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L4 WATCH THAT SUNBURN Belles OF SAINT MARY’S GIRL BREAK NEXT SATURDAY Vol. VII, No. 13 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA April 14, 1944 Alumnae Association Council Meets Mrs. Eleanor McAdoo Guest of Honor At Tea Afterwards Saint Mary’s Alumnae Association Council met in tlie school parlor last Wednesday afternoon, April 5. The meeting, presided over by Mrs. Jo seph B. Cheshire, preceded a tea given by jMrs. Ernest Cruikshank honoring an alumna of the class of 1908 Mrs. Eleanor Wilson McAdoo. Attending Council members were Mesdanies W. A. Withers of Raleigh, T IV. M. Long of Roanoke Rapids, A. IV. Tucker of Raleigh, William B Harrison of Rocky Mount, Em mett Gribbin of Chapel Hill, Ernest Cruikshank of Raleigh, and Misses Mary Richardson and Peggy Hop kins of Raleigh. After the meeting iirs. Cruik shank received informally in the par lor for Mrs. McAdoo, regional ad viser on Women’s Activities of the War Finance Committee for the West Besides Mrs. Cruikshank, the receiving line was composed of the Right Rev. Edwin A. Penick and Mrs. Penick. Tea, sandwiches, and Avafers were served to the 30 guests who were “ mbora of .be and several elassmafes of Airs, -flc Ad 00. , [Jiira periunuuiivsv, - pallet by Anton Holin and Rose a tj„+ov Blount ^lightower. This was a ballet with- Frenchie McCann, Betsy Blount "" and Mary West Pa«l mm. ated into the Circle last Wednes- day night. Russian Ballet Makes Hit With S.M.S. Girls “Helen of Troy” Enjoyed Most by Students Raleigh’s Civic Music Association presented its last entertainrneiit of the year at the City Auditorium on Friday, March 31. This was Rus sian Ballet by the Ballet Theater ''’hich presented three ballets, p us an extra duo ballet by two ot its ttiost famous dancers. The first prosentatioii was “Swan Lake” which is an adaptation ot tUe story of Siegfried set to the music o Lschaikowsky. It was the story o a Luiiting prince, his loAm for tn® Queen of the sivaiis, and their fate a Lie hands of a sorcerer. The role ot Lie prince was taken by Paul Petro "’hile the ballerina who took the pai “f the queen ivas Rosella llightoAver. pliss IlightoAver’s execution was fine 'll this, and the swan chorus did le- 'I'arkably good group dancing. “IjUjAC GARDEN” , The second ballet was “Lilac Gar- 'len/’ tile confused story of a bride- JP'he, her lover, her fiance, her Jaiico’s mistress. Nora Kaye, Hug Laiiig, Anthony J’lidor and Mana uarnilova danced these respectne I'oles. The third performance ivas a duo 1— onrl Ttosella Mary Tom Gilman Is New Chief Marshal '"it any real story, hut it was an ii^icellent exhibition of perfect preci- ®i®u ballet dancing. Both dancers 'I'ere dressed in j>iiik and Avhite satin '^'istuines that were very effective Against a plain background. “HEIjEN OE TROY” , The final iiresentation Avas cer- 4l^ly the most enjoyable. Th^ was Kelen of Troy,” the story of 1 aris jAPeinent Avitii Helen according to Je Greek myth. This ballet Avas j I’Gii in several scenes in Avhich t e ^Cilery Avas most fascinating and la- Sdiar since it Avas painted by .JH'tcH, Avlio does so many perfume t^ertisements. The striking cos- Vj.iUos Avere also designed by Vertes. :7i'ii Gollner gave a lovely version n tLe role of Helen. She is one ot h®.niitstanding ballet artists of Pj® wHited States, along with ^1®!"- plarlv » Andre Sally Robertson Is Next Senior Class President Ditty Robinson and Betsy Dur ham Are Elected Honor Coun cil Representatives Sally Robertson Avas elected to lead the senior class of next year at a meeting on Ajiril 11. Ditty Rob inson and Betsy Durham were chosen representatives to the honor council. Sally Robertson is from Washing ton and has taken an active part in school life. She is a member of the hall council, French Club, and the publications staff. When questioned about her election, Saliy ansAvered, “I’m happy hut very surprised.” Ditty Robinson graduated from Western High School in Washing ton, D. C., last year. She vows that in the past she has just been one of the masses but is planning to do great things in the future. Betsy Durham’s home town is Bir mingham High School. This year Betsy is treasurer of the junior class, a member of the choir and publica tions staff. J'lo Trojan prince, Paris, avIu ® Semeiioff danced the cloAA'nis ° Pf Menelaus, Helen’s husband. ^Pcia Barker Avas adorable m tlm , pf one of Paris’ lambs Avho trai - 'i'n> to Sparta. But the entire W 'vas stolen by Jerome Rohlnns role of Hermes. His dancing ^ good and liis comic acting Avas IP ‘’|P I’o begin with, Hermes ate p the golden apples throughout j, pbtire first scene, Avhen he wasn t , '"R with Venus. Later on he j. pL the audience by knitting on soarf, playing with a yo-yo, (See P. 2) P-- T eADERS at Saint Mary’s School elected by new STUDEOT L Misses the student body tor president of the student body; Sue Kate Broadfoot of Fay the Stagecoach, school annual; M^re of warrenton, editor of the Bulletin, school maga- Ma^garet Roawell of W re Tucker of Warrenton, ^ne- bottom rov^ « Vf j;iaria Gregory of Richmond. Va„ and chairman of BeUes of St. Mary’s, school paper; and Sara Coe ^ord, editor a *e BeU ^.^g.pj.ggj^ent of the student bodj. Hunsucker of Hign Caroline Long, Frances Avera, Helen Davis, and Barnie White Are New Marshals Marshals Avere elected yesterday by the student body. Mary Tom Gilman is chief marshal next year, assisted by Caroline Long, Frances AA’era, Helen DaAus and Barnie White. The iieAv marshals Avill take up their duties early in May. Mary Tom Gilman came to Saint Mary’s tA\m years ago from the Churchland High School in Ports mouth, Virginia, where she served on the student council and Avas secre tary of the senior class. This year Tom belongs to the Political Science Club and the Granddaughters’ Club. Concerning her election Tom says, “I’m out of this world.” Caroline Long is from Garysburg. In her three years here she has sei’A'ed on the hall council, legislative body, Canterbury Club Council, and is a member of the Letter Club, Glee Club, choir, and Altar Guild. Yes terday Caroline said, “I’m speech less.” Frances Avera’s home toAvm is Rocky Mount. In high school she was president of her sorority, cheer leader, and student body representa tive. At Saint Mary’s Frances has been a Sigma cheer-leader, vice-pres ident of the junior class, a member of the French Club and the choir. About being a marshal she says, “. . . excited,” and couldn’t say any more. Barnie White finished high school in Greenville, North Carolina, last year Avhere she was marshal, cheer leader, and drum major. This year Barnie’s a junior dance marshal and a Sigma cheer-leader. Barnie beam ed, “I don’t knoAv what to say. It’s Avonderful!” Helen Davis came to Saint Mary’s this fall from Wilson. Teence was a marshal in high school; so she is well prepared for her job. When asked hoAv she felt about the elections she ansAvered, “I’m real [sic] sur prised—about me, of course.” Jane Clark Cheshire Gives Certificate Recital Organ Pupil of Russell Brough ton Jane Clark Cheshire, certificate pupil of Russell Broughton, present ed an organ recital in the Saint Mary’s Chapel on Tuesday, April 11, at 8 :00 o’clock. The entire program was rendered Avith effectiveness and grace. (See P. 3)
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