Page 8 The Clarion November 4, 1987 ^ , -p. 1 1 • 1 Glenn Tripplett brings new spirit to Brevard library BC’s new Librarian Glenn Tripplett. The Chiaroscuro wants you by Kathy Harbin The “Chiaroscuro”, BC’s creative outlet for students, is looking for a few good troubadours, creators, and shutterbugs. The wheels are turning once again on Brevard College’s literary and art magazine. If you’re an active writer, ar tist, or photographer, the “Chiaroscuro” could be the perfect showcase for your work. Students may submit informal essays, poetry, original artwork, and photography. Sponsors Clara Wood and Sarah Barnhill are looking for quality writing, and good artwork that can be easily reproduced. "Creative arts are alive and well at Brevard College,” says Wood. “We would like for this year’s magazine to reflect wide student participation. We want to make it the best we possibly can in every respect.” Students interested in working on staff for the Chiaroscuro are more than welcome to attend meetings. “We will need submissions and workers, whether they have any background in it or not,” said Wood. There will be a limit on the number of works a student can submit, so pick your favorite pieces and send them in. The magazine will be published late in the spr ing semester. A visitation from Mark Stevenson by Selena l^uterer When I first encounterd the man who was to create the rojpantic poet John Keats, as funny as it may sound. I saw him first with my ears. The actor’s voice, full of the hint of a British accent, filled the dark lecture hall. Being a typical English major, I melted at the sound of it; but 1 looked around and surprisingly enough 1 observed some non- English majors looking a little oozy themsolves. Mark Stevenson, a reincarnated Keats, then proceeded to present his narrative slide show as an outline and preview of his portrayal of Keats on stage that night. Stevenson has l>een doing the Keats drama performance for 11 years. Steven son has traveled to England performing in Keats’ home, in his native New York, and in cities all over the nation. Later in Dunham Auditorium, Stevenson put on a one-man show of John Keats and by Julia Love Brevard’s new librarian Glenn Trip plett is working toward a positive set of goals for the BC library. Tripplett, who moved here this summer from Florida, says he wants to help enrich the BC com munity by improving all aspects of the library. Tripplett says the library has already advertised for an assistant to help automate information and file data on computers. Tripplett’s most important goal is to increase library use. He would also like to see some building improve ment and a greater collection of print and non-print materials. Tripplett believes the library should be “the focal point of the college.” He thinks this can be accomplished by “making bet ter use of staff resources.” Tripplett has many responsibilities as a library administrator. He is in charge of library programs and he helps witn resources, personnel, and budget keeping. Tripplett is pleased with his position in the BC library. He says, “I work directly with students and faculty at the desk.” Tripplett feels very positive about his first year at BC and says, “I’m not the stereotype of a librarian.” Tripplett, a native of Charlotte, N.C., has been at Miami-Dade Community Col lege since 1965 where he was most recently the associate dean of learning resources. He received his bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and has his master’s degree in library science and computer education. Tripplett and his wife, Roberta Shaw, who is the new county librarian, came to Brevard for a “change of pace.” He enjoys fishing and espionage books in his spare time. Visitation Day set High school students interested in atten ding BC will be on campus, Saturday, Nov. 14 for the second Visitation Day of the fall. The prospective college students and parents will register at 9:30 a.m. in the lob by of Dunham Music Building. At 10 a.m. the program will begin with Brevard Col lege President Dr. Billy Greer addressing the gathering. The program will consist of a slide presentation, sessions on financial aid and student activities, a tour of the campus in cluding meetings with the faculty and lunch in the dining hall. After lunch prospective students and parents may schedule individual inter views with members of the admissions staff. ms poetry. At once, he took hold of the au dience with his quick wit and wouldn’t let go. He showed us Keats the man, as well as the poet. The character Keats on stage was vivacious and charming. He recited, “Ode to a Nightingale” and “Ode on a Grecian Urn," among others. His show was utterly captivating. No wonder people refer to Stevenson as John Keats. When asked how he felt being so closely associated with the poet, he replied, “It’s good — and I’m flattered they feel I’m the closest thing.” But Stevenson, 38, says ac ting is for the young. “I don't want to live with insecurity. One can only eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for so long,” he said, smiling. In December he is opening a new two- person show titled “Shedding Light on Shakespeare” about which he is confident. Stevenson’s performance was sponsored by the Fall Life and Culture Series. Mark Stevenson portraying the Romantic poet John Keats at BC. (BC photo by Biar Orrell)

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