California State University Chico - Record Yearbook (Chico, CA)

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CASSILIS ENGAGEMENT With a splendid supporting cast, the modern comedy drama, The Cassilis Engagement, was staged by the drama classes March 22. The play was Written by St. John Hankin and proved fitting entertainment for a large group of theatre-goers. J. Frederick Johnson directed the play, under the supervision of Robert Douglas Hume. Helen De Ruchie did well in the leading role of Adelaide Cassilis, a mother Whose affection for her son prompts her to break, in a subtle and clever fashion, an impossible engagement with a girl of contrasting tastes and desires. Johnson was seen as Geoffrey Cassilis, in addi- tion to directing the Hankin comedy. A newcomer, Lucille Stockwell of Compton, did well in the diffi- cult role of the aristocratic Countess of Remenham. Students pictured in this scene from Cassilis En- gagement are, left to right, Lucille Stockwell, Doris Cushman. Rose Nyburg, Mary Helen Er- win, J. Frederick John- son, Helen De Ruchie. Frances Moore. Jeanne Gallatin, George Butts, and Hazel Hall. Miss Stockwell showed her previous experience at the University of Southern California had stood her in good stead. Several fine actors were uncovered through sea- soning in this play. The cast included: Adelaide Cassilis ,.,,,t, ..,. . .... . ..,t Helen De Ruthie Geoffrey Cassilis ..... ..... . James Frederick Johnson Ethel Borridge ....,. ........... R ose Marie Nyburg Lady Mabel Venning. ....... tit... . .,.,... H azel Hall Countess of Remenham. ,...,,.,..... Lucille Stockwell Mrs. Borridge. ,,......... L ......,.... .Mary Helen Erwin Lady Marchmont ,..... . .i.....,. Frances Moore Dorset fthe 'maidj ....t.. .... . Jeanne Gallatin Mrs. Herries. ii... L ..,..... . ............... ...Doris Cushman Reverend Hildebrand Herries --- .......,, George Butts Major Algernon Warrington. ...,. .,,, . Roger Blay Another shot from the popular play shows the same characters with the addition of Roger Blay, third from the left. In the central action can be seen Johnson. Miss De Ruchie, and Miss Moore.

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MUSIC HELEN CANEVARI A Cappella Choir TOM HOWELL Chico State Band MARJORIE NATAAS College Orchestra Q Three musicians picked as outstanding at the col- lege are Helen Canevari, Tom Howell, and Mar- jorie Nataas. These stu- dents have helped greatly to place Chico State in an enviable position among California colleges in the music field. Helen has been in the A Cappella Choir for the past two years and was soprano soloist for Bohemian Girl last spring. Tom is not only a member of the band, but has taken over the duties of leader of the Cardinal Pep Band for all athletic contests and rallies. Marjorie, in her turn, is a member of both the band and orchestra, and Pop Young and Mrs. Greening are both proud of her accom- plishments. The music department has gone far and beyond that of any previous year. In addition to several concerts throughout northern California, the Chico State A Cappella Choir sang at the Golden Gate International Exposition on Treasure Island. The band and orchestra have also had a full year of programs. Plans for next year include another operetta, more Chico concerts, and a more extensive tour of the state.