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Thanksgiving Holidays THE TWIG Newspaper of the Students of Meredith College November 25-28 Volume XXIII Wagner Production MEREDITH COLLEGE, RALEIGH, N. C., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1948 Number 3 Be Presented FOUNDERS' DAY MARKS FIFTIETH COLLEGE SEASON Meredith College held its fiftieth annual Founders’ Day program on Friday, November 5. Robert L. Humber of Green ville, founder of a movement for world federation and a trustee of Meredith College was the speaker for the occasion. Mr. Humber summarized briefiy the history of the founding and growth of the college since its opening in 1899, and pointed out the even wider importance of other founders who have oper ated in the interest of mankind. Mr. Humber challenged the youth of today to become “the founders of civilization.” “Civili zation is young; the crisis is here,” he aserted. “The greatest dawn in human history is break ing today. And the challenge of the past to the people of this new atomic age is to join the endless procession of human beings through the years for the better ment of mankind, through the organization of a world com munity for the execution of justice.” Senior Processional As the organ prelude, Handel’s “Sing Unto God,” was played by Dr. Harry E. Cooper, the senior processional began. A scripture lesson and prayer were led by the Rev. M. A. Huggins of Raleigh, executive secretary of the North Carolina Baptist State Convention and former profes sor of education at Meredith. Dr. Carlyle Campbell introduced Mr. Humber. Dr. J. Y. Joyner, member of the board of trustees since 1894, was recognized by Dr. Campbell, who also paid tribute to the alumnae of the college who have died since the last Founders’ Day in 1947. The Meredith College Choir, under the direction of Dr. Cooper, sang the Mendelssohn anthem, “Here My Prayer,” ac companied by Billie Hart, with Nancy Hall as soprano soloist. The parlors were the scene of a colorful reception given by the administration and faculty of the college to which the student body and all friends of the col lege were cordially invited from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Romeo and Juliet First In Civic Music Series Laura Castellano, brilliant young in the opera “Romeo and Juliet” to torium at 8:00 p.m. this evening. soprano, will sing the part of Juliet be presented at the Memorial Audi- The opera version of Romeo and Juliet produced by Charles L. Wagner will be given in Raleigh this evening as the first in this year’s Civic Music series. Appearing in the role of Juliet will be Laura Castellano, a brilliant young soprano from New York. Miss Castellano began her professional career with the Rochester Civic Orches tra and since then has sung a variety of opera roles and has appeared on coast-to-coast broadcasts with James Melton. Playing opposite Miss Castel lano as Romeo will be Jon Crain. A gifted tenor, Crain first began singing as a child in vaudeville circuits. At the age of eighteen, he won a scholarship for musical studies in New York. He made his debut at the Lake George Summer Opera and soon found himself in demand as a concert singer as well as for radio and STAFF MEMBERS ATTEND NCCC SUPERLATIVES ELECTED AT SENIOR MEETING The senior class has elected their class superlatives for the year and they will be featured in the 1949 Oak Leaves; They are as follows: Barbara Swanson, Miss Meredith; Maxine Bissette, most popular; Idalia Oglesby, friendliest; Betty Hefner, most versatile; Billie Hart, most original; Jackie Knott, cutest; Dorothy Patrick, most stylish; Osee Mac Johnson, wittiest; Marty Davis and Peggy Patrick, most athletic; Judy Powers, most intellectual; Mrs. Louise Fritts, best all round town student; and Jane Lassiter, most attractive. At the North Carolina College Conference held in Greensboro, November 9-10, six representa tives from the faculty and administration of Meredith were present. They were President Carlyle Campbell, Dean L. A. Peacock, Mrs. Vera Tart Marsh, Dr. Lillian Parker Wallace, and Mr. and Mrs. B. Y. Tyner. Not only did the representa tives participate in the general conferences, but also they were active in the meeting that pre ceded the general conference. Dr. Campbell presided over two meetings of the Council of Church-Related Colleges in North Carolina, a newly organ ized body, and a luncheon meeting of the same group. Also, Mrs. Marsh, president of the North Carolina Association of Collegiate Registrars, presided over a meeting of the association Tuesday morning. At the general conference, the testing of high school students was discussed. Dr. J. Henry Highsmith of Raleigh gave a report on this matter for the Committee on Admission. During the closing sessions of the conference the 1948-1949 officers were elected. President for the coming year will be Dean W. E. Bird of Western Carolina Teachers College at Cullowhee. Mr. Roy Armstrong will suc ceed Mrs. Vera Tart Marsh as president of the North Carolina Association of Collegiate Regis trars. Mr. Armstrong is director of admissions of the University of North Carolina. Six Outstanding Seniors Win National Recognition Six seniors of Meredith Col lege were selected recently for national recognition by being chosen to have their biographies appear in the 1948-49 edition of Who’s Who in American Uni versities and Colleges. The nomi nations, made by student and faculty committees, are offered on the basis of character, leadership in extra-curricular activities, scholarship, and po tentiality for future usefulness. Girls chosen this year are Max ine Bissette, Magdalene Creech, Ella May Shirley, Barbara Swan son, Dorothy Swaringen, and Marjorie Wilson. Maxine Bissette Maxine Bissette, of Spring Hope, N. C., is president of the senior class this year, and a mem ber of the Silver Shield. She was sophomore business manager of the Oak Leaves, a Twig reporter, and a member of the House Council. Her junior year she was managing editor of the Twig and vice-president of the junior class. She is a chemistry major, a mem ber of the Phi Society, and be longs to the Barber Science and Colton English clubs. DEPARTMENT HEADS LEAD DISCUSSION Dr. Dorothy G. Park and Dr. Clyde Parker, heads of the psy chology and sociology depart ments, respectively, presented a panel discussion at the Parent- Teacher Association of Fred Olds School on Tuesday eve ning, November 16. Topic for discussion was “Education for Responsible Parenthood.” Magdalene Creech From Wilson, N. C., comes the editor of the 1948-49 Oak Leaves, Magdalene Creech. Mag is an English major and a mem ber of the Astro Society. During her junior year she was vice- president of the Stringfield Dormitory, junior editor of the Acorn, and a Twig reporter. She is now secretary-treasurer of the Silver Shield, a Little Theater Pledge, and a member of the Colton English and Education clubs. Ella May Shirley Ella May Shirley, of Weldon, N. C., is a chemistry major and a member of the Phi Society. She was sophomore representative to the S. G., and a Twig reporter both her sophomore and junior years. In 1947 she became presi dent of the junior class. She is a member of the Silver Shield, a Little Theater Pledge, a member of the Barber Science Club and the I.R.C., a Dean’s List student, and vice-p resident of the Student Government Council. Barbara Swanson Barbara Swanson of Pilot Mountain, N. C., now president of the Student Government Council, is a member of the Astro Society, a sociology major, and has been a Dean’s List student since her freshman year. During her sophomore year she was treasurer of the Astro Society, class representative to the S.G., and a Y.W.A. member. Her junior year she became secretary of the S.G. and was active in several sports, includ ing basketball and softball. This year she is a member of the Silver Shield, the Nominating Committee, Little Theatre, Bar ber Science Club, I.R.C., and Sociology Club. Dorothy Swaringen Dorothy Swaringen, chief counsellor, is from Albemarle, N. C. She is a member of the Silver Shield, chairman of the Nominating Committee, a mem ber of the Folk Dance Club and the Colton English Club. Her freshman year she was class representative to the S.G. and a B.T.U. officer. Her sophomore year she was a member of the greater B.S.U. Council. She be longed to the House Council and the choir last year. Marjorie Wilson Marjorie Wilson, B.S.U. presi dent this year, is from Rural Hall, N. C., and is a religion major. She is a member of the Astro Society and a Dean’s List student. She was secretary of the B.S.U. Council her sophomore year and devotional vice-presi dent her junior year. Now she is a member of the Silver Shield, Y.W.A., and Freeman Religion Club. television work. He joined the army in 1942, and after his discharge in 1946 he obtained a scholarship in the Julliard Sum mer School Opera Work Shop. Since then his appearances in concert, opera, and radio have made him one of the busiest of young American singers. A company of eighty, includ ing a handpicked orchestra of thirty of New York City’s finest musicians, will re-enact the im mortal Shakespeare — Gounod music—drama. The leading roles will be supported by a mixed chorus of eighteen young Amer ican singers, each of whom has been carefully selected for voice, appearance, and acting ability. Two talented young dancers, Mary Martinet of Maryland and Marc Beaudet, a French-Cana- dian from Quebec, will dance the mazurka in the opera’s opening act, accompanied in cer tain passages by the full ensemble. Technical Direction Artistic direction of Wagner’s company will be in the exper ienced hands of Desire Defrere, one of the world’s most versatile stage directors. Musical direc tion of the tuneful Gounod score has been entrusted to Walter Ducloux, one of the most talented of today’s younger con ductors. A Swiss by birth and an American by adoption, Duc loux first attracted world-wide attention as assistant to Tos canini during the pre-war international musical festivals held in Lucerne. He served with distinction as an intelligence officer with American combat troops throughout the European campaign and since the war has distinguished himself as both a symphonic and operatic con ductor. As usual with Wagner’s pro ductions, brand new scenery and entirely new, colorful, and authentic costumes will grace the stage. Romeo and Juliet will be Wagner’s tenth operatic venture in the past nine seasons. Critics have repeatedly praised his shows for the outstanding quality of his singers in both leading roles and chorus, for the musical and scenic qualities of his productions, and for the polished and thoroughly re hearsed stage action. Wagner promises that Romeo and Juliet will be his finest production to date. “Our Juliets will be young, lithe, and lovely,” the veteran producer stated. “They won’t need a reinforced concrete balcony; and our Romeos will be able to jump over the balcony while they thrill you with their singing.” BSU COUNCIL HONORS FACULTY AT PARTY The BSU Council was host at a party for all the faculty of Meredith College at the Hut, Thursday evening, November 18, 1948. The theme of harvest time was carried out in the decora- (Continued on Page Four)
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