George Washington University - Cherry Tree Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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’laying rut ' s cradle seems like a weird way to put on a play , but Stan Telchin and Warner Schreiner act like they resent being interrupted. Hill Hanna and Betty Caldwell apparently are bored. The “ Great Campaign initiated the G. W. Players into the realm of Expressionism. Our production was staged in constructivism, with ramps, seesaws and swings representing emotions in various stages. The levels signify the various emotions felt by the people. The humble farmer from Zanes- ville, candidate for president, reached the top level, while his machine-chosen candidate rarely left the ground. Professor Mangum, who directed this show, and Dr. Natalie White, who directed “John Loves Mary” have raised the standards of the productions given and in time, it is hoped, the G. W. Players will be rivaling nearby schools in Dramatic Arts. It is believed that the Universities are the only hopes for the experimental theater. They alone can perpetuate good theater, raise the standards and retain it as a member of the arts. G.W. PLAYERS Left to right: Martin Techner , Warner Schreiner , Betty Caldwell y Louise Gertz y Henry Danilowiez , Charles Vorbach t Stan Telchin. 30 October

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STRONG HALL TEA Mrs. Hattie M. Strong, donor of Strong Hall, the women ' s residence on the campus, was honored on Tuesday, October 26, 1948, at a party in the lounge. Miss Paula Powdermaker, President of the Dormitory Council, pre- sented an orchid to Mrs. Strong as the girls sang “Happy Birthday,” helping to celebrate her 82nd. Mrs. Strong’s son. Colonel L. Corrin Strong and his wife. Dr. and Mrs. Cloyd H. Marvin, and Major General and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant. Ill, were specially invited guests. Entertainment was furnished hy Betty Birkicht, Margaret Babcock, and Gloria Binzell. Miss Sewell, hostess of Strong Hall, and Mrs. Lee, hostess of Staughton Hall, supervised the refreshments. Strong Hall has dormitory facilities for over 100 girls. A social commit- tee arranges open houses and informal parties from time to time. “Mother” Strong serves cake to President Marvin at the tea in her honor as Paula Powdermaker , President of Strong Hall , looks on. Nineteen Forty-Eight 29

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The new Student Union Building as it looked last winter during one of the various stages of construction. STUDENT UNION BUILDING Students are eagerly await- ing the completion of the new Student Union building, set for next Fall. It will include a cafeteria and snack bar on the first floor, a general recreation room on the second, game rooms on the third, and a large The old Columbian Hotel , before it was razed to make room for the Student Union Building. dancing floor on the fourth. I here will also be space for additional student activities. No longer will all the bridge-playing, musical, digestive, and conversational pursuits be confined to the basement of building C. Perhaps the old-time addicts of smoke and confusion will miss the dull roar and the S.R.O., but none can deny the improve- ment in student welfare to be provided by the Student Union. Quiet relaxation between classes will be a possibility for the harried scholar at last. Nineteen Forty-Eight 31