Aurora University - Pharos Yearbook (Aurora, IL)

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lnter-Class Play Contest FRESHMEN The Freshmen won the first award in the annual inter-class play contest with their presentation of the moving drama, hThe Valiant? which was skillfully directed by Joe Robinson who also portrayed Warden Holt. Lois Miller played the part of a young girl seeking to learn whether or not the man, played by Thomas Johnson, was her brother. Others participating in the play were William Robinson as the prison Chaplain, and Donald Kipp and Charles Schumacher as attendants. Those who assisted with the play were Barbara Beggs, costumes and properties; Donna Lucas, make-up; Richard Healy, lights; Patricia Edwards, stage manager; and Jodeen Fitzgerald, assistant director. SOPHOMORES The Sophomore class presented a fantasy, hThe White Lawn? directed by Howard Procter. This bittersweet love story has as its climax the uniting of a young soldier and his wife after death. Frank Hopkins played the part of St. John Clark and Barbara Smith delineated Kathleen Clark. Janet Rebmann, as KathleenTs mother and John Smith as the family doctor, were the other members of the cast. Leila Fowler, Nancy Busch, Paula Smith, and Bob Gemmer were in charge of costumes and make-up. Those assisting with properties were Travis Carter, Glennon Balser, Tommy Johnson and Merlyn Perkins. Holice Turnbow was in charge of lighting. JUNIORS The Juniors gave a domestic comedy in contrast to the other plays. ttPot LuckH was directed by Ben Butterfield. The story was of a newly married couple entertaining the husbande boss and his wife for din- ner. Ben Butterfield and Mabel Graves, the harrassed newlyweds; George Polhill, the exasperating land- lord, and Don Lussky and Mildred Gabrielsen, the hintellectual coupleH were members of the cast. Lyril Kirby and Jo Marshall were in charge of the make- up, while Joyce King and Paul Jaffarian handled the properties. -- 20a

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On Friday Night The Friday itLitTi programs, under the leadership of Social Activities Chairman, Beverly Pottle, have offered the students a variety of activities. One of the outstanding parties of the year was the Christmas party in which the faculty, staff and students com- bined their efforts to make a successful evening. A novel feature of the party was the reading of letters written by students to Santa Claus. Dr. Spiesman, with her jolly laugh, capably played the part of Old St. Nick. The program was centered around a play with Mrs. Phil Lewis, Mrs. Clyde Hewitt, and David Morris taking the leading parts. They were supported by the entrance of the Faculty Quartet, student carolers, and other Characters. Club Night, in the fall, gave students the opportunity to dis- cover which organizations they would be most interested in joining. Every club put on some sort of exhibit to show the purposes and goals of its group. Most of the entertainment for these Friday night affairs has been possible through the creative talent of the students. The annual Talent Show on February 2, illustrates this. With television as its theme, skits, songs, readings, helpful Hhealth hintsH and previews of the fur hfashionsi, were some of the attractions. The Senior-Sophomore all-school party was properly called a poverty party, for everyone wore his oldest clothes. Keith Williams, Carl Magoon, Carole Ingersoll and Beverly Pottle planned games. The Spartones, piano solos, and skits were the source of entertain- ment for the evening. Festivities drew to a close by the awarding of a prize to the poorest dressed boy and girl. One of the unforgetable parties was sponsored by the Sopho- mores in honor of the Seniors. Clio Thomas deserves special men- tion for winning the pie-eating contest at this so-called tiShip- VVreckTT party. A distinguished guest, Dr. Ralph H. Robbins of MacMurray College, presented a program of piano numbers at one of the out- standing events of the year. The students and faculty enjoyed meet- ing Dr. and Mrs. Robbins after the concert at a reception which was held in the Senior Room. Drama, sports events, and other interesting parties supplied entertainment on the remaining Friday nights of the year. ngh