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Professor Sam Cope Does It Again!
Tuesday, April 10,1979
Above: Debbie Deaton and Bobbie Orr. At right: Tempe White, Mike
Shalometh, Bobbie Orr, Jon Young and Ginny White/
Pholos by Ron Grenier
Blondes are the Best
by Scott Singlefary
“Parties...Drinking...Sex.” Referring to Japanese
Universities, Tada said, “These three words are what many
Japanese universities are all about.” He added, “It is very
hard to enter the university, but after you get in, you hardly
ever study and even if you have to — you just cheat! He went
on to say, “That is bad because when you graduate, it doesn’t
mean anything. I have got a college degree in Economics but
thatdidn’t mean that I would get a job in economics.”
I proceeded to ask him what lie thought about American
girls compared to Japanese girls. He replied simply, “Blonde
iiair is best! American girls are beautiful. They are also
more free and agressi ve .Hike tha t! ”
We got on the subject of Tokyo and how it compared to
Brevard. “Living in Brevard is totally different from living
in Tokyo. When I found out that I would be coming to Brevard
College, I looked for it on the map but I could never find it. I
started to worry! It is a good experience for me to live under
these two different circumstances. ’ ’
He then asked me if I would like to have some Japanese
noodles (he had an imported supply in his closet) and this led
us into a discussion about food. “We have the same food as
Americans,” he said with a slight hesitation, “Oh, except for
frits,” he added. “We even have McDonalds (pronounced
Macadanaldo). “My favorite Japanese food is raw fish but I
don’t get too much of that in America.” Oftentimes the
Japanese students get together and enjoy such fine American
favorites” like octopus tentacles, raw squid, and seaweed
covered riceballs.
Tada is sponsored by a host family who act as his
parents” while he is in America. Commenting about his real
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Akira Koana, Tada said, “It was hard
for my parents to let me leave for such a long time, naturally.
I don’t plan to return to Tokyo until three more years.’ He
continued, “My parents know that it is important for me to
Set a good education if I want to have a good job in Japan.
Discussing his future plans, Tada said, “I plan to major in
architecture but I may change my mind. I don’t know where I
am going after Brevard.” He added jokingly, “If Harvard
asks me to come, I will go. ” He went on to say that he plans to
ttiove back to Tokyo when he finishes college.
On a more serious note, we began to talk about Japan s
problems. “In my opinion, one of the biggest problems in
Japan is that few people really care about the government. I
know America has this kind of problem too.” He began
alking about the recent rise in world gasoline prices. He
®aid, “Gasoline is cheap in America compared to Japan. We
‘>ave to pay at least $1.80 per gallon. Japan gets most of its oil
roni Iran who has cut out all oil exports to Japan. ’
Well, our interview seemed to be over at this point so I
fathered my things, but I can’t leave. I live here too.
Sam Cope did it again. He
combined the talents of young
actors with the workings of a
good play and came up with
another excellent production.
THE CURIOUS SAVAGE by
John Patrick is a humorous and
moving play in which a group of
civilized savages put their
stepmother in a mental in
stitution. Though sane, she is
place there because she wants to
set up a memorial fund for her
husband that would give away
millions of dollars.
By Donna Mulford
In the institution, she meets
and makes friends with a group
of patients. Among these patients
is Fairy May, a plain girl with
dreams of beauty and ex
citement. This girl was played by
Bobbie Orr whose wide-eyed
portrayal brought the character
to life. Another of the patients
was Mrs. Paddy, played by Ginny
While. This character hated
everything and launched into
almost endless tirades whenever
possible. When it came time for
Mrs. Savage to leave the in
stitution, Miss Paddy’s
proclamation of love and not hate
brought tears to the audience.
The central character, Ethel
P. Savage, was played by a
former student of Brevard
College, Debbie Deaton, with an
“unvexed by sex” teddy bear and
$85 hat, she won over the
audience with her concern for the
other patients. Debbie Deaton
played this part with warmth and
talent.
“Songs from many
lands” filled the Dunham
auditorium as Persian
singer, Farid Dardashti,
brought his musical
talents to the Brevard
College stage.
Instead of saying, “The
program was the most
thrilling thing I have ever
seen and the crowd roared
with ecstatic applause,” I
will say how it really was.
The show opened with
■what proved to be one of
Dardashti’s finest
selections, “Mah Yafin
Haleilot.” His best skills
emerged in his per
formance of Middle
Eastern and Italian songs
in which he displayed an
exceptional vocal range.
The worst side of
Dardashti was heard in his
Dardashti's Show Disappointing
by Scott Singletary
performance of his own
composition, “The Ferris
Wheel.” Although the
lyrics which said, “If you
have a friend in life, the
ups and downs are much
easier” were moving, the
melody was not. Dar
dashti’s voice just didn’t
seem to match the more
modern-style music.
Dardashti’s medley of
“A Time For Us” and
“Somewhere” was highly
entertaining according to
the response of the crowd.
This well-sung medley led
the audience into a long-
awaited intermission.
The second half of the
program had Dardashti
and his guitar lead the
audience on a “musical
trip around the world.”
Unfortunately, he failed to
lead us to better lands.
One spanish student was
overheard saying that his
rendition of “Viva El
Matador” reminded her of
anywhere except her
homeland. His repeated
pleas for audience par
ticipation were futile at
times, yet, everyone did
seem to enjoy him more
with “his hair down.”
One of the most en
joyable parts of the per
formance was the
professional ac
companiment by Me-,.
Sam Cope, a professor of
music and theatre at
Brevard College. I found
myself frequently trying
to tune out the strains of
Dardashti so that I could
listen to Mr. Cope’s
“performance.”
CALENDAR — APRIL 10-24
WED., APR. 18
10:00 a.m. B.C. Cloggers, Ping Pong Room
10:00 a.m. Big Sisters, S.U. Conf. Room
5-30 p.m. Kappa Chi, Weaver Room
6:30p,m. Delphians, West Beam Study Parlor
THURS..APR. 19 ,
5:30 p.m. Westminister, Weaver Room
6:30 p.m. Student Assoc., McG 118
7:00p.m. SGA, McG 118
J7:00 p.m. Social Board, McG 138
SAT., APR. 21
9-12 p.m. SGA Spring Dance, Dunham
SUN APR. 22
7-30P m Contemporary Church Service, F.U.M.C. Chapel
8:00 p.m. SGA Movie: "The Cheap Detective”, Dunham
MON.. APR. 23
7:00a.m. Christian Council Prayer Breakfast, Weaver Room
5 30pm P.T.K., Rutherford Room
6-30 p!m. B.C. Cloggers, Ping Pong Room
8:00p.m.F.C.A., S.U. Lounge
rUES.,APR. 24
5-45 - 6-45 p m Methodist Student Movement. S.U.
8-00- 10:00p.m. Art Series: MaricTwain's America. McG 125
TUES., APR. 10
5:45-6:45 p.m. Methodist Student Movement S U
6:30p.m. SGA. McG 118
6:30 p.m. Social Board, McG 138
6-8:00 p.m. Art Series: The World of Carl Sandburg McG 125
WED., APR. 11
10:00a.m. Day Student Club, S.U.
10:00a.m. Soph. Measure for caps and gowns, McG 118 & 125
6:30 p.m. Delphians, West Beam Study Parlor
THURS.,APR. 12
5:30 p.m. Westminister, Weaver Room
6:30p.m. SGA, McG 118
7:00 p.m. Social Board, McG 138
SAT., APR. 14
9-11:00 p.m. SGA Disco Dance, Dunham
SUN., APR. 15
7:30 p.m. Contemporaryy Church Service, F.U.M.C. Chapel
MON., APR. 16
7:00 a.m. Christian Council Prayer Breakfast, Weaver Room
5:30p.m. P.T.K.. Rutherford Room
6:30 p.m. B.C. Cloggers, Ping Pong Room
7:00-8:00 p.m. Spanish Club, Library Seminar Room
8:00p,m.F.C,A., S.U. Lounge ,
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