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STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE NEWS LETTER
Modern Dance Group In Recital
Evelyn R. Hodge ’51
Before a large, enthusiastic
audience on April 4, the Modern
Dance Group presented its first
Annual Recital. The program un
der the direction o f Miss Ella
M. Gamble was a grand success.
She was the choreographer of all
the dances except the “Wee Lee
Train.”
The lights faded away, and the
progi'am began with the “Wee Lee
Train”, a dance by the group, with
Miss Gamble as interpreter. Oth
er group numbers included “S. T.
C. at a Football Game”, “The
Scorpion”, “Rhythmic Hands”,
“Yam-O-Wisse”, “United We
Stand”, and “Temptation”. “Illu
sion” was done by Willie and Lu
cille Poole, and “Blues on Turf” by
Velma Wall. The Flamingoes ren
dered two songs during the inter
mission, “A Tisket, A Tasket” and
“Stairway to the Stars.”
Velma Wall in “Blues on Turf”
was impressive in her muscle co
ordination and blazing costume of
deep red. Yam-O-Wisse, an Afri
can dance was breath taking. The
drum beating by Irene Chambliss
created a perfect atmosphere for
visualizing the dancers, outstand
ing among whom were Thelma Bal-
mer and Lucille Leary.
The beautiful costumes were de
signed by Miss A. V. Smith of the
Home Economics Department. K.
D. Crandal and R. W. Underwood
did an excellent job of lighting.
Mrs. Jean J. Butler was the ac
companist for all dances.
Coach Williams PiM>poses
Extra-Curricular Activities
Ida V. Gray '51
On March 30 Coach J. H. Wil
liams addressed the assembly on
“Present and Potential Values of
the Extra-Curricular Activities to
the Prospective Teacher.”
Students were aroused and they
listened with great interest as the
speaker stressed the need for
wholehearted participation in the
program of the school as a means
of preparing for community lead
ership. “The fault,” said Coach Wil
liams, “lies within the student;
for the College offers a program
that will develop talents and de
sirable habits.”
In closing Coach Williams sug
gested a rating scale and chal
lenged each student to work to
ward a minimum of 15 points in
extracurricular activities as a
means of developing a well-round
ed personality.
Florida A and M College
Scores In Band Concert
Evelyn Hodge ’51
Before a capacity audience in
the College Auditorium, the fam
ous fifty-five piece band of Flor
ida A. and M. College, under the
direction of Mr. William P. Fos
ter, scored a decisive hit in its con
cert on March 30. The intonation
and blending of the instruments [
and the precision and execution of ,
the instrumentalists were eviden- I
ces of accurate training. \
The program began with the |
“Coronation March” from “The |
Prophet” by Meyerbeer. It con- j
tinued with “Jesu, Joy of Man’s |
Desiring” by Bach; “Symphony:
No. 8, B Minor (First Movement)”,
Schubert: “Elsa’s Procession to the
Cathedral” from “Lohengrin”,
Wagner; “Overture” from “II
Guardiry”, Gomez; ‘Carribbean
Fantasy”, Morrisey; “From the
Delta”, Work Song, Spiritual and
Dance; “Still The Chicago Tri
bune”; “Pavanne” from “American
Symphonette No. 2”, Gould; and
“Firlandia” (Tone Poem) by Sibe
lius.
In “Symphony No. 8 B Minor”
by Schubert, the clarinetists lent
an excellent quality. “Carribean
Fantasy” by Morrisey proved in
vigorating due to the fine workings
of the French horns. The “Chicago
Tribune” played in honor of the
outstanding newspaper of the ;
same name proved highly enter
taining.
As the curtains closed, music
filled the auditorium, and the pro
gram ended as one of the greatest
musical concerts ever presented at
the Elizabeth City State Teachers
College.
Kuth Inez Jones Wins
Be Natural Prize
'V Evelyn R. Hodge
During the regular assembly
hour on March 21, the Florence
Fowlkes Lassiter Scholarship prize
was awarded Ruth Insz Jones, the
deserving Freshman of 1949.
Ruth Jones is outstanding for
her musical ability, for she has on
several occasions during the school
year appeared as soprano soloist.
She possesses good moral charac
ter, is studious and has the spirit
of cooperation. As a member of
the College Choir, she is making
progress that shows great possi
bilities for her in the future.
The presentation was made by
Vivian O. Spence, former presi
dent of the Be Natural Club, who
returned to the College at that
time to do Ruth Inez Jones the
honor.
CWhat Would Happen?
^ Mildred Stephenson ’49
If Eugene were a “Fence” and not
a “Pailen” ?
If Elbert were a “Law” and not a
“Lawson” ?
If Carlise were a “Hurricane” and
not a “Blizzard”?
If Jessie were a “Flat” and not a
“Sharpe”?
If Harriet were a “Fog” and not
a “Frost” ?
If Alice were a “Sleet” and not
a “Hale”?
If Betty were a “Storm” and not
a “Wynn” ?
If Willie were a “Month” and not
a “Weeks”?
If Eloise were a “Stick” and not
a “Reid” ?
If Rufus were a “Remington” and
not an “Underwood”?
If Leola were a “Twister” and not
a “Turner”?
If Daniel were a “Lavender” and
not a “Blue’’ ?
If Buck were a “Mud” and not a
“Clay”?
If O’Neal were an “Orange” and
not a “Peele” ?
If Dorothy were a “Peach” and not
a “Pair”?
If Mildred were a “Swim” and not
a “Wade” ?
If Lucy were a “Bouquet” and not
a “Bunch”?
If Ruth were a “Peasant” and not
a “Noble” ?
If Greta were a “Shooter” and not
a “Gunter’' ?
If Juanita were a “Trailer” and not
a “Camp” ?
If Pearlie were a “Prince” and not
a “King’’ ?
If Napoleon were a “Chicken” and
not a “Byrd”?
Poetry Corner
TO A FRIEND
Mattie H. Smith ’49
Why get lazy because it’s spring?
Listen, friend, that’s a dangerous
thing.
What will you do in the summer
time.
When the sun’s so hot you’re not
worth a dime ?
It’ll be hotter than this, believe
you me,
And if you don’t think so .iust wait
and see.
It’s all through life, my friend.
So forget the weather and work
till the end!
WHAT IS LOVE?
What is meant by the little word
“love” ?
Can you explain the term ?
Is it something from above.
Or just a tiny germ ?
Some say love is contagious
That it gleams just like a
light;
When it hits you it’s outrageous,
And nothing is just right.
Can every living thing love ?
Some folk say it can—
The fish, the bee, the dog, the
dove.
The cat, the mouse, the horse,
the man.
It may be strong imagination.
Yes, something never seen;
Yet, sometimes it drives one from
Civilization--
Maybe it’s a beautiful shattei’-
ed dream.
Mildred Stephenson ’49
Staff Fetes Wiley F. Neal
Mildred Stephenson ’49
On Thursday, March 3, the
Staff of the Newsletter honored
Wiiey F. Neal with a surprise
“Birthday” and “Bon Voyage”
party in the College Recreation
Hall.
Everything was in order. The
table was spread, and the members
of the staff were engaging in live
ly conversation when in walked
Neal with his friend. Alexander
Davis. Usually a man of few words,
he stood spellbound. How'ever the
spell was broken by members of
the staff, each of whom turned to
speak in high praise of their lead
er.
The associate editor presented
a small token from the fellow
staff workers, after which every
one enjoyed the repast that had
been prepared by the staff hosts.
Music and dancing concluded the
informal but very pleasant party,
and the staff bade adieu to Neal.