Louisiana State University - Gumbo Yearbook (Baton Rouge, LA)

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The Artists and Lecturers Series was very proud to present I Musici, a chamber orchestra composed of twelve acclaimed Italian musicians. Marqaret Webster, famous Shake- spearian actress and director, presented a lecture on The Heri- tage of Drama. The Mary Anthony Dancers perform Threnody, a modern dance based on J. M. Synge ' s play Riders to the Sea. FAMOUS PERSONALITIES VISIT LSU . . . Robert Goss and Louise Whetsel sing a duet from Oklahoma in their presentation of Make a Show, a concert similar to a miniature Broadway production. J The Gay Tyroliers, colorful company from the Tyrolean Alps, wave good- by after thrilling an L.S.U. audience with the songs and dances of their homeland.

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BEAUTY 1K ' TO CROWN Mertie Cate Barnes is assisted by her escort as she leaves the stage after the presentation. Tension mounts as the Favorites wait behind staqe to receive the envelopes which tell who ' s in the Court. Mr. Gene Quaw, director of social activities, gives a member of the stage crew some advice on decorating the huge GUMBO through which the court was presented. Before the Darling and her Court are presented, Sharon Lytle and Ray McCullough dance the story of a romance between Mr. Purple and Miss Gold.

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.ILITIE5 LSI . . mm DANCES- LARGE AND SMALL FOR EVERYONE . . Evangeline Hall freshmen and their dates enjoy their Sadie Hawkins dance. The GUMBO Ball, held every year before the Christmas holidays, always attracts a large crowd of students. Jane Taylor, vocalist with Buddy Morrow ' s orchestra, entertains students at the Tiger Rag held before the Hardin-Simmons game. Students relax in the patio of the Pan American house during intermis- sion at the annual Columbus Day Dance.