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MERRY CHRISTMAS THE TWIG Newspaper of the Students of Meredith College HAPPY NEW YEAR Volume XXIX MEREDITH COLLEGE, RALEIGH, N. C., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1954 No. 4 Meredith Chorus Presents Concert of Christmas Music On Sunday afternoon, Dacember 12, 1954, the Meredith College Chorus, directed by Beatrice Donley and accompanied by Margaret Anne English, presented its annual con cert of Christmas music in the col lege auditorium. To open the concert, the chorus sang selections which represented the rich tradition of Christmas music in the church. These included “Lo, How a Rose E’en Blooming,” a sixteenth century melody; J. S. Bach’s “Mistletoe and Holly Bright” which was arranged by Whitford; “Christmas Hymn,” a sixteenth cen tury melody arranged by Hugo Jungst; and “O Mangnum Mys- terium,” (“O Wondrous Nativity”), a selection composed by Tomas Luis de Victonia and edited by Williamson. The second group of the program was one of Old World carols such as the Ukranian “Carol of the Bells” composed by M. Leantovich and arranged by Wilhousby, the Bugun- dian “Pat-a-pan” which was ar ranged by Ramseyen. Also in this group were the English carols “God Rest You Merry Gentlemen” as arranged by Garabedian and Scott’s arrangement of “The Coventry Carol” from a sixteenth century pageant. Following this the chorus per formed “Geistliches Wiegenlied” NEW ARRIVAL One of the newest arrivals of in terest to Meredith is a young man by the name of John D. Hinsley, III, the son of our own Dru of the Bee Hive. Dave, who is already a hand some lad with black hair and blue eyes, weighed in at 8 lbs. 4 oz. on November 29. The proud parents are to be congratulated! (“Cradle Song of the Virgin”), Op. 91, No. 2, a work composed by Johannes Brahames and arranged by Davis; Roberta Heaton was the assisting violist for this selection. John Jacob Niles was the ar ranger of the following four carols. Margaret Layne was soloist in “The Carol of the Birds,” and Kay Mc- Cosley was soprano soloist in “Sing We the Virgin Mary.” The third of the folk carols was “Never Was a Child So Lovely.” In the coneluding portion of the concert, the chorus presented David Almore’s “In David’s Town,” with Mary Lou Bell as mezzo-soprano soloist, and Richard Donovan’s “How Far Is It to Bethlehem?” These numbers were followed by “The Shepherd’s Story” by Clarenee Dickinson; Marilyn Green and Jeanne Grealish were soloists in this selection. The concert was closed with the singing of Franz Grober’s “Stille Nocht.” MEREDITH POEMS IN PUBLICATION Margaret Layne and Liza Culber son have written poems that were accepted for publication in the An nual Anthology of College Poetry, according to the National Poetry Assoeiation, Los Angeles, Cali fornia. The winning poems are “To Nemesis,” by Liza, and Mutt’s “Hiatus.” The Anthology is a compilation of the finest poetry written by the college men and women of America; representing every section of the country. Selections were made from thousands of poems submitted. Congratulations to Liza and Mutt! Annual Caroling Tonight Nancy Corzine, Nancy Young, Kay Marshall, and Mary Ann Braswell sign out to go caroling. Campbell’s Portrait Is on Cover of Alumnae Magazine Latest issue of the Meredith Alumnae magazine appeared on December 11. The cover picture is a photograph of President Carlyle Campbell’s portrait, painted by the Baltimore artist Stanislav Rembski last Spring. Last year’s graduating class and the whole student body gave the portrait to the College as an expression of affection and ap preciation for Dr. Campbell. Lead ing article in the new magazine is the address given last Commence ment by Dr. Norma Rose. News of the campus was written for this issue by Betsy Lloyd. A copy of the magazine is now in the periodicals room of the library. PHOEBE BARNHARDT AND LOU ANN GRIFFIN ARE ELECTED MAY QUEEN AND MAID OF HONOR Seated, Phoebe Barnhardt, May Qiieen; standing, Lee Ann Griffin, Maid of Honor. Nominations for May Queen and maid of honor were made in chapel Thursday, November 11, 1954. These girls were nominated: June Vann, Jo Bond Brock, Phoebe Barn hardt, Mary Lib Delbridge, Joyce Bailey, Jane Collins, Lou Ann Grif fin, Margaret Brunson. The follow ing Thursday, November 18, 1954, the nominees were presented in evening dresses and the student body voted. Phoebe Barnhardt, an organ major from Concord, N. C., was elected queen, and Lou Ann Griffin, an education major from Shawboro, N. C., was chosen maid of honor. Other attendants in the May Court will be: Senior Class Jane Collins from Raleigh, N. C., Education major June Vann from Washington, N. C. Sociology major. Junior Class Jean Puckett from Raleigh, N. C. Home Economics major. Topsy Casperi from Long Island, N. Y. Chemistry major. Sophomore Class Mary Edna Grimes from Smith- field, N. C. Home Economics major. Deana James from Thomasville, N. C. Education major. Freshman Class Miriam Dempsy from Orlando, N. C. Organ major. Martha Fasal from Fayetteville, N. C. Education major. There is no doubt that this May Court will rank high among the prettiest Meredith has had. Is Host To Athletic Convention The annual N. C. A. F. C. W. Convention was held at Meredith College on Saturday, December 11. Because of the approaching holi days, a one-day convention replaced the usual two-day event. Meredith, being the president college, has its own A. A. president, Ruth Jeanne Allen, as president of the N. C. A. F. C. W. The corresponding secretary is Nancy Hall. About 80 students and advisors representing about 10 member colleges attended the convention which began with registration from 10:00-10:30. After a general meeting and dis cussion groups on participation and budget and finance, a luncheon was held at the hut. The afternoon ses sion included discussion groups on projects and events, awards, and intramural programs, as well as other important meetings. The con vention closed with an informal re freshment hour at 4:00. Dot Hunt Elected Speaker Pro-Tern of Student Legislature At the Student Legislature, which was held in Raleigh at the state capi tal from November 18-20, six Mere dith students took an active part. Dot Hunt, who is president of the Student League at Meredith, was a delegate to the Interium Council, which formulates plans for the Stu dent Legislature. Pat Bowen was also a delegate. Each school sends two delegates to the council. Dot also received the honor of being elected speaker pro-tem of the House. Other Meredith girls who took part in the legislature were Virginia Morris, Meredith Buf- faloe, Betty Smith, and Mary Jon Gerald. A bill, introduced by them, provided for a separation of the prison system from the highway department, and this bill was passed by the legislature. Program To Be Given By Gross Roots Opera On January 4, the Grass Roots Opera Guild will present its second performance, “Trouble in Tahiti” and “Maid to Mistress” at the Mere dith College Auditorium. Admis sion will be by membership card and single admissions may be obtained. “Hark the Meredith Angels Sing” . . . and oh> how they will sing to night—the night before Christmas holidays! The students will board chartered buses and journey through the city cqroling to members of the faculty, administration, and staff. They will also sing the traditionl Christmas carols at the Governor’s mansion, Dix Hill, and Central Pris on. A spirit of joy and good cheer ac companies the warmly-clad girls on their traditional round of caroling from eleven to one o’clock. The caroling is the climax of our “Mere dith Christmas” celebration as every student shares together the fun and excitement of our annual Christmas caroling! Dr. Campbell Presides At Meeting of Southern Association Recently, Dr. Campbell was in Louisville, Kentucky, to preside at the fifty-ninth annual meeting of the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, which was held November 29-December 2. The theme of the meeting, “The South Faces Its Future Through Educa tional Planning,” was in harmony with the purpose of the association, which is “To improve education in the South, through exercise of leadership and through the promo tion of co-operative efforts between schools and colleges and related agencies.” The Brown Hotel was the scene of this meeting and other members of our Meredith family present were Dean Peacock and Mrs. Campbell. June Vann Elected Chairman Religious Emphasis Week June Vann June Vann, a senior sociology major, was selected by the student body to be chairman of Religious Focus week. Religious Focus week will be February 14-18. There will be a number of committees working under June’s leadership to help make the week a success. The faculty, students, and staff of Meredith College extend their deepest sympathy to Dr. Norma Rose in the death of her father. It is with sincere regret that we hear of this loss. EXCHANGE PAPERS The Twig exchanges papers with approximately thirty other colleges in this area. These are on display in the magazine room of the library. Read them and find out what is happening on other campuses. Meredith College Library Rsileigh, N. C.
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