mike Szmodis. They cut through the
log in 1:15 minutes.

Tug-of-War; The winning team was again composed of Cross
Country Members. They were Mark Wilson, Bob Gerberich, Al
Zimba, Paul Bemett, Tim Manning, Hal Dambly, Bob Weidman,
Mark Werkheiser, Ray Bryson, Carl Kogel.

The Special Events Committee would like to thank all those who
participated and added an extra touch to "A" Day.

Donald Mattes
Receives Chemical Award

Donald Mattes, a senior Chemistry major at Delaws^ Valley
College, has received the American Chemical Society Scholastic
Achievement Award, for having made the most significant advance
in his study of the field of Chemistry.

Mattes is doing senior research under the direction of Dr. Richard
A. Lazarus, with emphasis on the reduction of organic sulfur
components. ^

Donald is very active in campus extracurricular activities and has
recently served as Chairman of A-Day, the College's annual Science
Exposition and open house.

National Collegiate
4-H Club Conference

Cheryl Smith and David R. Miller, members of the Delaware
Valley College Campus 4-H club, were among 300 4-H'ers from more
than 35 schools attending the 1976 National Collegiate 4-H Club
Conference, April 8-11, in Columbia, Mo.

At the Conference, Smith and Miller participated in a "Consensus
'76" workshop deflning the long range goals of the national
organization, and a "Century III" session where they made
recommendations for future 4-H programming.

They were also exposed to the International 4-H Youth Exchange
program and the Generation Allfance Program which involves 4-H
members and senior citizens in mutually rewarding activities.

Charles C. Campbell, director of Missouri Extension Youth
Programs spoke on the potential of collegiate clubs at the closing
banquet.

In addition to the workshops and speakers, delegates at the
business meeting selected a collegiate club to host the 1977
conference and decided on the next service project.

The students received copies of the 1976 service project, "4-H on
the Bicentennial Trail," a booklet containing the names of 4-H
families willing to host traveling 4-H'ers during the year.

The national club is a member-financed network of collegiate
clubs organized three years ago to tie together college clubs and 4-H
alumni across the nation.

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Letters to
the
Editor

Letters to the editor may be submitted to "THE RAM" c/o Dei- Val Post
Office. No stdmp is neceswy. Simply hand to the Postmistress.

Dear Editor:

The members of the faculty-administration basketball team
would like to thank Athletic Director Graver, Coach Wolfgang and
the student participants for the opportunity to compete in the
intramural league this season. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience
and hope it was mutually beneficial. We are looking forward to
playing again next year and wish everyone connected with the
program the best of luck.

Sincerely,
The Members of the Faculty- Administration

Basketball Team

Lou Hegyes

Robert McClelland

Louis Pontes

John P. Hardy

Ronald E. Johnson

Richard C. Lugar

Stan Sitarski

Bob Tasker

THINK GREEN

By: Steve Silverstein
Crested Cacti and Succulents

Cacti and succulents sometimes mutate and start growing in a
contorted manner. Such plants are considered collector's items by
cactus and succulent growers. They are known as crested or cristate
plants.

It is not known exactly what causes these plants to mutate, but it
is thought that ultra-violet rays from the sun or injury to the plant's
growing tip are causative factors. Although such mutations are rather
rare, the resulting growth can be propagated by cuttings.

Many crested plants don't bear flowers. Of those that do most
bear normal flowers, but some bear crested flowers. Although some
may produce viable seed, the seed almost never results in more
crested plants.

Sometimes, crested plants are grafted on normal plants to speed
up the arrested growth. Crests require the same cMe as their normal
counterpart. ' '

Althouth there are a fairly large number of cactus crests, crested
non -cactaceous succulents are rather uncommon. Many are suitable
for the indoor collection.

Max Morath Brings Scott Joplin
to the Walnut

By: Peggy Braveman

Ragtime pianist-singercomedian Max Morath will bring his
one-man show to The Walnut Street Theatre at 9th & Walnut Sts.,
Phila., for a one-night-stand on Sunday, May 9, 1976 at 8:00 P.M.
Morath 's show, "The Ragtime Years," blends music, humor, history
and satire in an entertainment exploration of the popular ragtime
era.

Max Morath has been personally responsible for stimulating much
of the current interest in ragtime. His act "The Ragtime Years"
includes ragtime music ranging from Scott Joplin rags to tunes by
Bert Williams, Irving Berlin and other ragtime lyricists.

Tickets for the Max Morath show can be purchased at The Walnut
box office for $5.50, $4.50, and $3.50 each. Call 629-0700 for
further information.

In Remembrance

William H. Yerkes, Jr., a member of the Board of Trustees, passed
away on April 17. He was on the Board of Trustees for thirty-two
years, and in that time he also served as the Chairman of the
Agriculture Committee. He owned Nonesuch Farms in Buckingham,
which kept him in constant touch with changes in agriculture, and
provided him with valuable advice for the school. He believed in
utilizing Del Val's resources for education as a priority over their
financial self-support. Mr. Yerkes left a void that will be difficult to
fill.

1976 A-Day Flower Show Results

Plaque — most points

Champion — Outstanding entry in division

Reserve Champion — next most outstanding entry in division

Arrangement Division
plaque — Ray Davis
champion — Ray Davis
reserve champion — Jim Wood

Horticulture Division

plaque — Dave Hunsicker
champion — Dave Hunsicker
reserve champion — Dave Hunsicker

Special Display
1st — champion
2nd — reserve champion
3rd
honorable mention

Rob Anthony -
Ray Davis
Larry Whipple
Pete Kerch

Don Stamm

Thomas Jakubczyk

You have heard about the little Bee
Whose sex you cannot hardly see
You cannot tell a he from she
But she can tell and so can he
The Bee is such a busy soul
He has not time for Birth Control
And that is why in times like these
There are so many Sons of B's.

7 he nZant

Doylestown, Penna. 18901

STAFF

Editor Pat Wohlferth

Cartoonist Jean Dimmler

Typists . Paul Barrett. "Gerb"

Disuibution Kathy Grabowski, Cheryl Holowath

STAFF REPORTERS

Oavid An$p>ach, Ken Brusstar, Kent Bubbenmoyer, Bryan
Leh, Dave Miller, Pete Northrop, Steve Silberstein.

Faculty Adviser Dr. John C. Mertz

The opinions expressed here are not necessarily those of the
student tmdy. BAM staff , Faculty, or Administration.

Printed on 100% recycled paper

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Block & Bridle's A-Day Livestock Show

By: Donna Foley

The annual "A"-Day Livestock Show presented by the Block &
Bridle club members on Saturday morning had a different air of
competition this year. Besides the usual showmanship awards, fitting
awards were being vied for, which meant that the appearance of the
animal, gained by weeks of cleaning and clipping, could earn the
student a trophy or ribbon even if the animal did not cooperate in
the ring. This addition kept many more deserving students in the
competition.

Following are the classes of livestock and the respective winners
in both fitting and showmanship.

Mr. Max Smith from the Pennsylvania Agricultural Extension
Service was this year's Judge, and Diane Cole was M.C. for the show.
Congratulations to all participants for their accomplishments.

SWINE CLASS I

Fitting
Ken Levris
Nancy Henkel
Dave Miller

1
2
3

Showing
Nancy Henkel
Ken Lewis
Dave Miller

Barb Novak

Laura DiDonato

SWINE CLASS II

Fitting

Richard Meyers
George Schwartz
Paul Staub

1
2
3

Showing
George Schwartz
Richard Meyers
Mark Dunn

Mark Dunn

— . 4

^ Paul Staub

Swine Fitting

Champion: Richard Meyers

Reserve Champion: Ken Lewis

Swine Showing

Champion: George Schwartz

Reserve Champion: Nancy Henkel

I LAMBS

Fitting

Cathy Cochlin
Fran Johnson
Laura DiDonato
Barb Novak

1
2
3
4

Showing
Craig Burman
Cathy Cochlin
Cathy Kelly
Fran Johnson

Craig Burman

5 '

Laura DiDonato

II YEARLING EWES

Fitting
Sonia Shaner

Showing

Kurt Weiss

Jerry Croshaw
Kurt Weiss

2
3

Dirk Wise
Sonia Shaner

Diane Rodgers
Dirk Wise
Janice Jensen

4
6
6

Diane Rudgers
Jerry Croshaw
Janice Jensen

III YEARLING RAMS

Fitting
Beth Hines

Showing
Beth Hines

Howard Hoffman

John Jacob

Howard Hoffman

Greg Krug

BEEF CATTLE

I YEARLING HEIFERS

Fitting

Showing

Roger Kramp

Pauline Risser

Don Duchai

Roger Kramp

Pauline Risser

Don Duchai

Mena Hautau

Jerry Croshaw

Carol Shaffer

II YEARLING BULLS

Fitting

Showing

Dave Mangione

Brett Middleton

Howard Hoffman

Brett Middleton

Craig Burman

Robert Leech

Craig Burman

III YEARLING STEERS

Fitting

Showing

Ken Lewis

Kurt Weiss

Eileen Gallen

Joan Hewett

, 4

BU McFadden

Bill McFadden

Cathy Cochlin

Eileen Gallen

IV LATE SPRING CALVES

Fitting

Showing

George Schwartz

Steve Masters '

Steve Masters

Paul Staub

Ginny Osbahr

Paul Staub

Barb McDonald

Barb Colflesh

V SPRING CALVES

Fitting

Showing

Nancy Henkel

Donna Foley

M. Kay Moscati

. Pat Vaughn

Pat Vaughn

M. Kay Moscati

Stephen Fecik

Sheep Fitting
Champion: Cathy Cochlin
Reserve Champion: Fran Johnson

Sheep Showing

Champion: Kurt Weiss

Reserve Champion: Craig Burman

VI AGED BULLS
Fitting Showing

Richard Meyers 1 Dave Miller

Dave Miller 2 Richard Meyers

Bryan Leh 3 Bryan Leh

Rick Gardner 4 Rick Gardner

Beef Fitting

Champion: Nancy Henkel
Reserve Champion: Ken Lewis

Beef Showing

Champion: George Schwartz
Reserve Champion: Nancy Henkel

GRAND CHAMPION: George Schwartz
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION: Nancy Henkel

DTA BANQUET: STUDENT AWARDS

This year, DTA held their annual banquet at the Collegeville Inn.
The guest speaker was Mr. Dick Bailey, who works with the Bucks
County Cooperative Extension Office. Mr. Bailey spoke on pesti-
cides. This year the Senior Agricultural Achievement Award went to
Gary Seckinger and Brian Kahn. The Sophomore Agricultural
Achievement Award was given to David Ray. These awards are based
on academic achievement and school activities.

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Equine Neighs!

On Saturday of A Day, two showmanship classes— nonexperi-
enced and experienced— were held. The judge was Mr. Max Smith,
who also judged the general livestock classes. The results for
Nonexperienced Showmanship were: 1st, Connie Smith; 2nd, Catol
Kelly; 3rd, Cindy Morton; 4th, Nannette Goodwin; 5th, Cheryl
Walling. For Experienced Showmanship, the results were: 1st, Mary
Lou Bowersock; 2nd, Mary Anne Lamb; 3rd, Joan Skerbish; 4th,
Debbie Limbach. The winners of both classes then competed for the
day's championship. Grand Champion was Mary Lou Bowersock,
and Reserve Grand Champion was Connie Smith.

Following the showmanship classes, demonstrations were given
and explained by club members. They included: barrel racing, pole
bending jumping, trail courses, pleasure classes and driving. Most of
the demonstrations that were planned for Sunday were vheld, but,
due to the weather and ring conditions, these were held at a slower,
more cautious pace. A special attraction was Betsy Claypoole's
Clydesdale, Bryon, who will not be returning next year. We wish to
thank the Claypooles' for allowing Bryon to visit us these past three
yearsw

In the future, the Equine Club hopes to see more horses on
campus.

Dairy Livestock Show

The judge for the dairy show was an alunmus from Delaware
Valley, Mr. Richard Smith (Class of 1969). Below are the results of
both the livestock showing and fitting contests, followed by the
outcome of the student judging.
Class I — Freshman

1st showman Leslie Andersen — DVC Elevation Clarrisa
2nd showman Mike DePetris — DVC Flaming Petula
1st fitting Mike DePetris - DVC Flaming Petula
2nd fitting Ray Mealie — DVC Delegate Minerva
Class 11 — Freshman

1st showman Roy Malik — DVC Titan Lucy
2nd showman Jan Stredny — Crystal Spring Don's Juan
1st fitting Tom Bovmian - DVC Black Night Delight
2nd fitting Jan Stredny — Crystal Spring Don's Juan

Champion Freshman Showman — Roy Malik
Reserve Champion — Leslie Andersen
Champion Freshman Fitter — Mike DePetris "
Reserve Champion — Tom Bowman

Class IV — Sophomore

1st showman Karen Klein — DVC Peter Pan Daria
2nd showman Polly Risser — DVC D-Triuve Abigail
, 1st fitter Susan Herhei - DVC Net Profit Dayle
2nd fitter Polly Risser - DVC D-Triuve Abigail

Class V — Sophomore

1st showman Kathy Shafer — DVC Canadian Peanuts
2nd showman Mena Hautau — DVC Flashy Jubilee
1st fitter Laura Post — DVC Pride Janice
2nd fitter Kathy Shafer — DVC Canadian Peanuts

Class VI — Sophomore

1st showman Don Mellon — DVC Titan Allusion
2nd showman Beth Stephens — DVC Triune Penelope
1st fitter Cindy Duncan — DVC Elevation Melanie
2nd fitter Jim Taranto — DVC Marquis Melody

Champion Sophomore showman — Polly Risser
Reserve Champion - Karen Klein
Champion Sophomore Fitter — Susan Herhei
Reserve Champion Polly Risser

Class IX - Juniors

1st showman Nancy Houseknecht — DVC Canadian Daffodil
2nd showman Kirk Hillegass — DVC Elevation Cynthia
1st fitter Kirk Hillegass - DVC Elevation Cynthia
2nd fitter Nancy Houseknecht - DVC Canadian Daffodil

Class X — Juniors

1st showman George Gross — DVC Transmitter Dina
2nd showman April Grosjean — DVC Loa Mickey

1st fitter April Grosjean — DVC Loa Mickey
2nd fitter George Gross — DVC Transmitter Dina

Champion Junior Showman — Nancy Houseknecht
Reserve Champion — Kirk Hillegass
Champion Junior Fitter — April Grosjean
Reserve Champion - George Gross

Champion Senior Showman — Jed Beshore — DVC Canadian

Eleanor
Reserve Champion — Steve Cornman — Pine Lake Zing's Kate
Champion Senior Fitter — Steve Cornman - Pine Lake Zing's

Kate
Reserve Champion — Jed Beshore - DVC Canadian Eleanor

Champion Ayrshire Award — Steve Cornman

Pine Lake Zing's Kate
Champion Brown Swiss Award — Chuck Moose

DVC Delegate Alexis
Champion Holstein Award — Jed Beshore

DVC Canadian Eleanor

Grand Champion Showman — Jed Beshore
Reserve Champion — Steve Cornman

Grand Champion Fitter — Mike DePetris
Reserve Champion — Polly Risser

Student Judging Team Results

High team — Mellon, Robbins, Flick
Verbal reasons and placings — Duncan — 1st,

Mellon — 2nd, Gayman — 3rd
High placings — Mellon — 1st, Robbins — 2nd; Gayman

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A Typical Game

By: Kent Bubbenmoyer

I thought of this game. It has a square board with 64 squares; but
the game is played on the eight center squares only. There are five
categories of men; crows, drobs, fats, teduts, and a neitslef.

There are two crows whose moves are restricted to the outside of
the eight square center. A drob can only move in a path previously
occupied by a crow. The drob's prime function is to clutter up the
board and prevent any large moves by fats or teduts. There is only
one neitslef and its function is to block any possible confrontation
between fats or teduts and one of the crows. The crows, drobs, and
neitslef make up one side and oppose the fats and teduts.

The object of the game is to move the teduts through the eight
squares while attempting to move to the outside of the board. The
fats are used as defense against the opposing side, because the teduts
don't defend themselves. If the teduts have completed all eight
squares before breaking to the outside, the teduts and fats lose.

When I was finished figuring out this game, I coundn't find
anyone to play. Would you?

A-Day Livestock Judging Contest

By: Donna Foley

While it drizzled and blew outside, twenty-five assorted DVC
students stood and stared at cattle, sheep, and pigs for two-and-a-
half hours on Sunday (A-Day) morning at the Farm *3 Show Bam.
This was the annual Livestock Judging Contest involving 5 teams (5
students in each) who competitively judged livestock, and, later in
the day, gave their placings and reasons to senior members of the
DVC Collegiate Livestock Judging Team. The incliment weather did
not seem to phase the students, as the resulting scores were quite
notable.

The top students and teams in each livestock category are shown,
followed by the overall top students and final placings of each team.
Congratulations to all of the participating students for their
achievements.

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Beef (individual achievement)

1. Eileen Gallen

2. Dennis McNabb

3. Kurt Weiss

4. Robin Petzold

5. Susan Crane

Sheep (individual achievement)

1. Kurt Weiss

2. Barbara ColHesh

3. Howard Hoffman

4. Ro^r Kramp

5. EdGluntz

Beef (team placing)

1. Sophomores

2. Juniors (Female)

3. Seniors

4. Juniors (Male)

5. Freshmen

Sheep (team placing)

1. Sophomores

2. Juniors (Female)

3. Freshmen

4. Juniors (Male)

5. Seniors

Svnne (individual achievement) Svtrine (team placing)

1. Junior (male)

2. Sophomores

3. Seniors

4. Freshmen

5. Junior (Female)

Overall Team Placing

1. Sophomores

2. Juniors (Male)

3. Juniors (Female)

4. Senion

5. Freshmen

1. Brett Middleton

2. Dave Miller

3. Robin Petzold

4. Bryan Leh

5. Dave Delgado

Overall Individual

1. Bryan Leh

2. Robin Petzold

3. Kurt Weiss

4. Eileen Gallen

5. Dave Miller

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RECORD REVIEWS

WAPO for some time now has been receiving many albums that
we have reviewed and sent these revues back to the record
companies. This was part of our agreement with the various
corporations that supply us with these promotional copies of their
music. So now that we have an excellent music staff at the radio
station, we are going to share these records, reviewed as we receive
them, and pass them on in the RAM whenever it is published. So
from now on you can look for these records to be reviewed in the
forthcoming editions of our college newspaper along with some
tidbits about your campus radio station. Any questions or com-
ments about our revues, or anything about the radio station for that
matter, are always welcome. Simply put a letter in the mail box
marked WAPO, and we will see that it gets prompt attention.

Roy Buchanan — A Street Called Straight
A truly great album for anyone who is a fan of Roy. The music
and the recording of this album are both excellent, along with the
artistry that has made Roy Buchanan famous on the guitar. The
album is a mix of instrumental and vocal work that combines to give
that mello sound that is both relaxing and easy to listen to. Good
cuts on the first side are "Good God Have Mercy," "Caruso." On the
second side there is the Jimi Hendrix tune "If Six Was Nine," and
another good tune is "The Messiah Will Come Again."

Pete Northrop

Led Zeppelin — Presence
This album features all the artistry of Led Zeppelin combined
with the style that made them famous. Many people have said
"We've heard it all before." They're right, in a sense, but this album
exhibits many new horizons of their talents. Jimmy Page's guitar
pieces are excellently done with a rhythm that can't be beat.

The abstract theme of the album contributes certain mythological
aspects that are new to Led Zeppelin. This gives them the
appearance of a totally new type of band, which they are.

This record is a must for everyone's collection and it should do
very well on the charts.

Dann Clapp
Music Director

Passport — Infinity Machine

Contemporary Jazz and Disco have made a comeback within the
past few months. Passport has a super sound with a touch of magic
to give them a rather unique sound.

Just about all of the pieces are fast-moving and leave no room for
boredom. The addition of electronics to the jazz sound has proved
most beneflclal and Passport uses this technique excellently. The
constant addition of different sounds also compliments the quality
presented to the listener. One acquires a content feeling while
listening to a Sax and Synthesizer harmonizing together in complete
unison.

I would recommend this album to anyone who enjoys Jazz or is
just seeking a mellow tune.

Dann Clapp
Music Director

Track Team Ends
DUAL SEASON UNDEFEATED

The Delaware Valley College track team, with their exciting
triangular meet victory over Ursinus and Haverford on April 26th,
completed the 1976 dual meet season with a perfect 10-0 record.

The undefeated season is the first men's unbeaten team at
Delaware Valley since 1961 's golf squad. The 10-0 campaign is also
tiK first in tract history at Delavrare Valley College and the ten
victories establishes a record for the most wins in one season.

In the meet Delaware Valley scored 87 points, while Ursimus
(6-4) totalled 74y2 points and Haverford (0-10) managed 18'/^ points.

Leading by only a few points against Ursinus, Delaware Valley
swept all four places in the 220 to gain the momentum for the
victory. Junior Scott Kingsbauer won the 220 with a time of 22.6
and was followed by Ray Einhom (22.7), John Barry (22.8) and
Mark Wilson ((22.9).

The 440 yd. and mile relay teams completed the season unbeaten
as did junior shot putter Al Zimba, of Philadelphia, Pa. Zimba, who
broke his own shot put record with a heave of 51' 8'/«" against
Susquehanna and Albright on April 22nd, is the defending Middle
Atlantic Conference champion.

The unbeaten 440 yd. relay team is composed of Scott
Kingsbauer (Hatfield, Pa.), John Maloney (Sharon Hill, I^.), John
Barry (Norristown, Pa.) and Mark Wilson (Biglerville, Pa.) while the
mile relay squad consists of Chuck Moose (New Wilmington, Pa.),
John Maloney, Ray Einhom (Bricktown, N.J.) and Mark Wilson.

Other first place finishers for Delaware Valley were Scott
Kingsbauer (100), Mark Wilson (440), Bob Gerberich, of Bemville,
Pa. (440 Int. hurdles), Don Stamm, of Womelsdorf, Pa. (long jump),
and George DeFranca, of Succasunna, N,J. (javelin).

The Aggies' next competition will be in the M.A.C. Track
Championships at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa. on April 30th
and May 1st. In the 1975's Championships Delaware Valley placed
fifth out of ninteen teams.

LEADING SCORERS

Name

Hometown

High School

Poin

S. Kingsbauer

Hatfield, Pa.

Pennridge

54'/4

J. Barry

Norristown, Pa.

Wissahickon

39y4

D. Stamm

Womelsdorf, Pa.

Conrad Weiser

M. Wason

Biglerville, Pa.

Biglerville

35 '/4

A. Zimba

Phila., Pa.

Father Judge

B. Snyder

Milton, Pa.

Milton

J. Maloney

Sharon Hill, Pa.

Sharon Hill

24'/^

G. DeFranca

Succasunna, N.J.

Roxbury

R. Einhorn

Bricktown, N.J.

St. Rose

20%.

B. Weidman

Denver, Pa.

Cocalico

B. Gerberich

Bernville, Pa.

Tulpehocken

M. Danis

Bristol, Pa.

Bristol

C. Moose

New Wilmington, Pa.

Mercer

15Vi

T. Gunther

Springfield, Pa.

Cardinal O'Hara

B. Dupn

Fanwood, N.J.

Scotch Plains-

Fanwood

llVi

P. SoUazzo

Rariton, N.J.

Bridgewater-West

David Anspach

Gary Ostroff

Glenn Fahnestock

Bruce Milstein

Ronald Wilson

Donald C . Mattes

Senior Spe<;ial Problems

The following students presented papers:

I. SCIENCE (research coordinator. Dr. Berthoid)

1. Anspach, David and Gary Ostroff "Growth Rates
and Coenzye Q Production of Thiobacillus fero-
oxidans". Advisor, Dr. Jannes Miller

2. Fahnestock, Glenn "In Vitro Post-ennbryonic
Developmental Stages of Monienzia expansa (Ces-
toda; Cyclophyllidea)". Advisor, Mr. John
Standing

3. Milstein, Bruce "Effect of a Low Protein Diet on
Reproduction in the Rat". Advisor, Dr. Robert

Berthoid '

4. Wilson, Ronald "Enzyme Studies of Amino-
levulinic Acid Synthetase and Dehydrase in Rho-
dospirillum rubum" . Advisor, Dr. James Miller

5. Mattes, Donald C. "Synthesis of Benzene- 1,
2-diethior'. Advisor, Dr. Richard Lazarus

II. AGRICULTURE (research coordinator. Dr.
Bru baker)

1. Catino, Mary Anna and Rodgers, Diane "Virili-
zation of Newborn Rats by Exogenous Estrogens".
Advisor, Dr. Fred Hofsaess

2. Chamberlln, Jay "Feeding Milk and Fermented
Colostrum to Young Dairy Calves Raised Inside
and Outside". Advisor, Dr. J.D. McCaffree

3. Novak, Barbara and Tietjen, Roy M. "The Effects
of a Zinc Deficiency During the Third Trimester of
Gestation in Rattus norvegicus". Advisor, Dr.
Brubaker

4. Fluchere, Michael J. "Solvent Infusion of Growth
Regulators and Biologically Active Agents into
Seeds and Their Effect on Germination and
Subsequent Growth". Advisor, Dr. Louis Polites

5. Kahn; Brian A. "Field Bindweed Germination
Response to Four Temperatures". Advisor. Dr. Lee
R. Zehnder

6. Seckinger, Gary R. "Soil-Borne Bacteria Antago-
nists of Damping-off Fungi". Advisor, Dr. Louis
Polites

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VOL. 24

1976

Vol. 24, No. 1

The Student Newspaper • Delaware Valley College

September 6, 1976

Welcome Back, My Friends.

The stage is once again set for another 9 months of academia at
Del.Val. Allow me to be one of the first to greet you. Let me also
inform you that I hate "welcome back" letters. The drivel that such
messages contain usually is some sort of hopeful prediction for the
future. I say let the future remain known only to the gods, the
present to us mortals, and the past to the newspapers. The past I am
speaking of, in this case, is the near past . . .this summer.

I remained on campus this summer, so I was able to observe the
changes and renovations which have been made here. I now report to
you these changes which have already taken place and of which you
may not be aware.

A most interesting renovation is that of the snack bar in Segal
Hall where* the pin ball machines were formerly located. It seems to
be a good and useful service. However, Messrs. Tasker and Sitarski
continually remind me that the success of this business enterprise
remains to be seen.

The snack bar is to be run by M.W. Wood, the catering service
currently running the cafeteria. Argh, you may say. But remember,
the food will be freshly prepared to order.

The menu includes hot and cold sandwiches, ice cream and other
things normally found in snack bars. The menu is open for
suggestions. If there is a demand for an item, it will be made
available, so I am told.

The hours, I feel, need improving. At this printing they are
Mon-Thurs 7:30 AM-1:30PM and 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM; Friday
7:30 AM-1:30 PM and 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM and Sunday 7:00
PM-1 1 :00 PM. It is closed'on Saturdays, which to me is illogical, but
several requests have already been made to change that.

Another change in Segal Hall is to be fOund downstairs. You will
no longer find the Placement Office, the Alumni Office or the old
WAPO office down there. In fact, there are no walls left. They have
been removed to make a large coffeehouse room. Barry Siroka is in
the process of overseeing its completion.

Where is the Placement Office? Mr. McClelland and his parapher-
nalia have been moved to the 1st floor in Allman Building where the
old Post Office was located. The Alumni Office, now headed by Mr.
Henry Sumner '76, is in Lasker Hall.

Another change took place in Allman Hall. Mr. Tasker's office
and the Evening Division office were interchanged. At first, the
purpose of this switch seemed obscure, but it appears to have been
to accommodate Miss Karen Orbaker, our new assistant to the Dean
of Students. Her office is located adjacent to Mr. Tasker's. She is in
charge of the 3 women's dorms, but she is not considered a Dean of
Women. Exactly what she is to be doing will be explored and will be
reported in a later issue. In the meantime, stop in and introduce
yourself. She is very friendly.

A few more changes occurred which, really concern only the
freshman men, but which everyone might Uke to know. The first
floor of the Alumni House (across from the tennis courts) has been
totally redone to accommodate 10 freshman men. A bathroom and
shower have been built where the radio-isotope lab was. All the
professors' offices have been moved from the house. However,
Ernest Purnell still resides there.

The last change of interest has taken place in Goldman and
Samuel Halls' lounges. A cinderblock (basic DVC decor) wall has
been erected down the middle of each lounge, and, on either side of
it, 4 freshman men will reside. Doors have been put in to allow
private entrances. The front part of the lounges may eventually be
used as lounges again, but Mr. Tasker informs me the back sections
are permanent rooms.

That*s all for the near past. Welcome to the present. Expect the
future.

Campus Maintained in Summer
by Del-Val Students

Except for a few industrious summer school people, most of the
students on campus this summer were working at Del. Val. This is an
article of recognition to these people.

At the very beginning of the summer I was immediately
impressed by the vigor with which the grounds crew attacked the
campus. Not two days out of finals, I saw these people cutting grass,
trimming hedges and weeding. They were everywhere I turned. I
thought that it was a shame that the campus looked its best when
the school year was over and everyone was home. However, the
results of their labor can still be seen now, and I'm sure everyone
will agree that they did fine WQrk indeed.

The campus grounds crew consisted of Michele Choma, Don
Levitsky, Harry McGoerty, Kay O'Rourke, John Melograna, Mike
McGarvey and Jay Kravitz.

As the summer progressed I also became aware of the work the
other summer workers were doing. The orchard crew (Larry
Borchardt and Tim Sell) seemed to be exceeding all expectations in
the produce department. Both the dairy and beef farms brought
home many awards and honors from farm shows in the arpa. From
my own point of view, all the animals seem healthy. Thus, these
people have aptly maintained the ever important Dal-Val farms.

The dairy crew consisted of Ed Taczanowsky. Kevm Musser,
April Grosjean and Michael DePetris. The Farm 3 crew was Don
Duchai, Joan Hewett, Brian Leh, Mena Hautau, Kathy Wolfe and
Bob Brown.

Also doing a fine job in their respective positions were George
Gross and Brett Middleton in General Agriculture, Bert Emerizy and
Carol Grube in the greenhouses, Frank Bryzowski in the biology
department, Roy Cohen in the chemistry department and Ginny
Osbahr in the small animal lab.

I watched all these people working very hard all summer, and I
thought I should do my part to give credit where credit is due.
Campus maintenance is multi-faceted and I believe everyone did
well, and deserves recognition.

7ie nZam

Doylestown, Penna. 18901

STAFF

Editor Pat Wohlferth

Cartoonist Jean Dimmler

Typists Paul Barrett, "Gerb"

Distribution Kathy Grabowski, Cheryl Holowath

STAFF REPORTERS

David Anspach, Ken Brusstar, Kent Bubbenmoyer, Bryan
Leh, Dave Miller, Pete Northrop, Steve Silberstein.

Faculty Adviser Dr. John C. Mertz

The opinions expressed here are not necessarily those of the
student body. RAM staff. Faculty, or Administration.

Printed on 100% recycled paper

Pau. I

THE RAIVI

Something to do on Weekends

I rum liiuc lo lime the RAM receives information from nearby
pljLCs ol uUerest. New Hope and Peddfer's Village are two such
places freqUenled by many Del-Va! students. Another place,
Brandywine River Museum, is a bit farther away than the other two,
but well worth a trip. It is located on U.S. Route 1 in Chadds Ford,
Pa. This museum is constantly hosting art displays by American
■artists and. as the fallowing schedule indicates a variety of other
activities as well. So, if you are looking for something to do on a
weekend, visit the Brandywine River Museum on a date when
something interesting is happening.

FALL EXHIBITION

Sept. 1 1 Nov. 21 History of American Illustration

A thorough look at major artists and devel-
opments through 200 years of book and
periodical illustration.

Permanent Collection

Always on view, includes three generations
of Wyeths, N.C., Andrew and James,
Howard Pyle, Maxfield Parrish and other
Brandywine Region artists.

Sept. 1 1 (10 am-7 pm) Chadds Ford Days.- celebration in the
Sept. 12(11 am-6 pm) meadovV behind U.S. Post Office on U.S.

Route 1. Old fashioned country fair, includ-

' ing craft displays, art sale, mihtia drills and

rides for children in antique cars and

coaches. Sponsored by The Chadds Ford

~ Historical Society.

Sept. 25/26

Oct. 3
Oct. 17

Oct. 17

Appalachian Canoe Club - canoe and kayak
races on the Brandywine, from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m.

Philart String Quartet - concert - 5 p.m.

John Davison concert
semble - 5 p.m.

composer and en-

Oct. 31

Nov. 14

Nov. 26 - Jan. 9

Nov. 28 :

Dec. 12
Dec. 1 8 & 1 9

Brandywine Ramble - a bicycling tour of
parts of the scenic and historic Brandywine
valley. Conservancy members and friends
invited to join the Wheelmen and Delaware
Friends of Bikeology. Routes marked for 20,
40, and 60-mile lengths. Begins at 9:30 a.m.
at the Museum and ends at 4:30 p.m.

Lewis Rosenblatt concert - english horn and
The Amado String Quartet at 5 p.m.

Temple Painter concert - harpsicord - 5
p.m.

WINTER EXHIBITION

A Brandywine Christmas for Children
A gallery filled with one of the biggest
model train layouts ever seen; Christmas
Comes Naturally - Christmas trees beauti-
fully decorated by the volunteers with a
collection of natural ornaments such as stars,
animals and angels. Open daily except
Christmas day.

Aulos Ensemble concert - flute, cello, oboe,
harpsicord and violin - 5 p.m.

Arthur Fenimore concert - piano - 5 p.m.

Medieval Christmas pageant - a variety of
authentic instruments will be played by a
cast in colorful costumes recreating the
Medieval tradition through music, drama and
street mime. 8 p.m. Tickets: $6.50.

Enrollment Figures at Del-Val

This fall semester, total enrollment reaches I 240 students. Out of
this number 840 will live on campus and 400 will commute.

Three hundred and seventy-eight women are enrolled, 245 of
which will live on campus.

The freshman class numbers around 430, which has been a similar
figure for the past 3 years

Evening College at Del-Val

The Evening College program for the 1976-1977 academic year
promises to be bigger and better than ever. Many students and some
faculty do not realize the scope of these operations and it might be
useful to review them briefly at this time.

In the academic area, the Evening College operates a program
which offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
entirely during evening hours. Students participating in this program
normally do not attend day classes and many people do not realize
they are a part of the College.

An area somewhat better known is the co-op program. This
program consists of some 30 credits of courses that are offered only
during evening hours but are open to both day and evening students
in order that they may round out and broaden their academic
studies. Courses in the co-op program currently are:

Accounting III

Accounting IV

Accounting V

Cost Accounting

Lab. Animal Management

Lab. Animal Diseases ^

Nutrition &. Reproduction inTaB. ArfTmals

Lab. Animal Techniques

Production &, Inventory Control

Systems Analysis
Certificate programs form another area of operations. This
program (;onsists of sequential courses in specialized subject matter
that would be useful to persons regardless of whether or not they
possess or are seeking a baccalaureate degree. Certificates are
currently available in the areas of:

Accounting

Laboratory Animal Science

Quantitative Management Techniques
Somewhat similar to the certificate programs but operating in the
non-credit area are the. certification programs which enable an
individual to become certified in an industrial discipline. These
programs are usually operated in cooperation with a professional
organization connected with the specialty area. Current programs
include:

Purchasing - Philadelphia Purchasing Association

Materials Management - American Production and
Inventory Control Society
Our newest area of operations is also in the non-credit field. This
area consists of short-duration courses designed to be concentrated,
specific and practical. These courses were announced last year and at
that time were confined to the industrial sector. During the past
academic year consumer short courses were introduced for the first
time. In the future we expect the consumer courses to dominate the
program since most of the industrial short courses will be incor-
porated into certification programs. Eventually, short courses will be
offered over the entire spectrum of the College's expertise. Since
much of that expertise lies in the area of agriculture, we will place
strong emphasis on the development of short courses in this area.
During the coming academic year we would expect our short course
offerings to include:

Forecasting

Inventory Planning

Material Requirements Planning

Purchasing ,

Nutrition

Preservation of Foods

Home Vegetable Gardening

Bonsai

Vol. 24. No. 2

The Student Newspaper • Delaware Valley Colfege

October 4, 1976

Is Del Val Crowded?

By: John Melograna

The number of students attending Delaware Valley this
year has markedly increased. This has affected both on- and
off-campus students.

A number of lounges in the men's dormitories have been
converted into bedrooms, leaving only two lounges for the
male students. One of the remaining T.V. rooms will be
converted to a lounge shortly, according to Mr. Sitarski.

Fifteen rooms (which are slightly larger than an average
room) originally built for two men have three men living in
them. In most cases, the third person is a freshman living with
two upperclassmen.

The increase in students has also been felt in classes. Some
labs have more students than their maximum capacity will
allow. The General Studies Division seems to have been hit the
hardest. In certain classes, students must "fetch" a desk from a
neighboring classroom to get a seat. It seems that for the
number of additional students admitted to the college, the
number of classrooms and faculty members has not increased
proportionally. The sciences are also experiencing the same
problem.

A small committee of students brought the problem of
overcrowding to the attention of Student Government on
Monday, September 20. The problem is now being investigated
to fmd out the facts and figures.

Concerning the dormitories, Mr. Tasker offered the follow-
ing explanations. The lounges have been converted to allow
more students to live on campus. The rooms with three
students are called "cushion" or "buffer" rooms which allow
extra students to be admitted on campus. A certain number of
students (based on figures from previous years) are expected
to drop out during the first few weeks of school. This year, the
expected numbey have not dropped. People living in the
"cushion" rooms for the entire semester will receive a partial
refund of their room bill.

This will not solve the problem of 45 students living in a
cramped situation. Classes and labs are currently being
investigated and no information has, as yet, been collected.

Off-campus housing (which would be college-owned or
rented) was researched by the administration last semester. No
conclusions were drawn.

Last year we saw an increase in student enrollment. This
year there is a greater increase over last year. We have all
entered Delaware Valley College with the expectation of
finding a small college atmosphere. Is the situation changing?

Anyone interested in doing something, visit the "Commit-
tee for a Small College Education," Ullman Hall 110.

ATTENTION ^UDEWS

IF YOU ARE NOT RE6fSTf«ED TO VOTE
MAKE SURE YOU GET REGISTERED. (F YOU
ARE REGISTERED, WRITE HOME FOR AN
APPLICATION FOR ^4 ABSENTEE BALLOT AND

TE.

THIS IS A

*• • • • .iL

TIONAL ELECTION.

INTRODUCING
MISS KAREN ORBAKER

Who is she? She is a local
girl. She graduated from Cen-
tral Bucks East High School
in 1971 and then proceeded
to Springfield College in
Massachusetts. There she re-
ceived her B.S. in Teadier
Education and Psychology.

Now she's at Del- Val in
the capacity of Assistant to
the Dean of Students, Mr.
Tasker. How does a psycho-
logy major fit in that posi-
tion? She tells me that ^e's
interested in educational
psychology and student per-
sonnel, so it seems to fit 1
think that she's going to try
to figure out what makes the
students of this campus tick.
She is mainly in charge of the three women's residence halls
and the eight women R.A.'s. But she insists she's not a Dean of
Women and that anyone can come and talk with her, male or
female. She feels that if anyone has any complaints or
suggestions that they should come and talk about it. She
thinks that there should be more communication between the
students and the administration: nothing ever gets done by
remaining silent and it never hurts to ask.

Will she be a hard-nose? Well, she knows the rules and
regulations, and will stick by them. . .but she's not out to look
for trouble. She's young, and knows what college life is all
about, but unfortunately she's got her job, too.

By all means go and discuss things with htr. She's more
than willing to listen. The more people we can communicate
with on the administrative staff the better.
Welcome, Karen Orbaker.

ON CHOOSING A CAREER

By: Robert W. McClelland
Director of Placement

Beginning with the first week of your freshman year and
continuing for four years you maintain a rather enviable social
position within today's society. That social position is re-
flected by your occupation which is listed on most forms as
"Student".

You really don't feel the pressure during your four years of
study because you're studying and preparing to be an A. B.C.

When your friends ask you what you're doing you can say
"well I'm going to college and I am majoring in X.Y.Z. and I
plan to become an A. B.C." Your friends will respond with
"that's really cool", and you are accepted for what you are in
an age of titles and positions.

Continued from page 6

Page 2

THE RAM

October 4, 1976

Letters to
the
Editor

Letters to the editor may he submitted to "The Ram"
c/o DelVal Post Office. No stamp is necessary. Simply hand
to the Postmistress.

Dear Editor,

I feel that the student government of this campus is
inadequately serving its students. It's true that entertainment
is provided in the form of mixers, coffeehouses and movies.
Yet, the essentials of daily life are neglected. What I am
referring to is the total absence of laundry facilities for our use
on this campus. Many who hike into town each week or down
to ChalBrit Plaza must be sympathized with. Precious time is
lost scrambling for enough washers and dryers, all the while
competing with the townspeople. Even though the influx of
business helps local laundromats, it does infringe on their
regular customers.

Hearsay informs me that 1) there is not anywhere on
campus to house a laundromat; 2) there is nobody to supervise
it; 3) drainage and water supply are non-existent for the
volume r^uired; 4) the administration does not have the
funds needed for allocation. Any or all of the above may be
true, more than likely they are. Yet, if it is in our best interest
to have a laundromat on campus, there should be one. Red
tape to get one shouldn't exist.

An alternative choice would be to contact a willing outfit
to provide a self-service unit on campus for student use. This
would be more suitable for us, rather than the personal
laundry service which is available upon request (as the '76-'77
student handbook mentions) from the people who provide
linen service, Mary Macintosh. I know I prefer my clothes
done the way I do, not like sheets.

I strongly urge my fellow students to join me in this
protest; Stand up for your beliefs. Time should not be wasted
getting to a laundromat that could be spent more worthwhile
elsewhere,

Marian Kloter
Cooke 205

THINK GREEN

By: Steve Silbersteln
AIR CIRCULATION AND INDOOR PLANTS

One of the problems sometimes encountered with indoor
plants, especially succulents, is the rotting of the stem or
roots. In cases in which the plant has not been overwatered or
is infested with insects, a likely cause is fungi that rot living
plant tissues. Excessively high humidity and poor air circula-
tion can enable fungi spores to gain a foothold, putting an end
to that cactus or other prized plant.

If you have found poor air circulation to be a problem,
either a room fan or a small fan placed near the plants is
helpful. The plants should get a slight breeze, not a harsh draft
or wind. The proper spacing of plants also helps increase air
circulation.

Paul Stookey to Appear at Albright

Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary will appear at
Albright College, 13th and Exeter Sts., Reading, Pa., Sunday,
October 10 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel. ""

Stookey, who is devoting most of his time to studio work,
plans only eight appearances in 1976. The albright concert, his
last of the year, will have free admission.

Stookey has put out two albums on the Warner label since
the pioneering folk group broke up in 1971. The main thrust
of his work centers around his recording studio.

Since 1971, the direction of Stookey's music has changed
The emphasis has shifted to the personal and spiritual aspects
of life, as typified by his best known work of the past few
years, 'Wedding Song (There Is Love)." Stookey, who prefers
to be called Noel, says, "I do just my own songs, .almost
entirely. My music is tied up with my life."

Noel Stookey is known for his quick and original sense of
humor. Many say that his dynamism and energy were the key
element in the long success of Peter, Paul and Mary. The group
split up in 1971 when the three chose to follow different
artistic directions.

The concert is sponsored by Potter Productions, a Reading
-based concert promotion and production organization.

Dear Marian,

Your point is well taken. The question of laundromats on
campus has Jjeen asked by every incoming class of freshmen.
By the next issue of the RAM, the question will have been put
to the administration and hopefully answered.

Ed.

Smokers:

The audacity of some students amazes me. Clearly posted
in the cafeteria are "No Smoking" signs, yet several students
ignore these and continue to smoke. The disregard for rules is
in itself a fault. But when that disregard causes the discomfort
of others it is even more despicable. Smokers, you are ignorant
addicts. Don't pollute my lungs, burn my eyes, or foul my
clothing with your cancer-causing fumes. Pay attention to the
"No Smoking" signs in the dining hall and do everyone else a
favor.

Tom Simpson '77

IHINK GREEN is a write-in column meant to answer your
Questions about your houseplants, especially cacti and succu-
lents. If you have any questions about houseplants, write to
THINK GREEN c/o the RAM and drop them off at the P.O.

7ke nZam

Doylestown, Penna. 18901

STAFF

Editorin-Chiaf . .Pat Wohlferth

Associate Editor Ken Brusstar

Business Manager Chris Main

Typist , "Gerb"

Staff Cartoonist Jean Dimmler

Faculty Advisors Dr. Keys, Dr. Ziemer

17w opirtions expressed here are not rtecessarily those of the
student body. RAM staff. Faculty, or Administration.

Printed on recyclable paper

Page 3

THE RAM

October 4, 1976

looking for things to do7

The Bucks County Historical Society

Eliot Wigginton who is editor of The Foxfire Book Series
which documents disappearing hand crafts and culture of our
American inheritance, will open the four-part Mercer Museum
Sampler lecture series on Wednesday, October 6. His program,
and those on October 13, October 20 and November 3, will be
given at Lenape Junior High School auditorium. Route 202,
west of the center of Doylestown, starting at 8 p.nu

Wigginton is nationally known for working with his
students in hi|^ school English classes at Rabun Gap, Georgia,
to develop Foxfire first a magazine, which grew into a series of
books and is now a concept of experiential education being
implemented in school districts throughout our country and in
several foreign countries.

He will cover the initial inspiration and concept for Foxfire,
its success and future, and its relationship to the Mercer
Museum collections of "Tools of the Nation Maker." "The
Foxfire Film," a 20 rhinute color film vf^\ be part of the
program. Wigginton will be accompanied by one of his
students who contributed to The Foxfire Book.

On October 13, Edward LaFond will present a general
survey of Pennsylvania clocks, with a closer look at the clocks
of Bucks County, and emphasis on tall case clocks.

Admission for individual programs will be available at the
auditorium door, priced at $3.50 for society members, $5.00
for non-members, and $1.50 for card carrying students. For
further information, contact the Bucks County Historical
Society at 345-0210.

Bucks County Audubon Society

"It's the most ambitious program ever undertaken by the
Bucks County Audubon Society," its president George Car-
michael said about the group's 76-77 program schedule which
was announced this week.

"There are an average of two field trips a month including
two boat tri[K this year to sign ocean birds. There are bus trips
planned to Hawk Mountain and the Bronx Zoo plus several
weekend field trips.

In addition, a special theme and guest speaker are scheduled
for every regular monthly meeting.

Carmichael said all members of the local group will receive
a brochure describing events but other interested persons may
obtain a copy by writing BCAS: Box 741, Doylestown, Pa.
18901 or by telephoning 598-7535.

Ninety Artist- Illustrators
in new Brandywine Show

The Brandywine River Museum will celebrate American
achievement in illustration in a Bicentennial exhibition featur-
ing 90 artist-illustrators. The show opens Sept. 11 and runs
through Nov. 21.

The exhibition includes the work of some of Americans
greatest illustrators: Edwin Austin Abbey, A.B. Frost, Edward
Penfield, Charies Dana Gibson, Howard I^le and N.C. Wyeth.

Also represented are some who became famous as American
artists: Winslow Homer, Frederic Remington, William
Glackens, John Sloan, Everett Shinn and many others.

For further information, contact: John Sheppard, Director
of Community Affairs, Brandywine River Museum, Chadds
Ford, Pa. 19317. (215) 388-7601.

The Warrens:

Seekers of the Supernatural

Ed and Lorraine Warren, investigators of the supematortl,
will bring background data, photos, slides and taped interviews
of their documented case histories of hauntings and witchcraft
to Mandell Auditorium on Tuesday, October 26th.

The Warrens have devoted a lifetime to the study of psychic
phenomenon. Lorraine is a clairvoyant and Ed, a researcher
and investigator of paranormal activity. Together they have
worked with psychiatrists, doctors, priests, ministers and
mediums in over 2000 cases and have documented well over
300 of these dealing with human and inhuman spirits which
they consider genuine hauntings, poltergeists, spirit posses-
sions, astral projection, demonology and witchcraft. Their
investigations have taken them across the U.S. and to Mexico
and Canada.

Ed Warren is considered an expert in his field and is one of
the few people ever allowed to view the sacred church files of
the case on which, "The Exorcist" was based.

In addition to their extensive lecture tours, the Warrens are
prbfessional artists and maintain their own studio and school
in New England. It was in fact their interest in painting old
houses and New England scenes that brought them in contact
with many varieties of "apparitions" and "spirits" that led
them to become seriously involved in the supernatural.

The Warrens have had their own television show and appear
frequently on radio and television as guests. They have also
been featured in countless newspapers, magazines and periodi-
cals.

Page 4

THE RAM

October 4, 1^76

Block & Bridle News

By: Donna Foley

The first meeting of the 1976-1977 Block and Bridle Club
was held September 22 in the "Birdcage" with a record 115
students attending including freshmen and new members. The
activities lined up for the fall semester are varied, interesting
and hold the promise of involvement of all members:

1) Construction of another prize-winning Homecoming
float

2) Annual Block and Bridle Homecoming Ham Sale

3) Designing and buying club T-shirts

4) Annual club trip — this year to Wye Plantation and
Perdue in Maryland on October 21.

5) Halloween Party at Farm #3.

6) Publishing a Club Yearbook

7) Making a Club Scrapbook of activities, etc. to be
entered in the intercollegiate Block and Bridle competition.

8) Volleyball Intramural teams

9) Christmas Party

10) Various speakers from the animal industry

Along with getting all the members familiar with the
semester's activities, President Howard Hoffman presented a
demonstration: THE ANATOMY OF A SHEEP, (along with a
surprise ending. . . ! )

The Block and Bridle Club will prove to be one of the most
involved and educational clubs on campus. Watch for signs in
the major campus buildings publicizing the upcoming meet-
ings. . .and join us!

Help Us While You Help Yourself

Is your life at a standstill? Have you reached that point in
time when you feel useless? If so, come join the Sigma Society
and do something useful and rewarding for yourself and the
others you will help through your service. The Sigma Society
has grown and matured from the Women's Service Club and
would like you to come join and mature with them. You will
not only help Del Val, but also the Doylestown area with
many of their service functions. Come and learn how to make
other people's lives happier, while helping yourself to a more
fulfilling education.

Apiary Welcomes New Members

By: Bob Gerberich, President

I want to welcome all the freshmen to DVC and take this
opportunity to invite you to join the Apiary Society. The
objectives of the Apiary Society of Delaware Valley College
are to further the knowledge of and interest in apiculture
(beekeeping) The Society seeks to accomplish this not only
for its own members but also for the members of the College
community, and the members of the general public.

In the past the Society has been active in attempting to
fulfill its objectives by (1) helping manage the college apiary,
(2) setting up an exhibit and manning an information booth
dealing with the topic of "Honey" at the Annual Meeting of
the American Beekeeping Federation, (3) helping judge the
Bucks County Honey Show, the New Jersey Honey Show and
the 1976 American Honey Show, (4) purchasing of education-
al materials such as posters, slides, and the excellent film
'Secret in the Hive," (5) participating in A-Day, and (6)
holding an annual banquet.

The meetings are held in the Bee House located across the
railroad tracks behind New Dorm. The meeting time is usually
7.00 P.M. on Thursdays. These are not definite because they
are flexible to the members' schedules. Signs are posted in the
Dining Hall and Post Office as well as in other buildings on
campus to indicate the meeting dates and times.

The members of the Society sell various honey products on
campus and to the public. Among these products are Beeswax
candles, comb honey, spread honey and liquid honey. Tho
members sell these honey products in lieu of paying dues.

I hope that you take advantage of this opportunity' to
become involved in one of the many activities offered here at
DVC If you would like more information contact any
member or me at Goldman 204.

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Cornucopia 77

All you upper classmen, remember the Yearbook? Did you
have any griefs about it? If you did then we want you! The
Cornucopia staff is now in the process of creating the '77
Yearbook and is looking for new ideas and a new theme. If
you have an idea or just want to help, come up to Admissions
third floor and become one of the group. This year the book
will be headed by Sonia Shaner and Beverly Tichy. If you
want to help, talk to either of them and get involved. The
Cornucopia is for all of us, not just for those who take the
time to help. Don t complain about it; help make this the best
Yearbook ever!

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October 4, 1976

Ornamental Horticulture Society

The Ornamental Horticulture Society is once again active
on the Del-Val campus. Most of the club's first meeting was
devoted to ideas and plans for this semester. The society has
scheduled various speakers, the first of these being Mr. Nutt
from Longwood Gardens. Some other speakers to come are
Mr. Vick from Vick's Wildflower Gardens, Mr. Lindeman from
the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society, and Mr. Rosade who is
an expert in the art of Bonsai.

Not only will the club be listening to speakers, but it will
also be listening to speakers of its own. The Society is going to
offer lectures to interested groups in the Doylestown area on
various aspects of ornamental horticulture. By doing so the
club hopes to aid its treasury and get the society known to
people outside the college. Aside from this the club is planning
other fund raising projects in hope that this year we can do
some work on campus beautification. The club is also pleased
to announce the return of Mr. Blau as the society's faculty
advisor.

Meetings for this semester are scheduled for the second and
fourth Wednesdays of the month. It's not too late to become
part of the Ornamental Horticulture Society; come on! Times
will be posted, so watch for the signs.

Equestrian Team

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DVC at Animal Science Convention

By: Donna Foley

Four Delaware Valley College Animal Science students
attended a three-day Joint Regional Meeting of the Northeast
Division of the American Dairy Science Association and the
Northeast Section of the American Society of Animal Science
at the National Agiicultural Library, Beltsville Agricultural
Research Center in Maryland this summer. Technical research
papers were presented there to members by research teams
from universities throughout the Northeast Area with topics
covering all aspects of reproduction, nutrition, production,
and management of livestock. The annual business meeting for
the NE-ADSA-ASAS was held along with an organizational
meeting for Block and Bridle and Dairy Student Affiliate-
Groups to be established so that the National Organizations
will be made more aware of student interests and activities in
the animal industry.

Dr. Tibor Pelle and Dr. Craig Hill accompanied Nancy
Henkel, Dave Miller, Donna Foley, and Mena Hautau to this
convention in July, and all congratulated members of the West
Virginia University research team, winners of the competition
held between research teams for the best research and
presentation of technical papers. (Bruce Pratt, 1974 alumnus
of Del Val is a member of the West Virginia team.)

The Equestrian Team is happy to announce their first
seasonal Horse Show, October 24, at Coppergate Farms, N.J.
Fifteen riders will be exhibiting in Beginner, Novice Open,
and Hunt Team classes. We welcome all new members, and
those interested, who enjoy horses and showing
***GOOD LUCK***

Dairy Judging in Competition

By: Nancy Houseknecht

The 1976 Dairy Judging team started practicing last
semester for the fall contest in which they are participating
After three hard weeks of practice under coach Dr. James
McCaffi«e, the team had its first contest. Members of the team
are April Grosjean, Beth Stephens, Nancy Houseknecht. Kirk
Hillegass and John Shirey. On September 18 the team
competed in the Eastern States Dairy Judging Contest taking
8th place. Individual awards went to April Grosjean for placing
6th in Holsteins, and Nancy Houseknecht for placing 4th in
Brown Swiss, 8th in Jerseys, and 15th in judging of all breeds.

The next contest was held at Harrisburg, Pa. in conjunction
with the Ail-American Dairy Show. The team took 2nd out of
13 teams with the University of Wisconsin being first. The
team took first in judging Brown Swiss and Guernseys, and
fourth in Jerseys. Individual winners were Beth Stephens 1st in
Brown Swiss, Nancy Houseknecht 3rd in Guernseys, and Kirk
Hillegass 4th in Jerseys. Individual placing in all breeds were
Kirk Hillegass 5th and Nancy Houseknecht 8th. The team will
be traveling yet to Madison, Wisconsin and Columbus. Ohio.

Would you really be surprised if.

Dei. Val., like any other place, has many idiosyncrasies. We
think we may have found a few future ones. Being the
open-minded student you are, read these, and think.

Would you really be surprised if. . .

. . . the homecoming game was away?

. . . you almost choked on a chunk of jello in the "caf"?

, . . you found out the "Renta Cops" get a commission o.n
the tickets they write?

. . . they turned stairwells into 4-man rooms next year?

. . . they put barb-wire up around the perimeter of the
campus?

... a rule is passed that you must forfeit your first-bom
male child in order to register your automobile?

... the Partridge Family was featufed at a mixer, with
special guest Brownesville Station?

... a succulent concession was suddenly set up in Work
Hall?

. . . Burpee's hired attack dogs, and set up a mine field?

. . . Michale Pentz started wearing a ski cap, just like
Serpico?

... it was decreed, "lights out after taps"?

. . . you threw your line in lake Archer and it dissolved?

... a death penalty for stealing tea bags and sugar packs
was instituted?

. . . Mrs. (Sally) Smith was appointed Chemistry Dept.
Chairman?

. . . your book bill for the semseter comes out to more than
the tuition?

. . . they bounce a quarter off of your bed during room
inspection while you stand alongside at attention?

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October 4, 1976

ContiniMd from page 1

THOUGHTS ON CHOOSING A CAREER

There is only one problem with all this security that you
are experiencing: commencement day does come around and
the next day you're on the streets and your friends ask "Say,
what are you doing these days?" and your response would be
"Well I just fmished college where I majored in X.Y.Z. and I
am planning to be an A.B.C." Your friends will then say "How
do you like working as an A.B.C?" and if you prepared
yourself you will say "I really enjoy the profession and I am
moving right along." (Note: If you prepared yourself, then
you don't need to read any further.) However, if you haven't
prepared yourself and your answer to your friend's question
was "Well, I don't know, you see, I can't find a job!" Then
there are some things you will have to do.

1. You should identify your skills. Skills are things that
you learned in school or during a part time job. Maybe you're
mechanically inclined or have an aptitude for mathematics or
laboratory work. Maybe you can grow things or are good with
animals. At any rate, identify your skills and then go to the
next step.

2. Determine the professions that can use your skills. You
can do this by reading company literature or perhaps reading a
reference such as The Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational
Guidance which is available in the Placement Office (1st floor
Allman Building). This type of reference will outline various
professions, listing things like the history of the profession,
educational requirements, salary ranges, methods of entering
the profession, etc. Once you have completed this task and
have found the areas that interest you, and that can use your
skills, then go to the library.

3. Go directly downstairs and find the periodicals section.
In this section you can dream a little. Imagine that you are an
A.B.C. and pull out all the periodicals (Trade Journals) related
to that profession. Now just go through each one and read
some of the articles, read the ads, and the classified section.
This is an easy way to get the feeling of what it would be like
to be an A.B.C. By the way, if you find a periodical that you
really like why not subscribe to it and get your own copies.

If you like what you have read then go upstairs and ask the
librarian to direct you to the shelves housing references and
textbooks related to the A.B.C. profession. Browse through
them and get a sense of the knowle(^e you could absorb if
you read every book in that section.

By now you should really be "motivated."

4. Now it's time to go to class. Your professors have a
wealth of information that they will present to you during
lectures and laboratory periods. What they are really teaching
you is a language. This is the language of your profession and
you will be exposed to many terms, graphs, data, etc. during
your four years. Reports indicate that most students retain
approximately 25% of that information. The important thing
to remember, however, is that if you get anything out of your
education plea.se learn how to research a problem and learn
where you can look up the answer and solve the problem. If
you do this, you'll be in very good shape. Remember, your
occupation is "Student" and you owe it to yourself to get all
you can out of this four year period.

5. Finally, sometime during your stay at Delaware Valley,
tr>' to contact a person who is an A.B.C. Ask that person if
you may spend a day with them. This would be a day in which
you could shadow this person — a day in which you could find
out what types of situations might occur in a typical day.
What time do you get up in the morning? What types of
people would you be working with? What kind of working
conditions would you be exposed to?

Hopefully you will find the day rewarding. Hopefully you
will also experience some of the aggravations of the job, some
of the frustrations, for as you should know there is no such
thing as the perfect job or profession There are, however, jobs

and professions that come close to being perfect and you are
the only one who can determine which profession or job is for
you.

If all of this sounds like a lot of woric, it is. But then, of
course, there are 24 hours in every day and that should be
time enough. Remember it's your future and your happiness
and it's your responsibility to yourself to make the most of it.

Senior Special Problems

The Faculty Research Committee ia urging the
Seniors, arul particularly those interested in graduate
studies to avail themselves of the Senior Special
Problems program. Information regarding the program
can be obtained from Dr. Berthold for students enrolled
in the Biology and Chemistry Departments, Dr. Brubaker
for the Agriculture area, Mr. McCool for the Business
Administration, or from the Chairman of the Research
Committee.

PROCEDURES FOR SENIOR SPECIAL PROBLEMS

1. Students in Senior Special Problems should have a
minimum cumulative academic average of 2.5
before registration for Special Problems. This
figure (2.5) may be subject to revision for a
specific departnnent on the approval of the depart-
ment and division chairmen in consultation with
the Chairman of the Research Committee.

2. Students may register for a maximum of three
credits of Senior Special Problems with the ap-
proval of their Departnnent Chairman.

3. The deadlines for the Senior Special Problems to
be completed during the Fall or Spring Semester
of any given academic year are as follows:

I Research Proposals

- oral presentation

- written proposal

11 Final Results

oral presentation

- written final paper

FALL
SEMESTER

April 30
May 10

Nov. 30
Dec. 10

SPRING
SEMESTER

Nov. 30
Dec. 10

April 30
May 10

4. The original and one copy of the final draft are to be
submitted to the Research Committee by the Department
Chairman one week following the oral presentation.

5. No credit shall be recorded for Senior Special Problems
until the Registrar has been advised in writing by the
Chairman of the Research Committee that requirement #4
has been complied with.

6. The format of the final report must follow a specific and
acceptable arrangement as recommended by the standard
research journals in the field of the project or the Research
Committee.

7. The Research Committee will submit the original copy of
the final report given to them by the Department Chairman
to the library for future reference.

Julian Prundeanu, Chairman
Research Committee

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October 4, 1976

Del Val Cross Country Shines Again

Soil Conservation Meeting Held

By: Fooj

At press time, the Delaware Valley College Cross Country
team is 4-0 and still running strong. Frequently the bright spot
in our struggling fall sports season, the runners, coached by Dr.
Robert ("Doc") Berthold, began this year's practice at an
advantage after losing only two seniors to graduation: Chuck
Moose and Mark Wilson.

At a triangular nwet at Ursinus on September 18, Del Val
finished victorious 27-29 against Ursinus and 17-42 against
Haverford (low score wins). Senior Bob Weidman placed 2nd
in the race to lead the team, with Senior Captain Paul Bernett
close behind at 3rd place. Sophomore Vic Prey (5th), Junior
Ray Bryson (9th), Senior Dave Stull (10th), and Freshman
Bob Gabel (11th) rounded out the top finishers.

Last Saturday, September 25, Del Val marked up two more
wins against Muhlenburg (15-48) and Dickinson (18-45) at
Muhlenburg. Bernett and Weidman ("The Bobsey Twins")
finished first in a tie with a time of 27:05 to be joined by six
more DVC men in the top ten finishers: Junior Jerry
O'Connor (4th), Vic Frey (5th), Ray Bryson (6th), Dave Stull
(8th) Bob Gabel (9th), and Senior Carl Kogel (10th).

Delaware Valley hosts its season's first home meet this
Friday, October 1. in a quadrangular meet against Wilkes,
Albright, and Philadelphia Textile starting at 3:00 P.M. by the
Alumni House and finishing on the football field. Coach
Berthold urges all Aggies to come and cheer our team on to
another victorious season for Cross Country.

Soccer Revue

By: Richard Grabowski

This year there are 28 players on the Del Val soccer squad.
The team is made up of 11 Freshmen, 8 Sophomores, 6
Juniors'and 3 Seniors. The team is designed on a club basis and
is not officially designated as an Inter-collegiate sport.

The coach is Mr. Marshall and the captain is Greg
Swidersky. Last week the team lost their opener (5-0) to
Widener. In the coaches' eyes, the men did OK in the first half
and fell apart in the second half. This is partially due to having
only 2 weeks to practice before the season started. These 3
players did some of the best jobs on the field: Freshman, Dave
Loesser, good in playing center and half-back; Senior, Bill
Gerberch, goalie — good saves made and Freshman, Bob Stille,
good job as full-back.

The coach says that in the 5 games, he is hopeful and they
have less experience, but they'll develop as time goes on.

Benny Martin of the Soil Conservation Service

By: Jessie A. Daubert

The peaceful atmosphere of DVC's summer life was broken
at one point last July when many prominent conservationists
and their families arrived at our campus. The two-day affair
was the annual joint meeting of the Keystone and William
Penn Chapters of the Soil Conservation Society of Anwrica
which was hosted by Delaware Valley College. The important
and complex theme of this conference was The Next Hundred
Years New Concepts in Land Use and Preservation of Natural
Resources. This topic was presented in two diverse methods:
one afternoon was devoted to a panel discussion between
experts on different governmental levels, and another was
devoted to members of the society who presented papers in
the following day's technical session.

The panel discussion was moderated by Karl Davidson of
the United States Forestry Service, and members were
officially welcomed to DVC by Dr. Feldstein. Dr. Maurice
Goddard, Secretary' of the Department of Environmental
Resources of the Commonwealth, had been slated as the
keynote speaker of the afternoon, but his presence was
required in Washington for testimony on the proposed Tocks
Island Dam project. The speech he had prepared was presented
by Benny Martin, a conservationist with the Soil Conservation
Service.

Dr. Goddard 's major concern is with the apathy of the
general public regarding land use, planning, and management,
and the difficulty in communicating with the people of
Pennsylvania. One example of this indifference is the public's
acceptance of a policy which permits the building of homes
upon floodplains; if a program as obvious as fioodplain
management is doomed to failure, a general land use control
bill will never succeed. It is absolutely necessary to convince
people of the importance of becoming involved with the
broad, basic polic>' planning instead of waiting for the local
problems which directly influence their lives; protests of these
narrow issues are often too late.

The five panel members then expres.sed their views upon
the same theme. These gentlemen presented the opinions of
the federal, state, and county levels of land management as
well as the views of the Bucks County Land Use Task Force
and of the Bucks County realtors. The audience gained a
further understanding of the problems of land management
and came away from the meeting with much food for thought.

Our report in the next issue of THE RAM will involve the
technical session of the meeting.

Vol. 24, No. 3

The Student Newspaper • Delaware Valley College

October 26, 1976

Letters to
the
Editor

Letters to the editor may he submitted to "The Ram"
c/o Dei- Val Post Office. No stamp is necessary. Simply hand
to the Postmistress.

Dear Editor,

Being a 1975 graduate of the Animal Science Department
of Delaware Valley College I feel an obligation to explain to
the graduate candidate of this department and others "What to
Expect!"

I can remember that my class in the Animal Science
department thought they had two types of people. These were
the practical-productionists and the studious scientists. Un-
fortunately these groups did not always enjoy each other's
company and somehow thought they were enrolled in differ-
ent departments.

Do you realize how fortunate you all are to be forced to
select your course work within several restrictions? Some
larger schools allow the student full freedom in his selection of
program and the result is unfortunate. Larger universities have
obligations to research and extension which greatly stifle their
flexibility to work with the student.

Several programs are available at D.V.C. that I urge every
student to utilize. I wptsh I had taken the opportunity in my
time. Either type of the student above should attempt to do
an independent study while in undergraduate school. The
livestock production courses offered at D.V.C. have placed
you at or above the graduate of several other universities. You
may not think your education in this direction is significant,
but believe me, I don't care if you want to study physiology or
veterinary medicine, it is the study of livestock management
that puts your courses in nutrition, diseases, feeds and feeding,
meats, physiology, and others in formal perspective. I realize
that large animale research is conducted to a greater extent at
larger institutions but I know for a fact that the interest can
bring results.

I always enjoyed those classmates who wore invisible signs
saying, "I am a stockman!" I know you have seen them at A
Day. Some wear western apparel, cowboy hats, stock caps and
even chaps. Other more science-oriented students found this
less interesting. Although everyone is entitled to his own
wished exposures, you had better get involved. Those courses
in biometrics may appear unappetizing, but today's produc-
tion records require a student versed in statistics and breeding-
selection courses to determine their true value.

What you can expect upon graduation is that every course
you have taken at D.V.C. will be useful. If you attempt to do
independent study I know you will be exposed to courses and
work that may not be too palatable, but I am sure you will
assimilate in your digestive process not only interesting

RAM Readers,

Are you enjoying the Homecoming issue? Note the lack of
Homecoming articles. Rotten newspaper and terrible coverage,
you may say. Well, you are right, of course. But my question
to you is what do you expect from a handful of contributors?
And NO photographer? I'm sorry this Homecoming issue is
not better, but attendance at RAM meetings show that I
haven't a copious number of quick, creative minds to draw
upon. What's your mind doing these days?

A COLLEGE RING

It's a symbol for life

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continued on page 2

AREA EVENTS

10/29

JOHNNY'S DANCE BAND will be
here (yes, at D.V.C.) for the Hallo-
ween Masquerade Dance. Be there in
your favorite costume. Admission is
$2.00.

Johnny's D.B. will also be appearing at
the Buck's County Play House in New

continued on page 2

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October 26, 1976

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR continued from page 1

information but an appreciation for your education and those
people who have devoted their lives to animal science.

Thomas F. Park, Jr. (FS)

Graduate Assistant & Staff

Animal Industries Department, U. of C!onn.

Marion,

This letter is in reply to your letter concerning laundry
facilities on campus in the last issue qi the RAM.

I can promise you that the question you asked has been
asked countless times before. I shall try to provide you with
some honest answers. I talked to Mrs. Work concerning the
problem because I felt she could provide me with the most
substantial answers. Please note that the basic answers are Mrs.
Work's; the opinions are mine.

The major problem is water. The school has its own wells.
Whether one realizes it or not, water in this area and the
surrounding area^ is vanishing quickly. Thus, the school would
prefer to conserve what water it has left. The question of
tapping into public water lines is a possibility, but water
authorities are discouraging additional hook-ups.

Basically the same type of situation exists with sewage. The
school has both septic systems and public sewage. Obviously
run-off from washing machines cannot be dumped in a septic
system without grave consequences. The question of sewage
might be investigated although one will find that the New
Britain-Chalfont sewage treatment plant is operating above
maximum capacity.

The problem of space is probably the easiest to solve, but
would be costly. I feel, though, that money should not be a
deterrent to a needed student service.

My recommendation to you would be to go to student
government or the administration and push the issue. I can all
but guarantee you that nothing will happen immediately but if
you and other people have enought determination and interest
to make your needs known, then we may in the future have
ourselves a laundromat.

Just in closing, one point frequently missed by the student
body on this campus is that if they make themselves and their
needs known, things can be changed. I know, I have done it.

Sincerely,
Christopher Main

10/29

10/31

11/7

10/29

11/3

11/12

(Master's Degree in Business Adminis-
tration). It will be held on Nov. 4, 5, 6
at the Roosevelt Hotel near Grand
Central Station in New York City.
Administration is free. For more in-
formation contact the Placement
Office in Segal Hall.

Frank Zappa appearing with Flo &
Eddie, Spectrum Theatre. Tickets are
$4.50, 5.50 & 6.50.

Lou Reed Halloween Concert at the
Tower Theatre in Philadelphia. Call
Electric Factory at LO 3-9284 for
more information.

An Adult Nature Hike is being offered
on Sunday, Nov. 7 by the people at
Bowman's Hill Stete Wild Flower Pre-
serve. It begins at 2 p.m. and inter-
ested people should meet at the Pre-
serve Headquarters. Phone No. is (215)
862-2924.

Montgomery County Community
College will be sponsoring several pro-
grams thru October and November.

Dance Nite with JACK FLASH at the
Cafeteria. It begins at 8 p.m. Student
admission is $1.00.

MANFRED MANN & the EARTH
BAND appears in concert. One show
at 8 p.m. in the Science Center Audi-
torium. Tickets are $4.00, $5.00 &
$6.00. They may be purchased at the
Student Activities Office.

HOUSE of ASSEMBLY, a Reggae Mu-
sic Group, in concert. This one will be
held in the Cafeteria at 8 p.m. and

AREA EVENTS continued from page J

Hope, PA on Nov. 1. Tickets there will
be $4.50, so take advantage of your
Student Government Program.

The Bucks County Playhouse, in New
Hope, PA will be producing the plays:

10/26-11/7 An Act of Love

11/9 - 11/21 The Chalk Garden For more informa-
tion and tickets call (215) 862-2041.

11/4, 5, 6 For the first time on the East Coast
admissions officers from more than 70
graduate schools of business and man-
agement vtrill be available to answer
general questions about their institu-
tions. PURPOSE: to help students
leam more about how to get a MBA

7Jke nSam

Doylestown, Penna. 18901

STAFF

Editor-in-Chief . .Pat Wohlferth

Associat* Editor Ken Brusstar

Business Manager \ Chris Main

Typist "Gerb"

Staff Cartoonist Jean Oimmler

Faculty Advisors Dr. Keys, Dr. Ziemer

STAFF REPORTERS

Marion Fulton, Steve Silberstein, Judy Carkhuff, Rich
Grabowski.

The opinions expressed here are not necessarily those of the
student body. RAM staff. Faculty, or Administration.

Printed on recyclable paper

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October 26, 1976

11/19

12/7

admission is only $1.00 for students
with I.D.

DIALOGUE, Admission only $.50 for
students will be at the Cafeteria at 8
p.m.

NOTE: Mont. Co. Community College
is located at the intersection DeKalb
Pike & 202 South in Blue Bell, PA.
For tickets & information call the
Student Entertainment Association at
643-6000, Ext. 450.

BLOOD DONORS for the Red Cross
volunteer program are again needed
this year. The date is December 7 and
the place will be the gym. Prospective
donors are being asked this year to
sign up NOW in the nurse's office,
Ullman Hall, 1st floor.

THINK GREEN

Q. How do I get rid of mealybugs on houseplants?
A. An aerosol insecticide (containing Pyristhrisn) meant for
mealybugs on indoor plants is effective, but it must be applied
about once every three days for about a week or ten days. This
is to kill the next generation of insects before they produce

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If you would rather not use insecticides, 70% rubbing
alcohol can be brushed or misted on affected plant parts.
Although I have drenched entire plants with alcohol, it is

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better to apply only when and where needed, since too much
alcohol can be toxic to plants. Alcohol sho uld y ot get into the
soil.

Aside from these methods, promp^ remojj»P^f dead or
dying leaves and regular rinsing of plaiKsJs^g^d preventative
medicine.

(Editor's Note: I have read that 24 hrs. after dosing with
alcohol, you should wash your plant with warm H2O. This
helps avoid poisoning your plant. Also, after you are sure
mealybug is gone from the plant, repot it, as the female
mealybug lays her eggs in the soil.)

Wouldn't you be surprised if. . .

In the last issue of the RAM, I, and staff prepared an article
entitled, "Would you really be surprised if. . ." Well, this being
an election year we, being part of the news media, are obliged
to give equal time to "the other side". Therefore, reader, tell
us, wouldn't you be surprised if. . .

. . .you met Dr. Work on campus?

. . .you got HOT eggs or pancakes for breakfast?

. . .you could see the bottom of Lake Archer?

. . .a mixer turned a recognizable profit?

. . .your dorm was quiet the night before you had an exam?

. . .you could tell what was on your dinner plate, vnthoot
looking at the menu?

. . .you had to wait in line for Saturday breakfast?

. . .you didn't get a parking ticket, despite the fact that
your C.B. aerial hangs over the yellow line?

. . .Dr. Orr gave a lecture you could keep up with?

. . .the security guards caught a thief, or even saw one?

. . .a new dormitory was built?

If Only We Were so Lucky!

By: Ken Brusstar and Paul Zmoda

Does anyone remember when, last year, Mrs. Work an-
nounced to the public via the "Intel", how she periodically
serves as "King's Taster" in the school cafeteria? Well, we can't
speak for Mrs. Work; however, being the crack reporters we
are, we did find a tantalizing menu for a dinner served on
October 11 in the David Levin Dining Hall. Here are a few of
the selections prepared that Monday evening.

A. Fresh melon slice OR

B, Jell-0

A. Poached Canadian salmon OR

B. Whaler sandwich

A. Steamed new potatoes with mint OR

B. Home fries

A. Broccoli Hollandaise OR

B. Mixed vegetables

A. Tossed salad with choice of dressings OR

B. Choice of salads

A. Dinner rolls, muffins, butter OR

B. Dinner rolls, bread, butter

A. Pumpkin pie with whipped cream OR

B. Assorted desserts

A. Coffee, tea, milk, booze OR

B. Coffee, tea, milk, soda

Well gang, how does that sound? Good? You bet!
Unfortunately, we were stuck with "column B" while the
Board of Trustees was treated to "column A." Who says
there's a double standard here at DVC?

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THE RAM

October 26, 1976

Halloween Week At D.V.C.

26th Come to the "Spooky" lecture by the Warrens, titled
"Haunted Houses and Ghosts". The Warrens are con-
sidered experts in the field of ghosts and spirits. For the
small price of a dollar you can find out who or what has
been making those noises in your room at night. The
lecture starts at 8 p.m. in Mandell 114.

27th If the lecture by the Warrens doesn't scare you this film
will. The name of the film is "Night Watch". Liz Taylor
is the beautiful star of this classical horror film. Critics
have rated this film one of the scariest films of this
decade. Come to Mandell 114 at 7 p.m. and bring a
friend to hold onto. The cost will be $.25 per person.

29th This is the night of the Annual Halloween Masquerade
Ball and Mixer. All you have to do tonight is come
dressed up and look ugly. So dig out your ^ost and
witch costumes and fly over to the gym. Brewing time is
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

30th The college is sponsering a bus to take interested
students to Juniata Colle^ to see our great football and
cross country teams compete. Sign up sheets are posted
in the cafeteria and Segal Hall. Check the sign up sheets
for time of departure. Hie bus ride will be Free.

Soil Conservation Meeting Held

By: Jessie A. Daubert

Our article in the last issue of The RAM described the joint
annual meeting of the Keystone and William Penn Chapters of
the Soil Conservation Society of America which took place at
DVC last July. The panel discussion, which involved several
prominent experts in different areas of land use and develop-
ment, was reported in that issue.

The second day of the conference consisted of a technical
session where several members of the society presented papers
in fields of their interest. The program was moderated by our
own Dr. Palkovics, who was assisted by Agronomy Major
Jessie Daubert. One of DVC's agronomy graduates, Larry
Hepner, who is now with the Bucks County Health Depart-
ment, discussed techniques involved with soil analysis for land
use and planning. The effect of the physical environment on
land use was considered by Dr. Thomas Dumper, an environ-
mental specialist, while two computer experts from the U.S.
Forestry Service described a method of studying available
resources. The theme of governmental techniques of land
management reappeared in the discussion of two economists
with the USDA. They spoke about transferable development

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rights, and this discussion was continued by a local repre-
sentative who described Buckingham's zoning ordinances. The
session concluded with a turn to agricultural machinery when
a member of the Soil Conservation Service provided directions
for the construction of a "blower seeder" — a device which
can broadcast seeds of a cover crop between rows of existing
crop plants.

While the scientists were involved with these meetings, their
wives and children visited the local attractions of the area;
New Hope, Peddler's Village, and Burpee's Fordhook Farms
were among the favorites. The children were also given a
hayride tour of the campus.

Many long, hard hours brought about the success of this
event. The efforts of Dr. and Mrs. Prundeanu, Dr. Mertz, Dr.
Palkovics and Mr. Kemmerer were instrumental in the planning
and administration of this involved affair.

IT'S ONLY A CARTOON.

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THE RAM

October 26, 1976

Dear Sports Readers:

If you want sports news on your favorite professional team,
it's easy enough to go to aay newspaper and read to your
heart's content. True? The best place for college in-depth
sports reports is the college newspaper. True? Well, obviously
at Del-Val this is not the case. In the RAM there has been no
real organized sports writing for close to a year, and for the
most part I have been powerless to do anything about it.
Everyone seems to foi^et that the RAM depends on student
contiibutions for its publication materials. I can't personally
go twist people's fingers and make them write. Hence, the
RAM directly reflects only the interests of the active contri-
butors.

Absence of any basic feature in the RAM is not the RAM>
fault. Remember, you can be working on the RAM yourself.
It's your fault!

Field Hockey Revue

By: Richard Grabowski

This year, the Field Hockey team is comprised of 23
players. There are 7 Freshmen, 7 Sophomores, 7 Juniors and 2
Seniors. The team is coached by Mrs. Vellner, managed by
Helen Otte and Donna Kaledinskas. The captain is Audrey
Mather, a Senior.

Del-Val Field Hockey is an inter-collegiate sport and the
team plays 6 games. Freshman, Patty Reese, playing the
offensive position, has done exceptionally well; Junior —
Janice Kirk and Senior — Audrey Mather, defensive half-backs,
played terrifically.

Coach Vellner says the team has the potential to win the
rest of the games. She is hopeful about the women and also
says that this year's team has more talent and ambition than
last year's team.

Soccer Rap-Up

The soccer team steadily improves its overall record'^y
beating Ursinus 4-3 on Homecoming Weekend. They also beat
Albright 4-2 in a previous game. Their only loss was their first
game to Widner.

Come watch the team's next home game against Albright
on the 29th of October at the soccer field.

Seniors Weidman and Bernett finish in a tie for first place at
the Oct. I quadrangular meet.

(Photo compliments of The Daily IntelUtencer)

DVC's Gil Schieber, Jerry Volack, Ray Bryson, Paul Bernett,
Paul Zmoda and Mark Werkheiser at the start of the Oct. 1

quadrangular meet. (Photo compUmenU of The Daily Intellieencer)

C-C Boys Run Away With Victories

By: Fooj

On Friday, October 1st the Delaware Valley College Cross
Country Team hosted its first home race of the season despite
rain, mud and chill against Wilkes, Albright, and Philadelphia
Textile. Completing the race with six Aggies in the first ten
finishers, Del Val beat Wilkes (17-46), creamed Albright
(16-45), and swamped Philadelphia Textile (15-50). . .(low
score wins). "The Bobsey Twins" (Seniors Paul Bernett and
Bob Weidman) tied for first place with the time of 27:29, with
Juniors Jerry O'Connor and Ray Bryson placing 3rd and 5th,
with Sophomore Vic Frey (7th) and Senior Dave Stull (8th)
following close behind. Freshman Matt Hengel (11th) also
counted in the scoring.

The results, however, from the team's Saturday, October
9th race at Philadelphia's Belmount Plateau against University
of Scranton, Lebanon Valley, and Philadelphia Textile were
not as cheery. Finishing third behind Lebanon Valley's man
(1st) and Scranton's man (2nd) was Paul Bernett with a time
of 28:48; Bob Weidman followed in 7th place (29:48) and
Ray Bryson in 9th place (30:10) being the only Aggies in the
top ten runners. Freshman Bob Gabel ran fourth for the
Aggies placing 12th in the race. The final scores were Lebanon
Valley over Del Val (22-33), Scranton over Del Val (27-29);
but the Aggies once again downed the Philadelphia runners
(15-50), finishing seven DVC men before Textile's leader
completed the race.

On Homecoming last Saturday, October 16th, Del Val
raised its record to an impressive 9-2 defeating Elizabethtown
on our home 5-mile course. It was an easy wipe-out starting
with Bernett in first place with his best time ever: 26:50,
Weidman right behind at 26:51, Bryson third at 27:25, and
Frey, Gabel, Stull and O'Connor finishing the top seven
runners before E-Town's first runner crossed the line. The final
score was 15-50.

However, winning this race was not the only thing the DVC
team had wanted. It was "planned" that the race would end
on the football field at the game's half-time to recognize the
team's victory, so that parents and friends packed the stands in
anticipation. Unfortunately, though, the race was begun a few
minutes late, making the finish extend into the football game's
third quarter of play. The runners were then forced to finish
the race running behind the visitor's stand instead of on the
field, receiving no recognition at all from the home crowd.
This was a big disappointment, expecially for the nine Senior
members running in their last home race: Captain Paul
Bernett, Bob Weidman, Dave Stull, Carl Kogel, Harold
Dambly, Mark Werkheiser, Joe Szewczyk, Tom Simpson and
Paul Zmoda. Cross Country is one of the most physically
demanding sports on campus, and it says a lot when the Del
Val cross country team has continued to produce a winning
season and MAC champs year after year. And all they wanted
was some recognition.

Vol. 24, No. 4

The Student Newspaper • Delaware Valley College

November 8, 1976

IT JUST GOES TO SHOW,
THE BEST THINGS ARE FREE

On Thursday, October 19th, Samuel Hall 2nd floor got
together and did something fantastic. Approximately forty
students worked as a unit and built a "haunted house" in the
hall. Bizarre, you might think. It was fantastic. Small groups of
students were let into the building, and were subjected to
spooky sights, nauseating scenes, and bombardment by various
objects. . .and everybody loved it. It is estimated that the
estimated 500 Aggies who saw this spectacle had nothing but
praise for it. It was the most imaginative idea that has hit
DelVal in a while.

Where did it all begin? About a week before the 29th, R.A.
Vinnie Naylor called a dorm meeting and suggested it. Then he
held a second meeting to finalize the plans. But, of course,
things didn't start happening until the afternoon of the night it
was supposed to take place. At 4:30 p.m. people were slowly
starting to work. By 9:00 it was ready and the whole event
was over by 11:30. Clean-up was done by 1:00 a.m. And it
was all free (though a 25« charge wouldn't have been
outrageous).

This just goes to show that some of the best things in life
are spontaneous and aren't to be found in any schedule of
events. GOOD WORK, GUYS.

CHARACTER, PLAYERS AND OTHER FELLOWS.

Vinnie Naylor — mastermind
Scott Strang - graveyard body
John McFadden — utility
Teddy Fleming — utility
John Simon — hangman
Mark Clauss — manned

wobbly floor
Greg Krug — transportation
George Mayo — attic crew
Don Johnson — ghost
John Puglisi — utility
Tim Mauk - attic crew
Dan Ubersax — attic crew
Karl McShane - utility
John Fleck— hangman assistant
Rich Gardner — utility
Ed Taczanowsky - monster
Kurt Weiss - headless man
Mark Cantarello — manned

wobbly floor
PLUS. All of those whose names

Tony Adamo - utility
Bob Cassel - utility
Tim Stawovy — surgeon
Dan McCleary — patient
Doug Nemeth - set-up
Tim Robbins — set-up
Don Mellon — set-up
Lance Lipton — set-up
Joe Russo — set-up
Herb Hickmott — attic crew
Eric Nelsom — chainman
Dull Carothers — slave '
Chip Kern -surgeon
Pete Huran — surgeon
Tom Smith - utility
Fran Cambell — whipmaster
Russ Doughty — equipment
Gordon Snyder — Igor
Bruce VanLaere — mummy

could not be found.

UPDATE ON DESTRUCTION
OF STORAGE BARN

By: Marian Kloter

On August 31st this year, DVC suffered a financial loss in
the destructive fire of a storage barn located at the dairy. In a

recent interview Dr. Joshua Feldstein, College President,
informed me as to the specifics of this incident.

The barn was described as being a wooden structure, circa
1925. At approximately noon that Tuesday, a fire was sighted
by college personnel and was reported immediately. Arrival of
fire fighting apparatus from Doylestown and neighboring
communities was punctual. Even though the barn was lost,
further spread of the flames was prevented. This proved to be
valuable because three main barns nearby housing cattle and
the hay barn were spared. It should also be noted that neither
animal nor human life was lost.

Dr. Feldstein gave an approximation as to the insured value
of the structure at $26,000. Contained within the bam were
60 tons of straw and a hay wagon, all of which were lost. The
College intends to replace the original structure with one of
similar purpose and size. Because of the limited amount of
ground area, it will be built on the exact same spot. Even
though the structure was covered by insurance, some of the
expenses must be absorbed by the college on account of the
rise in prices when putting up a new structure. As this goes to
press, replacement structures are being considered.

The cause has been recorded as an accident, origin
unknown. At the time of occurrence there were no
environmental or weather factors involved (i.e. lightning
storm).

Dr. Feldstein praised the men involved in combating this
fire and the prevention of further losses.

In addition to the destruction of the storage bam, vehicle
damage occurred. Automobiles owned by several members of
the judging team received various amounts of damage from the
excessive heat emitted from the bam during the blaze. I was
informed however, by Dr. Feldstein, that these cars were not
"legally parked" according to the Student Handbook.

DVC STUDENT AWARDED
NATURE CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

The Doylestown Nature Club presented a $500.00
Scholarship Award to Denise Baun at their annual luncheon,
held at the Conti Cross Keys Inn recently.

Denise is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Baun of 980
West Maple Drive in Southampton, Pennsylvania.

The Nature Club awards two scholarships annually to
students who are residents of Bucks County and who achieve
high academic excellence in the field of Ornamental
Horticulture.

Each year an award goes to a student from Delaware
Valley College located in Doylestown, Pa., while the other
scholarship goes to a student from the Ambler campus of
Temple University. Mrs. Mary Fritz was the recipient of this
years scholarship from Ambler campus.

Miss Baun is a Junior at Delaware Valley College where she
is majoring in Ornamental Horticulture. Following her
graduation, Denise plans to become a floral designer and open
her own florist shop.

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THE RAM

November 8, 1976

Letters to
the
Editor

Letters to the editor may be submitted fa "The Ram"
do Del- Vol Post Office. No stamp is necessary. Simply hand
to the Postmistress.

To the Editor,

In passing, I have read the RAM's posters saying: Drinking
on campus? etc? etc? Why we shouldn't be allowed to drink
on campus? That is the major question. There is a problem
here in that being 21 I am given the right by the state of
Pennsylvania to drink, yet denied this right and privilege by
D.V.C. administration. My belief is that "those who identify
the offender as one who willfully violates the law or rules
demand his punishment to reinforce their own ambivalent
feelings about conformity. They feel that if they must sacrifice
to obey the law, someone who does not should not be allowed
to get away with it." This of course is very childish on their
part. I hope everyone realizes there is need for a change in this
and other rules.

Sincerely,

Ward Schultz

age 21, able to drink in any state,

except a totalitarian state.

THINK GREEN

Q) Of the plant families containing foliage house plants,
which is a favorite one of house plant growers?
A) I would say that the Begonia family (Begoniaceae) is a
favorite foliage plant family. There is such a wide diversity and
variation injeaf shape, size and coloration. One of the types
most commonly grown indoors is the group known as rhizona-
tous begonias. They have rhizomes from which leaves and buds
develop. Although the flowers are usually insignificant, the
foliage is often variegated, hairy, or unusually shaped. Mature
plants vary in size from a few inches to a few feet tall. Most of
the many species prefer filtered sunlight (6-8" from fluores-
cent tubes) and moderate humidity. They should be allowed
to become slightly dry between watering.

NOTE: In the last issue the editor mentioned having read
that alcohol drenched plants should be rinsed in water 24
hours later to help prevent poisoning the plants. Although I
have not read anything to the contrary, I feel that the water
would help prevent poisoning only if it were used before the
alcohol had evapcnrated. Once the alcohol has completely
evaporated (15-30 minutes), there is no alcohol left on the
surface of the plant and what has been absorbed cannot
be removed.

UPDATE FROM
THE STUDENT AID OFFICE

Recently Bill (S.2657) was passed and signed by the
President. The new bill has impacts upon many programs,
including all of the student assistance programs. Specific
changes which have been made are as follows:

BASIC GRANTS

1. The program is extended for three years.

2. Maximum Basic Grant award will remain at $1,400 for the
1976-77 and 1977-78 school years, but will increase to
$1,800 In 1978-79.

3. Allows all of a student's Social Security benefits and one
half of Veteran's benefits to be included in the definition
of "effective family income."

4. Allows educational expenses of other dependent children
to be considered in arriving at a family's contribution.

FEDERAL INSURED/GUARANTEED
STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM

1. Program extended for 5 years.

2. Undergraduate students may not borrow more than
$2,500 or one-half the estimated cost of attendance during
the first year of attendance at the institution.

3. Income level for automatic interest subsidy increased from
the $15,000 to $25,000.

4. Students may not borrow more than $1,500 from an
institutional lender unless disbursements are made in two
or more installments.

5. Students are required to notify the lender of any change of
address.

6. Loan proceeds are to be disbursed by check and require
borrower's endorsement and certification that such dollars
must be repaid.

7. Repayment by a student may be less than $360 annually if
agreed to by both the lender and the borrower.

8. Lender and borrower may agree to a shorter repayment
period and one which starts earlier than nine months after
the student has left school.

9. Graduate students may borrow up to $5,000 per year and
their aggregate loan limit is increased from $10,000 to
$15,000 for all insured loans.

10. Insured loans may not be discharged through bankruptcy
for five years, beginning on the date of commencement of
the repayment period of the loan, unless the repayment
imposed undue hardship. This provision is effective
beginning September 1, 1977.

Robert M. Sauer
Director of Student Financial Aid

7^e nZam

Doylestown, Penna. 18901

STAFF

Editor-in-Chiaf Pat Wohlferth

Associate Editor Ken Brusstar

Business Manager Chris Main

Typist "Gerb"

Staff Cartoonist Jean Dimmler

Faculty Advisors Dr. Keys, Dr. Ziemer

STAFF REPORTERS

Marion Fulton, Steve Silberstein, Judy Carkhuff, Rich
Grabowski.

Th6 opirfiom expressed here are not necessarily those of the
student body. RAM staff , Faculty, or Administration,

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THE RAM

November 8, 1976

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ANNOUNCING THE ECOLOGICAL
AGRICULTURE SOCIETY of D.V.C.

There is a new organization on campus, the Ecological
Agriculture Society of Delaware Valley College. It is a
collection of students and faculty members interested in the
problems and applications of ecological agriculture, and in
disseminating whatever information is found. One of the club's
first projects is to arrange a library and print a reading list of
relevant materials. Other goals of the club are to have guest
speakers, to go on field trips and to present demonstrations.
Ultimately, field trials will be conducted to critically test new
techniques in ecological farming.

Membership is open to anyone who is a student or
employee of D.V.C. If you're interested in joining, or would
like to stop by to see what's going on, please feel free.
Meetings are held every Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 in the
second floor lounge of Segal Hall.

SIGMA CLUB KICKS OFF
TOY COLLECTION DRIVE

The SIGMA CLUB of DVC, formerly known as the
Women's Service Club, is organizing a toy collection drive.
Toys of recyclable quality are asked for from students, faculty
and staff. If you know of someone with toys to spare, by all
means contribute them. Toys collected will be turned over to
the U.S. Maine Corps for refurbishing at their Willow Grove
Base. Those finished will be distributed to needy children. All

donations will be used, for the parts from one doll can possibly
be used to repair another.

Collections will be gratefully accepted. Toys can be
dropped off at either Miss Karen Orbaker's office, located in
the Allman Building (during business hours please), OR, at
Marian Rioter's residence, Cooke Hall, Room 205 (anytime).
Large cardboard cartons will be placed at each location for
deposit of toys.

If you do not have the opportunity to visit home each
week-end, remember Thanksgiving vacation is a great
opportunity to collect a few toys.

DEL-VAL FOOTBALL

By: Paul Barrett

On October 23rd, Del-Val traveled to Selinsgrove, Pa. to
play Susquehanna University.

The Crusaders scored twice in the first half, and twice again
jn the second. Paul O'Neill and Mike Lesch went in for TDs in
the first half to tally 14 points. Two third quarter scores gave
the Crusaders 28 points.

In the fourth quarter, Joe Lamakis scored two TDs and
set-up one two point conversion for all the Aggie points. Joe
gained 95 yards in twenty carries throughout the game. Ron
Haraka threw to Scott Kingsbauer who scored the two pointer.

Eric Eisnehart, John Itterly, Keith Sipple and Joe Lelli all
had fumble recoveries for the Aggie defense. Capt. Jim
Boamen and defensive back Fitzgerald Gittens both had pas
interceptions.

The final score was 28-14, putting the Allies at a
disappointing record of 0-5.

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THE RAM

November 8, 1976

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT
DVC IN NOVEMBER

812 This is the time for the big PING-PONG
TOURNAMENT. Bounce on over to the gym
and show how good you play. The tournament
is free and prizes will be given to the best
players.

10 The film "The Collector" will be premiered
before an anxious DVC audience. This film is
one of a kind. The movie starts at 7 and it will
cost $.25.

11 Our magnificant APO PLAYERS will present
"HEROS AND HARD CASES". The play will
be in dinner theatre form. Get your FREE
tickets in Mr. Sitarski's office. The play will
begin at 6:30. This is bound to be one of the
most interesting plays presented at DVC.

12 Dance on over to the gym for a MIXER featur-
ing "CRIZMA". Gather up all your friends and
come on over and have a good time. A very
small fee will be charged. The dance will last
from 7 to 9.

♦

15 Lecture by Lewis Regenstein titled, "THE
WORLD'S ENDANGERED WILDLIFE". This
lecture will be of great interest to everyone at
DVC. Mr. Regenstein has a vast store of knowl-
edge on this topic. The lecture will be held in
M114at8p.m.

17-18 "OUR TOWN" will be presented by the tal-
ented Drama Club. The play was written by
Thorton Wilder about small town life. It will
be nice to see your friends performing. The
play will be in Ml 14 at 8 p.m. The admission
will be FREE.

19 COFFEE HOUSE. Come to the basement of
Segal Hall for a entertaining and informal
night. It will start at 9 so don't be late.

AREA EVENTS

Compiled By: Madelyn Schneider

Now through A Streetcar Named Desire, University of Penn.,
11/7 Zellerbach Theater, Information and reser-

vations call: 245-6791.

11/2-11/20 Leslie Uggams in West Side Story. Shubert
Theatre 735-4768.

11/3 Manfred Mann's Earth Band. Montgomery

County Community College. Science Center
Auditorium, 8 P.M. Tickets: $4.00-$5.00-$6.00
withLD. 643-6000.

11/5 David Sancious, Rider College Fine Arts Center.

8 P.M. Tickets: $4.00 (609) 896-0800 Ext.
625.

11/6-11/8 Dexter Wansel Band. Tower Theater. Tickets:
$4.50-$5.50-$6.50.

11/6 Flo & Eddie. Tower Theater. Tickets: $4.50.

11/7 Al Stuart. Tower Theater. 7 P.M. Tickets:

$5.50-$6.50. 561-7298

11/7 An Act of Love Bucks County Theater. V2 price

with I.D. 862-2041.

11/9-11/27 Equus. Forest Theater. W A 3-1515.

11/12 Jimmy Cliff. Tower Theater. Tickets:

$4.50-$5.5O-$6.50.

11/12 Dr. Jean Cousteau. Bucks County Community

College. 968-5861, ext. 525.

11/12 House of Assembly (Raggae) Montgomery

County Community College. 8 P.M. Students:
$1.00. 643-6000, ext. 450.

11/14 Movie: Man of La Mancha Bucks County

Community College. 968-5861, ext. 525.

11/19 Buddy Milles Rider College Fine Arts Theater.

8 P.M. Tickets: $4.00 (609) 896-0800.

EXTINCTION OF WILDLIFE

Lewis Regenstein, author of "The Politics of Extinction",
the shocking story of the world's endangered wildlife, will
present a lecture at Delaware Valley College on Monday,
November 15th beginning at 8:00 P.M. The wildlife conser-
vation advocate will speak in Work Hall Lounge located on the
main campus. Admission is $1.00

Statistics indicate that at the current rate of extermination
all 4,062 of the remaining species of mammals could be wiped
out within thirty years.

Regenstein talks of this "brink of extinction, and blows
the whistle on those who are currently engaged in killing off
these animals for "sport", fashion, profit, even medical experi-
mentation and scientific research. He exposes the public offi-
cials with the power, and the responsibility to protect wildlife,
but who instead allow the carnage to continue.

This lecture in not only a valuable conservation piece, but a
complex lesson in politics and governments.

If you are concerned about wildlife conservation, you
won't want to miss this.

■--.^j^to^^^ti^i'- .

Vol. 24, No. 5

The Student Newspaper • Delaware Valley College

November 22, 1976

OUR TOWN

By: D.V.C's Drama Society

The drama society of D.V.C. entered in its fourth year of
productions with Thornton Wilder's "Our Town." Two fresh-
man, Nancy Bailer and Gary Schneider canied out the leading
roles of Emily Webb and George Gibbs with energy that fitted
the parts. Such enthusiasm has been and will continue to be
the backbone of Del Val's drama productions for years to
come.

Sharron Blistan in the part of the stage manager narrated
the story of "Our Town" throughout the entire play.
Remaining on stage through all three acts, plus acting out
smaller parts as well> she performed a difficult task very well.

The play intended to be performed with virtually no set,
adapted very well to Mandell Hall 114, which has virtually no
stage. Stage extensions have been built and the student

government's stage have been used effectively in utilizing
available space The main props used were stools, which were
moved around the stage to mimic various settings.

After a slow start at practices, director Ed Gavin, a DVC
General Studies Instructor, was happy with the final product.
He is planning to put on a musical for the spring semester, so
come out and audition. Help make this viable campus activity
a continuing success with the addition of your talents.

Cast - Our Town

Principals

Sharron Blistan
John Appleton
Denise Hitckcock
Pat Mclnerney
Lynn Mazzei
Gary Schneider
Manr^ Railer

Others

Stephanie Schucker
Joe Miale
Perry Lutz
Steve Skoien
John Melograna
Ken Sansone
Margie Clark

Carole Kasper
Tony Zotti
Marg Mawson
Patty Wohlferth

STUDENT GOVERNMENT MEETINGS EVERY
MONDAY NIGHT AT 7:15. EVERYBODY IS
INVITED TO ATTEND AT ANY TIME.
LOCATION: STUDENT GOVERNMENT ROOM IN
WORK HALL

WHAT'S HAPPENING

WITH THE RAM^

A few of you who read bulletin boards may have noticed
RAM emergency meeting posters. The subtitle of the signs
"the fate of the newspaper" depicted the depths to which this
publication was falling As editor, I was not satisfied. I wanted
to know once and for all if there was any student interest left
for their newspaper. As it turns out, there is still some interest
left. Many ideas were brought up, hashed and re-hashed at that
meeting, Nov. 4, 1976, and if most of them could ever be
worked on, we would have a darn good paper on this campus.
Below are some of the things that were discussed. If you see
anything you think you would like to help out on, it's worth
'/4 of a credit to you. Contact Pat Wohlferth, Cooke 220, or
better yet, leave a note in the RAM P.O. Box.

— We are currently planning on only one issue a month
instead of two a month. However, if interest picks up, this
could change back.

— The printing format and the type of paper used are in the
process of being changed. A new look for the RAM is in the
yorks!

— Interviews of professional people from the area are being
assigned. The people interviewed will be from fields of interest
to the students of DVC. Hopefully, from these everyone will,
get an idea of what he is studying for.

— A history of D V.C. compiled. It has been in the works
for a while. There are records of the unique origin of this
learning institution. A rather interesting project is to bring
them all together. Included in the project is the digging up of
old issues of the RAM, the FURROW and the GLEANER. Old
articles and photos will be reprinted.

— Things are being planned above and beyond the "newsy"
aspect of the paper. Get involved with us. Remember, the pen
carries a mighty big impact if used correctly. Here is a way of
expression available to us all to which people will pay
attention.

ONE MORE RAM ISSUE THIS SEMESTER. THE
BEST YET: THE CHRISTMAS ISSUE! WATCH
FOR SIGNS, AND COME HELP PUT TOGETHER
THE CRAZIEST ISSUE OF THE YEAR
TOGETHER.

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THE RAM

November 22, 1976

Letters to
the^
Editor

Letters to the editor may be submitted to "The RAM,"
c/o Del-Val Post Office. No stamp is necessary. Simply
hand to the Postmistress.

Dear Members of the Faculty and all DVC Stu(tents:

I feel I should "officially" let you know that I have
resigned from the Dean of Students' Office. I need more time
at home; therefore, I had to made this difficult decision.

I do hope you know how much your friendship has meant
to me, and still means to me. I have thoroughly enjoyed all the
"fun times", all the problems and have appreciated your
though tfulness throughout the years!

As I will remain at the College on a part-time basis, I shall
enjoy meeting you and "catching up with the news".

Sincerely yours,
Gloria Faaet

Personal to author of "Athletics". Sony we could not print
your letter. You have a legitimate complaint, however, you
will find that no publication anywhere can print a letter
without a name attached. As you may or may not know, your
name will be withheld upon request and the paper is under no
obligation to reveal it to anybody except under legal circum-
stances (and I mean in a normal court, not a kangaroo one). If
you submit your name, the letter will go into print. Direct any
questions to me in Cooke 220.

Ed.

Think Green

Plants For Shady Rooms.
By: Steven Silberstein

Tm occasionally asked what plants will do well without
much light. Some members of the Arum family do quite well
in shade. Aglanema (Chinese evei^reen) is one of the more
shade tolerant and there are several varieties commonly grown.
The common Philodendron seen so often in homes and offices
does best in light shade or diffused sunlight, as does
Syngonium. Chamaedorea (Neanthe Bella Palm) also does well
in light shade. Sansevieria (Snake Plant), a member of the Sily
family, will survive in a deeply shaded room but does best with
a few hours of sun each day. Another Siiiaceous plant.
Aspidistra, will tolerate deep shade but prefers more light.
Rotating plants grown in deep shade with those grown in a
brighter area is helpful. Nevertheless, no plant will grow too
well in deep shade, unless it is a mushroom.

The Honey Bee

Mention the honey bee to the average person, and the first
thought usually is — "it stings!". Poor honey bee! She (all
honey-gathering worker bees are female, of course) is one of
the least understood and appreciated creatures in the world
today. Yet it would be difficult to find another which has
worked so hard or contributed as much to man's development
and well being through the centuries as the little honey bee.

The honey bee has been creating her delicious and healthful
product since long before human civilization. Her very first

"customers" (althcMigh she undoubtedly called them
"robbers") were animals and birds. Then the early cave man
first poked his head into the honey bee's home in a hollow log
and decided that the taste of honey was more than worth a
few puny stings. Ever since then, this little insect has been
literally working herself to death for man over the centuries of
recorded history.

The importance of the honey bee and her product to the
world can hardly be overstated. Almost every civilization has
valued honey as a food, a medicine, a trading commodity, and
a social and spiritual force. Let s just look at^ few interesting
examples.

In ancient Egypt honey was offered to the gods, was buried
in tombs with the (fead to provide food in the hereafter and
was given to new born babies to ward off evil spirits and to
bestow the gift of health, poetic inspiration and eloquence.
Almost all Egyptian medicines contained honey.

In Greek and Roman mythology, honey was considered
food for kings and gods. Taxes were paid with honey and
many a Roman or Greek chief became famous for his honey
recipes Roman hosts greeted ^heir guests with fresh hotiey,
saying "Here is honey which the gods provided for your
health."

In romantic situations, too, honey was king; Amor, the god
of love, dipped his arrows in honey. Hie Hindus claimed their
god of love had a bow whose string was a chain of bees,
symbolizing the sweetness and sting of love. The Romans had
a saying: "Madame, treat your husband with honey and you
will possess his heart.'

In early England, France and Germany, honey was used to
pay tiuces and tributes to leaders and to make mead, an early
ale which made men "strong and brawny." Christianity
brought with it a great increase in honey production because
of the demand for wax for church candles.

In the Americas, while the true honey bee was twt known
in North and South America until Spanish, Dutch and English
settlers introduced it near the end of the 17th century, there
were other honey-collecting bees long before the explorers
came.

After the settlers brought honey bees to the American
continent, beekeeping became an important occupation. The
Indians of North America thought that honey bees brought
misfortune and called * white man's flies," for when the bees
arrived it meant that the settlers had come.

7^e nZam

Doylestown, Penna. 18901

STAFF

Editor-in-Chief Pat Wohlferth

Associate Editor Ken Brusstar

Business Manager Chris Main

Typist "Gerb"

Staff Cartoonist Jean Dimmler

Photographers Rich Lewis. Ken Brusstar

Faculty Advisors Dr. Keys, Dr. Ziemer

STAFF REPORTERS

Marion Fulton, Steve Silberstein, Judy Carkhuff, Rich
Grabowski, Jim Ray.

The opinions expressed here are not necessarily those of the
student body, RAM staff. Faculty, or Administration.

Printed on recyclable paper

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THE RAM

November 22, 1976

Student Government House of
Social Activities for December

1. Sigma Society is having a Christmas Bazaar to
be held in the Dining Hall Lounge from 10:00
- 2:00 .

Sigma Society is also collecting toys (in good
shape) for kids. Please drop them off from 9-5
at Miss Orbaker's office, in Allman Hall or
Marion Rioter's room, Cooke 205. Collection
from now until Christmas break.

2. Bus to Wilkes to see Men's and Women's
basketball games Bus leaves at 4: 15. 31 people
must sign up. Sign up in Cafeteria.

3-4-5 Weekend!!!

WHY DON'T YOU STAY?

3. Junior class throws a Mixer. It will be a
"Whale" of a mixer! The band to be featured is
named "Whale". Time is from 9-1 and price is
just a dollar /person.

Come out and boogie! !

4. Skating Party — moved from Friday night. The
only requirement is a ticket from Mr. Sitarski's
office. 7 30 - 10:30 p.m. FREE ADMISSION,
(for map see article)

5. End the weekend with an evening of music. The
Annual Chorale and Band Christmas Concert
will be held in Mandell 114, at 8:00 p.m. Sigma
Society will have its bazaar at this time also.

6. Christmas Candle Demonstration. A CRAFTS
EVENT featuring Mrs. Evelyn Armstrong, 7:30
New Dorm Lounge

7. BLOOD BANK - We want your blood. Help us
to make the goal. At 7 & 9 relax and watch a
Disney Classic, "Island at the Top of the
World", a 1907 air ship goes to the Artie to
search for a friend and fmds a lost island of
Vikings, killer whales and ^aciers — it combines
fantasy and science fiction.

8. 76'ers vs Buffalo Braves at Spectrum. You pay
$5.00 ticket which includes bus ride and $7.00
ticket for a good seat. Bus leaves 6:30 p.m.
from gym entrance. Buy tickets from April
Grosjean — Barness 217 or buy in Dining Hall
from 5 — 6 p.m. on Dec. 2 and 6. Remember
only 37 seats!!

9. No ice skating.

10. Rock Band Mixer from 9-1 with Pantom's
Opera. $1.00 Aggies and $1.50 off campus
guests.

11. Coffeehouse moved to 18th at 9 p.m. Segal Hall
basement.

Want to go to a 76'ers Basketball Ball Game?
See April Grosjean, Bamess 217.

UPS Strike

By: Jim Ray

United Parcel Service, the largest and the most efficiently
operated package delivery service in America has been on
strike since September 15. The strike has covered the whole
east coast and other companies such as the United States
Postal Service, and North Penn Freightways hs& attempted to
handle the business the Parcel Service has lost. Neither of these
companies offers the reasonable prices or quick delivery that
U.P.S. does. To mail a package from Doylestown to Connecti-
cut through the Postal Service may take a month and for cost,
consider that North Penn charges a 13-doIlar minimum for all
packages.

The strike, which has been in progress for almost 2 months
now, began over a dispute about the pre-existing contract
which ended in the middle of May. The men continued
working until the unions demanded a strike on September 18.

It was difficult to obtain any precise answers from U.P.S.
officials, but one of the major contract disputes involves the
use of part time help while the company claims that this work
force has been one of the major factors contributing to its
proclaimed efficiency.

I have been a part-time employee of the Parcel Service for
three years. I have seen how efficiently this work force
operates and I agree with the company totally to hire full time
employees during the regularly scheduled part time shifts
would be a form of featherbedding. Featherbedding occurs
when the work force exceeds the work load and results in
inefficient use of employees. If the unions get their way the
Parcel Service may be force to raise its prices.

Hopefully the unions and the Parcel Service will come to m
agreement before Christmas, but as Christmas nears the
likelihood that the company will resume work after the
holidays becomes greater.

If you plan to mail any Christmas presents to another state,
you should consider getting them off soon so that they'll make
it by December 25. .

SIGMA SOCIETY TOY DRIVE
HAS A ROUSING START

Sigma Society, formerly known as the Women's Service
Club, initally started a toy drive several weeks ago with the
purpose of recycling toys for needy children. Response from
faculty, staff and students was overwhelming. We once again
invite you to contribute to the drive whatever you may have
that might suit the occasion. With the Thanksgiving vacation
coming up soon, we urge students to ask Mom if there might
be anything of value back home.

A major collection will take place immediately following
the Thanksgiving vacation. In the meantime, anyone wishing
to contribute may drop off toys at Miss Karen Orbaker's
office, located in the Allman Building, during business hours,
please. Or you may stop in at Marian Kloter's residence, Cooke
Hall 205, anytime. Large cartons will be placed at each of the
designated locations.

We, the Sigma Society want to thank all those who have
made this drive possible. Without the many thoughtful people
who generously contributed toys, this. could have not come
about.

Don't forget, fellow students, this upcoming vacation is an
excellent opportunity for you to help us to brighten up a small
child's Christmas this year.

Thank you once again.

SIGMA SOCIETY

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November 22, 1976

SOILJUDGINGTEAMDIGSTHIRD

DVC'S SOIL JUDGING TEAM.

Seated I to r: Tom Woller, Cheryl Squier, David Ray and
Frank Savini.

Standing I ro r: Nelson Luzzetti, Karen Levy, Katherine
Henry, Rita Dropp, Gordon Snyder, William Troxell, James
Spindler, Curtis Lammey, Dr. Palkovics and Mr. Kemmerer.

By: Jessie A. Daubert

A successful DVC team brought home a trophy for third
place from the Intercollegiate Northeast Regional Soil Judging
Contest hosted by the University of Maryland. In addition, our
own Cheryl Squier scored eleventh out of approximately 80
students who competed.

In order to gain points, each contestant must carefully
examine three soil pits, describe the characteristics of the soil
and make decisions regarding practical applications for the
land; this is all done in a limited time period. The top three
scores of the four-man first team are then totaled and this is
used to rank the different schools.

The University of Maryland's team came in first with a
grand total of 1214 points. This was expected, however, for in
addition to having one of the best teams in the nation (six out
of the top seven individual scores came from Maryland) it was
also competing on home ground and was obviously familiar
with the area's soiL The University of Maine landed second
with 1131 points, while we closely followed with 1122 points.
It is a tribute to the excellence of our team that only nine
points separated us from second place. DVC fmished far ahead
of the so-called prestigious schools of the University of Rhode
Island (1081 points), Penn State (1079 points), Cornell (1067
points), and Rutgers (904 points).

Our first team, which actually won the trophy, consisted of
Cheryl Squier, David Ray, Tom Woller and Frank Savini, all
veterans of previous contests. We also had a large number of
high scores among the new members who composed the
second and third teams. They were Gordon Snyder, William
Troxell, Rita Dropp, Curtis Lammey, James Spindler, Karen
Levy, Katherine Henry and Nelson Luzzetti. The students
were all under the excellent leadership of Dr. Palkovics and
Mr. Kemmerer.

Many long, cold hours were spent after school and on
weekends to prepare for this contest and DVC can be very
proud of its success.

Memorization and Regurgitation

By: Michael Guidicipietro

This seems to be the philosophy followed in most colleges
these days. I am aware that memorization has its place,
especially in the sciences, but it would not take precedence
over understanding. We must cultivate our minds so that
thoughts can penetrate and ideas may grow. This is the essence

of the creative scientist.

An over emphasis on rote memorization can result in a hard
plan of the mind, where thoughts just touch the surface and
soon erode away, never to really penetrate. How many of us
have forgotten after only one day those obscure details that
we are forced to memorize? More often than not when we
understand we remember, when we memorize we forget.

And now we come to the most important part of education
— grades. If you really look at the educational system you will
see that this too takes precedence over learning. I do not
propose that we do away with grades, but I do feel their
importance has been grossly over emphasized. Is the student
with a 3.8 index more intelligent than one with a 3.0? What
does a test show but what one knows on that day?

Emphasis must be put on the practical application of
knowledge, supplemented with scientific findings.

Educatros must become aware that it is more important to
learn how to think than what to think.

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Got the urge to go ice skating? On Nov. 3, 34 Del Val
students did. It was a rainy night — but the ice was still good.
Student activities sponsored this adventure. Join us Dec. 4th
from 7:30 - 10:00, at Melody Brook Skating Rink. The cost
is 80« for rentals and Student Government pays your way!

Stop by Mr. Sitarski's office to get a ticket for admission!

To get there,

take 202 S. to Montgomeryville
and 309 N 2 miles to
Melody Brook

202 S.

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THE RAM

November 22, 1976

Peace Corps Volunteers Speak
to DVC Agronomy Club

By: Doug Mason

Mr. & Mrs. James Diamond were guest speakers for the
Agronomy Club November 10, sharing with the club members
their experiences as Peace Corps volunteers in Chad, Africa. It
wasn't the first lecture Mr. Diamond ever conducted here at
DVC, though he used to be an instructor for the Agronomy
Department.

On his return visit this time Diamond gave us all a little
more reason to be proud of our institution according to his
volunteer association, Delaware Valley College graduates have
conducted more successful programs abroad for the Peace
Corps than any other school's graduates! Perhaps someday you
too, reader, will sacrifice something for the suffering mass of
humanity that doesn't enjoy the blessings we have in the
U.S.A. (some 10,000 people will starve to death today,
tomorrow and so ad infinitum).

Mrs. Diamond took the reins for the first set of slides,
illustrating the rich and varied culture of Africa. Between
elephants and monsoons, she mentioned one of the more
colorful tribes of the Dark Continent — the Ubangis, who
adorn their lips with plate-like structures that give them bills
like ducks. Officially, such practices are now forbidden in
Chad. Among practitioners of animistic religions, women are
required to have 12 scars inflicted on their face, four each to
the cheeks and forehead. And since their only purpose in life is
to have children, their clitoris is removed. Ponder the problems
of women's liberation when it sweeps Africa.

When Mr. Diamond took over the lecture he emphasized
that the Peace Corps isn't in the business of giving handouts.
Villagers who request aid are taught to utilize natural resources
with their native methods and talents, while the volunteer
merely attempts to instill modern principles. Among one of
the first problems to confront Diamond in his two year stay
was the fact that a plague every dry season wiped out 80% of
the chickens. Since a ground-living pathenogen was suspected,
soon the Chadians were taught by Diamond to build raised
chicken house. Watching the eggs roll out soon became a
favorite pastime for rural inhabitants who had never seen
anything like it before in their life.

Probably the biggest mark Diamond left on Africa was his
introduction of sili^e techniques to Chad. Formeriy, oxen
herds had to be led hundreds of miles across the parched
Sahelian belt during the dry season to forage enough grass. But
Diamond taught the people to dig holes and fill them with the
lush vegetation that sprouted during the rainy season. Soon
the idea was adopted on an official level and spread to the
neighboring country of Mali. At this writing, at least 8
countries in Africa are employing this technique and a
missionary in Bolivia, South America, read of Diamond's work
in an English journal, there's since been a story in National
Geographic and now the idea has crossed the Atlantic Ocean.
Practicality has gone a long way.

The better half wasn't just home preparing meals, though.
Mrs. Diamond taught various recipes to African Women to help
improve nutritional content and also had a very successful
program going to teach them sewing and embroidering.
Diamond's agricultural experience also led to more proper
methods of triming horse hooves and construction of rabbit
pens and bread-baking ovens with bracks that could make it on
Dr. Berthold's Isoptera lectures. The natives realizing the
adhesive value of termite saliva, gather clay soil near the huge
insect mounds to shape bricks.

One of the most backward techniques Diamond conquered
was the method by which natives tilled their soil with their
hands and knees using a short handled hoe. By this slow,
tedious device, it took 10 days to work a chord of land ('/a
hectare, which equals about VA acre — learn that metric

system now!) After some friendly advice from Diamond, the
villagers started using long handled hoes while standing and
began utilizing their horses for plowing, not just riding.

There is no reason to assume any cultural superiority on the
backward seeming farmers of Chad, really. We could stand to
learn from their ecologically -oriented method of land use: firet
the weeds are burned off the land and the ashes are plowed
into add nutrients. Their method of crop rotation includes
cotton the first year, then millet (sorgum) the next, followed
by two years of peanuts. After this the land is allowed to
regrow naturally for five years, keeping erosion and soil
depletion at a minimum.

About the most interesting of the 32 projects he pioneered
was Diamond's idea to stop the 20 mile per year advance of
the Sahara Desert Southward. He suggested that instead of
seeding Eucalyptus, S0% of which died, the natives be given oil
palms as well as guava, mango and citrus trees, which they
would value and protect. As a result National Arbor Week was
declared in Chad and 3 million trees were planted to make the
Sahel a better place in the future. The Diamonds made DVC
an exciting place to be this week.

Wow! A Dinner Theater - Here?

By: Ken Brusstar

On Thursday, November 11, 1976 in The David Levin
Dining Hall, the first and I hope not the last. Dinner Theater
was held. It was fantastic. It was easy to tell that the students
were "up" for this. Many of us got dressed up, packed into the
cafeteria and enjoyed a delicious meal, true rarities on this
campus. We then sat back to a cup of coffee and the
entertainment. The play, "Hero's and Hardcases" was pre-
sented by the Alpha Omega Players. The troupe hails from
Texas and hail they did. They hailed the United States from
the discovery by Columbus to her Bicentennial celebration of
Independence. As tired as many of us were of the Bicentennial
theme, I thought the play was excellent. It took a different,
humorous view at our nation's heritage. The characters
included every facet of our history. Featured were George
Washington, General Grant, Abe Lincoln, Jesse James,
Dastardly Dave and the main attraction — Uncle Sam himself.
All of these, and others, were presented in a blend of
side-splitting humor and excellent singing and guitar playing.

I, myself enjoyed the entire presentation tremendously and
am apparently not alone as the play ended with a standing
ovation. The acting itself was very good and the atmosphere
made the play even better. It was so much more comfortable
than sitting in those noisy chairs in Mandell 114.

Anyone who missed the play truly missed an experience. If
we are fortunate another such experience will J^e made
possible soon!

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November 22, 1976

SIGMA SOCIETY

By: Debbie Kupiec
Corresponding Secretary

Have you heard of the "newly renovated" club on campus?
What was once the Women's Service Club is now the Sigma
Society! For those of you who don't know about the Sigma
Society, it is a branch of the Soroptimists, an "International
Organization of the Professional Business Women". The
women of Soroptimists help out people in the community,
and also, help out girls who are trying to get into a profession.
One of the women of the society, Vema Batterer, had a tea
for all the girls of the society from D.V.C. It was held at her
home so that all of the Soroptimists could meet the girls from
Del. Val. It was huge success and the club received badges, a
photo album and a guest book and pen.

Some of the other things the society is now in the process
of organizing are the toy drive, Thanksgiving baskets, the
Christmas bazaar and going to the Detweiler home for the
retarded and mentally handicapped to help out.

The toy drive is now underway and if anyone has any old
recyclable toys at home that they wish to get rid of please
drop them off at Miss Orbaker's office, AUman building,
during office hours or at Marion Kloter's room, Cooke 205,
anytime.

For the Thanksgiving baskets, all the girls in the club went
to Miss Orbaker's home to make homemake bread to put into
the baskets.

Come and join in this newly-formed society. You can get
many things out of the society, one being the satisfaction of
knowing you are helping others. We meet the second and
fourth Wednesdays of each month at 4:15 in New Dorm
Lounge.

APIARY SOCIETY
HONEY PRODUCTS

The Apiary Society has a wide selection of spread honey
and liquid honey for sale. There are 4 types of spread honey
(Strawberry, Cinnamon, Apricot and Plain) and 4 types of
liquid honey (Clover, Orange Blossom, Wildflower and Buck-
wheat). Purchase your honey from any member of the Apiary
Society. Honey is an excellent gift for Thanksgiving and
Christmas.

Wye Angus and Frank Perdue: A Winning Combination

A top brood cow herd at Wye Plantation.

By: Donna Foley

The Block and Bridle Club's annual club trip to Wye
Plantation and Perdue, Inc. in Maryland on Oct. 21 was quite
an experience. Having visited other universities livestock
facilities in previous years, the club felt that the trip this year

should show its members the business aspect of the animal
industry.

The Wye Plantation has been known as one of the top pure
bred Angus herds in the country. Its superior breed sires are in
great demand by other Angus breeders, illustrated by the fact
that the Wye Angus have been sold in 43 states and 9 foreign
countries. The Block and Bridle members were shown the
pastures, the superior cow herds, growing steers and the herd
sires — quite an impressive example of excellence in the cattle
breeding industry.

Later that day the club drove to Perdue, Inc. in Salisbury,
Md. While not meeting Frank Perdue in person, the members
were taken on an extensive tour of the corporation facilities
by managers of each division; the hatcheries, brooding houses,
contract growing farms and the processing plant. Perdue, Inc.
is the largest privately-held poultry processing corporation in
the country, being entirely integrated in all phases of its
production, processing and marketing. After the tour Perdue
treated the 109 members of the club to a chicken dinner at the
nearby Holiday Inn. While we were dining a film and slide
show were presented explaining more details of the
corporation.

After that, the tired but satisfied Block and Bridle members
piled into the busses for the return trip to DVC, dreaming of
plumper, meatier chickens and leaner more desirable Angus all
the way home.

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November 22, 1976

Adyentures in Aggieland T.V. Guide

By: Paul Zmoda and Ken Brusstar

The-following prime time-bomb is brought to you by

Liquid Plummer

Mertz Rent-a-buz

Miller Brew

Ch. 2 Allison Wonderland — College professor walks
■ through black board and flnds strange land flUed with
talking fungi and magical species of ferns. {**^/i)

Ch. 3 The Great Train Robbery — Mild mannered chem.
prof, suddenly turns to life of crime when he breaks
into the Smithsonian by night to make off with
19,000 tons of antique locomotives (***)

Qi. 5 The Deadly B's — Ag instructor leads demented
students to help produce huge subterranean moles
which bring foriegn countries to their knees by
attacking their computer base centers ttom below.
(Poor-'/2)

Ch. 6 The French Chef — Documentary on modem day
cannibalism taking place in Pennsylvania College lab
during lunch breaks. *

Ch. 9 News — highli^ts include an interesting look at
Brooklyn Manifold Worship, goat hair weaving for
charity and the currently raging plague of shrew lice
in northwest Ontario.

Ch. 10 Father Knows Best — Sit-com premier, on location at
the Czestachowa Shrine.

Ch. 12 One Hour of Music — Starring: The Test Tubes, Rich
Mulstay and The Duodenums, Spanky and the
Invertebrates, Xenon and introducing The Bizarre
Clones Five. Pelvis Trashly is host.

Ch. 13 Torture Theatre — In toni^t's episode, a pair of
power-hungry poltergeists hold 1,348 students cap-
tive and force them to obey their every command lest
they be made to suffer in ways unthinkable to those
not involved. Twisted (-**)

Ch. 17 Thanksgiving Special — An Evening with the Ring-
worm Family. Good, old-fashioned, pure, wholesome,
family entertainment. No preservatives added.

Ch. 29 Phantom of the Campus — Documentary probes into
the great mystery: "Who is E. Lamb."

Ch. 48 The Schumacher and the Elves — In tonight's episode,
the elves fmd out what cold hands their friend has.

Ch. 50 Sitarski and "Hutch" - repeat.

D.V.C. SOCCER FINALS

The first year for Soccer at Delaware Valley College in
many years, has concluded on a winning note with a 4-2-0
record. In its first full season as a College Club, the Aggies
totaled 17 goals against the opposition.

Leading scorers were Sophomores Don Burrell of Hatboro,
Pa. and Tom Rudolph from Springfield, Pa. with 3 goals
apiece. Freshman Dave Loesser of Trenton, N.J. lead the team
in assists. Team Captain for the 1976 season was Senior Gregg
Swidersky from Scotch Plains, N.J. where he played soccer

under Coach Al Formincello at Scotch Plains- Fanwood High
School.

Aggie Coach Bob Marshall looks forward to the 1977
season with an increased schedule and loss of only two
starters. D.V.C. being a young team, should develop into a top
threat in the league within the next few years.

Results 1976 (4-2-0)

D.V.C.

Widener

4
4

Albright
Ursinus

2
3

D.V.C.

3
4
2

Lycoming

Albright

Wilkes

DVC's Football Coach Al Wilson

By: Richard Grabowski
w/help of the Daily Intelligencer

Just this year, Alfred Wilson has been appointed as head
football coach and assistant professor of Physical Education.

Coach Wilson, 37, was selected to replace Tom Shreiner,
who coached the Aggies for the past three seasons.

Coach Wilson, who graduated from Cressona High School,
earned his Bachelor's Degree from Ursinus College in 1959
where he was a two-way performer at end and earned a total
of six varsity letters.

He began his coaching career as an assistant coach at North
Penn High School and two years later moved to Watchung
Hills Regional High School, N.J.

In 1962, Coach Wilson was named head coach at Boiling
Springs High School where, during the next five years, he
completely revitalized the football program. It was during his
first two years at Boiling Springs that he suffered his only
losing seasons as head coach.

In 1967, he was named head coach at Bald Eagle High
School and guided that school to a 9-1 record and the
championship of the Central Counties Conference. One year
later, he became head coach at William Penn High School in
Harrisburg and produced the first winning season in six years.

The following year, at Carlisle High School, he engineered a
record of 8-2 and the South Centra] Conference Champion-
ship.

In 1970, Coach Wilson joined Wayne Hardin's Staff at
Temple University where he developed an outstanding pass
defense and earned the reputation of being an excellent
recruiter. Three years later he moved to Princeton University
where he coached the linebackers and ends under Bob
Casciola.

Results of the many games played up to now show that
losing begets losing. One of the reasons for losing that coach
pointed out was that some players don't have enough talent
(which is obviously true).

Also another reason is that much support is desperately
needed. This includes every thing from showing your spirit at
the games to full coverage by the "RAM".

Mr. Wilson thinks the season so far, has been rather
frustrating. Starting off with high hopes and ending (at this
writing) with all losses brings about this despair.

His goals are hopeful for a successful program and
continuous strong determination.

The coach's last comment was, "we have ingredients here,
but people must care to make D.V.C. a winning team."

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November 22, 1976

Aggie Harriers Hustle to 12-2 Season

Aggie Harriers at MAC's. 1 to r: Ray Bryson, Paul Bernett, Bob
Gabel and Bob Weidman.

By: Gerb

The Del Val Cross Country Team finished their season
suffering only two losses, one to Lebanon Valley College and
the other to Scranton. In the MAC Championships at Belmont
Park though, the harriers revenged Lebanon Valley College by
defeating them, but suffered another loss by 1 point to
Scranton.

The Cross Country Team finished 5th in MAC's out of 19
teams. Gettysburg College with 22 points, Franklin & Marshall
with 88 points, John Hopkins with 127, Scranton 133 finished
in that order ahead of the Aggies with 134 points.

Individual finishers for the Aggies at MAC's were Bob
Weidman and Paul Bernett (both seniors) in 14th and 15th
places respectively. Freshman Bob Gabel finished 3rd on the
Aggie squad in 20th place followed by Junior Ray Bryson
(31st), Junior Jerry O'Connor (47th), Sophomore Vic Frey
(53rd) and Senior Dave Stull (58th).

Throughout the season our top performances were by Paul
Bernett and Bob Weidman with Ray Bryson finishing right
behind. Other outstanding performances were by Jerry
O'Connor, Vic Frey, Dave Stull and Bob Gabel. The team this
year excelled because of the strength and unity of the pack.
This team not only runs together, but exists together. Next
year's team looks bright with Juniors Ray Bryson and Jerry
O'Connor leading the pack.

D.V.C. SENIOR GRIDIRONS

On November 13th, six Delaware Valley College Seniors
played their last game as Aggies.

For the Aggie Captains, James Boaman and Scott
Kingsbauer, it has been a frustrating season and one of hard
dedicated work. Jim Boaman, middle guard from North Wales,
Pa. played high school football at Lansdale Catholic. He is a
Business Administration Major at Delaware Valley and future
plans include graduate school. Scott Kingsbauer, wide-receiver
and punter-kicker for Delaware Valley has lead the MAC
Northern Division III punting stats with 38.5 average this
season. Scott is a Business Administration major from Hat-
field, Pa. and Pennridge High School.

Robert Nicholson quarterback from Carteret High School
and Carteret, N.J. is a Business Administration majorat D.V.C.
Bob's future plans include a career in sales.

John Edwards, offensive guard from Chalfont, Pa. comes
from Central Bucks West High School. John, a Food Industry
major, plans a position in industry.

Erich Eisenhart from Collingswood High School and Sewell,
N.J. is an Agronomy major at D.V.C. "Ike" a defensive end,
will pursue a career in Agriculture upon graduation.

Mike Konoza, offensive tackle from Graterford, Pa. is an
Agronomy major at D.V.C. A graduate of Bishop Kenrick High
School, Mike's future plans include a career in Agriculture.

A newly married couple were looking for a place in the
country to live. In finding one which suited them, they made
their way home. Reaching there, the wife remembered they
had not noticed a bathroom commode in the place and
decided to write to the agent who sold them the house. Being
modest and shy, she hesitated to write out "bathroom
commode" so she referred to it as "BC". The agent, not
understanding what she meant, pondered awhile and he
decided she meant "Baptist Church" and wrote in reply the
following:

Dear Madam,

I regret very much the delay in answering your letter, and
take pleasure of informing you the "BC" is about nine miles
from your place and services the whole community. It can seat
about 1200 people. This is unfortunate indeed, if you are in
the habit of going regularly, but you will be interested to
know that many people take their lunches and make a day of
it. Others go in the morning, arriving just in time, but generally
they are in too great of a hurry to wait if the place is crowded.
The last time my wife and I went was six months ago, and we
had to stand the entire time. It might interest you to know
that they are planning a bazaar to raise money for plush-seat-
ing and that is a long felt need which will add to the comfort
of the frequent ones. I might add that it pains me greatly not
to be able to go more frequently. It surely is not lack of desire
but as we grow older it seems more of an effort particularly in
the cold weather.

Yours truly.

Vol. 24, No. 6

The Student Newspaper • Delaware Valley College

December 20, ^976(f[•g!f^

By: NTB

On Saturday, November 20, a fire ravaged
aging Ulman Hall, destroying the third floor.
A quick evacuation of the building was
successfully completed and area Are
companies were promptly summoned.
Fortunately, there were no injuries, but
damage to the building and students'
personal belongings was considerable. The
cause of the fire is still undetermined, but an
investigation by State Police and the Bucks

Attention: RAM officer elections
wilt be held at the first meeting in
January. Watch for an announcement
for date and time.

The Night Before
Christmas- 1976

Twas the night before Christmas and all
through the house there were botties and
butts left by some louse. The fifth I had
hidden by the chimney with care had been
snatched by some bum who had found it
right there. My pals, guys and gals, had been
poured in their beds, to wake in the morning
with hung-over heads. My mouth, full of
cotton, dropped down with a snap because I
was dying for just one wee nightcap. When
through the south window there came such a
yell, I sprang to my feet to see what the
hell . . . and what to my bloodshot eyes
should I see, but eight drunken reindeer
caught up in a tree. Way in among the
branches was a man with a sleigh; I saw it
was Santa, quite oiled and gay. Staggering
nearer those eight reindeer came and he
belched and he hiccoughed and he called
them by name. "On Whiskey, on Vodka, we
ain't got all night. You too Gin and Brandy,
now all do it right. Clamber up on the roof,
get off of this wall. Get going you rummies.

ULMAN HALL FIRE

County Fire Marshall is being completed.

The cause may still be undetermined, but
the effects are evident. A total of HI
students occupying Ulman missed a week or
more of classes. On Monday, Nov. 27, the
students from the first and second floors
were permitted to return to their rooms.
Students from the third floor were relocated
to the locker rooms and to the apartment in
Wolfsohn Hall over the weekend of the 25th.

Personal losses to the students will not be

covered by the school's insurance. Any
claims are being directed to the insurance
companies of the students' parents.

A more stringent enforcement of the
basic safety precautions of the school is
needed. Spot checks can be expected more
frequently in the future to enforce tiiese
policies.

Repairs and refurbishing of Ulman will
take place over the Christmas recess.
Hopefully, students will be in rooms and not
in gymnasiums by next semester.

DVC CHRISTMAS GIFT LIST

By: Ken Brusstar and Paul Zmoda

Have you reached a quandary about what to get your favorite professor for a
holiday gift? Here are a few suggestions.

Dr. Mulstay
Dr. Mertz
Dr. Lugar

Mr. Johnson
Mr. Moyer
Dr. Miller
Mr. Gavin
Mr. Standing
Dr. Brubaker
Dr. Berthold
Mr. Trembeth
NJr. Dommel

A box of D-Con for roaches

A can of orange paint and a VW hood ornament for his new truck.

One mole of acetylsalycylic acid (buffered) This year's freshmen are

next year's sophomores.

A new lab coat.

An Easy-Bake oven.

A pair of faster track shoes and a head start in next year's turkey trot.

A fez, a pair of sunglasses, a megaphone and a director's chair.

One pair of gold-plated pruning shears with the initials J.H.S.

A sterling silver super-dooper pooper-scooper.

A velvet ant farm.

2 pies, square.

A license to turn out 1,000 gallons of beer from the lab each day.

we've still got a long haul."

So up on the roof went the reindeer and
sleigh, but a big branch hit Santa before he
could sway. And then to my ears like the
roll of a barrel, a heck of a noise came that
was no Christmas carol. So I pulled in my
head, and cocked a sharp ear. Down the
chimney he plunged, landing smack on his
rear. He was dressed all in red, and white for
the trim, by the way that he swayed, he was
tanked to the brim. The sack on his back
held nothing but booze, and his breath that
he blew almost put me to snooze. He was

both plump and chubby and tried to stand
right, but he couldn't fool me, he was as
high as a kite. He spoke not a word but went
straight to his work and missed half the
stockings like a plastered old jerk. Then
putting his thumb to the end of his nose, he
fluttered his fingers while quoting some
prose. A spring for his ^eigh, at so hasty a
pace, he tripped on a shingle and slid on his
face. But I heard him burp back as he passed
out of sight, "Merry Christmas, you lushes,
now really get tight."

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7k.

nSam

Doyiestown, Penna. 18901

STAFF

Editor-in-Chi«f Pat Wohlferth

Atioeiat* Editor Ken Brusstar

Businoa Managtr Chris Main

Typitt "Garb"

Staff Cartoonist Jean Oimmler

Pliotographars . . . Rich Lewis, Ken Brusstar
Faculty Advisors .... Dr. Keys. Dr. Ziemer

STAFF REPORTERS

Marion Fulton, Steve Silberstein, Judy
Carkhuff, Rich Grabowski, Jim Ray.

The opinion* expressed here are not
rwcessarily those of the student body, RAM
staff. Faculty, or Administration.

Printed on recyclable paper

The RAM staff

would like to wish everyone

a happy holiday

The 12 Days of Christmas

(at DVC)

Reprinted without permission
The RAM - Dec. 16, 1974

On the first day of Christmas, Sitarski
took from me:

A G. E. Electric Frost Free.

On the second day of Christmas, Sitarski
took from me:

Two extension cords and . . .

On the third day of Christmas, Sitarski
took from me:

Three kegs of Mich . . .

On the fourth day of Christmas, Sitarski
took from me:

Four coil heaters . . .

On the fifth day of Christmas, Sitarski
took from me:

Five stolen plates . . .

On the sixth day of Christmas, Sitarski
took from me:

Six poppers popping . . .

On the seventh day of Christmas, Sitarski
took from me:

Seven fishes swimming . . .

On the eighth day of Christmas, Sitarski
took from me:

Eight three-way plugs . . .

On the ninth day of Christmas, Sitarski
took from me:

Nine fifths of Seagram's . . .

On the tenth day of Qiristmas, Sitarski
took from me:

Ten toaster ovens . . .

On the eleventh day of Christmas,
Sitarski took from me:

Eleven friends a-flunking . . .

On the twelfth day of Christmas, Sitarski
took from me:

Twelve days of classes . . .

THINK GREEN

By: Steve Silberstein

Christmas Plants

Two plants commonly sold during the
holiday season are the Poinsettia
(Euphorbia) and the Christmas cactus
[ScMumbergera).

Poinsettias should be grown in a window
that gets at least a few hours of sun each day
and they should receive moderate amounts
of water. They can also be grown under
li^ts. In June, Poinsettias should be cut
back and, if possible, put outside in part sun
for the summer. During the summer, water
them frequently and cut the tips back to
promote bushy growth. In mid-July,
discontinue the dipping to allow flower bud
formation. In September, bring the plant
indoors and give it 12 hours of
uninterrupted darkness each night. Even
street lamps can nullify the effect of the
darkness and result in few or no flower
bracts. Putting a paper bag over the plant
may help. The large colorful "flowers" of
Poinsettia are actually leaf-like structures
called bracts.

Christmas cacti will do well in part sun,
moderate amounts of water, and a humusy
soil. They should also have 12 hours of
uninterrupted darkness each night in the fall,
accompanied by slightly less water and
temperatures in the '60's.

There are many varieties of Poinsettias
and Christmas cacti from which to choose.

A SPRING TREAT . . .
NEW ORLEANS!

7 nights & 6 days in New Orteans;
your hotel - which is the Warwick
Hotel - is 3 blocks from the
Superdome and the French Quarter.

A "whirlaround tour" will
familiarize you with New Orleans
before you begin!

Should fair weather prevail — the
beach is only 25 minutes away.

Jet air via Delta Airlines and trip
transfers between the airport and the
hotel are included.

Of course the optional activities are
never ending in New Orleans!

I\terk the dates on your calendar:
MARCH 12 - 19. The total price is
$277. A $50 deposit will be due
January 28.

Be on the look-out for further
information.

Keystone International Livestock Exposition

November 6-12, 1976, Harrisburg, Pa.

The Animal Husbandry Department exhibited 3 single barrows and 1 truckload of
six barrows, 1 Hereford spring yearling bull, 1 Angus April junior yearling bull, 3
Cheviot spring ewe lambs, 2 Cheviot yeariing ewes, 1 Cheviot spring ram lamb, 1
Hampshire yeariing ram and 3 Cheviot wether lambs with the following results:

The single barrow was

The truckload was

The Hereford bull was

The Angus bull was

The Cheviot ram lamb was

The Cheviot yearling ewe was

The Cheviot pen of 3 ewe lambs were

The Cheviot exhibitor flock was

The Cheviot pen of 3 wether lambs were

The Hampshire yearling ram was

9th, 10th & 11th in his class
2nd in its class
2nd in his class
3rd in his class
9th in his dass
15th in her class
5th in the group
5th in the group
3rd in, the group
7th in his class

The information about the single barrows on the rail did not arrive yet.
All the swine were sold according to the rules, the rest of the animals returned to
Farm 3.

Several students helped in the fitting, preparation and showing of the animals.

Consumption of Honey

Americans consume an average of
285,000,000 pounds of honey every year.
That means a fantastic amount of work for
millions of little honey bees. There is no
harder worker anywhere in the world. The
average life of a worker bee is about six
weeks, after which the bee, its wings literally
worn to shreds from flying, simply dies from
exhaustion. It takes 556 worker bees flying
35,584 miles (1-1/3 the distance around the
world) to produce one pound of honey! If
honey were to be priced according to the
effort that goes into its production, none of
us could afford to enjoy it.

Need Money? Books? Tuition?

Doc Weber wants to buy your (dad's?
grandfather's?) old trains. Any
condition. Mandell Hall, Room 111
Phone Ext. 283

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Things to do

Around Town

compiled by Madetyn Schneider

12/6 - 12/31

The Pa. Horticulture Society
Annual Holiday Show. 325 Walnut St.
Free! WA 2-4801

12/6-1/2

Grease. Shubert Theatre. 250 Broad
St. $5-$12.90. 735-4768

12/22-1/2

"The Nutcracker". Pa. Ballet
Academy. 978-1420

12/26-1/9

ice Follies. Civic Center. $5— $7.
EV 2-8181

1/1

Mummer's Parade. Broad St. to
Snyder. 9-6. $2.00

Happy Holiday

Block & Bridle News

By: Donna Foley

During this fall semester, the Block and
Bridle Club has pulled off quite a few
activities compared to past years. Led by
President Howard Hoffman and his various
officers and committees, the club
constructed a prize- winning Homecoming
Float; sponsored a Homecoming Ham Sale
that brought in a substantial sum of money
as profit to go towards the club's trip;
traveled to Maryland to visit perdue, Inc.
and the Wye Plantation; prepared a large
scrapbook of the club's activities and
members to be submitted in the National
Block and Bridle Scrapbook Competition
where it earned the highest score ever in
previous years; sponsored a Halloween Fun
House Party at Farm 3 for members and
guests; welcomed guest speakers tirom
various parts of the animal industry; and are
now in the process of planning tiieir Club
Banquet to be held in January; organizing
the makings of an Official Block and Bridle
T-Shirt; and putting together a yearbook to
be published and given to all members and
fellow agricultural colleges and universities
in the country.

Elections of new club officers will be held
on the second meeting of the Block and
Bridle Club (nominations for President will
be given at the first meeting) after which the
retiring officers will step down and
recuperate from a year of organizing,
meeting, arguing, agreeing, compromising,
planning, and enjoying club work. The first
meeting of the Block and Bridle Club in the
Spring semester will be January 26, 1977 at
6:00. (If this changes, the new date and time
will be publicized in the major campus
buildings.) Have a happy and safe holiday

CONSTRUCTION AT
GREY STONES?

Developers have purchased a 9.559 acre
parcel of land which includes the beautiful
and historfc Grey^ Stones area of Morrisville,
Pa. The land is situated about 2 miles south
of Washington's Crossing State Park. It is
heavily forested, inhabited by numerous tree
species— the predominant ones being oaks,
sourgums, tulips and beeches. Some of the
older trees are as large as 5' in diameter and
a few are believed to be at least 200 years
old.

The developers who have purchased this
land have proposed a high rise apartment
building, numerous parking areas, and a
bridge which would connect River Road to
the proposed site. Not only would this
construction strip the land of all existing
vegetation, but it would also create a death
trap on two-lane River Road. An additional
problem would be sewage removal. The
Department of Environmental Resources has
already granted that the sewage can be
dumped directly into the Delaware River.

On Monday, December 15, twenty O.H.
students, under the direction of Mr. Benner
(Plant Materials instructor), will meet at the
site to identify and approximate the age of
many of the trees in the area. The data
accumulated will be used by the Bucks
County Conservation Alliance m their
efforts to prevent this gross exploitation of
beautiful virgin forest. The results of our
efforts will be included in the next issue.

Proposed High Rile /

and Parkii^ lot /

DtUwarg Biver Canal

River Road

Delaware River

Are Christmas Gifts
a Problem?

Do you have a problem person on your
Christmas list??? Grandparents, Aunt or
Uncles you're not sure what to give? Let the
Apiary Society be of help! Give a selection
of honey. Honey is a perfect gift for anyone
and everyone on your Christmas list.

For a selection we have 4 types of liquid
Honey and 4 types of spread Honey, all at a
low price of $1.10 per jar.

Liquid

Spread

Clover

Strawberry

Orange Blossom

Cinnamon

Wildflower

Apricot

Buckwheat

Plain

We also have 100% PURE Beeswax
Candles. These make an especially nice gift
for only $1.50 per pair.

For your honey contact any Apiary
Society Member or 204 Goldman.

NEW CLUB ON CAMPUS

By: Lewis Barnard

Are you bored, restless, tired of studying?
If you are interested in railroads, or model
railroading, there is now such a club on
campus. The DVC Railroad Club has been
given permission to use the basement of the
Admissions Building for the construction of
a model railroad layout which will be in HO
scale, and we hope to begin woiic on it very
soon.

Besides becoming involved in model
railroading, the club also plans to do some
railfanning, or in everyday language, going to
visit actual rail facilities and railroad
museums.

The club welcomes any interested
students or faculty and, with the help of Dr.
"Choo-Choo" Weber, hopes eventually to
build an extensive model layout and have
other activities as the club members desire.

Incidentally, we would greatly appreciate
any donations of wood, such as 2 x 4's or 1
X 3's, plywood, and any other useable scrap
building materials. If you have anything of
this nature, see Bill Cashin or Dr. Weber.

season

lit

Open till 9 p.m.
Every night

A Neighborhood Place
Where All Heads Shop

Stop by for a visit - While you're rapping with us.
Check out our selection of

Jewelry Headgear Buckles
African Trade Beads

25% off on all Plants - with this Ad

INNER DIMENSIONS

20 West Bridge St., New Hope, Pa.

Juit across from the Post Office

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GLEANER NEWS

The staff of the 1977 ediUon of the
Gleaner is looking for contributions. The
Gleaner is the campus literary magazine and
is published yearly. We are lookii^ for short
stories, prose, poems, art work, and
photographs. Anyone wishing to work on
the staff will also be welcomed. All those
interested should see Jim in Work 108 or
Glenn in Wcdfson 16.

A-Day Special Events

A-Day consists not only of various club
shows and concessions, but also of special
events, such as tug-of-war, egg-throwing,
cow-milking, to name a few. Two of the
most popular events are the canoe races and
canoe jousts. With the lake shrinking as it is,
there is a good possibility that neither of
these two events will be held.

We shall appreciate any constructive
suggestions you may have. Please give any
such suggestions to Deb Grant, Steve Cherip,
Mike Tarilli or Mark Muir.

FINAL TIME

(Sung to the tune of "SUoer Bells")

by Pat Wohlferth

(Reprinted from the RAM - Dec. 16, 1974)

We're in lounges

We're in dorm rooms

Cramming for the big test.

When it's over then we finally

Get to rest.

Month vacation

Is not far off

We will need it, all right.

First two weeks are spent sleeping

Day and night.

Chorus:

Final time,

Final time.

It's No-Doze boom for store merchants.

Night lights lit.

Learn this — (stuff)

Men in white coats come today.

A FINAL PRAYER

Now Ilay me down to study;
I pray the Lord, I won't go nutty.
And if I fail to learn this junk,
I pray the Lord that I won't flunk.
But if I do, don't pity me at all.
Just lay my bones in the study hall.
Tell my teacher I've done my best.
Then pile my books upon my chest.
Now I lay me down to rest;
I pray 111 pass tomorrow's test
If I should die before I wake
That's one less test 111 have to take.

Aggie Basketball

By: Ridi Grabowskl

The Men's Basketball coach is Frank
Wolfgang. The co-captains are Dennis
Pastucha and John Rodenbaugh. John
Bernard is the .^ie manager.

All together on the Varsity and J.V.
roster, there are 20. There are 2 seniors, 3
juniors, 3 sophomores and 12 freshmen.

Their first game against Fairleigh
Dickinson resulted in an 84-58 win for the
Aggies. The Aggies lost their second game
against Wilkes (72-97). Their third game was
also a loss to Philadelphia Pharmacy (71-93).

Outstanding players so far this seaton are
freshman Ken Mitchell, sophomore Jim
McShea and senior Denny Pastucha.

Ck)ach Wolfgang has pointed out that the
DVC basketball team is very young and
hopeful. And hopefulness might be just what
the team needs to bring out a victorious
outcome.

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Letters to
the
Editor

Letters to the editor may be submitted to "The Ram " c/o Del- Val Post Office.
No stamp is necessary. Simply hand to the Postmistress.

Dear Editor:

"We of Samuel Hall wish to extend our sincerest congratula-
tions to Goldman Hall, the first place winners of the Dorm
Decorating Contest. We only hope that they gained as much of
the peace and spirit which is Christmas as we had in those
few weeks. "

Thank you.

SamuelHall

BEEKEEPING SHORT COURSES

The College will again be offering two special three day short
courses on beekeeping which are open to both members of the
College Community and the general public. The courses are
designed to benefit the experienced beekeeper as well as pro-
viding enough information and experience to enable someone
to get started in beekeeping. One course will be held on three
Saturdays this Spring - April 2, 16 and 30. The summer course
will be held on June 22, 23 and 24, 1977.

The course is under the direction of Dr. Berthold who will be
assisted by Mr. Jack Matthenius, the New Jersey Supervisor of
Bee Culture. Some of the topics to be covered are: Honey Bee
Ecology, Beekeeping Equipment, Starting with Bees, Colony
Management, Colony Establishment, Queen Rearing, Bee
Diseases and Honey Processing and Sales. Most topics covered
in discussion will also be observed and/or practived at the DVC
Apiary and Honey House.

A number of Del Val students and faculty have taken the
course, and anyone interested in further information should
contact Dr. Berthold, Room 203 Mandell Hall or by College
phone Extension 285.

D.V.C. PUDDING

iRoad Resurfacing in One Easy Lesson)

The medical profession has been mystified for years by cer-
tain alimentary disorders produced by the practice of the cu-
linary arts at Del. Val, This article will attempt to shed some
light on this practically untouched field by enumerating s^me
of the more popular ailments .

The major malfunction at the current time is rather descrip-
tively known as Bisketti's Revenge (after Antonio Guissepe
Bisketti- Montezuma's 3rd cousin twice removed). Symptoms
are quite similar to Montezuma's Revenge. The patient begins
to blend in with the walls of Elson Hall, becomes inclined to
expectorate, and buffaloes frequently. Actually, the delicate
hue of jade, the nausea, and the natural gas crisis are symptoms
common to all of these afflictions. Others include: Mystery
Meat Malaise, Chicken Chuck-up, Meatball dysentery and
Chilli Fever.

The logic behind the preparation of most meals is unmistak-
able. In Italian cooking school it is taught that when one throws
the spaghetti against the wall and it sticks, it is done to per-
fection. Obviously this principle has been extended to many of
the comestables one finds so temptingly arranged on ones plate.
I have personally observed many students examining the quality
of their dinner in this manner and it almost always passes.

International cuisine is an obvious speciaUy at D.V.C. It is
apparant that if one places water chestnuts on the main course
it becomes Chinese. Also, the substitution of pineapple for the
water chestnuts gives the meal a definite Hawaiian nature. The
meal lying under these soggy chestnuts and slimy pineapple
chunks is of no importance. It is merely a prop for the embellish-
ments, which provide an appearance of sophistication and all
of the taste anyway. Try it yourself, you will find that a few
drops of watery tomato sauce, a half sprig of shamrock, a few
strands of saurkraut or of some tape can make anything taste
Italian, Irish, German or Scotch. And 1 bet you thought those
old boots were too worn out to use. >

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THE RAM

DO YOU CARE?

By: Roy Cohen

Many children in this area are fatherless. These children
desperately need male guidance. As a member of the Big Bro-
thers of Bucks County, I am deeply involved with the welfare
of fatherless boys. These boys grow up lying, stealing and
cheating • fmally ending up in jail. Just a few hours a week
spent with an understanding man can change a boy's whole out-
look on life. He will find that he can trust someone, and that
someone really cares about him. I have been a Big Brother for
nearly three years, and it has been a wonderful experience.
Many of you are searching for a meaningful experience. Being
a Big Brother, OR a Big Sister, can fulfill many needs, both
yours and the childs'. Think of what you would have been like
without a parent, and open your heart and let a youngster in.
Call 343-9130 if you are a Bucks County resident; if not look
up Big Brothers/Big Sisters in the white pages. You can save
the future of a valuable young boy or girl. Please... the children
are waiting.

APO ON THE MOVE

APO your campus service fraternity is off to a roaring start
this semester. Some of its service projects planned for this
semester are:

a) A benefit Coffee House for retarded children, April 29

b) Reference Book sale

c) A work weekend at Rodney Scout camp in Maryland with
other area chapters of the fraternity

d) Picnic for the children of the Christ Home

e) And a long term project of helping the Ram get back on its
feet

This chapter of APO (Sigma Nu) was founded in 1%7 and
is now in its tenth year of service to this campus.

APO dedicated to service to the Campus, the Community
and to the Nation.

A&-GRAVAriON

ATTHE FARM SHOW

Delaware Valley College was well representwl at the Penn-
sylvania Farm Show this year as they were awarded two Grand
Champions during the week long show.

The first Grand Champion was the College's 3 year old Brown
Swiss Dairy Cow which placed 1st in class, best udder in the
show and Senior as well as Grand Champion Brown Swiss Cow
of the show.

The other top honor went to the College's Hereford Yearling
Bull which placed 1st in class and was Junior and Grand
Champion Hereford bull of the show.

In all, the College exhibited 2 Ayrshires, 5 Holsteins and 2
Brown Swiss in the Dairy Contests.

Severt sheep were entered in the various judging categories
for sheep and the Hampshire year ram placed 1st in that class.

In the swine division the College entered the 2 bred gilts which
placed 13th and 14th in their class.

In the cattle division, Delaware Valley exhibited 5 Angus,
and 2 Hereford beef cattle, and in addition to the Grand
Champion it placed competitively in almost every other contest.

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WHO'S WHO AT DVC

By: Roy Cohen

This Issue:

The Train Man On Campus

I'm sure most of you have seen Dr. Weber wandering around
campus. He periodically visits Segal Hall to get a cup of coffee
and shoot the breeze. In case you haven't, let me introduce
Dr. "Choo Choo" Charlie Weber to you. Located in Mandell
104, along with Dr. Goldberg, Dr. Weber hails from Spring
City, Pa. At age 12 he came to Norristown, where he's been
ever since. He attended U. of P. for his PhD. in Chemistry,
after going to PCPS (Phila. College of Pharmacy and Science)
for his undergraduate work. He keeps no secret about the fact

he likes toy trains, and is an _collector

of Lionel toy trains, as well as the advisor of the Railroad Club.
He is president of the Local Chapter of the Train Collectors
Association, and is in charge of building a layout at the TCA
museum in Strasburg. His chemical specialties include Quant.
Analysis, Kinetics and Electrochemistry.

He's been at DVC since 1%9. A collector of golden oldies
records, he has over 350 records (45's). Mrs. Weber is a nurse
at Jefferson Hospital, and Dr. and Mrs. Weber have a IVi year
old daughter, Cardy.

Dr. Weber is a down-to-earth overgrown teenager, and if
you want to get to know him, just say, "Doc, 1 have this toy
train. . ."

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THE RAM

HONEY TIPS AND TRICKS
Types of Hoiwy

Generally speaking, there are five types of honey on the
market today - liquid, comb, solid (som^imes call^ granulated
or crystalized), chunk and cut comb.

Liquid honey is free of visible crystals. It is obtained by un-
capping the combs and forcing the honey from the cells by
centrifugal motion and differs from comb honey only in the
absence of the comb. In America, most people prefer honey in
the liquid form.

Granulated or Solid Honey makes use of the fact that most
honeys crystallize or granulate. Honey in this state is partially
or wholly solidified or "augarcd" and is often referred to as
candied, creamed or spread. It is very popular in Canada and
is fmding an increasing demand in this country.

Comb Honey, as its name indicates, is honey in the comb as
stored by the bees. Usually comb honey is served in its original
size or cut into individual portions. This can be done by cutting
the comb honey into one-inch squares with a knife dipped in
boiling water. Chill thirty minutes before serving to prevent
loss of honey from the comb. Serve the individual pieces with
a cocktail or other small fork.

More recently little chunks of sealed comb honey about 4
inches long and 1 Yi inches in width have been wrapped in cel-
lophane and packed in individual cartons. In the trade these
are known as Cut Comb or Honey Hunks.

In the southern states there is another type called "chunk"
honey. The combs are built in shallow extracting frames and are
cut in various sized chunks that will slip into tin pails or glass
jars. The spaces between the combs and around them are Tilled
with liquid Honey.

How to Store Honey

Honey keeps best stored in a tightly-covered container in a
dark, warm place. Freezing or refrigeration will not harm the
honey, but may hasten granulation.

Granulated Honey

Granules may form in a jar of honey, but this docs not harm
it in any way. To reliquify, place the jar in a bowl of warm
water - not warmer than the hand can bear - until all crystals
melt. Honey may easily be scorched if overheated.

Honey in Baking

To replace sugar with honey in a cake or cooky receipe, a
general rule is to reduce the amount of liquid called for by 14
cup for each cup of honey used to replace sugar.

Cakes and cookies made with honey keep fresher much
longer. Honey absorbs and retains moisture retarding the drying
out and staling of baked goods. This is especially important
when you want to bake in advance or save baked goods for any
length of time.

THINK GREEN
ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING FOR PLANTS

by Sieve Silberstein

Plants grown under artificial light need a wide spectrum of
light to promote sturdy, bountiful growth. This includes blue,
red and far-red light.

Some brands of fluorescent tubes, such as "Naturescent"
and "Gro Lux" are designed specifically for use with plants.
These types of lights contain a wide spectrum and will promote
healthy growth and abundant flowering.

Warm white and cool white fluorescent tubes can be used
together in a two or four tube fixture. This combination will
result in a wide spectrum of light that will promote growth
and flowering equal to that produced by "Naturescent" or
"Grow Lux". Warm and cool white are also less expensive than
these lights sold specifically for plant growth.

I personally use this combination and have obtained results
equal to those obtained with "Gro Lux". On some of my fix-
tures I use this combination along with two fifteen watt in-
candescent bulbs and have found this to promote sturdy growth
in plants that require high light intensity. I highly recommend
this type of light for all types of indoor plants.

REDUCE THE DRINKING AGE

The drinking age in Pennsylvania is 21 , as everyone knows.
But with a little bit of luck, all that can be changed. In coopera-
tion with the Ad-hoc Committee on Alcohol, Lycoming College
we are urging every Del. Val. student to write to our state
representatives.
The state representative for this district is:
The Hon. Benjamin Wilson
Room 629-B
State Capitol Building
Harrisburg, Pa.
The state senator for this district is:
The Hon. Edward L. Howard
Room 545

State Capital Building
Harrisburg, Pa.
If you want to change the drinking age, write to these people.
Together we can make a change.

RESULTS OF QUESTIONAIRE COMING
SOON IS DEL. VAL. CROWDED?

Del Val seems to be overcrowded in certain areas. This pro-
blem was questioned last semester and since improvements in
class and lab situations seems to be lacking, a questionaire
was printed. It was recently distributed and collected during a
lunch period in the cafeteria and student center.

Results of this questionaire will be printed in the next issue
of the Ram to inform everyone of the opinions of Del Val
students on this matter. Personal comments and suggestions
will also be printed.

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STAFF

Ken Goebel

Brett Middleton

Luke Perea

Glen Michalak

(not in alphabetical order and

hopefully not missing anyone)

Brett Middleton

Steve Silberstein
and a cast of thousands (special thanks to the
brothers of APO for their help in getting this the
first issue of the new RAM together. )

EDITOR
ASST. EDITOR
TREASURER
PHOTOGRAPHER
REPORTERS

COMING ATTRACTIONS

MARCH:

9 "Mr. Enthusiasm" Howard Peters, 12-lpm in Segal Hall
10 Middle East Night in the Dining Hall
10 Craftsmen in Residence, Singer Sewing Demo, 7:30 p.m.
in Harness Hall
12-20 Spring Vacation

22 Feature Film

23 Character Artist, Joe Duffy, 12-1 p.m. in Segal Hall

23 Dinner Th«itre featuring the APO Players in "Hackberry
Caviler"

24 Swim Party

24 Craftsmen in Residence-John Mirsch, Acrylic Sculpture
7:30 p.m. in Work Hall Lounge

29 Lecturer Lee Frank- "Lochness Monster, Bigfoot and
other Creatures... are they real? Mandell 1 14, 8:00 p.m.

30 Easter Egg Exhibit in Segal Hall

30 Feature Film

31 Craftsman in Residence-Francis O'Gorman, Lapidary
Goldman Hall Lounge at 7:30 p.m.

BECOME A
CAMPUS DEALER

Sell Brand Name Stereo Components
at lowest prices. High profits, NO IN-
VESTMENT REQUIRED. For details,
contact; FAD Components, Inc., 20
Passaic Ave., Fairfield, New Jersey
07006 ILENEORLOWSHY
201-227-6884 Call Collect.

AG-GRAVATION

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PHILLY FLOWER SHOW

The PhiOy Flower Show ran from March 1 3th to the 20th at the Gvic Centre.
During this time many exhibits were aired. The exhibits came from many insti-
tuti<M)s and businesses. Among the Institutions was Dd Val CoQ^. Dd Val
reodved first place for its educational exhibit. The award was presented to the
ooOete by the Penn^Kwiia Horticuhure Society. DVC also reodved the Special
Achievement Award of the Garden Qub Federation of Pennsyhrania for its
display.

The Del Val exhibit was devoted to "Plant Propagation" and features a
greenhouse setting, which showed a number or propagation methods: pro{Mi-
^tion by seed, by division, by cuttings, and by tissue culture.

The exhibit was built under the direction of Dr. John Mertz, chairman of
the Orn. Hort. Dept. and Dr. Louis Polites, assistant Prof, of Horticulture,
who were assisted by many O.H. majors and one Hort. major.

A-DAY SPECIAL EVENTS

With A-Day approaching a list of the special events is in order.

There will be six (6) contests and a possibility of a seventh (7). The six contests
are canoe jousting, canoe radng, tug-of war, milking contest, egg throwing
contest and the greased-pole.

Hie canoe jousting is made up of two people, the jouster and the canoer.
The objective of this contest is to knock dther jouster out of the canoe. Since
the jouster must be standing in the csmoe, make sure your jouster can stand in
a canoe.

The canoe race consists of a team of four members. The objective is to canoe
down to the clothes line, get a clothes pin and return to the bank. No paddles
are used, the only thing you can use for paddles is your hands.

Tug-of- War will be held across Lake Archer. Teams are determined by a
wd^t fimit of 2,000 pounds. The teams must have all thdr members and wei^ts
when they sign up. No aew acaiben can be added to tbc tcaa on A-Day, and
M spiked shoes will be pemlttcd.

The objtective of the miUdng contest is to fill a cup with fresh milk from a cow.

The egg throwing contest is self explanatory.

The greased pole contest. The contestant is given 4wo chances to retrieve a
flag from the top of the greased pole.

The possible new contest for this year is a pnnut race. Have a team of two
membm, a spoon and a peanut. The peanut is in the spoon and the spoon is in
the contestant's mouth. The starting team member must go to his partner and
the partner must return to the starting point with the peanut on the spoon and
in the contestant's mouth. If the peanut is dropped, it must be picked up by
means other than the hands.

Sgn up will be on March 29th and 31st and April Sth and 7th from I l:oo to
12:30 in the hall lobby.

SPECIAL EVENTS SCHEDULE

SAT.

1:30 milking contest
2:30 canoe Joust
4:00 tug-of-war

SUN.

1:30 canoaivca

3:00- egg throwing/peanut race
5:00 and greased pole

The milking contest will be in the main show tent. The canoe race and joust
and the tug-of-war will be at Lake Archer. The egg throwing, peanut race and
greased pole will be at the football field.

WHO'S WHO

Dr. James Work, class of 1913, has joined the ranks of the official-
ly notable when his name was listed for the first time in the new
"Who's Who in Amerilca."

A TTENTIONAREA VETERANS

EDUCATION DAY OFFERED 5<X)UNTY AREA VETERANS

Harrisburg ~ If you're a vietnam-era veteran with questions about the
educational bendhs you're cMitled to the PhOaddphia Athktic Ckib at Broad
and Vine Streets will be the place for you Saturday April 23 .

That will be the site of Veterans Education Day~from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.-
spopsored by the Poinsylvania Department of Education and the Sute Bureau
of Employment Security.

Represenutives of the PDE's Pr(^ram to Advance Veterans Education,
die empk)yment security ofRoe, the PennsyKania Higher Education Assistance
Agency and Veterans Administration, as well as people from colleges and uni-
versities, technical and business schools and community agencies will be on
hand to answer any questions veterans may have about what kind of hdp they
can get and how to further thdr education.

Mayor Frank Rizzo will issue a sUtemoit proclaiming April 23 Veterans
EDUCATION Day.

"This wUl be a one-stop information session fw veterans who want to
further their education in colkge, technical w business scho<^ but don 't know
how to go about getting the help they have a right to, " said PA VE Assisttmt
Chief Richard Shuffner. "We're targeting the meeting especially for those in
Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware and Chester Counties, but my
Pennsylvania veteran in welcome to attend. They owe it to thems^ves to take
Ms opportunity to get information wAicA could well make a big change in their
liva-for the better. "

ROOM SEARCH

According to the American Civil Liberties Union, Delaware Valley College
bdng a private institution of higher learning, does have the right and the
power to enter and search a dorm room. This means that at anytime an offi-
dal from the college has the right to enter and look around a dorm room.

However, while th^ do have the right to search a room, the power to search
through personel property is questionable.

THINK GREEN

FLOWERPOTS: CLAY vs. PLASTIC

by Steve Silberstien

Some growers will use only clay pots, some will only use plastic pots, and
others will use whatever is available.

Clay does have a few advantages over plastic. Clay "breathes", allowing
water to evaporate from the sides of the container. This is good for cacti, suc-
culents, and other plants requiring a well-drained soil with periods drying out
between watering. Clay pots are more attractive than plastic pots and are heav-
ier; thus they are more suitable for large, unwieldy plants that might fall over
if grown in lightwdght plastic pots. Clay also helps keep the roots cool.

Unfortunately, clay does have several disadvantages. It can dry out the soil
too fast, espedally in small pots, resulting in an unexpectedly dessicated plant.
Salt deposites tend to build up and are difficult to remove from clay, although
vinegar will make it easier. Clay pots are thicker than plastic and there are no
square pots. Thus, they take up more room on a windowsill or under a light
fboure than wouU piasdc pots. In, addition, they are more expenshre and there
is a more limited choice of sizes available than in plastic. Clay is also breakable,
which for some of us would mean more clay chips then could ever be used for
drainage.

Although plastic pots do not look as nice as clay and they do not "breath",
they do have quite a number of advantages. They are lightweight, easier to
clean, less expensive, come in more sizes (including square- which conserve
space), and require less storage space than clay pots.

Personally, I use nothing but plastic pots and have not found any problems
assodated with them. I advocate using plastic for most plants, but, if you are
planning to enter plants in a flower show I suggest clay pots. Judges are favor-
ably impressed with aesthetically pleasing clay pots, and plastic tends to stand
out unfavorably.

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THE RAM

WHO'S WHO AT D.V.C.

BY Roy Cohen

Mr. Tateckaidi

If you asked Mr. Michad Tabachnick where he has lived you would need a
computer memory to remember. He has been through New York, New Jersey,
and Pennsylvania. At Del. Val. since 1968, he did undergraduate work at
Temple, and split his graduate work between Rutgm and Columbia where he
was priviledged to learn from Neils Bohr, one of the greatest physicists of the
20th century.

Mr. Tabachnick has numy hobbies, of whkh d ectromcs is probably his most
favorite. However, when asked what his first love is, he wasted no time in re-
plying RELATIVITY. He is intrigued by the subject and knows a great deal
about it. An admitted "Trekkie", he is an avid science fiction reader, as well
as a concert pianist, and a model builder, not to mention a general household
handyman (repairing furniture and the like.)

Married to Roslyn since 1%9, he has two chiklrai, Robert,6, and Susan,4.
He is the advisor to the Photo Club and is an honorary member of the Temple
Chapter of Alpha Phi Chn^a.

He teaches nearly all the math courses that Del. Val. off en and is one of the
two physics teachers on campus, and teaches an electronics elective.

Located in the basement of Ulman Hall, along with Mr. Christie, he is an
interesting person to talk to, and not a bad teacher either.

TROPICAL FISH CLUB

The D.V.C. TrofMcal Fish Oub is all wet. Because of the efforu of its mem-
bers and its advisors, the club has expanded tremendously and now has over
60 tanks ranging in sizes from one to seventy-five gallons. Most of the tanks
are owned by members and are used for breeding, rearing, healing sick fish,
or just as show tanks, and are located in the basement of Lasker Hall.

The chib supfrfies its members with food and other necessities while the mem-
bers supply fish and ingenuity. Angelfish and Bettas seem the most popular
fish bitd at this time ahhou^ attempts have been made to breed guppies, fue-
mouths, danios, gouramis, and even the difficult ram. Fish are raised umil they
are a certain size and then are sold to local dealers and petshops. But, since
the fish are for anyone to buy, if you are thinking about starting an aquarium
or just adding to your tank, or just curious, come on down and take a look.
The club room is across from the book store and is usually open at lunchtime
or at dinner. If no one k down there, find and ask a membCT to give you a tour.

STAFF

EDITOR KENGOEBEL

ASS'T EDITOR BRETT MIDDLETON

TREASURER LUKE PEREA

PHOTOGRAPHER GLEN MICHALAK

REPORTERS KAREN BORGEN

STEVE SILBERSTEIN
ROY COHEN
RICHARD GRABOWSKI

CIRCULATION BILLCASHIN
FRED GROSS

CARTOONIST JOHN APPLETON

ADVISORS DR.ZIEMER
DR. KEYS

Letters to
the
Editor

Dear Editor:

The RAM has devoted half its front page to a ruthless attack on the quality
of food served in the cafeteria. Frankly, most of us are well aware that insti-
tutional food stinks in geno-al and is tedious at best.

Like most studenu, however, I did not come to DVC eitho- to eat or to crab
about the food; 1 came fw an education. Unfortunatdy, that also leaves much
to complain about. Perhaps it would be more worthwhik for us as students to
organize and print our acaikmic gripes:

Why does this college persist in its ante-diluvian English Curriculum?
Why is there no studat review of teaching quality, w the conspidous lack
of it, at times?

When will our economics courses catch up to the realities of the post

World War I world? Would a course in personal/farm finance be a more

realistic option?

If we begin to collect our thoughts, we can use our energy synergistically as a

prelude to constructive action. We can take part in our education instead of

merely being processed by it.

Agronomes
the Father of Agronomy

EDITORS NOTE: Dear Agronomes,

Ymt have some good kkas. but henceforth the RAM wUi be unable tc print
unsigned letters. We can print a false name if you do not want your true
rume printed.

Dear Editor:

At the recent AOP dinner thearcr, "Hackbery Cavalier," several members
of the administration blatantly ignored the "NO SMOKING" signs in the
cafeteria. This not only created some discomfort for nearby students, but re-
vealed their lack of consideration for mles (However anall those rules may by).
Surely this was not a good example for these people to set. Hopefully in the
future they will not complain when students disobey rules that they themselves
cannot obey.

Sincerely,
Susan Harvev

Dear Susan,

I cannot agree with you more, and I am in no way trying to defend their ac-
tions. However, did you or anyone else ask them to stop?

WHAT IS HONEY??

Honey is a natural, unrefined food, unique because it is the
only unmanufactured sweet available in commercial quan-
tities. In addition to its sugars, honey contains a considerate
number on minerals, seven members of the B vitamin com-
plex, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), dextrins, plant pigments,
amino acids and other organic acids, traces of protein, esters
and other aromatic compounds, and several enzymes.

' Since seventy-five to eighty percent of its composition is
sugars, honey has an energy-producing value second to few
foods. The important thing is the way in which honey pro-
vides the energy. Cane and beet sugars must be broken down
into simpler sugars by digestive juices before they can be ab-
sorbed into the blood stream and assimilated into the tissues.
These resulting simple sugare, dextrose and levulose, make
up almost the entire sugar content of honey. As a result,
little digestion of honey is necessary and absorption takes
place quickly.

This is one reason why honey is extremely popular among
athletes of all types. It produces virtually instant energy
without putting any strain on the digestive system. Crms Country and Track
runners use honey before and during competition for quick energy; so do all
types of sportsmen.

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THE RAM

ENGAGEMENTS

Kenneth Baker '76
Michel! Modrick

Barbara Novak '76
Jim Hopps '75

Douglas Cope '76
Judy Egan

AlanJohn&on '75
Paula Curley

Ted King '76
Beverly Koch

Richard Meyers '76
Nancy Henkel '77

Audrey Mather '77
Alex Puskas '76

Cathy Cochlin '76
Dennis Mason

Louis Hegyes '7 1
Kathy Coonan

AG-GRAVATION

MARRIAGES

Vincent Costanzo '76 Theodore Respet '76
Patricia Martin Brenda Fctzer

George Kline '76
Mary Franzoso

DianneCole '76
David Allison '76

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COMING EVENTS

Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Vacation

Palmist in Segal Hall - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Craftswomen in Residence, Doris Bower,

"Window Shades - Cutout and Painted"

in Segal Hall - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Golf vs. Upsala- 1:00 p.m.

Baseball vs. Moravian - 3:15 p.m.

Craftsman in Residence, Gerrel Sharp,

"Blacksmithing" T.B.A. at 7:30 p.m.

feature film

Coffee house featuring - Maura McKinney

A-DAY

Dance-concert featuring "Ralph" - 9:00 -

12:00 p.m.

Coffee House Benefit for Bucks County

Association for Retarded Children. Live

music by 4 groups from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00

a.m.. Dining Hall.

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A WINNING SEASON;
DEL VAL'S TYPICAL OPPONENT

Aftar iMt jfwn gloriout acMoo. we vc wilUnt to take oo aO comen. even
the MasMchuiettet State Home for tke Bewiklered baa^Ndl team. The team
it mainly compoaed of memben of the dass of 1913, with a few rookies from
the chks of 1914. Join Coward HomU now for the rundown on both teams.

This b Coward HoseO at the Majestic campus of Delaware Valley CoUcge
on the glorious baseball fidd. Notice the hish green grass and fuO ttands. Here
we are sitting in a tree above the backstop.

All you loyal and devoted fans know your home team, a group of healthy
young lads fresh off the farm, so we'll dispeuM with the misery and move on
to our opposing team.

On first base we have (M Eagle-«ye Irving. He is known for his 200-200 vi-
sion and his Betsy Ross specs.

Second base is Molasses Mike who is known for his Mag wheeled wheel-
chair. On a good day he can do a mile an hour with a stiff tailwind.

Shortstop is played by the famous Pivot Pete, fastest cane on the east coast.

On third base we have Appen Dextras Andy who is able to scratdi his beard
with either hand.

Left field is played by ExLax Jones who can make it to the John in one min-
ute and ten seconds flat.

Brittle Bones Bradford is the centerfield player. With his gumey and two
orderlies he is known for never lying down on the job.

In right field is Hard of Hearing Hairy. The only way he knows that the
iiuUng is over is when the Del Val playoi point towards the bench.
The catcher is Sonuiabulant Sam, wearing his official team sleeping bag. The
boondng of the b^ off his head keeps him alert to what's happening.

Pitching this game will be Windup Willie, in full body cast, whose pitches
are more powerful than a steaming locomotive and who can hit a cuspidor at
SO feet with the accuracy of city park pigeon.

DcL Val. takes the fidd aooonixnied by much rgoidng. At bat is oU Eagle-
eye, the windup, the pitch; the catcher gets the ball. He throws the ball back
to the iNtcher and Eagle-eye swings; we have our flrst injury. Fortunately,
MSHFB has its own mobile hospital handy and the attendanu pick up the
catcher's teeth. An immediate replacement allows the game to continue. The
pitcher winds and deals. Eagle-eye swings, and the catcher makes a quick re-
turn and hits the dirt to avoid the bat. The pitcher fires the dedding pitch a-
cross the plate just in time to meet Eagle-eye's swing form the previous pitch.
It's a beautiful grounder to left field, allowing Eagle-eye to reach first base.

One man is on first and no outs; Molasses Mike wheels up to the batter's
box. Wind-up; pitch; the crack of the bat and the roar of twin Allison airaaft
engines winding up as Mol.Mike peeb out, laying rubber on home plate. He
catdies Eagle-eye on first base, rounds second, and throws Eagle-eye to third.
We're now at the end of the second - batter - two men on and no outs.

COFFEE HOUSE BENEFIT

On Friday April 29, 1977 the memben of A.P.O. will host a benefit for the
Bucks County Association for Retarded Children. The Coffee House will run
concert style and will feature the sounds of Al Bien, singer-songwriter George
Hadkett and two local banks from Bucks County.

There will be a donation of SI .50. There will also be: pizza, soft t>retzels,
and assorted drinks on sale with table service.

There will be continues entertainment from 8:oopm till 1 :00 am. The show
will be MCed by our own John Appleton.

A night of good music is guaranteed, so come over and enjoy yourself for a
good cause.

Ex-Lax Jooci is iq>. He digs in die batters box grasping the hn. flerody, and
^ares at the oppoung pitcher. The pitcher winds and deals; Ex-Lax swings!
It's a de cce e e e e ep fly baD. The oirtfiddcr runs bade.. ..bade.... As he faOs into
the snow fence, the baO drops new Lasker Hall. ExLax rounds the baaes cry-
ing pitiously, "Where's the John?" followed by an orderly with a brand new
wper dupa aitfomatic pooper sooopcr. Eagbcye rounds home piMe. fdkwcd
by Molasses Mike leaving a trail (tfnumgkd botttes in his wake. ExLax reaches
home and heads for the biuhes, scoring twice: once for himadf and once for
the attendant.

Brittle Bones Bradford is up. The pitcher winds and deals, its a high pop.
The high is the ball, the pop is Brittle Bones' shoukler. The ball is acddentaOy
snared by the confused Dd. Val. catcher, and that side is retired.

At the end of the half it's MSHFB^ and Dd Val is up to bat.

Leading off is Del Val's first baseman, Willie Winds and deals; strike one.
Willie gets the sign, the stretch, the pitch, and a grounder to Pivot Pete. He
nimbly scoops up the ball and soids it over to the first baseman for the out.

Batting next is the second baseman. He digs in the batters box, checks the
fidd out, and after a few practice swings, is ready for action. Willie throws
two perfect strikes. On the third pitch he hits a Une drive to center field. Brittle
Bones scoops it up with his good arm. Ife throws to Ph^ Pete covering second.
The runner trips on the cane and is called out by Mongo the ump. There is a
small arguement which dies quickly.

Two outs and the third basonan is up; the power-hitter of D.V.C. Willie
throws an easy underhanded fkiater across the plate; the lotta refuses it Strike
one; Willie takes two steps forward to make it easier for the batter and throws
it again. A swing and a miss. Strike two. Willie takes two more steps forward
and tosses it again. The batter swings with all his might and the baO drops at
his feet. He trips over the ball and is tagged out by Sommaleulant Sam who
woke up when he heard the thump. The side is retired.

At the end of the first inning it's MSHFB-4. Del. Val.-O.

The rest of the game continued as the Bewildered team became slower and
sk>wa and the Dd. Val. team got khttzier and khitzier. until finally the Bewikl-
ered team forfdted due to lack of competition. Final score and wrap up are:

MSHFB

Del. Val. 2 4 27

This is Coward Hosell signing off from high in the osk tree over looking the
majestic baseball field of Del. Val., where the home team has just blown an-
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TRACK OUTLOOK 1977

The returning lettermen from the i976 season know what it means to win,
attaining the first undefeated season in Delaware Valtey Colic's history of
track (10<9. With the majority <^ last yeu-'s ruraien and a mideus of this ym's
1 1-2 cross country torn, the track squad should have a fine, strong baK of

SUKXM1.

Semor Aggies will indude Scott Kinsbauer of Hatfield, Pa.. Al Qmba from
pyte.. Pa.. Bob Wiedman of Denver, Pa. and Bob GerbCTich from BeroviUe,

BASEBALL
DISAPPiONTING START

It was a cod Saturday for the opening of basdMdl seascm, not only in the air.
but abo on the field. The Ao^s were bmered twice by tlM tough Susqudttnna
team, 11-1, 13-4.

Fighting valiantly the Aggks were just not equal to the task. Liking b<Mh in
hitting and pitching, the Aggies were at best able to muster up a half-hearted
effort at winniitg. The game was marked with sevend home ma and many
strong hits.

Several questionable coaching chdces were also made. The oiw that sticks
to mind was when c<»ch Hardy brought first bttsebean John Zisk in from left
fieM to relief pitch in the second game of the dtnibleheader. (John is listed as a
1st baseman on the current team roster).

The Aggie team was backed by a large turnout of fellow studoits, but even
with support they were unable to win .

However, with more support, victory is not out of reach. Support you team.
The next home game is against Albright beginning at 3:13 pm on Monday,
April 4th.

G0LFT7
AN OUTLOOK

The College had the largest turnout in two years for the 1977 Golf Team.
What is to be expected from this year's team seems to depend on how much
team support can be expected from the team's new members.

Returning lettermen will include senior Captain Timothy Stawovy from
Belle Vernon, Pa. who will aid the team with his experience. Also adding some
match knowledge for the Aggies will be Sophmore Michael Stnisiak of Pa^aic,
N.J, and junior Kent Rickenbach from Milford, Pa. As the underclassmen
gain vital playing experieiKe, so will the team in confidence. All told, it looks
Uke a good season with a good chance of upping last year's 2-1 1 record.

MODEL RAILROADING

The D.V.C. Railroading Club is now well under way in the construction of
a mode! railroad layout in HO scale. The club now meets on Tuesday night at
6:00pm in the Admission Building basement; come on down and visit.

Much of our success is due to the goierosity of the student body in support-
ing us in our raffie. The club would also like to say thanks to Mr. Pence, the
winner of the raffle, who was kind enough to donate the winnings back to the
club.

The train platform being buih on is approximately 7* x 21' which in scale
nuks is dose to a half mile kmg. The aact date of completion is not known but
the main line is hopefully going to be completed by the end of the semester.

UNIVERSAL GYM

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About six weeks ago, Dd. Val. compliaei the new universal gym. Since then
the gym has been used very miKh by faculty and studems.

TIk universal g^ cost $4,S00.00. James Bender of "Bender-Milb"
Chevrolet ga^ funds and supptm as wdl as did the administration, and Lin
BaslCT of "Barb-Lin Carpett" <k}naied the carpeting. The Vanity Ctub pur-
chased the "Lcaper MwHiine."

AU of the instjdiation was made pMsible by maintenance, coadMs and es-
pedidly the football players who also took the time to paint the room.

CoBEJi Wason asks die coopcndon of aB those laing the new equpment and
in ottering uid teavinf the gym by the pr(q)er doors.

BLOCK Cr BRIDLE

Block A Bridle started off the spring semester of 1977 with tlw electitMi of
officers. The results are as follows:

President- Dirk Wise

VU»-PnsUient- Mena Hautau

Secretary- Pauline Riser

Treasurer- Mary Cook

Program Chairman- Kurt Wdss

A-DA YReps. - Edlyn Ehring

Gerry Rennekamp
Paul Gubemat

ICC Reps. - Jvry Crowshaw
Dave Pratt

ICC Reps. - Jerry Crowshaw
Dave Pratt

Journalist- Jean Dimmler

Photograplwr- Glen Michalak

Sergent-at-Arms- G^ Gorra'

ndck & Bridle is having an Easter Ham Sale. These hams are from Hatfldd
Packers and are of outstanding quality; to order one, see any Block A Bridle
member. The deadline for orden is March 28th. They will be ddivered in the
dining hall lobby on April 4th and Sth.

Block & Bridle members are starting to get thdr animals ready for A-Day.
Animals have been selected-so if you happen to see someone zip by, being
dragged by a steer, it's just a Block A Bridle member.

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ENGAGEMENTS

Kenneth Baker '76
Michell Modrick

Barbara Novak '76
Jim Hopps *75

Douglas Cope '76
JudyEgan

Alan Johnson '75
Paula Curley

Ted King '76
Beverly Koch

Richard Meyers '76
Nancy Henkel '77

Audrey Mather '77
Alex Puskas '76

Cathy Cochlin '76
Dennis Mason

Louis Hegyes '7 1
Kathy Coonan

AGGRAVATION

MARRIAGES

Vincent Costanzo '76 Theodore Respet '76
Patricia Martin Brcnda Fetzer

George Kline '76
Mary Franjoso

DianneCole '76
David Allison '76

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COMING EVENTS

Ea$ter Egg Hunt

Easter Vacation

Palmist in Segal Hall - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Craftswomen in Residence, Doris Bower,

"Window Shades - Cutout and Painted"

in Segal Hall • 11:00a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Golf vs. Upsala - 1:00 p.m.

Baseball vs. Moravian - 3:15 p.m.

Craftsman in Residence, Gerrel Sharp,

"Black8mithing"T.B.A. at7:30p.m.

feature film

Coffee house featuring - Maura McKinney

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23 Dance-concert featuring "Ralph" - 9:00 -

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29 Coffee House Benefit for Bucks County

Association for Retarded Children. Live

music by 4 groups from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00

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May The Student Newspaper • Delaware Valley College 1 977

NO. 8

MERCER MUSEUM FOLK FEST

On Saturday and Sunday, May 14th and ISth the Mercer Museum will host
a Folk Fest. The Fest will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine. The piu-
seum IS located on Green Street in Doylestown.

The festival will feature ISth and 19th Century Craft Demonstration and
Sale. This part of the fest will include: beekeeping; gunsmithing; Windsor
chair making; wall and floor cover stenciling; flax processing; wool dyeing;
stonecutting; quilting; combmaking; rug braiding and hooking; corn husk
and apple dolls; wallpaper boxes; chair caning; fraktur; theoretn and reverse
painting; house construction; musical instrument repair and making . . .and
30 other early American crafts.

There will also be several special events:

• 19th Century Grist Mill

• Pennsylvania German Brass Band

• Wheelhien

• 1 8th Century Military Camp Life

• Farmyard Life

• Folk Musk

• Herb Sale and Flower Peddler
and Special Events to the Kids.

There will also be a picnic with Brunswick Stew; hamburgers, hotdogs,

birch beer, punch, lemon sticks, ice cream and funnel cake.

Admission: (does not include to the Museum)

ADULTS $2.50 Sr. Citizens $1.00

Students up to 18 yrs. $.50 Families $5.00 max.

Member Families $3.00 max. Children under 6 FREE

FROM THE BEE HIVE

On March 9, 1977, the Apiary Society voted for next year's officers. The
outcome of the election was as follows: President--Jim Sheafaer, Vice Presi-
dent-Jean Dimmler, Treasurer & Honey Sales- Vic Frey, Co-Secretaries-
Linda Budrewicz and Marian Payer.

Special A-Day positions were also filled by Pat Curran as A-Day Repre-
sentative, Walt Kozak as Sergeant-At-Arms, and Russel Rising as Comsort
to the Queen. The Annual Bee-Scarer Award was declined by all nominees,
for unknown reasons.

Honey isn't all Apiary Society members eat. The club held its annual ban-
quet March 24, at the Warrington Motor Inn. They feasted on a choice of
prime ribs or sea-kabobs with all the trimmings. Later that evening, a special
program was presented by Mr. Paul Ziegler, Pennsylvania Field Supervisor
of Bee Culture, who gave a lecture and slide show on Queen Rearing. This
presentation, held in Mandell Hall Auditorium, was part of a joint meeting
of the Bucks County Beekeepers' Association and the Delaware Valley Col-
lege Apiary Society.

The club kept as busy as bees during the month of March. On the 31st, in
conjunction with Doc Berthold's Beekeeping Class, they buzzed down to the
U.S.D.A. Eastern Utilization Laboratory in Philadelphia. Here, these diligent
students were enlightened with various facts about foods and how they proc-
essed.

The highlight of the trip was a tour of Dutch Gold Honey Bottling Compa-
ny. The barrels of honey, imported from all over the world, seemed endless.
So did the line of jars coming down the conveyor belt to be filled, labeled,
and capped. The taste buds also got a treat as the students were allowed to
sample exotix flavors of honey.

Support the club by buying honey.

ATTN. STUDENTS TAKING GRE's

PRINCETON, NJ - College seniors planning to take the Graduate Record
Examinations (GRE) Aptitude Test next fall will see iomt changes in the exam.
A new section designed to measure analytical skills will be added to the tradi-
tional area that test verbal and quantitative skills.

The change, the first since the current form of the Aptitude Test was intro-
duced in the 1940's, is based on an extensive research effort initiated by the
Graduate Record Examinations Board that showed that analytical skills can
be distinguished from verbal and quantitative skills and are related to academic
success.

Students, faculty members, and administrators from all over the country
were consulted in the various planning stages of the change in the exam.

Educational Testing Service (ETS), which administers the exam for the GRE
Board, explains that the additional meausre will enable students to demo-
strate a wider array of academic talents when they apply for admission to
graduate schools.

Janis Somerville, GRE program director at ETS, said, "The new measure
will test a student's skills in a number of areas. Students will be able to show
their ability to recognize logical relationships, draw conclusions from a com-
plex series of statements, and determine relationships between independent
or interdependent categories of groups."

She explained that, like the traditional measures of the GRE, the new test
will use various kinds of questions.

"Three types will be used in the analytical section: analysis of explanations,
logical diagrams, and analytical reasoning questions, each designed to test a
different aspect of analytical ability," she said.

Somerville also explained that no formal training in logic or methods of
analysis is required to do well on the new measure.

"Some analytical skills are required and virtually all fields of study," she
explained. "And, like verbal and quantitative skills, analytical skills are de-
veloped over a long period of time and are not believed to be improved to any
significant degree by intensive study in a brief period of time."

Somerville also noted that the 1977-78 GRE Bulletin of Information will
describe the new measure and will include sample questions and explanations
of the answers. The bulletin is sent free to all students registering for the GRE.

In addition, a Sample Aptitude Test containing the same number and types
of questions as the actual exam can be ordered at one dollar per copy. Both
publications will be available on August 1 .

Despite the new addition, the GRE will remain a three-hour test since the
verbal and quantitative portions have been shortened and the time saved al-
located to the new measure.

"The same research effort that produced the new measure also yeilded
shorter versions of the verbal and quantitative sections that are comparable
in reliability and usefulness to the earlier and longer sections," explained
Somerville.

The GRE is taken each year by about 300,000 college students as part of
the admission process to graduate school, the exam is offered six times a year,
while advanced tests in 20 subjects are offered five times a year throughout
the nation.

ORN. HORT SOCIETY on the MbVE

The Ornamental Horticulture Society has recently held elections of officers
for the upcoming 1977-'78 school year. The results of these elections are as
follows:

President: Thomas S. Jakobczyk

Vice President: Larry Whipple

Secretary: Sherry Peechatka

Treasurer: Rich Kiefener

/.C.C. Rep. .Karen Fry

Publications: Bob Schultz

A -Day Rep. : Clyde Hirt

Membership to the Ornamental Horticulutre Society is open to all majors.
What the society needs most of all is your support. Please feel welcome to at-
tend our next meeting. Dates will be posted in the lobby of the dining hall, the
Student Center, Ag. Building, and Mandell Science Building.

Letters to
the
Editor

Letters to the editor may be submitted to "The Ram " c/o Dei- Val Post Office.
No stamp is necessary. Simply hand to the Postmistress.

Dear Editor,

DVC Class elections were held on April 13, 1977, to the surprise of many
students. There wen no signs posted or ^ they were they were not bright enough
or large enough to be examined by the average DVC student.

All class elections were held on the same day. Most students had no idea as
to what was going on in the Dining Hall Lounge or were so confused they just
walked out without having a say in anything that their classes will participate
in the following year. There were also ieveral students who could not make the
prescribed time of 10:45 to 12:40 pm. since many DVC students do not par-
ticipate in what is commonly called lunch here.

The commuters were supposed to have a voting station in Segal HalL But
to my knowledge they only got to vote for the commuter Representative to the
Houses of Government.

I luive stated several facts, all of which were quite obviously wrong with the
elections. For the average students who live on campus or commuters, the date
of the elections was not made public. The tables for the different classes were
not clearly marked, leaving many students confused. The people who ran the
elections never arrived until approximately 11:00 am. and were gone before
lunch ended. The commuters did not get to vote for any of their class officers
unless they went over to the dining hall.

I would porpose that voting be from 9.-00 am. to 6:00 pm. and an account
be kept of who voted. 1 also feel that Segal Hall should have a voting facility.

I hope that in the future that the elections held at DVC will be hdd in a more
organized manner

Sincerely,
Gwen Schubert

IS THERE LIFE AFTER COLLEGE?

Discover the Options open to you in your search for a job or career.
Where can you make these discoveries? In the Library.
The DVC Library has just started a display of pamphlets about careers
in horticulture, agriculture, good industry, science, medicine, business,
veterinary medicine, environmental science, etc. Come and see what
you can find in your field.

The display is located in the back reference room of the library-just
keep walking straight when you come through the door.
Of course, if you want professional help in planning your life after
college see Mr. McClelland in the Placement Office. But for supple-
mentary information and material for browsing, come and sec what's
new in the library.

Thank you,
(Ms.) Jean Winans
Library: Acquisitions

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FROM THE EDITORS DESK

What you are about to read is from possibly the most anti-football and anti-
football coach person on campus. But as of last week aU has changed.

Last week I had a nice long talk with head football coach Al Wilson. Never
have I met a man more concerned about colkge life then he is. Not just for
the football playen, but for all Del. Val. students.

He is gentry concerned about improving life for evoTone during the week
and during the weekeitd. With his idns and students work, help is on the way.

And while we are writing from this beloved desk. I would like to apologize
to the baseball team. Once in awhile articles are written forgetting that the
writing date and printing date are often two weeks apart. At the same time I
would to congradulate the team on their recent victories.

As editor I would also like to say that all articles written by "BAAH" are
actually short stories and are meant with no nudice to anyone.

As editor of the RAM this semester it has been my hope to get more people
reading the RAM. And if the last RAM was an indicator, 1 have succeded.
The RAM's policy at this time, as in the past, is to print all submitted items,
when signed, with as few alterations as possible. Articles and letters can have
the name withheld, upon request. This is to prevent any problems with the
meaning of the contents.

Dear Editor,

Your readers should know that a course in Agricultural Economics will be
c0ered in 0te Evinmg CoOege thtfaU. ItwHlbe offered on a co-op basis, whidi
means that full-time day students can take this course at no additional charge
provided they do not e3xeed the nineteen credit maximum.

I have recently earned a Master of Arts in Economics from Temple Univer-
sity and will be teaching this course. Dr. Prundeanu has offered to advise and
guide me in this endeavor.

The course will include such topics as 1) Economic decision making of the
individual farm, 2) The role of agriculture in the national economy, 3) The im-
pact of government policy on agriculture, 4) The role of agriculture in inter-
natiorutl trade, 5) Supply and demand cormderations specific to t^riculture.

Sincerely,

Dr. E. L. GoUbtrg

Dear Editor,

In the last RAM there were nearly fifteen errors in spelling arul punctuation.
This does not include numerous typographical errors. I do not knon if this is
the fault of the typist, printer, or of the contributors themselves. As a contri-
butor to the RAM I do not like to see the time arul effort put into a grammat-
ically correct article wasted on a careless printer or typist.

These errors result in a poor impression of both the contributors arul the
RAM. 1 hope there is an improvement.

Sincerely,
Steve Silberstein
Dear Steve,

There were a large number of mistakes in the last issue, owing to no one
cause. The RAM is proof real once before going to the printer and proofread
just prior to the final printing. However, even with this double check an ab-
normal number of mistakes were made. In the future the proof readers will be
instructed to pay closer attention to the material.

STAFF

EDITOR
ASST EDITOR

TREASURER

PHOTOGRAPHERS

REPORTERS

CIRCULATION

CARTOONIST
ADVISORS

KEN GOEBEL
BRETT MIDDLETON

LUKE PEREA

GLEN MICHALAK
MARIORKLOTERand
THE PHOTO CLUB
KAREN BORGEN
STEVE SILBERSTEIN
ROY COHEN
RICHARD GRABOWSKI
BILL CASHIN
FRED GROSS
JOHN APPLETON
DR. ZIEMER
DR. KEYS

FOOTBALL RECRUITING
APPEARS SUCCESSFUL

Coach Wilson reports that he is plmsed with the overall recruiting effort as
it stands to-date. The Football Staff has conucted approximately 300 high
school seniors, many of whom have visited the Delaware Valley campus.
Coach Wilson said that the success in recruiting was due to the cooperation
and interest of our Admissions Office, many of the Faculty, and the Student
Body, who went out of their way to help in the r«:ruitment of tl^ Kholar-
athletes.

CoiKentrated recruiting by the FootbaU Staff is done in an area within three
hours drive of our campus. Incoming football players in the Class of IWl
represent a cross-section of this recruiting philosophy.

It apprars tint there will be some ouutanding offensive and defensive line
prosports arriving in the fall. There is both quickness and size in that group
which includes John Lindenmuth, Mike Bergamo and Jeff Karpinski~Mt.
Carmel High School; Steve Gehrlein-Downingtown High School; Gary
Waltcrs-PottsviUe High School; Mike Marshall-State College High School;
Jim Saner--Pt. Pleasant High School; Bob Giard-Rumson-Fairhaven High
School; Chuck Alpuche -Bishop McDevitt High School; Ed Kitson- William
Tennent High School; Mike Conlen-Roxborough High School; Frank Vel-
lucci~Archbish<q) Ryan High School; and Bill Turner-Plymouth Whitemarsh
High School.

Members of the Class of 1981 who will be trying for positions as offensive
and defensive backs and wide receivers will be Greg Salicondro-Cardinal
Dougherty H.S.; Kevin Krammes-Blue Mountain H.S.; Mike Rudy -Central
Bucks East H.S.; Jim Yazujian, Brian Emerich and Les Davies-Schuylkill
Haven H.S,; Larry Thierolf, Central Bucks West H.S.; Brett Fleming- West
Morris Catholic H.S.; Rich Mullen-Upper Pcrkiomen H.S.; Bryan BerUmda-
UppCT Moreland H.S.; Gary Hall-George Washington H.S.; and Phil Boob-
Bald Eagle Nittany High School.

At the present time, the coaching staff is awaiting the final decisions from
some additional talented athletes who include Jim Gordon-Bishop McDevitt
H.S.; Dave Jefferson-Pennridge H.S.; John Lare-Archbishop Ryan H.S.;
Paul Boyle-Marian H.S.; Greg Javardian-George Washington H.S.; Mike
Hoch-Lincoln H.S.; Tom Kenny-Bishop McDevitt H.S.; Steve Callum-
Central Bucks West H.S.; Bill Connors-Bishop Kenrick H.S.; Matt Flana-
gan-South Phila. H.S.; Ed Craig-Palisades H.S.; Tom Houpt-Lincoln H.S.:
Mark Dobies-George Washington H.S.; George Dudo- Bishop McDevitt
H.S.; and Joe Giacomelli-Cardinal Dougherty High School. Although all of
these high school seniors will not choose Delaware Valley College, it appears
that the Class of 1981 has the potntial to substantially u{^rade our football
program.

We are looking forward to an improved football season in 1977!

BASEBALL- 1977

Inspite of the pessimistic view of the last RAM, the Delaware Valley College
Baseball Team is enjoying one of the finest seasons in recent history. Although
John Zisk was listed as a first baseman. Coach Hardy has wisely used him as
an outfidder and a pitchCT. As an outfielder, John has done a tremendous job;
he is currently batting over the .450 mark, he set the school home run record
along with almost every other hitting record and his pitching record is 2-1,
beating both Upsala and Scranton who are tough M.A.C. League Opponents.
Not too bad for a guy who is playing out of position!

The team's league record is 5-3. They lost a tough contest last week to Up-
sla (a game that could have meant the league championship) on a batted ball
that bounced owr the center field fence and was called a homerun by the um-
pire. The game ended the Aggies hopes of a championship, but after the first
game the fuming Aggies took control and set a school record of 15 hits in one
baseball game, although it was only a seven innings contest.

Other outstanding performances have been turned in by the team through-
out the year. Individuals who contributed greatly have been Dan Whittaker,
our outstanding lefty (3-1 overall) who is considered by some to be the best
pitcher in the M.A.C. Peter Wieliczski has bwa the steadying influence for
the young team at second base. Dennis Helmstetter, John Lewis, Bob Reap-
some, Phil Butler and Jim Dunbar, along with Zisk, are all hitting above 300.
Freshman, third baseman, Mark Skelding and Sophomore, Wayne Long, our
rightfielder, both from C.B. East, have turned in fine years at their respwtive
positions. Vet^an right-hander. Bob Nicholson, has pitched in almost every
game and has been our stopper in the late innings.

Although the 1977 Aggies probably will not win their league, this season is
a long way from the 4-1 1 record posted last year. With the loss of only three
seniors (Wieliczki, Whittaker, and Nicholson) the Aggies should be a league
contender in 1978.

LIKE TO RUN?

The Delaware Valley College Cross Country Team is again in search of stu-
dents both experience and inexperienced who might be interested in partici-
pating in axm country during the Fall, 1977 season. The 1976 team compiled
a fine win-loss record of 12-2 with a 5th place finish in the confo'ence cham-
pionship. At the end of the smson, the squad still numbered 24 athlete. Of
these, 10 were seniors, and of tiM soiiors 5 were letter winners. Coach Bothold
is h<^ng to be abte to fill this troimidous loss of taloit due to graduation from
from the remaining memben of the squad plus the addition of incoming
freshmen and upperclassmen who did not compete during the 1976 season.

For thoses interested upperclassmen who may have reservations about try-
ing out for the team due to lack of experience, Dr. Berthold points out that in
the past 8 years, 4 of the 8 team captains had no running experience before
coming to Del Val. Further more, seniors Paul Bernett and Bob Weidman
who between them scored 6 firsu and 1 1 seconds during the 1976 dual meet
season began their running carers as Del Val students.

If you think you might be interested in running with the cross country team
during the 1977 season, plose omtact Coach Berthold either in person (Room
203 Mandell Hall, Ext. ^5) or send him your name, home address, and class
via the College Mail.

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ANNUAL AD AY LIVESTOCK
AND DAIRY SHOW RESULTS

Delaware Valley College held their 29th Annual "A-Day - Open House"
over the weekend of April 23rd and 24th, and over 45,000 people attended
the two-day event.

One of the highlights of the weekend was the Livestock and Dairy Show,
and this year was no exception as students from all four classes at the College
ran their well-groomd animals through their steps before ihe watchful eyes of
the judges.

The results includes the following:

A-DAY LIVESTOCK SHOWMANSHIP AND FITTING RESULTS

CATTLE

Angus Steers I
Donna Foley "77
Bob Leech '78
Stewart Kessler '80
Steve LiUy '80
Bob Brown "79

Angus Steers II
Debra Rohn '80
Marilynn Kctner '80
John Wengryn '79
Gary Pusillo '80
Cindy Franklin '80

Angus Steers III
Nancy Wenger '80
Gerry Rennekamp '80
Karen Frank '79

Angus Heifers

Howard Hoffman '77
Sharon Chamberlin '80
Greg Krug '77
Cindy Dunton '79
Dave Miller '77

Hereford Calves

Johanna Geiger '80
Bill McFadden '79
Marie Pelino '79
Diane Leahy '80
Susan Funka '80

Simmental Class

David Mangione '77
Kurt Weiss '78
Glenn Michalak '79
Frank lUnick '80

Yearling Heifers
Pat Vaughn '78
Jerry Croshaw '78
Steve Masters '77
Steve Fecik '78
Mary Cook '79
Mary Kay Moscati "77
Barb Gobus '80

Bulls

Roger Kramp '77
Rich Gardner '78
Fred Wojtowicz '80
Dave Miller '77

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Beef Champion Showman - Howard Hoffman '77
Beef Reserve Champion Showman - David Mangione '77
Beef Champion Fitter - Marie Pelino "79
Beef Reserve Champion Fitter - Howard Hoffman '77

SHEEP

Yearling Ewes I
Steve Masters "77
Scott Birch *80
Bob Brown '79
Mary Bruder 'M)
Diane Hartzel '80

Yearling Ewes II
Warren Ames '80
Mena Hautau '78
Irma Neckriu '80
Brett Middleton '78

Lambs I

Eileen Flynn '79
Ginny Osbahr '79
Fran Johnson '77
Vincent DeStafano '80
Holly Barr '77
Marie Kovacs '80

Lambs II

Johanna Geiger '80
Greg Krug '77
Peggy Hankes '80
Deri Grim 'M
Janice Vandergrift '%
Lynn Hagerman '80

Lambs III

Marian Verrastro '80
BiU McFadden '79
Cindy Franklin '80
Kathy Hozlock '80
Linda Budrewicz '80
Steve Homesack '80

Lambs IV

Laura DiDonato '77
Cathy KeUy '78
Cindy Cybowski '80
Barbara Karvois '78
Joan Hewett '77

Champion Showman - Warren Ames '80
Reserve Champion Showman - Johanna Geiger '90
Champion Fitter - Warren Ames '80
Reserve Champion Showman - Scott Birch '80

SWINE

Fall Gilts I

Mark Lichtenwalner '80
Dave Miller '77
Dennis McNabb '77

Fall Gilts II
Seth Heller '80
Brett Middleton '78
George Gross '77

Eariy Fall Gilts
Polly Risscr '78
Keith Thompson '80
Dave Pratt '80 .

Early Summer Gilts
John Wengren '79
Nancy Henkel '77
Carl Hansen '80

Grand Champion Showman - Mark Lichtenwalner '80

Reserve Champion Showman - John Wengren '79

Grand Champion Fitter - Dennis McNabb '77

Reserve Champion Fitter - Nancy Henkel '77

Overall Grand Champion of the Show - Howard Hoffman '77

Overall Reserve Grand Champion of the Show - Warren Ames '80

The Livestock Judge for the A-Day Show was Dr. Donald Kinsman, Pro-
fessor of Animal Husbandry at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Kinsman
is a well-known animal scientist.

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FOOTBALL RECRUITING
APPEARS SUCCESSFUL

Coach Wilson reports that he is pteased with the ovo'aU recruiting effort as
it stands to-date. The Football Staff has conucted approximately 300 high
school seniors, many of whom have visited the Delaware Valley campus.
Coach Wilson said that the success in recruiting was due to the cooperation
and interest of our Admissions Office, many of the Faculty, and the Student
Body, who went out of their way to help in the recruitment of these scholar-
athletes.

Concentrated recruiting by the Football Staff is done in an area within three
houn drive of our campus. Incoming football players in the Class of 1981
represent a cross-section of this recruiting philosophy.

It appears that there will be some outstanding offensive and defensive line
prospects arriving in the fall. There is both quickness and size in that group
which includes John Lindenmuth, Mike Bergamo and Jeff Karpinski~Mt.
Carmel High School; Steve Gehrlein-Downingtown High School; Gary
Walters-Pottsville High School; Mike Marshall-Sute College High School;
Jim Saner~Pt. Pleasant High School; Bob Giard-Rumson-Fairhaven High
School; Chuck Alpuche-Bishop McDevitt High School; Ed Kitson-William
Tennent High School; Mike Conlen-Roxborough High School; Frank Vel-
hicci-Archbishop Ryan High School; and Bill Turner-Plymouth Whitemarsh
High School.

Members of the Class of 1981 who will be trying for positions as offensive
and defensive backs and wide receivers will be Greg Salicondro-Cardinal
Dougherty H.S.; Kevin Krammes-Blue Mountain H.S.; Mike Rudy-Central
Bucks East H.S.; Jim Yazujian, Brian Emerich and Les Davies-Schuylkill
Haven H.S.; Larry Thierolf, Central Bucks West H.S.; Brett Fleming-West
Morris Catholic H.S.; Rich Mullen-Upper Pcrkiomen H.S.; Bryan BerUnda-
Upper Morcland H.S.; Gary Hall-George Washington H.S.; and Phil Boob-
Bald Eagle Nittany High School.

At the present time, the coaching staff is awaiting the final decisions from
some additional talented athletes who include Jim Gordon-Bishop McDevitt
H.S.; Dave Jcfferson-Pennridge H.S.; John Larc-Archbishop Ryan H.S.;
Paul Boyle-Marian H.S.; Greg Javardian-George Washington H.S.; Mike
Hoch-Lincoln H.S.; Tom Kenny-Bishop McDevitt H.S.; Steve Callum-
Central Bucks West H.S.; Bill Connors-Bishop Kenrick H.S.; Matt Flana-
pm-South Phila. H.S.; Ed Craig-Palisades H.S.; Tom Houpt-Lincoln H.S.:
Mark Dobies-George Washington H.S.; George Dudo-Bishop McDevitt
H.S.; and Joe Giacomelli-Cardinal Dougherty High School. Although all of
these high school seniors will not choose Delaware Valley College, it appears
that the Class of 1981 has the potntial to substantially upgrade our football
program.

We are looking forward to an improved football season in 1977!

BASEBALL -1977

Inspite of the pessimistic view of the last RAM, the Delaware Valley College
Baseball Team is enjoying one of the finest seasons in recent history. Although
John Zisk was listed as a first baseman. Coach Hardy has wisely used him as
an outfielder and a pitcher. As an outfielder, John has done a tremendous job;
he is currently batting over the .450 mark, he set the school home run record
along with almost every other hitting record and his pitching record is 2-1,
beating both Upsala and Scranton who are tough M.A.C. League Opponents.
Not too bad for a guy who is playing out of position!

The team's league record is 5-3. They lost a tough contest last week to Up-
sla (a game that could have meant the league championship) on a batted ball
that bounced over the center field fence and was called a homcrun by the um-
pire. The game ended the Aggies hopes of a championship, but after the first
game the fuming Aggies took control and set a school record of 15 hits in one
baseball game, although it was only a seven innings contest.

Other outstanding performances have been turned in by the team through-
out the year. Individuals who contributed greatly have been Dan Whittaker,
our outstanding lefty (3-1 overall) who is considered by some to be the best
pitcher in the M.A.C. Peter Wieliczski has been the steadying influence for
the young team at second base. Dennis Helmstetter, John Lewis, Bob Reap-
some, Phil Butler and Jim Dunbar, along with Zisk, are all hitting above 300.
Freshman, third baseman, Mark Skelding and Sophomore, Wayne Long, our
rightfielder, both from C.B. East, have turned in fine years at their respective
positions. Veteran right-hander. Bob Nicholson, has pitched in almost every
game and has been our stopper in the late innings.

LIKE TO RUN?

The Delaware Valley College Cross Country Team is again in search of stu-
dents both experienced and inexperienced who might be interested in partici-
pating in cross country during the Fall, 1977 season. The 1976 team compilnl
a fine win-loss record of 12-2 with a 5th pla(« finish in the conference cham-
pionship. At the end of the season, the squad still numbered 24 athletes. Of
these, 10 were senion:, ami of the seniors 5 were letter winners. Coach Berthold
is hoping to be able to fill this tremendous loss of talent due to gr^uation from
from the remaining members of the squad plus the addition of incoming
freshmen and upperclassmen who did not compete during the 1976 season.

For th(»es interested upperclassmen who may have reservations about try-
ing out for the team due to lack of experience. Dr. Berthold points out that in
the past 8 years, 4 of the 8 team captains had no running experience before
coming to Del Val. Further more, seniors Paul Bernett and Bob Weidman
who between them scored 6 firsts and 1 1 seconds during the 1976 dual mMt
season began their running careers as Del Val students.

If you think you might be interested in running with the cross country team
during the 1977 season, please contact Coach Berthold either in person (Room
203 Mandell Hall, Ext. 285) or send him your name, home address, and class
via the College Mail.

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WHO'S WHO AT D.V.C.

by Roy Cohen
This Issue: Dr. Miller

Wandering around the second floor of Mandell Hall between Bia Labs
one will often encounter Dr. Miller. From somewhere in Ohio, he has been
through forty-five states. He has attended various colleges throughout the
Nation: Denison U. in Ohio, Harvard and Amherst in Mass. He then work«i
in a lab at UCLA for one year, followed by a post doctoral fellowship in Cali-
fornia concentrating on Exobiology. Following that, he work«l for Allied
Chemical in Morristown, N. J., after which he came here five years ago. Mar-
ried since 1963, he has two children.

Whai asked about hobbies, it took considerable prodding from Dr. Stenson
to divulge the following astounding facts: He dapples in painting, likes to
camp, and eats strange foods (calamus and dandelion crown salads). His fa-
vorite hobby, however, is (aside from his interest in bacterial physiology)
amusing his students, (or is it being amused by them?). In a moment of confi-
dentiality, he told me that of all the jobs he's had, he enjoys teaching at D.V.C.
the most!

As for the future, he is planning to install a fireplace in his Chalfont home.
Oh, and by the way, help will be accepted; advice not wanted.

Located in Mandell 210 along with Dr. Allison, he teaches most of the
Micro courses offered.

A-DAY DIARY SHOWING AND FITTING RESULTS

Champion Freshmen Showman - Dean Daubert '90

REserve Champion Freshman Showman - Mike Simpson '80

Champion Freshman Fitter - Sharon Chamberlin '80

Reserve Champion Freshman Fitter - Mike Simpson '80

ChampioB Sopkomorc Sbowman and Chanpion Sophomore Fitter

Champion Sophomore Showman - Roy Malik '79

Reserve Champion Sophomore Showman - Marie Pelino '79

Champion Sophomore Fitter - Roy Malik '79

Reserve Champion Sophomore Fitter - Diane Petrovich '79

Champion Janior Showman and Chanpion Junion Fitter

Champion Junior Showman - Cindy Ducan '78

Reserve Champion Junior Showman - Beth Stephens '78

Champion Junior Fitter - Cindy Ducan '78

Reserve Champion Junior Fitter - Beth Stephens '78

Ciiampioii Senior Showman and Champion Senior Fitter

Champion Senior Showman - George Gross '77

Reserve Champion Senior Showman - April Grosjean '77

Champion Senior Fitter - Nancy Houseknecht '77

Reserve Champion Senior Fitter - April Grosjean '77

THINK GREEN
SOIL V8 "soilless" PLANT GROWING MIXTURES

by Steve Silberstein

Greenhouse and houseplants, with the exception of orchids, have tradi-
tionally been grown in a mixture containing loam, with the addition of humus
and sand. Over the past several years, many wholesale growers and even some
collectors of greenhouse and houseplants have been using a mixture that does
not contain any loam. These "soilless" mixtures, as they are called, contain
sphagnum peatmoss, vermiculitc, and perlite in varying preparations. "Soil-
less" mixtures are uniform in texture, disease-free before use, are lightweight,
and have good drainage if mixed in the proper proportions. A mixture of two
parts sphagnum peatm(»s and one part perlite is often used. Some growers
buy a premixed "soilless" mixture with similar porportions of ingredients.

The main disadvantage with such mixtures is the need for constant fertili-
zing. This means giving the plant a light dose of fertiizer every time it is water-
ed. It is also difficult to wet if it is totally dried out. This makes it rather un-
suitable for cacti and succulents, unless sand is added to the mixture.

Mixtures containing soil do have some disadvantages. They are not sterile
unless they have been sterilized, are not always uniform, can be poorly drained
if they contain too much clay or too little sand and humus, and plants grown
in "soilless" mixtures often are not as lush or fioriferous as these grown in a
good soil mix. I feel that this may be caused by a lack of micro-nutrients (trace
elements) in a "soilless" mix and which are not all contained in a standard
fertilizer.

Personally, I use a soil mix and find it successful. Because of the reason I've
stated, I really could not recommend a "soilless" mixture, especially to non-
commercial growers who only have a small collection of plants.

Nevertheless, the mixture that you find successful is the one to use, no
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THE RAM

VOL. 25

1977

VOL. 25, No. 1

The Student Newspaper • Delaware Valley College

SEPTEMBERS, 1977

SECURITY--

For Women On DVC Campus

Beginning Friday night, September 9 the security alarms will
become effective in the women residence halls; Barness Hall,
Cooke Hall and New I>onn. The purpose of the alarm system is
to improve the security for the women in the residence halls and
to help eleminate unnecessary damage in the residence halls.

In order for the system to work effectively, a self-
awareness towards security must first begin with each resident
woman. Each woman living on campus must take extra
measures to prevent doors being propped open and to keep
windows closed and locked in the hallwavs and^he lounges.

The alarms will be turned on at 12 midnight Sunday through
Thursday and at 1 :00 a.m. Friday and Saturday evening. At 7:00
a.m. the alarms will be disconnected. An alarm will be installed
on every door of the residence hall except the card lock doors.

In the event the alarm sounds, it could signal 3 things: 1)
There is someone in the building who does not belong, 2)
someone used the exit at the wnmg time, or 3) the doors were
used by the residents due to an emergency exit.

WARNINGS) $25 fine imposed when the alarm sounds. When
action is not taken to find the individual(s) who triggered the
alarm, the residence hall will be penalized the $25; excluding
emergency exits.

We have been very fortunate to have only a minimal number
of "Night stalk ers" occur in the residence halls. YOU would not
want to be a VICTIM -- please work together to increase security
and self-protection for yourselves. If there is any evidence <rf
unusual "Intruders" please notify a resident assistant, com-
munity coordinators (staff residents) or security.

JamesJ. Mapes

Goshen
Sheep Show

The Goshen Sheep Show was
the place for action by the Del.
Val. Animal Husbandry Depart-
ment. All total 15 sheep were
shown. This included 7 Chev-
iots, 6 Hampshires, and 2
Suffolks. The following is a list
of the show's results.

In the Hampshire Division:

Ram, lamb, under 1 year, 6th
and 9th in their class.

Ewe, 1 year and under 2, 4th
and 5th in their class.

Ewe, lamb, under 1 year. 2nd
and 3rd in their class.

In the Group Gasses:
Pair of ram lambs, 2nd.
Pair of ewe lambs, 1st.
Pen of lambs, 1st.
Breeder's young flock, 1st.
Flock, 2nd.
Get of sire, 1st.

In the Cheviot Division:

Ram, 1 year and under 2, 2nd
in his class.

Ram, lamb, under 1 year, 1st
and 2nd in their class.

Reserve Champion Cheviot
ram, yearling ram.

Ewe, 1 year and under 2, 1st
and 2nd in their class.

Ewe, lamb, under 1 year, 1st
and 2nd in their class.

Champion Cheviot ewe, 1st
lamb.

Reserve Champion Cheviot
ewe, 2nd lamb.

In the Group Classes:
Pair of ram lambs, 1st.
Pair of ewe lambs, 1st.
Pen of lamb, 1st.
Breeder's young flock, 1st.
Flock, 1st.

In the Suffolk Division:
Ewe, 1 year and under 2, 1st

and 2nd in their class.
Champion ewe, 1st yearling

ewe.

Allentown Foir

The Animal Husbandry De-
partment exhibited 15 sheep
(seven Cheviot, six Hampshire
and two Suffolks) and three
head of Angus cattle at the
Allentown Fair with the follow-
ing results:

In the Cheviot Division: Ram
1 year and under 2, 2nd in his
class; Ram Lamb under 1 year,
3rd and 5th in their class; Ewe 1
year and under 2, 1st and 3rd in
their class; Ewe Lamb under 1
year, 3rd and 4th in their class.

In the Group Gasses: Pair of
Ram Lambs, 2nd; Pair of E<ftt
Lambs, 2nd; Flock, 1st; Pen of
Lambs, 2nd.

In the Hampshire Division:
Ram Lambs under 1 year, 4th
and 5th in their class; Ewe 1
year and under 2. 6th and 7th in
their class; Ewe Lambs under 1
year, 4th and 5th in their class.

In the Group Classes: Pair of
Ram Lambs, 2nd; Pair of Ewe
Lambs, 2nd; Flock, 1st; Get of
sire, 2nd; Pen of Lambs, 1st.

In the Suffolk Division: Ewes
1 year and under 2, 3rd and 4th
in their classes.

In the Angus Division: Senior
Bull Calf, 1st in class, and
Junior yearling Heifers, 6th and
7th in their class.

James J. Mapes grew up just
outside Chicago in the rural
township of Zion, Illinois, the
son of farming parents. His first
experience in precognition came
at the age <A seven while sitting
at the family dinner table.
Without previous thought he
predicted tlw exact date d his
grandmother's death. A year
later his ptt^hesy came true.

After many such experiences,
Mapes finally came in control of
his powers once in his teens.
Encouraged by his psychic
mother, Mapes explored his
abilities by anticipating and
later consciously predicting fu-
ture events. He ako knew when
people were lying to him.

While attending California
State University Mapes lost 100
lbs. and stopped smoking three
packs 01* cigarettes a day with
the help of a hypnotist. True to
his Scorpion personality, he
became inquisitive. "Anything
that powerful I have to know
about." In 1969 he studied
hypnotism in Europe and
emerged a master of the art.

Upon graduating with a Mas-
ter's in the Theater Arts, Jim
sought an acting career. He
appeated on stage, radio, televi-
sion and in films: Star Trek,
Bonanza, Taxi Driver, and
Three Days of the Condor to
name a few. He also produced
independent theater in Maine,
Pennsylvania and on a Carib-
bean cruise liner.

Jim fmally combined his ex-
traordinary mental powers,
mastery of hypnosis and flair for
showmanship in POWER OF
MIND. Besides the obvious
entertainment value, Mapes
sees its most important role as
making people realize the limit-
less potential of the mind.
Furthering this point, he ela-
borates on his disbelief of

E.S.P.: "Extra Sensory Per-
ception implies that I have
something unique. That's just
not true! We're all bom with
Sensory Perception (SP) but lose
it unless its existence is acknow-
ledge and developed."

"Another important mission,
of the show is to destroy l^the
myths about hypnosis. The
dictionary defines hypnosis as 'a
sleep-like state' which is simply
not so. That definition only
promotes the superstitions that
have surrounded hypnosis for
far too long. I want to remove
the fear and introduce hypnosis
to people as a vehicle for the
creation of a more rewarding
life."

Besides presenting over 200
shows a year and making
television appearances nation-
wide, Mapes heads The New
York Center for Hypnosis and
Mind Contrd. In that capacity
he has worked with me'mbers of
the psychiatric, medical and law
enforcement professions as well
as sports figures, show business
personalities, executives and
others. As an extension of the
Center Mapes has developed a
new program for colleges and
key executive seminars entitied
The Power of the Inner Self; a
presentation teaching self-hyp-
nosis and mind-control for per-
sonal improvement.

In his spare time, Jim still
appears in occasional acting
roles, meditates faithfully,
works out in his secluded New
Jersey home and has authored
two books on THE POWER OF
THE MIND.

James Mapes will be appear-
ing at Delaware Valley College
on Thursday, September 29,
1977, at 8:00 p.m. in the Gym.

«•

To all Students
of Del. Vd.

On behalf of tiie Stiident
Government, I would like to
welcome everyone to the '77-'^
school year here at Delaware
Valley College. Through the
efforts of Student Government,
The Dean of Students' Office,
and the Administration, many
changes and additions were
made on campus this past
summer.

Below is just a partial list of
what's new on campus:

-An unloading lot has been
added in back of Cockt and
Barness Dorniitories. (Purpose,
time of use, and restrictions will
be announced and posted.)

-The Pool Room has been
moved to upstairs Segal Hall-
the Student Center - to centra-
lize pool for everyone.

"the old Pool Room in
Samuel Hall has been converted
into a lounge to provide more
study area.

-Much of the road surface on
campus has been repaved.

"An addition to the main
parking lot was made to supply
ample parking.

"Downstairs Segal Hall has
been turned into a comfortable
lounge.

"A full gameroom has taken
the place ^ the commuter mail
room ia Segal Hall.

There are many other
changes besides the few men-
tioned, and 1 hope all of them
are to your satisfaction. Every-
one's cooperation is required to
make our school great. Using
the facilities carelessly ruins it
for yourself and your fellow
students. So please show your
appreciation by takrg pride in
what we have.

I assure you everything was
done in the best interest of
every student, new and old,
resident and commuter.

I wish everyone a happy and
fruitful year and I, along with
the entire Student Government,
will do our best to make it a
memorable year.

Sincerely.

Stephen J. Makrancy

President,

Student Government

Page 2 The Ram, Thursday, September 8. 1977

EDITORIAL

Ihhwan VoHey Nigh School

( In Reference to Security Page 1)

It seems like a high schod after the school's latest move to
control the students. What I am talking about is die placing of
alarms on the doors of the women's residence halls.

When 1 first learned of tfiis move I questioned Miss Orbaker
as to why? Her answer was three fold. Her first reason was to
protest die women. She stated that several of tfie girls had been
put in strange situations by waking up and finding strangers in
their rooms. But would it not be simpler and cheaper to just
have the girls lock their rooms when they go to bed.

Miss Orbaker' s second reason was that when she lived in a
coed dorm, separate floors for each sex, they had alarms on the
doots. However, since when has D.V.C. done what other
colleges have done; almost all colleges have a pressbox by their
foodMtn field, not D.V.C.

Het diird reason was to help deter dorm damages.
It is believed dut people will think twice if their nearest escape
route is through a door with an alarm on it. But alas, (mce die
alarm is sounded and someone answers it the vandal will be long
gone.

Besides these problems the system has several other short
comings. Once the alarm is sounded, how is it shut off?
If it shuts off when the door closes then who will bother
answering it, and if this is not the case then how will it be shut
off?

And what of the pe<^le who have to get up early and go to
woit? Is diis alarm going to wake these people up, and if it does
then when are these people supposed to sleep.

The last reason that Miss Orbaker gives is diat the alarm may
be used to indicate a situaticm when the dorm is being
evacuated. If the building is being evacuated then why is the
fire alarm not been pulled.

Another question I would like to pose to die people who came
up with dds brain storm, who are these "night stalkers."
Who are we being protected from, students, guests, outsiders?
Are these nasty people men or women?

Government has worked hard to get the dorms mwe open for
student activities. But, with this latest move, are they being tdd
to stop?

The last point I would like to discuss is the idea of locking the
lounge and hall windows. Windows are put in a buildiug for
more than just the view. With the windows closed all air
circulation in the dorm will be cut off . If this is what is supposed
to be done then the windows should be bricked up, then no one
can go through them. If we just want to keep peqple out why not
just put bars on them, then the dorm will even look like a
PRISON.

Truly I feel that these alarms are unneeded. They destroy
the small college atmosphere, they restrict the students'
movements, they waste the students' tuition. To me they are
just one more way for the administration of this college to force
their will upon the students and control their lives.

IMw 4r« The Resident Assisfants????

At the end of the spring semester of last year, the Dean of
Students Office and the Resident Assistant Executive Com-
mittee carefully selected the Resident Assistants who are
responsible for developing and maintaining a productive
c-ommunity living environment. They are available at all times
lot whatever reason you may need them.

Where are they located???

ALUMNI HOUSE- Richard Phillips. 103.

BARNESS HALL- Janet Botti. 105: Annette Capp. 217.

COOKE HALL Pat Briar. 106; Mary Cook, 206.

ELSON HALL- Greg Royer. 24: Jim Spindler. 13.

GOLDMAN HALL- Keith Detrick. 112: Bill Fales 216: Steve
Hertig. 226.

NEW DORM- Judy Pawlusiow, 116: Karin Schmid. 101:
Phyllis Butala, 211: Marianne Lamb. 225.

MILLER HALL- Jim McShea. A-1.

SAMUEL HALL- Bryan Leh. 216: Steve McKrancy, 112: Brian
Ruggeri. 226.

ULMAN HALL- Pete Northrop. 105: Kevin Musser. 215;
Richard Pelkofsky. 312.

WOLFSOHN HALL- Phil Butler, 15: Bob Reapsome. 25: Gary
Schneider. 1.

WORK HALL- Roy Malik. 1; Michael Downing. 101: Vince
Naylor, 2; Dave Bubenheim, 220.

Staff residents have been assigned to various residence halls
throughout the campus. They are responsible in helping the,
resident assistants maintain the community living environment.
If you find that your resident assistant is not available, the staff
resident will more than likely be available to assist you.

The following areas will be covered.

Mr. & Mrs. Johnson- Cooke Hall. Ulman Hall, Work Hall.

Mrs. Waddington- Barness Hall.

Mrs. Gulick- New Dorm.

Mr. Deacon- Elson Hall, Wolfsohn Hall. Miller Hall.

Mr. Tasker- Goldman Hall.

Mr. McClelland- Samuel Hall, Alumni Hall.

Focuhy Grows

Four new professors have
been added to the faculty of
Delaware ViJley College. Two
of the additions are in the
animal division and two of the
professors are in the plant
divisions.

Joel Markeveys will be added
to the Animal Husbandry field.
Growing up on a farm be has
l<rts of practical experience with
dairy catde, sheep, swine, and
poultry. Besides home exper-
ience Joel also helped manage
the University (rf Connecticut's
livestock. After receiving his
B.S. degree from the University
of Connecticut he taught voca-
tional agriculture at Suffield
High School in Connecticut.

Being added to the Dairy
Husbandry field is Larry D.
Morris. Larry has attended
Trenton Junior College, Tren-
ton, Missouri, Northwest Mis-
souri State University (for both
his M.S. and B.S. degrees.)
He has done some post-gra-
duate woric at Iowa State
University.

Larry, like Joel, has been
raised on a farm. But Larry has
also worked for the Trenton
Milk Co., The Western Dairy
and Ice Cream Co. and the fields
and livestock operation at
Northwest Missouri State Uni-
versity. On tq) of this he
partidpated in many judging
contests and has taught voca-
tional agriculture judging. For
the past year Mr. Morris has
been an instructor and Dairy
Plant Director at NMSU.

Richard Cowhig will be new in
the Ornamental Horticulture
field. He has earned his
Masters degree at the Univer-
sity of Maryland, his B.S.
degree from the University of
Massachusetts and has an As-
sociates degree in Floriculture
from Stockbridge School of
Agriculture.

Before coming to D.V.C. Mr.
Cowhig taught at Anne Arundel
Comnwnity College, and was
Assistant Director of Dr. Page
Horticulture School Inc. Be-
sides teaching he has held jobs
with Johnson Brother's Green-
houses Inc. (wholesale rose
growers) and was a salesman for
the Bostcm Flower Maitet.

Also, added to the Plant field
is Dr. Ronald Muse. Dr. R.
Muse obtained his PhD. firom
Virginia Pdytechnic Institute
and State University majoring in
Plant Pathology and Plant
Physiology. Dr. Muse also
attended Penn. State obtaining
degrees in VUnt Pathdogy
(M.S. degree) and also in
Agronomy and Turf Manage-
ment.

Prior experience includes:
Horticulture Consultant for Fre-
derick's Flowers, Assistant
Professor of Plant Pathology
(Ohio Agricultural Research and
Development Center, Wooster,
Ohio), Research assistant in
Plant Pathology at Virginia
Polytech, Teaching assistant in
Plant Pathology (University of
Maryland), and a research
assistant in Plant Pathology at
Penn. State. Dr. Muse is author
or co-author of twenty-three
articles in professional joumah
dealing with pathology, Qutri-
tion, and turf management.

On behalf of the. RAM and all
D.V.C. we would like to wel-
come these additions to our
faculty.

Tidrofs AvmUUe
for fiifo Hoys

D.V.C. has twenty tickets
available for five plays at the
Walnut Stieet Theatre. The
plays being performed by the
PhUadelphia Drama Guild will
be:

The Showofh, by George
Kelly, November 2.

Travesties, by Tom Stoppard,
November 30.

Sanit Joan, by George Ber-
nard Shaw, January 4.

Hobson's Choice, by Harold
Brighouse, February 1.

Uncle Vanya, by Anton Chek-
hov, March 1.

Curtain time for all the plays
is 8:00 p.m.

Watch for mote information.

Admission is free for all Del.
Val. students.

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The Ram, Thursday, September 8. 1977 Page 3

1977 Delaware VaHey College Football Preview

The Delaware Valley CoOege Aggies, winless
die past two seascns, will report for pre-s^wcm
drills and preparatioti for their nine game fall
schedute Saturday. August 27. Coach Al Wilson
deported.

Niiwty players are expected in camp, in-
duding 35 veterans, several upper classmen

who did not play last season and SO freshmen
jmspects. Ov die returnees. 13 are starters
fr<»i last years chib. "We look forward to an
improved year," Coadi Wilson commented,
"with the increased quantity and quality of our
squad cranpetition in camp should be super."

OFFENSE

The pass will again be featured in die Aggie
attack. Ron Haraka, second in passing in the
Nordmn Divi»on last year, returns at
Quarterback. Haraka will be pudied by Junior,
Stan McGlynn, and Freshman, Tom Kenny.
Scott Kingsbauer, an outstanding Split End
and Punter has graduated. Scott Melroy, a
three year starter at safety, will be moved to
Split End. Seven others will provide much
competition for Melroy induding: Junicv, Mark
Breid(H-, Sophomore, Steve Lilly, transfer, Dave
Anderson and Freshmen, Dave Jefferson,
Steve Cash, Budiey Lewis, Jim Gordon. Keith
Trusktn returns at tight end and will battled by
Sqphomore, Steve Fomoff and Freshman Jeff
Karpin^.

The offensive line will be young and appears
to lack depth. Dick Kling, the 1976 outstanding
offensive lineman, will return at center. The
only others witii experience will be Juniors, Bob
Reapsome and Chariie Thomas and sophomore,
Bob Root. There will be a host of freshmen who
will be counted on to improve this area: they in-
dude: John Lundenmuth, Gary Walters, Mike
Bergano, Paul Boyle, Jim Fogarty, Jim Saner,
Mike Marshall, Steve Gehriebi, George Biggs,
John Lare, and Bill Turner. Sophomores, Andy
Conley and Marty ChameHne who were injured
all of last season and Junior, Jim Fretz who was
moved from line backer will also be in the thick
of the battle for position.

The running backs appear to be a strength at
the outset of die season. Seniors Ed Cini, Mike
Mackerides and John Maloney provide ex-
perience and speed. Junior, Joe Laumakis, the
1976 leading Aggie Rusher and Sophomore,
Pete Albano and Bill Mullen, who sat out the
entire '76 season with a broken arm, are also
key factors in the depth and strength of the
dfensive backfield. Talented freshmen include:
Greg Salicondro, Kevin Kramnes, Mike Rudy,
Tony Strong, Jim Yazujian and Les Davies. The
'77 scoring punch should show vast im-
provement.

DEFENSE

The Aggie defense must show great im-
provement if the 1977 win and loss record is
^ling to change. Coach Wilson believes dwt
the overall strength of a food>all program is
indicated by sound defensive fiay. Souwl,
agressive defensive play will get qiecial
emphasis with the opening of training camp.

The defensive line will lad[ size and ^-
pensive. Jack Mazak and Steve Hertig are the
(mly returning starters. However, Bruce
Shickwa, who moves from offensive aiid guard
and Bryan Felter and Ride Phillips who both
lettered are expected to become solid pCT-
formers. The newcomers will have to mature
quickly. They include: Chuck Alpuche, Mark
Beale. Ron Bates, Ed Craig, Frank Velhicd and
Warren Robertson.

The line backing corps will have limited
experience, but there are a number of talented
freshment who should add size and strength to
this important area. Senior, Mike Hann, who
returns after a year's absence and sophomcxe,
Joe Lelli appear to have the inside track.
However, four talented freshmen figure to be in
the thick of the battle for a starting assignment.
They include: Tom Houpt, Phil Boob, Mark
D<^ius and George Dudo.

The secondary will be led by senior, Fitz
Gittens, one of the outstanding players in the
M.A.C. Junior. Kent Rickenback and Sopho-
mores Keith Sipple, Gary Scott, Scott Rodkey.
John Sofia, Nick Cicchino and Metro Mala-
savage will all battle for starting assignment.
In addition, Larry Thierolf, Brian Emerick,
Matt Flanaga, Mark Miller Bryan Berlando,
Gary Hall. Rich Mullen, Jim Yandrtrfski and
Eric Weyland, all members of tlte freshman
dass, will also be in the thick oif the positi<m
battie in the defensive backfield.

Overall, the Aggies will have a young club.
However the attitude of the returning players
appears positive. This coupled with the abilities
of the incoming freshmen should indicate an
improved season. The schedule will be difficult
as six of the nine opponents are coming off a
winning season and all nine opponents repcvt
improved depth and strength.

Coach Wilson announced that John Hardy,
Emerson Dromgold and Joe Injaychfxk will
return from last year's coaching staff. Dan
Faulkner, Tom Duff and Pete Righi will be
newcomers in the Delaware Valley Cdlege
football program.

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