Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Ainldx PRECISION. Cybelle O'Sullivan put lime and effort into excelling in her Modem I class. M«ficrVMM SHOWMANSHIP. Keeping their movements in sync was a top priority for the Band Dancers. R Kir do AnJ rw« PRACTICE. PRACTICE. Michael Mules and other Jazz I students concentrated on learning (echiqucs of the an form. Student Life I 9 AL

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 Although the room was dark, one could feel and hear that life did exist. Thumping music and vocal hysteria were accompanied by waving hands and wriggling bodies — this was dance in its raw form. Dancing was a way to relax and have fun for students like senior Cecelia Fields. “I go to parties to release my inhibitions and to become pan of my ever-going, ever-flowing, natural rhythm of the world. I dance because it is an expression of self and releases all those things I took in stride during the week.” she explained. Deanna Lynn Roberson, a senior from New York, liked to dance because you rid yourself of stress and exercise to your favorite song. Other forms of dance were learned through instruction. The university’s dance department, headed by Dr. Sherill Barryman-MilIcr, offered instruction in several areas. Ballet, jazz, tap and modern dance were students’ favorites in terms of enrollment.” said Miller. The department often invited artists such as Garth Fagan, a specialist in C anbbean dance and Jawole Zollar, a specialist in African and martial arts forms of dance, to perform and demonstrate their techniques. Student attendance is invaluable ... (it) is great. said Miller. Dancers were often seen displaying their talents on the steps of the Fine Arts building. Although the reasons students danced were manifold, enjoyment was the most common objective. Said Samantha Williams, a nineteen year old sophomore. I like to dance, but there arc other reasons why 1 go to parties. I go to have a good time, release tension and catch the men. Mignon McLemore MORE THAN A GYM CLASS The university’s over twenty-five dance classes enabled students to fulfill ph sical education rcijuircmcnis while enjoy ing themselves. THE GUESS.” Travis Paige demonstrated i dance inspited by Guess jeans to his friend Tro White. GETTING LOOSE. Parties on the sard offered an arena for students to release the tensions caused by too much studying. NUrkvi Yjln BODY LANGUAGE. Dance offered more than just exercise; it was a means of mental relaxation and self-expression. I S Student Life

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Campus plays made student proficient in Acting The Part What was sixty-six years old. possessed an impressive reputation and has produced some of the best Fine Artists in the nation'.’ If you guessed the College of Fine Arts your guess was absolutely correct. The Department of Drama was one aspect of the College that served as a training ground for students to develop their theatrical talents and to learn how to compete in the artistic world. Aside from providing classroom instruction, the Department produced dramas, musicals, and comedies. These productions allowed the students to acquire practical experience in acting, producing. directing and choreography. (Artists in the community were also given the opportunity to practice their crafts during these shows). One of the department’s stage productions was A Winter’s Talc , the classical Shakc-sperean fantasy which starred senior Patrick Cable. The production was held in the Ira Algridgc Theatre during the month of November. Another outlet through which students could pursue their theatrical interests was dramatic organizations. The Howard Players, which evolved in 1917. was a group of twenty-one actors who held showcases every other Friday. The organization was open to students of any major who seeked to develop their dramatic skills. Divine Intelligent Versatile Artists (DIVA), and Artists of Dionysus (AOD) were other clubs for women and men, respectively, who strove for excellence in the arts. The department’s impressive reputation was one reason that opportunities abounded for drama students like junior, Rosalyn Coleman. I got a scholarship to the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco for the summer without even auditioning, because of the school s reputation.” the drama major stated. When considering such alumni as Debbie Allen, Phylicia Aycrs-Allcn, and Roxie Roker, it was evident that this campus was a great place to launch a career in theatre. Susan James Patricia Jones PRINCE CHARMING- Leontes (Patrick Cable) showed his affection for Hcrmoinc (Kim James) in the production of “A Winter's Talcs” Ah 20 Student Life