Crossroads 2008 [Student Magazine]

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2 Crossroads: Hidden Treasures
Table of Contents:
Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon 4
By Carlyn Spangler
History Hidden at Local Heritage Museum 5
By Kay Barrett
Uncovering Hughie Jennings' value early 6
By Christian Johnson
Jim Glimm spun stories into gold 7
By Kristy Bramm
CMoG: Treasures in plain sight 8
By Michelle Watts
Canton, Pa celebrates fall with apples and cheese 8
Chris Johnson, Dan Mason, Thatcher Thomas, Brandon
By Brandon Fitzwater
Fitzwater, Danelle Miller, Kay Barrett, Eric Bohannon,
Some students fish for a major 9
Michelle Watts, Jill Kauffman, Kristy Bramm, Kimberlee
By Jill Kauffman Blocker, Rebekah Brown, Carlyn Spangler
Mansfield graduate coaches to teach 10
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Crossroads: Hidden Treasures 3
Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon is hidden
just east of the Crossroads
By Carlyn Spangler
Treasures are buried throughout Pennsylva overpopulated towns. It delivers a sense of free
nia. The Quaker State is known for rolling dom, but yet a desire for a secret.
hills and beautiful scenery. The road suddenly turns to dirt and I can
Many of Pennsylvania's wonders are wait hear the uneven gravel crackle beneath my
ing to be discovered. I went on a treasure tires. After minutes of uncertainty, a sign ap
hunt to uncover some hidden beauty. pears saying, "Leonard Harrison State Park."
My hunt began on a white, winter Sun This State Park is situated along the Pennsylva Photo by Beka Brown
Wellsboro, PA has become widely known
day. The church bells ringing, and the streets nia Grand Canyon.
as a tourist town, thanks to its small shops
desolate, made this Sunday perfect to dis The canyon, also known as Pine Creek
and beautiful setting.
cover lost treasure. Mansfield, PA is my Gorge, is a product of the ice age. The creek
starting point, but my final destination is was clammed by rocks, soil and other debris,
unknown. pushed there by the Laurentide Continental
Mansfield is a borough located in South Glacier. A lake formed and the glacial meltwa-
ern Tioga County. It is a tiny town, home ter filled the lake and overflowed.
to Mansfield University. The town is quiet, In the past, Pine Creek Gorge served as
except when the annual festivities of 1890s a major route of travel for American Indi
takes place. ans and by the 1800s, lumbermen arrived.
The weekend of 1890s celebrates Mansfield The lumbermen harvested the white pine,
as the home of the first night football game hemlock and hardwood forests, making the
played under lights. The weekend is filled with wildlife population drop.
parades, laughter and a carnival atmosphere in By the early 1900s, Pine Creek Gorge
Smythe Park. When the sun goes down, the changed because of unregulated hunting and
Mansfield community reenacts a night football trapping, deforestation and wild fires.
Photo by Beka Brown
game. The weekend of 1890s is a time for re After the devastation, the forests began to Mansfield, PA is home of the first night light
membrance and town spirit. grow back. The white-tailed deer, beaver, tur football game, which was sponsored by
After driving through the main street of key, black bear and river otter returned. General Electric.
Mansfield, I start my journey toward Wells On this afternoon the parking lot is
boro. empty. I am the only one in sight. The Pine
Wellsboro is a borough in Tioga County, 15 Creek Gorge is open all year long, but the
minutes west of Mansfield. Town lights illumi canyon is most popular during the fall.
nate the streets and historical buildings give off Tourists travel far to see the scenic wilderness
charm. Before Wellsboro was home to families and dramatic rock formations. The beauty is
and small businesses, it was a popular shipping breathtaking, even in the winter. The once full
point and trade center. trees take a break from foliage, but the unique
This town was a hot spot for flour and terrain remains.
woolen mills, milk condensing plants, saw Activities at the canyon include hiking, bik
mills, and manufactures of chemical, rugs and ing, fishing, canoeing and white water rafting.
furniture. Wellsboro is also the site of one of Trails such as Pine Creek Rail, West Rim, and
the first factories where light bulbs were mass- Turkey Path curve through the canyon, and are
produced. available for hiking in the warmer seasons.
Photo by Beka Brown
When driving through the narrow streets The Pine Creek Rail Trail, located at the Although the Grand Canyon of Arizona
and small diners, the historical significance bottom of the canyon, is a public path used for is more famous, the Pennsylvania Grand
would never be known. It's the mansions and biking and hiking. The West Rim Trail, strictly Canyon still offers breathtaking views and
old churches grab the tourists attention, not for hiking, is a 30 mile path down the western great outdoor experiences.
the abandoned factories. Wellsboro is more side of the canyon.
than just the county seat of Tioga, it is home to The Turkey Path Trail descends one mile
the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. to the bottom, taking the hiker on a path yon are all wonders many have yet to dis
As I drive I can feel the winter season among through steep hills and scenic waterfalls. The cover. Through my Sunday drive I saw hid
me. The empty roads wind through the snow gorge contains 360,000 acres of the Tio den beauty that most of the world has never
covered fields and past abandoned barns and ga State Forest, where animals and people seen. Country homes, tiny towns and the
country homes. The drive creates adventure to call home. scenic wonders are all treasures the Quaker
a place concealed from the crowded cities and Mansfield, Wellsboro and the Grand Can- State has to offer, yff.
4 Crossroads: Hidden Treasures
History Hidden at Local
Heritage Museum
By Kay Barrett
Hidden in the hills of Northeastern Pa, Bradford County may not
warrant much outside attention from a passing car or an airplane
overhead, but what should be known about this farming area is
the 200 years of history that helped shape it. The Bradford County
Heritage Museum has worked hard to preserve that history.
The Heritage Museum is situated along Route 14 near Troy's
Alparon Park. Former dairy farmers Wilmer and Ruth Wilcox Photo courtesy of the Troy Pennysaver
The Mitchell House is most recognized for the eight original wood
started the museum in 1991 with considerable help from the late
en columns which help support the inn's two porches. According
Alonzo (Lonnie) Thomas of Troy. Their goal was to preserve the
to Dickerson, the Mitchell boys used to sleep on the top porch
agricultural history of the area by building the Troy Farm Museum
year round.
to house the Wilcox's historical agricultural collection.
The Troy Farm Museum evolved to a county historical museum
bread.'"
which houses donated historical artifacts from 200 years of life in
The Children's Church opened in 1937. Rockwell and his
northern Pennsylvania. Visitors may enjoy flax demonstrations,
family ran the church until Rockwell was sent to fight in World
walk among agricultural machinery and tools and explore rooms
War II. During its heyday the church received local and national
displaying aspects of local history.
attention. It was featured in an issue of Life magazine. "When it was
JoAnne Dickerson has worked at the museum for five years.
started many adults didn't think much of it, but the children took it
"The museum is a village. We have a doctor's office, the Troy Hotel,
seriously and soon the whole town knew about it," Dickerson said.
the general store and we recently added the Carriage House and
One of the best-loved exhibits is also one of the oldest. The
the Children's Church," Dickerson said. "The Carriage House was
Gregory Inn, originally known as the Mitchell House, was built
previously the Merchant's Building which was the oldest building
around 1822 and survived more history than could fit into this
on the Troy Fair Grounds."
article. "Children who visit like to hear how the house used to hide
The Merchants Building was to be torn down. It was spared when
slaves as part of the underground railroad," Dickerson said.
the Troy Fair Board donated it to the museum last year. The building
It is believed there was a space under the fireplace in the house
was moved across Alparon Park to its new location and was renamed
used to hide slaves. Handmade quilts were used to send messages
the Carriage House because a large collection of wagons, carriages
to slaves traveling north. Quilts were left in barns or hung across
and buggies are stored inside.
fences for escaped slaves to find. "Each quilt pattern held a different
The Children's Church was donated by Charles Rockwell
message. A wheel pattern meant be ready to travel by wagon; there
of Canton. "Charles Rockwell opened the church when he was
was also a north star pattern and many others. Some quilts could
12 years old. It was for children only. No adults were allowed to
actually be used as maps to the north," Dickerson said.
attend," Dickerson said. "Charles was the minister. He wrote his
Dickerson says that it is not the artifacts that make the museum
own sermons. One of his sermons was based on the Lord's Prayer
but the people. "The volunteers here are everything. The museum
and went, 'You pray for bread, because you only pray for what
wouldn't be able to run without them," Dickerson said. "I started
you need, so don't go asking for jelly on top when you only need
volunteering five years ago after I retired from 32 years as secretary
at the [Troy] Middle School. I have always loved history. People say
that they see my car here all the time and I tell them 'If I wasn't here
I would be sleeping in front of the TV at home.' If I had the choice,
I would be happy to live in the Mitchell House."
The Bradford County Heritage Museum is open to visitors from
April 28 to Oct. 29 for the 2008 season. Guides provide tours for
elementary schools and senior citizens.
"We plan on making our village bigger. We have plans for a
barber shop and a new building to repair and restore carriages in.
People are always donating items. It means a lot to us that they are
willing to part with some of these pieces," Dickerson said. "Some
people have no idea how much history and information is here [at
the farm museum] until they visit and have a look. I had a tour of
senior citizens come. One said, 'We were just at the [Pennsylvania]
Grand Canyon and I had the best time. Then they told us we were
Photo by Jessica Hojer going to some museum and I wasn't happy, but I have to tell you
JoAnne Dickerson is one of the volunteers who keep the museum
that I have had the most wonderful time.'" .-j^f.
running. A lack of heating prevents it from being open year round.
Crossroads: Hidden Treasures 5
Mansfield University uncovered Hughie Jennings' value early
By Christian Johnson
Since its birth in 1857, Mansfield University that will most likely never be broken. During from his third base coaching box. Jennings
produced graduates who have gone on to a game in 1897, Jennings was hit in the head would often use whistles, horns and the "Ee-
accomplish great things. The University by a pitch in the third inning. He managed Yah!" chant to distract his opponents. His
takes special pride in its athletic programs to finish the game but almost immediately trademark chant happened when Jennings
and the alumni who went on to play at the after it ended Jennings collapsed in the locker would wave both hands over his head, raise
professional level. In particular, its 143-year- room and was unconscious for three days. his right knee and yell "Ee-yah!"
old baseball program has produced excellent In 1899 his time with the Orioles ended Umpires, players, managers and the press
athletes like Mike Gazelle who went on to when manager Ned Hanlon moved to the all loved Jennings. The freckle-faced Irish
play on several championship teams with Brooklyn Superbas (later became Brooklyn man from Pennsylvania was even liked by
the New York Yankees during the 1920s. Dodgers). Jennings followed Hanlon to Ty Cobb, a Georgia native known for being
Perhaps the most famous athlete to Brooklyn. In 1899 and 1900 Brooklyn won the fiercest baseball player of all time. The
come out of Mansfield University played for National League pennants but Jennings had relationship between the two was unique
only one year, in 1886. His name is Hugh a hard time enjoying the success because of because Jennings had the ability to get
Ambrose Jennings. He is better known to a severe injury in his throwing arm. In 1901, along with Cobb, which was something
baseball historians as the "Ee-Yah! man." Jennings was traded to the Philadelphia most people had trouble doing. Cobb was
He was selected to the Mansfield University Phillies but his injury prevented him from thought of as being a dirty player, mean-
Hall of Fame in 1991. Jennings died in ever having a decent season again. During spirited racist and ill-tempered brawler. Yet,
1928, but his ability to draw curiosity and his two seasons in Philadelphia, Jennings somehow Jennings was able to connect with
excitement out of baseball junkies still exists played in only 82 games and hit .272. In the man on a level nobody was able to do.
to this day. 1903 Jennings ended his playing career in Following the 1920 season, Jennings
Jennings was born April 2, 1869 in Brooklyn with the Superbas. During this stepped down as manager. He eventually
Pittston, Pa. As a child Jennings worked as a season he played in only six games. joined his old friend John McGraw, who
"breaker boy," boys who separated coal from Despite the injury and a career that was was managing the New York Giants at
slate in coal mines. Eventually Jennings in shambles, Jennings would continue a life the time. While a coach with the Giants,
made it out of Pittston and attended college, in baseball as a manager. His first experience Jennings watched as his friend and former
first at Mansfield State Normal School in as manager came at Cornell Law School. In teammate became ill. As a result, he filled in
1886 and then years later at St. Bonaventure 1899, Jennings was accepted to the school as manager for parts of the 1924 and 1925
University in Cattaraugus County, NY. and managed their baseball team in exchange seasons. This is where Jennings finished his
Jennings first drew attention while playing for his tuition. According to legend, Jennings career with an overall managing record of
semi-professional baseball in Lehighton, Pa. accidentally dove head first into an empty 1,184 wins and 995 losses. In 1926 Jennings
in 1891. This led him to Kentucky were he pool at night while on campus at Cornell. decided to retire. The physical and mental
signed on to play for the Louisville Colonels Despite fracturing his skull, Jennings attended strain of a career in baseball finally got to
of the American Association of baseball. He his classes the next day. Jennings and he developed a dependency to
stayed with the Colonels when they joined He managed the Cornell baseball team alcohol and pain medication. Many blame
the National League in 1892, but was traded on and off until the spring of 1904 when his psychological problems on the many
to the Baltimore Orioles on June 7, 1893. he left early for a coaching position with the injuries to his head.
Jennings played for the Orioles for seven Baltimore Orioles. Jennings never officially On February 1, 1928 Jennings died at
seasons. finished his degree at Cornell but he passed his home in Scranton, PA of a severe case of
Jennings played shortstop and was able the Maryland bar exam in 1905 and started meningitis. Sadly, Jennings would never see
to dominate the position with his quickness a law practice. Law became a passion for the day he was inducted into the National
and fielding skills. Jennings was also a superb Jennings and he would continue to work at Baseball Hall of fame in Cooperstown, NY
hitter, which he proved this during the 1895 his law practice during the off-seasons for in 1945. Although he is better known for
and 1896 seasons, which would be the best baseball and for the rest of his life. his career as a manager, he was inducted as a
of his career. In 1895 he hit .386, scored 159 In 1907 Jennings was hired as the player for the Orioles.
runs and gathered 204 hits. The 1896 season manager of a Detroit Tigers Team that The Life of Hugh Ambrose Jennings
was his best when he hit .401 with 121 RBIs featured future hall of famers Ty Cobb and is marked by both great success and tragic
and 70 stolen bases. Sam Crawford. Jennings led his talented failures. His life will forever be connected
Although Jennings was an extraordinary team to three consecutive American League with the sport of baseball and the fun-loving
player, he became a fan-favorite not because Pennants in 1907, 1908 and 1909. Despite antics he displayed on the field. Yet he also has
of his skill but because of his fearless style and their efforts, the Tigers lost the World Series an even closer connection with his home state
charismatic persona. People soon became during these years to the Chicago Cubs and of Pennsylvania and a certain place where
amazed at Jennings willingness to allow Pittsburgh Pirates. he began his career in baseball. That place is
himself to be hit by a pitch. In 1896, he was During his years as manager Jennings Mansfield University, a small school planted
hit by a pitch 51 times, a major league record built a reputation as being a wild man in the mountains of Tioga County.
6 Crossroads: Hidden Treasures
Jim Glimm spun stories into gold
By Kristy Bramm
James York Glimm was a city boy most of his "Whenever there were disagreements among
life. He got a wake up call when he moved band members, Jim was the one to act as the
to the northern Pennsylvania mountains. mediator. He was not only good at this but
Glimm lived in Long Island, New York he also enjoyed doing it," Smith said. He be
most of his life and attended schools in the lieved Glimm was a good musician and au
city. He was hired by Mansfield University thor but more importantly Glimm's passion
to teach in 1968. for music and writing was great. "He was an
Upon his arrival Glimm noticed things outgoing and honest person who loved to
were different from the city. The air was talk and was also a great listener. He was in
fresh, the views were breathtaking and most terested in what others had to say and always
of all there was wildlife. He rented a farm wanted to help them," Smith said.
house. He still swears the animals had been Dick Soderberg, director of the Fisheries
waiting for him and were ready to attack. program at Mansfield University, is a de
His garbage was taken over by raccoons, the voted outdoorsman and was a close friend
berries in his yard fed local bears and his of Glimm's. Over the years the two men
front porch was a walkway to opossums. spent a lot of time together fishing, hunt Tucker Worthington
Glimm caught on to mountain ways ing, exploring the wilderness and swapping Glimm loved playing his claw hammer banjo
with the Cherry Flats Ridge Pluckers
with the help of his neighbors. stories. "Jim was a gregarious person. He
He was fascinated with the area and want would strike up a conversation with anyone. Folklore from the book:
ed to know more about the land and the We got close in the last years of his life. I was
folks who lived there. He traveled all over also his mentor," Soderberg said. The Frozen Flame:
the northern Pennsylvania mountains col Glimm died from cancer at the age of
"We was camping one time and it got real
lecting what he called folktales. His journey 58 in August 2000. He taught at Mansfield
cold, so we built us a big fire to keep warm.
collecting stories was long. It included help University for 33 years and loved shaping
Well as the evening went on it got colder
ing the storytellers with farm chores, laying the minds of students. He lives on in his
and colder, so we moved closer and closer
bricks or making maple syrup. He did any books. Margie Bachman works for the Uni
to the fire. We just couldn't get any heat.
thing to keep them talking. versity of Pittsburgh press where Glimm's
Finally, we got so the flames were licking
Glimm didn't know how to put together books were published. "His books are still our pants and still no heat. So I reached
everything he had gathered. He enrolled in in high demand and are considered a must out to put my hand on the flame, and you
folklore courses in 1975. Five years later he read," Bachman said. know what? The flame was frozen. I just
got a grant from the National Endowment Mansfield University has set up a memo broke a peice off and held it in my hand.
of Humanities to complete his work. After a rial scholarship fund in Glimm's name. The That's how cold it was."
decade gathering folktales, Glimm published scholarship is given to entering freshmen - told by Bud Mitchel- Troy, PA
Flatlanders and Ridgerunners: Folktales from the English students who show a potential for de
Mountains of Northern Pennsylvania in 1983. veloping as a writer and student of literature.
"A swarm of bees in May
Glimm found another passion while liv Since Glimm's death in 2000, The Cher Is worth a load of hay.
ing in the mountains. He learned to play ry Flats Ridge Pluckers have hosted an an A swarm of bees in June
his "claw hammer" banjo. He was a charter nual James Glimm Memorial Concert at Is worth a silver spoon.
member of the Cherry Flats Ridge Pluckers, Mansfield University every spring. All the A swarm of bees in July
which started as a group of friends playing proceeds go toward the scholarship fund-i^f: Aint worth a fly."
around the campfire on a hill overlooking
Cherry Flats. The old-time band is known
for their lively dance tunes, bluegrass, folk
songs and Irish airs.
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Crossroads: Hidden Treasures 7
Trie Corning Museum of Glass hides its treasure in plain sight
By MicKelle Watts
The Corning Museum of Glass, renowned for being the world's larg ner described the flood as "possibly the greatest single catastrophe
est glass museum, is located in the center of the Finger Lakes region borne by an American museum."
of New York. The museum did not reopen until August 1, 1972. Staff mem
It features 35 centuries of glass artistry, live demonstrations of bers dried books page by page and cleaned every piece of glass. Work
glassblowing and an international Glass Market. New attractions in was still being done when the museum reopened.
clude the Rakow Research Library which keeps records on glass and The museum expanded in 1978. Gunnar Birkerts added a series
glassmaking and the Studio, a highly respected glassmaking school. of galleries with the library, which was linked to the old building
The Corning Museum of Glass was founded in 1950 by the using light-filled windowed ramps at the center. The galleries were
Corning Glass Works, now known as Corning, Inc. It opened as a raised on concrete pillars above the flood line and the new museum
non-profit institution that expanded the knowledge of glass. It of opened to the public on May 28, 1980.
ficially opened in 1951. The museum had more than 2,000 artifacts, Increased visitations put a strain on the facilities by the early
two staff members and a research library which was housed in a 1990s and renovations were made in 1996 under the director
glass-walled building. ship of Dr. David Whitehouse. The Studio was the first to be
Under the direction of Thomas Buechner, the museum contin added. It opened in 1996 and offered classes in glassblowing and
ued to grow, acquiring books on the history of glassmaking and coldworking.
new exhibits. When Buechner took a position with the Brooklyn Smith-Miller & Hawkinson added the main building using glass wher
Museum he was succeeded by Paul Perrot who continued collecting ever possible to showcase the art through the architecture of the building.
and preserving objects made of glass. The renovations were finally completed in 2001. The new exhibits
The Corning Museum of Glass was threatened in June, 1972 included a visitor's center, a Hot Glass demonstration stage, a hands
when Hurricane Agnes swept the region. The Chemung River Val on Innovation Center designed by Ralph Appelbaum Associates and a
ley, surrounding the museum, was under five feet of water. Sculpture Gallery.
When the water receded, staff members returned to find books The bottom of the museum is filled by the Glass Market where cus
soaked and objects muddied and thrownabout in the cases. Buech tomers may purchase glass art.
Canton, Pa celebrates fall with apples and cheese
By Brandon Fitzwater
Pennsylvania's Apple' n Cheese Festival is a two day event held in the Tracey said.
fall that was created to promote Canton's rich farming history and to Tracey says that the uniqueness of the festival is what sets it apart
bring people back to the area. from other events.
The festival was created in 1988 by a group of leaders from dif "There are three aspects that make this event work," Tracey said.
ferent civic organizations to help bump the economy. According "The type of event that it is, it's not a fair or a flea market, the time
to Roger Tracey, the chairman of the Apple' n Cheese festival, Dot of year that it is [held], fall, and its beautiful location."
Kemp was credited with the idea. Tracey couldn't stress enough how much time and effort that
When it started out, the festival got some help from the Endless people put into the event. "Everyone thinks that this is a two day
Mountains Visitors Bureau and the Canton Firemen since the event event that takes one day to prepare for, but there are great people
took place at the Canton Fireman's Field. Now, the Festival is a part of spending time all year long to make sure everything runs smoothly,"
Rekindle Inc., a non profit organization, and it is held at the Manley- Tracey said.
Bohlayer farm in East Canton. Tracey says that the reason the festival This year the Apple 'n' Cheese Festival will be held, like always,
moved was simply because it outgrew the Fireman's field. on the weekend of the first full week in October, which is Saturday
"The Manley Bohlayer Farm was perfect; it is a beautiful old farm October 4 and Sunday October 5.
with a lot of room for parking and a sight down through the valley
that is gorgeous in the fall," Tracey said. There are many vendors Carol Welch
selling food, homemade crafts, LeRaysville cheese which sells out Broker
every year according to Tracey, apples, apple cider and the famous
apple dumplings.
The population of Canton is around 2,000-2,500. The first
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full weekend in October the visiting population causes it to rise to
25,000-30,000 and one year it rose to 32,000 people, according Erie Insurance Group
Tracey.
"It's not just Canton that this event helps. It's the whole area.
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8 Crossroads: Hidden Treasures
Some students fish for a major at Mansfield
By Jill Kauffman
Mansfield University has the only program in the nation that of
fers undergraduate certification in Fisheries. Mansfield has had the
program for 31 years. Fisheries graduates are in high demand for
employment and have a high acceptance rate at graduate schools.
Fisheries is about resource management and environmental pro
tection. A student can work in a hatchery or with wild fish. Accord
ing to Dr. Richard Soderberg, head of the Fisheries program, the
program is "academically rigorous" and recommends applicants
have college prep courses in math and science before they are ac
cepted into the program.
Samantha Kutskel is a junior Fisheries major. She chose to study
Fisheries at Mansfield because it is a strong program. "MU has a
very well known program. Dr. Soderberg is known throughout the
country. It is probably one of the best," Kutskel said.
The most unique feature of the program is that a graduate will
be certified as an Associate Fisheries Scientist by the American
Fisheries Society. "Many people with master's degrees do not meet
the requirements for certification, but the fisheries curriculum at
Mansfield is designed around these requirements," Soderberg said.
"Many states require certification for advancement in their agen
cies and some require it for the initial hiring."
There are usually 35-40 students in the program. Three areas of
fisheries science that the students take classes in are aquaculture, fish
eries biology and fisheries science. The program features an indepen
dent research project, summer field courses and a required intern
ship. Kutskel was asked what her favorite part of the program was.
"The field work. We have to do so much; and the people because ev Photos by Dr. Richard Soderberg
eryone I interact with daily are the kind of people I wish I could have The curriculum requires that Fisheris students work in the field.
around all the time." An example of field work is when the students They work in local hatcheries and transplant fish to local streams.
Much of theirfield work is under the auspices of the U.S. Geologi
use a method called electroshocking to study the fish. "We have a
cal Survey office in Wellsboro, Pa.
boat and a backpack shocker. The boat is for ponds and the backpack
for streams. We look at populations with the data collected," Kutskel some interesting aspects of the program were. "More courses in
said. fisheries than you could ever get at another school." Mansfield
Kutskel plans to intern in Clinton County where she will be University offers 10 courses related to Fisheries and students take a
studying a trout stream that has mine discharge flowing into it. variety of Biology courses.
Some places students have interned in the past are with the U.S. The Fisheries program is difficult, but most students enjoy it.
Army Corp of Engineers, Yellowstone National Park, Pennsylva "I really like it. We have already gotten a lot of experience in the
nia Department of Environmental Protection, Purdue University, field. I have met a lot of great friends through the program. It is not
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Alaska) and the Pennsyvania Fish an easy major, but I think that's what makes it good. It challenges
and Boat Commission. you," Kutskel said.
Some places where students have found employment include
the University of Arizona, United States Geological Survey and
L'Oceanografic Aquarium in Valencia, Spain. Spain has the larg
est marine center in Europe and one of the largest aquariums in Rally Kisser chart<
the world.
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The required research projects are presented at conferences
and meetings at other schools. There are education agreements
with the U.S. Geological Survey and the Pennsylvania Fish
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practical experience.
The program is not common, but it is important. "Proper re www.ra sural
source management is vital to our emotional and sociological well- i@rall
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being," Soderberg said. The program is designed to give the student
a comprehensive education in Fisheries. Soderberg was asked what
Crossroads: Hidden Treasures 9
Mansfield graduate coaches to teach
By Eric Bohannon
There is a sense of enthusiasm and excitement that oozes out of
Frank Pecaitis when he talks about his time spent at Mansfield Uni
versity. The 1956 graduate of Mansfield speaks of heritage and how
proud he is to be a part of Mansfield's heritage.
Pecaitis played football at Mansfield and after graduation, became
a high school wrestling coach at Susquenita high school. He was
inducted into the PIAA District IV Wrestling Coaches Association
Hall of Fame and also the Ed Romance Lower Anthracite Chapter
of Pennsylvania Hall of Fame.
When Pecaitis was at Mansfield, it was still called Mansfield State
College. He remembers walking down to Smythe Park for practice.
"I remember seeing groundhogs running around on the field dur
ing practice," Pecaitis said. "We would have to walk down and back
with our equipment and after practice we took showers and then
went to training table."
During this time, training table was a little different than
now. Pecaitis and his teammates had to dress up in coat and
tie and walk to the cafeteria together. "Six to eight of us guys
would sit together at a table and one guy would get the food
for everybody," Pecaitis said. One thing that stuck out in his
mind was the mix of younger players and members of the
team that were Korean War veterans. "We had five guys that
were veterans and they instilled the importance of education
in us." Pecaitis said.
Pecaitis played on the Mansfield football team from 1954-56
lettering all three years. His senior year he played both offense
and defense playing center and linebacker. He missed only
one play all season, a stat that makes Pecaitis proud. But per
haps his proudest moment was scoring his first and only col
legiate touchdown. "We were playing East Stroudsburg and
they lined up to kick a field goal. The lineman in front of me Courtesy of Mansfield Library
cleared a path for me and I wasn't touched and blocked the Frank Pecaitis was a two way starter his senior year for the Man
kick and scored a touchdown," Pecaitis said. sfield football team. Pecaitis played center and linebacker and
It's easy to say Pecaitis enjoyed his time on the football field misssed only one play all season.
at Mansfield, but he enjoyed receiving his education just as "The professors at Mansfield had a caring and quality na
much. "I couldn't have received a better education anywhere ture about them that helped me grow up," Pecaitis said. "I
else for a career in teaching," Pecaitis said. "I learned how to also learned a lot from my coaches at Mansfield because that's
teach at Mansfield." what coaches are, they're coaches."
Throughout all the success he has achieved, Pecaitis thinks
back about the time he spent at Mansfield. "I can't explain the
Frank Pecaitis coaching accomplishments
feelings I have for Mansfield," Pecaitis said. "I had a lot of fun
1959- Became the first head coach of the Susquenita High School and received a good education." -TR*-
wrestling program. Led Susquenita to a winning season in just
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1965- Became the head coach of the wrestling program at Mount
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