The P.M.C. News, December 1916
"Thrilling Victories Climax Successful Season on Gridiron"
PMC defeated Albright 24-7 on Thanksgiving Day.
Triumph 17-0 Over Washington on November 11, 1916.
Gallaudet Beaten 27-13 on November 4, 1916.
Ursinus Wins Hard-Fought Game, 30-6, on November 18, 1916.
"High Rank in Football World – One of 'Big Four' on 1917 Schedule – Outlook Bright for Strong Team"
"Pauxtis to Have Position of Director of Athletics"
Possibility that Athletic Board will create a Director of Athletics position will be created for Coach S.F. "Si" Pauxtis.
"Sigel to Lead Team in 1917"
Louis S. Sigel re-elected captain of football team by unanimous vote.
"New Flags Needed by Corps"
Captain Edward Brautigam trying to acquire new U.S. colors and a PMC standard.
"P.M.C. Boys 'Doing Their Bit' in the Conflict Over Seas"
Letters received by Colonel Charles E. Hyatt from cadets in the World War: A. R. McGaw, Donald G. Cameron.
"More Students"
Request for names of potential students for both Preparatory School and PMC, as several positions for the winter term remain open unfilled.
"Seniors Cover Wide Range of Technical Subjects in Essays"
Technical Essays read by Class of 1917 cadets on December 8, 1916. Essayists: C. Rudolph Williamson, Howard J. Winneberger, M. Francis Wilcoxon, John D. Frisbee, Oscar T. Winneberger, john H. Christensen, Lucius L. Moore, DeBruceton Lowenburg, Albert E. Ardussi, Donald FitzGerald, Charles R. Hoyt, Thomas E. Leet, Walter H. Roll, Jr.
"'Dot,' Senior Play, in Rehearsal"
Comedy "The Doing of Dot," will be performed in the spring. Written and produced by English professor William H. Blake.
Basketball season, under Manager Leet, will start January 13, 1917 and consist of 12 games.
"Morley, 1904, Who Uncovers Dead Cities, Talk son Ancient American Civilization"
Sylvanus Griswold "Vay" Morley lectured on December 7, 1916 on his work in Central American archaeology.
"Orations for College Prize – Cadet Simpson Wins; Huebner Takes Honors in Second Class Contest"
Contest held on November 17, 1916. William R. Simpson won the College Oratorical Prize; Richard V. Huebner took second honors. Judges: Reverend John W. Hauser, Dr. Charles H. Hubbard, A.A. Cochran. Other participants: Robert R. Horlacher, Charles F. Felin, Louis S. Sigel, William C. Seaton, Harry C. Eagle, Stanley Whitaker.
"At Big Shipbuilding Plant – Engineering Students Inspect the Sun Company's Yards on Delaware"
Professor Herbert J. Wild brought engineering classes to the Sun Shipbuilding Company plant on October 30, 1916.
College Glee Club tryouts ended. Announcement of first concert.
Richard v. Huebner elected Manager of 1917 football team. Luicis L. Moore elected Manager of Tennis team.
"Captain Morey Honored at Review by john Wanamaker Institute Regiment"
Captain Lewis S. Morey honored for distinguished service by being asked to review the John Wanamaker Commercial Institute Regiment in the Armory of the Philadelphia Wanamaker Store.
"U.S. Wants Reserve Officers"
PMC graduates eligible for appointments. Statement detailing this need created by Captain Lewis S. Morey.
"Corps Dance Brilliant Social Event; 'Rookies' Enjoy Their First 'Hop'"
First formal dance of the year held on November 24, 1916 in the Drill Hall. Patronesses: Mrs. Charles E. Hyatt, Mrs. Frank K. Hyatt, Mrs. Lewis S. Morey, Mrs. Ralph B. Harris, Mrs. Levi P. Wyman, Mrs. Samuel R. Crothers, Mrs. Herbert J. Wild, Mrs. Edward Brautigam, Mrs. Lawrence W. Burdick, and Mrs. Harold C. Bird. Receiving committee also included Mrs. Henry VonH. Stoever. Dance committee: John H. Christensen, Walter H. Roll, Jr., Robert R. Horlacher, Harry S. Vernon, Walter S. Bastian.
"Critic Praises Football Team"
Walter F. Dunn of _The Philadelphia Public Ledger_ praised season.
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