Phoenix College - Sandprints Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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Madame Arcati (Judy Shogren) hypnotizes Edith, the maid (Peggy Thurston). Elvira, the ghost (Carolyn Kelton), uses her womanly wiles in persuading Charles (Lewis Schaflander) to let her come back from the unknown. Charles stubbornly objects and does not relent. Blithe Spirit, the comedy-drama by Noel Coward, was the first production of the ' 63- ' 64 season by the Masque and Dagger. The play is the story of Charles Condomine, a confused hus- band who is haunted by the ghost of his first wife, Elvira. Elvira was unnaturally called from the beyond by Madame Arcati, a medium, during a seance at the Condomine home. The appearance of Elvira presents Charles with the problem of living with his present wife, Ruth, and with a ghost as well. For spite, because Charles refuses to let Elvira return, she damages the brakes in Charles ' car in which his wife Ruth is killed. Two ghosts now fill Charles ' uneasy existence. This situation is relieved when Madame Arcati discovers that Edith, the maid, is the instigator of the returning of the wives. Knowing this, Madame Arcati is able to send them back to the beyond, and give Charles peace. Elvira (Carolyn Kelton), the ghost of Blithe Spirit, is told by Madame Arcati (Judy Shogren) she must descend into the beyond. Elvira screeches emotionally, not wanting to desert her husband for the ghost world.

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A Joy and shock are ttie facial expressions of Charles, portrayed by Lewis Schaflander and Ruth, his second wife, played by Eleanor Prickett, as Elvira the ghost of Charles ' first wife, Carolyn Kelton, floats across the floor. Ruth sees only the flower vase while Charles sees the ghost. Blithe Spirif First Play of Season iK iwantiini! Masque and Dagger of Phoenix College Presents Blithe Spirit By Noel Coward Cast Edith Peggy Thurston Ruth Eleanor Prickett Charles Lewis Schaflander Doctor Bradman Paul Estes Mrs. Bradnnan Donna Warkentin Madame Arcati Judy Shogren Elvira Carolyn Kelton Directed and designed by Mr. John Paul The death of Charles ' second wife, Ruth, in a car accident caused by Elvira the ghost, results in his being haunted by two wives.

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Formal, Exams Headlim December was election month for the Associated Women Students, Associated Men Students and the As- sociated Students. Charlotte Bauer was elected AS pres- ident; Marilyn Dick and Paul Williams were elected presidents of AWS and AMS respectively. Other AS officers elected were Janet Jackson, vice-president; Don- na Carr, secretary; and Sam Jimenez, treasurer. It also marked the Associated Women Students ' Christmas For- mal, Silhouettes in the Snow, held December 14. Bud Brady ' s Band provided the music. This year ' s decora- tions were indirect black lighting and a dark blue false ceiling. The Christmas Assembly was presented by the combined efforts of the Drama and Music Departments. December ended with a long Christmas recess filled with fun and holiday cheer. Study, study, study were the big words for the month of January. Because of final exams, few activi- ties were planned for January, with the exception of the KDN stomp and the AS Installation Dinner held at the China Doll Restaurant. January brought the end of first semester and the assignment and advisement of classes for second semester. The month ended with PC students looking forward to second semester. Above: AS leaders (left to right): Linda Hughes, Tommy Tang, and Pete Banko are seen decorating the AS office. AS Christmas plans included decoration of all main buildings on campus. (Below): Phoenix College students dance at the AWS Christmas formal.