Wake Forest University - Howler Yearbook (Winston Salem, NC)

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MARCHING DEACONS Hie College Marching Band grew in size and spirit last tall and proudly wore the new set cit Deacon uniforms. The band performed at all lour home games and represented the college at the Florida State game in Tallahassee, the North Carolina game in Chapel Hill, and the Virginia game in Charlottesville. The band worked hard and should lie proud of the fine receptions they ncrc given tor their performances. The new Drum Major was Harold Dunevant. TWIRLERS Having lost all but tw year ' s Iwirlcrs through graduation or transfer, this year ' s group had a majority of new members. I he twirlcrs performed regularly during the tall with the Marching Deacons and made several special appearances during the year. The new Chief- Tw irlcr was Mary Lou Butts, a freshman from South Hill, Virginia. Mary Lou is an ac- complished performer and has won many distinguished titles and awards for her ability with the baton. Shirley Huns, L- Brenda Willis, !, huh,- Mitchell.

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[ he Concert Band enjoyed an active year and operated for the- first time as a completely separate organization from the Marching Band. It performed for several chapel assemblies, two formal evening concerts and an outdoor concert during the Magnolia festival. The hand made a short concert four of western North Carolina during part of the spring recess. The student band staff officers were Wilma Jean Mctcalf. Secretary; Tera Frizzelle, Librarian; and Jimmy Tillotson, Equipment Manager. LITTLE SYMPHONY [Tie College Orch stra enjoyed another year, busy with opera. musical theater, and t oncerts. 1 he first project was accompanying a Wake forest 1 heatre production of Kismet. Next, the symphony participated in the Chapel Choir Christmas Vesper Service, per- forming excerpts from the Mes- siah. During the second semester, the orchestra accompanied a Depart- ment of Music production of Han- sel and Gretel and presented its second annual Magnolia Festival Concert. The wind and percussion sections augmented by several other members of the symphony accom- panied a Wake forest Theatre pro- duction of Annie, Get Your Gun. |Y initial, Ml jfl lhri|ii tortirnnul! syi iiiss Siii iiti i ■■■■tiA .ci||il r lliMhr tori 17,

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COLLEGE THEATER This year lus been a triumphant one for the College [ heater. Beginning in October with Duernmott ' s The Visit, and following in December with Kismet, in February with La and Behold ' ., and in May with another musical comedy, the theater presented artistic as well as enjoyable productions. In fact, the Seventh Level of the Library, where the theater is housed, was always humming. 1 wo laboratory productions were presented in addition to the four major ones. Sam Allen directed Ethel Van Der Veer ' s The Emperors Doll in conjunction w ith Reynolds 1 ligh School, and he also directed Ins own play, When We Wake Up ' Hie Day After Tomorrow. Last vear a new feature was added. The theater ' s pro- ductions of Oedipus Rex and The Medium were taken on tour to several communities in North Carolina. 1 his proved to be valuable experience for both the students participating and the communities visited, and a tour ol one of the theater ' s productions is planned tor this spring. It is because of the enthusiastic direction of James II. Walton, however, that the theater has made tremendous strides forward. Productions and facilities have both been im- measurably improved since Mr. Walton came to Wake forest in 1956. Beginning in 1956 with nothing but one room in the library, the theater evolved from an arena theater to a pro- scenium theater. Mr. Walton ' s enthusiasm has been augmented by the dedication and hard work of countless students who have made the theater valuable to themselves ami to Wake forest. lama II. Walton, I hi 1 he overwhelming effects of The I ' hit. '