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Tuesday, June 6, 1950 STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE NEWSLETTER Page Seven MEMRERS OF THE CHOIR Wilsonia Swain, Rarbara Upshur Magellan Robinson, Lloyd Sykes. Elsie Tillery, James McCowan, Joe Rarber. Christine Perry COLLEGE BAND On December 19. 1948, the State Teachers College Band was organized under the direction of H. Leon rta ther, with many of our seniors as participants. They were Jeannine Creekmur, Leona Harris, Mable John son and Lloyd Sykes, Saxophone; Walter White, Jr., Clarinet; Washing ton Chapman, Bass drum; Magellan Robinson, Snare drum; Evelyn Ken dall, Trombone; Elsie Tillery and Wilsonia Swain, Trumptep; and Mic- kael Coston, Tuba. The Band has made many outstand ing appearances since its organization. Iti first annual concert, held May 11, 1948, proved a success. The hearty applause, received, was indicative of the pleasitfe experienced by the audience. The most colorful event of the 1949 Homecoming was the rendition of selections by tlie College Band. On May, 1950, the Band present ed its second annual concert in Moore ■uditorium. The impromptu appear ance was well received and the ap plause gave the Band courage to go on to greater heights. This successful year closed with the rendition of a lawn concert immediately after Bac calaureate Services. Placement Bureau In keeping with the policy of assist ing graduates in obtaining employ ment, the College has organized a Placement Bureau. The field and placement work will include “follow-up” of the graduates of the institution. Records will be ^ept ciurent as to the graduate’s suc- I eess in his professional work, addi- j tional preparations in graduate school, , inj contributions to his community. Such information about graduates, it j is believed, will assist the institution ■n evaLiating its own work and in preparing teachers to meet the prob- l.tns which are likely to confront tlitm in their professional work. Mr. James L. Cary, Educational Counsellor, is directing the program. Class Song \X'ow we are leaving, dear S. T. C. ■May we deserve the honor of being a part of thee. As we travel, we will remember thee And the warmth and moral teaching, only found at S. T. C. Farewell, dear classmates, we hope to nieet again, Farewell, dear schoolmates, before our trails do end. Farewell, dear teachers, may luck your life attend;' Farewell, dear S. T. C., shine out to all men. Words and music by Barbara Harp- '“r Upshur. I ATHLETIC FIELD Last year our new field located at the south end of the campus was a little rough anl rugged. However, we are liappy to report that many im provements have been made during the past year, and many more will be made for 1950-51. Specific attention has been given to the grading of the field so that there will be proper drainage on all four sides. We know we shall not be here to witness all these improvements, but we should like you to visuahze these new additions that will take place. The entire field will be grassed with the exception of the infield of the base ball field. Shrubbery is being planted which will give the beautiful view to the field, and, apart from that, wall cut off the view of the spectators from the outside The field will have a permanent seating capacity for 2,000 spectators, and a temporay seating capacity for 1,000. Provisions are being made for additional seating for 300 people. It is expected that the field will have an entrance from the Weeksville road, which will eliminate overcrowd- ;ng the main gates. No doubt, by next year, the Seniors, vill be far away, but we shall be rooting for our team. We predict that with such improvements the team is bound to be victorious. Class Poem We need no horns to sound our sad farewell; We take our leave as humbly as we came. Tin’ precepts dear, thy truths we love to tell To others that they, too. m» share tlie same [low often ha\-e w' walked thy paths so green. How man\- times responded to th\- calls: You too must know the beauty we have seen Upon these grounds, within these jasper walls. And you must know that here we dreamed our dreams And here we grew in logic and in wit; We sang our songs; we rooted for our team. And learned the “why fore” and the “where” of it. College days for us are almost o’er; We hope the years will serve us kind and well; It is our hope that we will live and grow. And with this thought, we bid you all farewell. Bessie E. Holmes AWARDS DAY Monday, May 22, marked the be ginning of a new feature at State Teachers College, known as Awards Day. 15ean P. Jones, who was intro duced to the Assembly by President S, D. Williams as Awards Day Speak er, fittingly addressed a large audi ence of students, faculty, and visitors. Following this speech, awards in both cmricular and extra-curricular activit ies were presented by faculty sponsors. Chief among the recipients of awards was Emma Marie Gaskins, of the class of 1950, who received a trophy from the Alumni Association for having the highest scholistic a\ er- (Continued on Page S’* Junior Oratorical Contest The Annual Junior Oratorical Con test, sponsored by the State Teachers College Alumni Association, was held in the Moore Auditorium May 20, 1950, at 3:00 P.M. Seven contestants competed for awards by delivering orations on sub jects centered around modern social problems. Those participating were Paul Pruden, Carrie Williams, Mildred Wade, Frances Meekins, Eva B. Rid dick, Jesse F. Clay and Delores Mar tin. W'inners in the contest; Delores Martin, Paul Pruden and Eva B. Rid dick, were awarded cash prizes on Awards Day, May 22, 1950. CHOIR RECITAL One of the most delightful pro grams ever given by the College Choir was pre.sented on May 18 in honor of the Board of Trustees. Sev eral members of the Senior Class par ticipated. Among the selections rendered were “Hospodi Pomului” (Lord, Our God, have mercy); “From Heaven Above” with Christine Perry as Echo; and “Set Down Servant” with Joseph Barber and Christine Perry as So loists. Other members of the Class of 1950 who appeared in concert were Lillie Sykes White, Lloyd Sykes, Wilsonia Swain, Barbara Upshur, Magellan Robinson, Elsie Tillery, Joseph Mc Cowan, Elizabeth Littlejohn, Samuel Horton, and Michael Coston. Remarks were made by Mr. G. R. Little, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, who introduced other mem bers of the Board to the audience. SENIOR CROWNED QUEEN OF MAY During the Annual May Day Festival held on May 11, Vivian Hill Williams, Senior and member of Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society, was crowned Queen of May by President S. D. Williams. An elaborate program, directed by Miss E. M. Gamble, featured classes in physical education and the choir. These groups, using the theme “United Nations”, gave several per formances for the Queen and her attendants. Highhghting the program were rhythmics, stunts and p>Tamid build ing by Freshmen; two dances—A “Russian Dance” and a modern in terpretation of “Stardust”; and “Now is The Ntonth of Maying” by the Choir.
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