The Eighth Tribe, 1975 (2. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1975-08-01 / 8. szám
August, 1975 THE EIGHTH TRIBE Page Seven News About People Ken Gerzsenyi Even Pete Rose, the famous hustling ballplayer for the Reds, would have a challenging time keeping up with the spirit of the former president of the Student Council at Norwin Area Senior High School. In fact, Ken Gerzsenyi was recognized recently. Gerzsenyi was awarded the “Hustler’s Award” by the Police Athletic League (PAL) Basketball team for the year 1975. The distinction is given to the member with the greatest amount of team spirit. Gerzsenyi’s zest does not stop with basketball, however. The 18-year-old keenly exhibits enthusiasm in a number of academic subjects as well. Besides serving on the student council for two years, Gerzsenyi was a three-year member of the National Honor Society, a letterman on the tennis team and a top debater. A member of the National Forensics League, Gerzsenyi and his teammates captured second place in the Bicentennial Debate, held in Harrisburg. Mathematics, however, is his first love. Last year, Gerzsenyi had the highest score at his high school in a math examination, and his senior year, went to Indiana University of Pennsylvania with two other students to help the Norwin math team place first in team competition. Dubious on a choice of careers, (“I’ve been trying to decide since my junior year”), Gerzsenyi plans on attending Carnegie-Mellon University in Pittsburgh in the fall and major in engineering. “I’m undecided between electrical, mechanical and metallurgical engineering,” Gerzsenyi said. Graduating third in his class, Gerzsenyi chose Carnegie-Mellon over another top choice, Penn State, because of the small classroom situations. “There are only 11 or 15 students in a class at Carnegie-Mellon,” he explained. “The school is located in Pittsburgh but it has a nice campus.” The recipient of a $3,250 scholarship from Carnegie-Mellon, Gerzsenyi also was awarded the Markview Manor Women’s Club Scholarship and the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship. Listing his most memorable experience from high school days as Homecoming, Gerzsenyi said, “Because I was on Student Council I was an escort. The whole ordeal was very enjoyable and memorable.” The son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gerzsenyi of North Huntingdon, Pa., he is a member of the Free Magyar Reformed Church of McKeesport, Pa. along with his parents and two brothers. ☆ ☆ STEVE J. OLAH, a technician at the Sewaren Generating Station, received the largest suggestion award in Public Service Electric and Gas Company’s history last year for an improved method for cooldown operation of twin-pac gas turbine units. The award amounted to $5,000 and it was estimated that the suggestion would save the Newark, N. J. company approximately $75,000 annually. ☆ ☆ WHITEY HERZOG, former manager of the Rangers and third base coach of the Angels, became the new manager for the Kansas City Royals in July. Chosen because of his ability to communicate with players and for his wide baseball experience, Herzog is off to a good start with a series of wins and fan approval. Player reaction is favorable also. So far they like what they see. In the future Herzog’s main objective will be to improve the Royal’s pitching staff.
