DECEMBER 19, 1948
THE BENNETT BANNER
Page Five
Culture Corner
John Kirkpatrick, a visiting artist
on the campus a few weeks ago,
brought to our minds this far away,
and somewhat obsolete thing known
as the “modern classic.” Most of us
enjoyed the program even though
the theme was a little out of our
regular orbits of thought.
Like most of the modern fine arts,
it attempts to analyze and penetrate
rather than cover with fanciness. It
is a deliberate attempt of mood and
inner thoughts conceived out of the
discovery of modern sciences such
a psychology of new philosophies like
Extentionalism.
However, don’t let these long-
winded phrases frighten too much
because, as Mr. Kirkpatrick told us,
it’s really a matter of first, discover,
under^anding and finally, falling in
love with its own particular kind of
beauty.
Mr. Kirkpatrick who is, by the
way, one of the greatest exponents
of the particular art, made his pro
gram of modern compositions much
more complete by giving brief biog
raphies of the composer, and then
explaining the music itself. He was
not only entertaining, for he is a
superb pianist, but informative and
somewhat of an inspiration to learn
still more about it ourselves. Without
a doubt, most of us have neglected
our education on that score sadly.
Surely now that we’ve been intro
duced to such contemporary com
posers as Theodore Chandler and
Rose Lee Tiney, we’ll want to know
more. Most of us will have to agree
with Mr. Kirkpatrick that “music
along with time marches on.”
That Thanksgiving week-end was
simply swell with Morehouse Glee
Club as entertainers on our campus.
The concert was enjoyable every
minute, and we look forward to next
year not for another program, but
more of an encore to previous ones.
Mr. Harreld, who is very well
known in his field, practically ran
the gamut in his varied program of
classical and semi-classical, tradi
tional and popular. Our favorite
though, was the “Pilgrims’ Chorus”
by Wagner and “Spirit Flower” by
Campel-Tipton. Both selections ex
emplified artistry which came from
sincerity and not artificiality.
Calrence Render, the violinist,
showed marked improvement over
last year’s performance. Although
the violin is one of the most beautiful
instruments, it is a difficult one to
play. Mr. Render certainly has de
voted many hours of study and prac
tice in order to achieve the results
of such performances as he presents
here at Bennett.
BOOK REVIEW
TOMORROW WILL BE BETTER
By BETTY SMITH
Betty Smith’s second novel is quite
similar to her first novel, “A Tree
Grows in Brooklyn,” in that it is ex
pressed with the same tenderness
and simplicity. One could almost say
that “Tomorrow Will Be Better” is a
continuation of “A Tree Grows in
Brooklyn.” The setting is the same
. . . Brooklyn, of course. Even though
the characters are different, the
Shannon family faces the same prob
lems that confronted the Nolan fam
ily in “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.”
The heroine, Margy Shannon, a
young girl just out of school, is ex
periencing the difficulties one has
when looking for a job. Having the
ambition and hopefulness like most
young people, Margy hopes to attain
happiness by overcoming poverty,
hard work, and misery. Margy’s only
dream is to provide a better home
and living for her children, so that
they will never experience the want
of certain needs, poverty, and an un
happy home.
“Tomorrow Will be Better” holds
a promise for those who believe that
the future has something in store for
them. As long as people have the
faith that the future will bring them
happiness, security and love, their
hopes will be fulfilled.
Of course we enjoyed Herman
Williams’ romantic baritone even
more this year than last. He has ac
quired still more poise and stage
decorum. Along with the definite as
set of a well-trained voice, he has a
gift for the dramatic, splendid pro-
nounciation, and a wide range. With
those assets, and only minor liabili
ties, we are anticipating a stage
career in the very near future.
“Deep Are The Roots” at A. & T.
College last week was an impressive
play, educational in its theme, and
universal in thought.
Because it dealt with a situation
which is a problem of America or
the world today, it was well worth
seeing for the story alone.
But the story is not the best part
for most of us will agree that its set
ting, scenery, lighting effects, and
make-up madf for extremely good
technical smoothness. The Richard
B. Harrison Players, directed by Mr.
R. H. Brown, have done a suuerb
job in carrying out almost to perfec
tion the slight details which after all,
often determine the failure or suc
cess of a play.
Like most amateur performances,
though, “Deep Are The Roots” was
often over-acted. In the process of
trying to project the tension and
seriousness of the emotions involved,
we of the audience felt in a few in
stances that too much of the natur
alness which usually accompanies
certain situations was partly or en
tirely neglected for dramatic effect.
The character, Geneva Langdon, was
guilty of this fault although she
spoke her lines with freshness that
was very stimulating.
The roles of Brett Charles, Sena
tor Langdon, Howard Merrick, and
Bella Charles were done especially
well, achieving a medium of inten
sity of expression, good stage move
ments, and clear effective pronunci
ation.
To the Little Theatre, we’d like to
say that you have our most profound
admiration. As you announced be
fore the first curtain, there is a motto
of the theatre which says, “the show
must go on.” Certainly you have
practiced just that in your efforts to
carry on the performance of “Anoth
er Part of The Forest,” in spite of
almost impossible obstacles.
It required much more courage to
follow the principles which you be
lieved rather than surrendering to
the easiest way out of the situation.
Therefore, to the cast, crew members,
and, above all, to the director, we
would like to extend a sincere “thank
you” and wish you better luck in the
following performances.
MEET THE NEW FACULTY!
Miss Mildred Lee Brummell, from
Kansas City, Missouri, has joined the
Sociology department. Miss Brum
mell attended Lincoln University,
Jefferson City, Missouri, majoring in
sociology and minoring in govern
ment, graduating in 1947. She re
ceived her Master of Arts degree
from Atlanta University.
In the future, Miss Brummel in
tends to continue teaching and do
further study.
Her impression of Bennett: “A
splendid school with a charming stu
dent body.”
Mr. Edward W. Hargraves, of
Charlotte, North Carolina is now in
the Humanities Division here at the
college. Having attended Johnson C.
Smith University, majoring in Eng
lish and minoring in history, he re
ceived his Master of Arts degree n
Clinical Psychology from New York
University.
Continued work toward a Ph. D.
degree in Psychology is prevalent in
Mr. Hargraves’ plans for the future.
His impression of Bennett: “An in
stitution where students may gain
wholesome, satisfying, worthwhile
experiences.”
“Style is the dress of thoughts.”
“The greatest fool may ask more
than the wisest can answer.”
MISS ELEANOR BARNWELL, ’49
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
The Bennett Banner staff is proud
to salute Eleanor Barnwell, Class of
’49, as our Student of the Month.
“Personality” is the one word which
best characterizes Miss Barnwell.
Her pleasant smile greets one each
day when she passes and her inter
esting air of dignity reveals utter
certainty.
Eleanor was born on one of a group
of Islands (specifically, Ladies Is
land) in Beaufort County on the
Southern Coast of South Carolina,
bordering the Atlantic Ocean. The
Island is so situated as to permit an
early morning or midnight swim, de
pending upon the immediate “taste.”
The great leadership ability which
Eleanor possesses has been manifest
ed throughout her years at the col
lege. Since coming here, she has held
offices, or has been an active mem
ber in almost half of the campus or
ganizations. Last year we were proud
to honor her for being elected as a
member to “Who’s Who Among Stu
dents in American Colleges and Uni
versities.” She was also a member of
the Theater Guild and vice-president
of the Sociology Club. In this, her
senior year, she'iS the president of
the Bennett Chapter of the Y. W. C.
A., vice-president of the Student
Senate, and president of the Alpha
Kappa Mu Honorary Society.
As her major, Eleanor has chosen
Sociology, and Psychology as her
minor. Because of her most inter
esting experience as a worker with
the American Friends Service Com
mittee Unit for the past two sum
mers, she has decided to do graduate
work in the field or clinical psychol
ogy, on the completion of her college
career. “I feel sure,” said Eleanor,
“that my work in this mental hos
pital in New York has prompted me
to do extensive study in the area of
clinical psychology. After working
with these people ... an interracila
group ... I saw their handicaps, their
needs, their struggles and I observed
with an eye of interest and with a
determination to make the job of
helping such people, my very own.”
In her freshman year, Eleanor was
one of the students of this college
who made a tour of Southern Col
leges and Universities in America.
She made this remark concerning the
tour: “This was both a social and an
educational as well as a learning ex
perience. I learned to compare the
social, cultural, and educational stan
dards of the various schools and,
without a doubt, I developed a great
er appreciation for Bennett.”
It is usually customary to include
the interviewed person’s ideas on
prospective marriage. Here is one
who feels that at this point the “MRS.
degree is off the record.” Well, we’ll
see!
On behalf of the Bennett Banner
staff—Thanks, Eleanor, for such an
interesting interview. May success
and happiness be yours in a greater
abundance. Remember . . . Personal
ity counts!
Campus Presidents
To Mr. Kirchberger:
The student body wishes to express
its sincere appreciation to you for
making it possible for us to hear the
Budapest String Quartet last Sunday
afternoon.
Y. W. C. A.—ALPHA KAPPA MU—
Eleanor Barnwell, senior
Home: Ladies Island, S. C.
Ambition: Clinical Psychology
Pet peeve: Deceitfulness
Secret passion: H. C.
Favorite song: “Stardust”
Favorite pastime: Reading, sports.
SCIENCE SEMINAR CLUB—
Marjorie Brooks, junior
Home: Lumberton, N. C.
Ambition: Nurse
Pet peeve: “Not being able to speak
what I think at all times.”
Secret passion; J. J. J., Jr.
Favorite song: “I Want To Cry”
Favorite pastime: Bike-riding.
W. S. C. s.—PFEIFFER HALL
Janie V. Clarey, senior
Home: Newport News, Va.
Ambition: Home Economics In
structor
Pet peeve: Teasing
Secret passion: P. A.
Favorite Song: “You Are My First
Love.”
Favorite pastime; Movies.
SENIOR CLASS—
Gwendolyn Cann, senior
Home: Cincinnati, Ohio
Ambition: “To make Herb an ex
cellent wife.”
Pet peeve: “People with no sense
of humor.”
Secret passion: Lawrence Oliver
Favorite novel; Ayn Rand’s “The
Fountainhead.”
Favorite pastime; Oil painting.
SOCIOLOGY CLUB—
Lillie Mosby, senior
Home; Lynchburg, Va.
Pet peeve: “Being commanded to
do something which you are already
in the process of doing.”
Ambition: “To be one of the best
social workers there is; after about
two years in my profession, mar
riage.”
Secret passion: J. C. M.
Favorite song; “It’s Too Soon To
Know.”
Favorite pastime; Reading psycho
logical novels.
SOCIAL SCIENCE CLUB—
Patricia Duckett, senior
Home: Rock Hill, S. C.
Ambition: To finish Bennett Col
lege.
Pet peeve: “To be treated like a
child.”
Secret passion; T. D.
Favorite song: “Begin the Beguine”
—by Eddie Heyward.
Favorite pastime; Dancing, reading.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
CLUB—
Geraldine Kimber, senior
Home: Booneville, N. C.
Ambition; Dramatics Instructor
Pet peeve; “Inconsiderate people”
Secret passion: E. B.
Favorite song; “Stardust”
Favorite pastime; Writing letters.
SIGMA RHO SIGMA—
Mary Debro, junior
Home: Tupelo, Mississippi
Ambition: Marriage
Pet peeve: “Getting the last word
in.”
Secret passion: R. F.
Favorite song: “I Love You, Yes I
Do.”
Favorite pastime: Talking to Ches
ter.
LANGUAGE CLUB—
Sylvia J. Rock, senior
Home; Montclair, N. J.
Ambition; Marriage
Pet peeve: “People who will not
argue.”
Secret passion; It’s too secret to teU.
Favorite song: “Smoke Gets In
Your Eyes.”
Favorite pastime: Pinochle.
Y. O. P. S.—
Jacquelin Young, senior
Home; Philadelphia, Pa.
Ambition; Dress designer
Pet peeve: “Silly men.”
Secret passion: ?????
Favorite song; “Bluebird Of Hap
piness.”
Favorite pastime: Have none.
OMICRON ETA CHI
MERNER HALL—
Rose Anna Johnson, junior
Home: Cheyenne, Wyoming
Ambition: Commercial artist
Pet peeve; “Not being with Bobby”
Secret passion: M. P.
Favorite song; “Things Ain’t What
They Used To Be.”
Favorite pastime; Drawing, reading
funny books.
ORCHESTRA
Geraldine Dillard, senior
Greensboro, N. C.
Ambition: To become a college in
structor after further study.
Pet peeve; Work and more work.
Secret passion; Ralph Latta
Favorite song; “Revolutionary
Etude.”
SENIOR CHOIR—
Celess McLester, senior
Home; Rembert, S. C.
Ambition; Piano instructor
Pet peeve: “Seeing someone take
advantage of defenseless people.”
Favorite song; “All The Things
You Are.”
Favorite pastime; Playing the pi
ano.
STUDENT SENATE CABINET—
Audrose Mackel, senior
Home; Natchez, Mississippi
Ambition; Costume designing
Pet peeve: Lies
Secret passion: C. L. (It’s open
now)
Favorite song: “Stardust”
Favorite pastime: Sleeping, creat
ing original designs.
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