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The Belles of St. Mary’s May 28, 1954 ' Sl Mary's Dramatic Club Presents Shakespeare Play, ^^Twelfth Night" ALUMNAE NEWS ii '. '' j- ■ f k iLH,. Sebastian and Viola, twins in Shahespeare s comedy, “Twelfth Night,’’ which will he presented at St. Mary’s tonight by the Dramatic Club, pose to show their resemblance. Sebastian is played by Betsy DuJce. His sister, Viola, is Grace Boney. “If you will laugh yourself into stitches, follow me” is a' famous quo tation from William Shakespeare’s comedy, “Twelfth Night,” which will be presented tonight by the St. Mary’s Dramatic Club under the di rection of Miss Florence C. Davis. A Shakespearian play is an an nual and traditional presentation in the commencement program. Tonight’s performance will be given in the outdoor theater, pro viding fair weather permits. Cur tain time for this comedy of true love is 8:30 p.m. Featured in leading roles are Betty Martin as Orsiiio, a sentimen tal and gracious duke; “Bitty” Dent as Olivia, a rich countess; Anne IVallace as Malvolio, an ambitious steward who aspires to his mistress’ hand; Grace Boney as Viola, a sweet and bright page; and Betsy Duke as Sebastian, Viola’s twin brother. Backing the leads in “Twelfth Night” is a veteran supporting cast which includes Beth Kemper as Sir Toby Belch, Mary Ruth Di vine as the witty clown. Dot Dee Jones as Maria, Dillon Dawson as Sir Andrew Aguecheek, Anne Bunn as Antonio, and Anne Nor man as the sea captain. The pages for tonight’s perform ance are Martha Brooks and Patsy Moore. Ladies and lords of the court ai'e Myra Thayer, Diana DeVere, Laura Ann Travis, aiid Marty Whedbee. The priest will be portrayed by Mena Way Marsh. Carolyn Warlick will be seen as an officer of Orsino. “Twelfth Night” is a delightfully humorous play based on the mis chievous mixing of sexes by mas querading. Alumnae Chapter To Give Luncheon St. Mary’s will play hostess to morrow to some of its graduates from as far back as 1904. Ahimnae day features an Alumnae Associa tion meeting at 11:30 a.m. and a luncheon in St. Mary’s dining hall at 1:00 j).m. These “old” St. Mary’s girls are planning a royal w'elcome for their speaker, Mrs. Eleanor Wilson Mc- Adoo, who will also make the gradu ation address on the following Mon day. A report will be made on the alumnae activities of the past year. At present the Bichmond, Virginia, chapter holds the plaque for out standing achievements. The Alumnae groups have under taken many improvements on St. Mary’s campus and in the school it self. Joint efforts of the chapters have resulted in the decoration of the dining hall, the parlor, and in the erection of the present entrance to the campus. All St. Mary’s Seniors are urged to attend the luncheon. The alum nae express the wish that 1954 grad uates will take an active part in their local chapters and keep in touch with their Alma Mater. Glee Club to Give Last Performance Among the last performances of the 1953-54 term is that of the Glee Club on May 29 at 8:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s auditorium. Miss Geraldine Cate, the Glee Club director, has arranged the pro gram to include Come, Holy Spirit by Bach; Laud; Alla Maria, by Verdi, and Which is the Properest Day to Sing by Arne. Marilyn Hed rick, president of the Glee Club, will sing the solo part of Music Spread thy Voice Around by Han del. The feature number of the pro gram is a strange, ethereal piece. The Blessed Damozel by Debussy. Carolyn Warlick is the narrator, and Betty Asbill, a former St. Mary’s girl, is guest soloist. The last group of songs includes “Lovely Ann” from the Lincoln Lyrics by McKay. Others are Oh Dear, What Can the Matter Be by Kubik and “The Donkej^ Serenade” from the Firefly by Friml. Many will be pleased to note the next number, You’ll Never Walk Alone by Rogers and Hammersteiii. Commencement Week-end Schedule SATURDAY, May 29 10 :30 A.M. — Soiffiomore Class Day Exercises. 11:30 A.M. — Annual Alumnae Meeting. 1:00 P.M. — Alumnae Luncheon. Speaker, Eleanor Wilson Mc- Adoo, Class of 1908. 4:00 P.M. — Senior Class Day ri'YAT’Pl 8 :30 P.M.—Concert by Glee Club. SUNDAY, May 30 7:30 A.M. — Celebration of the Holy Communion in the Chapel. 11:00 A.M.—Morning Prayer and Baccalaureate Sermon by The Rev. Gray Temple, Rector of St. Peter’s Church, Charlotte, N. C. 4:30-6 :00 P.M. — President’s Tea for Parents and Graduating Classes. President’s Home. 6:00 P.M.—Step Singing, Smedes Hall. MONDAY, May 31 10 :30 A.M. — Graduating Exer cises in the Auditorium. Speak er, Eleanor IVilson McAdoo. Presentation of Diplomas in the Chapel. Blind School Recital Leslie Hall Presents A bachelor: A good loseher.— Marcelene Cox. Talent was abundant on St. Mary’s auditorium stage in the May assembly program when the Raleigh School for the Blind presented its annual band recital. The band ren dered several numbers, some of which the band members and their leader composed themselves. The program was highlighted by several solos and a clarinet quartet. Harvey Miller, who is quite versatile in mu sic and a prospective double music major at U. N. C. next fall, played two selections at the piano. Beacon Inducts Five New Members The Beacon walked for the la»l time this term on May 19 and ni- ' ducted five new members, two sopho mores—Ginny Dawson and Boo Robinson, and three freshmen^ | Barry Bowen, Coleman Jenkins, aiio Alice Pittman. They are all Sig»^^ supporters. Ginny, who is from Stantonsburg! has served this year as a menihoi of the YWCA and as secretary o* ; the YDC. Boo, a native of Little- ton, has been a member of the Di'®' matic Club, the Canterbury Chi , and the Altar Guild. Barry, who hails from Tryon, I'Op resented the Freshman Class in the Legislative Body this term and be longed to the Glee Club and to chesis. Next term she will serve a- j secretary of the YWCA. Coleniao is from Kinston. This year she va= vice president of the Freshman C'la®’ and a member of the Siagecoac , staff. Alice served as treasurer the Freshman Class this year belonged to the Dramatic Club, t > Doctors’ Daughters Club, and 11 . Stagecoach staff. Mus Capture Two Athletic Events The last athletic events of term were the swimming meet the tennis tournament. Spectatoi^ , watched the Mus score forty ^ thirty-five over the Sigmas in swimming meet wdiich produced ® All-Stars, Debby Conner, Robin I ler, and Nancy Jones (Sigmas) Betsy Duke, Nancy Thompson, a» ^ Gray Proctor (Mus). ^ The crowd rose spontaneously cheer as Nancy Thompson won ^ back crawl for speed in a Sigma, and Mu supporters ; watched each competitor in the i derwater event go amazing distant ^ The winner, Nancy Jones, spectat^^ . i larly completed two and a ‘ lengths without breaking water- In the medley relay , Thompson established the Mu-s ; which was increased by Dill V a ^ and Betsy Duke. Despite the • victory, the spectators left the m with a vivid memory of the ]., , exhibited by Debby Conner in ^ ^ ing the front crawl for speed ^ the Sigmas. jg The Mus also won the tournament when Gray Proctoi’ a Ann Gillett played two hard P Gray won the match for the^-' , , but both girls as well as Smith, Sigma, and Mary Ruth I vine. Mu, earned places on the - J Star team. t, Certificate Recital Leslie Hall pu’esented her certifi cate piano recital in the auditorium on Thursday night. May 13. She has taken piano lessons for eight years. Her first group of pieces included Prelude m F Minor by Bach and Sonata in C Major by Beethoven. Leslie skillfully played An Ameri can Humoresque by Stusgfield, Sous Bois by Starb, and Ehide in C Mi nor by Chopin in. her second group of selections. Accompanied by Miss Classes Will Present Farewell Songs Traditional Step-Singing held on the front steps of at 6 ;00 P.M. Sunday, May At this time the five classes present a series of class and sc songs, many written by studeu ij pecially for this occasion. Bai , Mary Ruth Haig, Leslie her performance with the in D Minor by Mendelssohn-
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