Chicora College for Women - Nods and Becks Yearbook (Columbia, SC)

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FAR LEFT Bertie (Alicia Rigney) and Bobby (Denise Burchette) sing a “competitive duet” about their girlfriends. LEFT: As Club members continue the action, pages Johnny (Andrea Carey) and Henry (Tina Chapin) wait at the bar. THE CLUB Billed as “A musical diversion,” the spring musical production “The Club” — with an all-male cast of characters — reached stage in four performances, run- ning from opening night on April 25 to a Sunday matinee on April 29. Set in 1903, the play centered around one evening in an exclusive men’s club. As cast member Katy Ives explained, “the audi- ence receives a glimpse into the life of men at the turn of the century, their ideas and beliefs — and especially their view of wom- en.” Director Jane Hadley described “The Club” as “a gentle satire of the chauvinistic man; it is, really, a woman making fun of men who make fun of women.” The produc- tion featured songs from the period 1894- 1905, ranging from “Come to the Club To- night” to “Dreams of a Rarebit Fiend.” Playing men wasn’t always easy for the all-female cast; they had to be backstage at least two hours before curtain time to be in makeup, and, as Katy Ives put it, “(We) sing in an unmasculine range.” “The Club” was directed by Jane Had- ley, with musical direction by Dr. Mary Nell Saunders and choreography by Don Brown. Spring Musical 29

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RIGHT: Algy (Katy Ives) comes to the front of the stage to sing “Rosie Rosinski” in tribute to his mistress. — ABOVE: Impersonating their respective girlfriends, the men of “The Club” make a pyramid formation for the “Rose Garden” finale. RIGHT: The cast of “The Club”: Andrea Carey, Alicia Rigney, Denise Burchette, Alisa McCain, Cindy Furr, Katy Ives, Tina Chapin. 28

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RIGHT: Staying on campus for weekend duty. Resident Assistant Toni Merritt makes hall meeting announcement signs in her room. ABOVE: Going in with her friends to send out for Domino’s on a Saturday night, Mary Beth Kay meets the delivery man in the lobby to pick up her small plain cheese and medium pepperoni pizzas. RIGHT: Relaxing after a long week of classes, freshmen watch the Friday Night Videos on the Harris lobby TV. “Weekends Were Made For . . . We asked students the question, “What do you like to do on the weekends?” Most respondents eschewed studying in favor of partying and general “goofing off”; howev- er, as Cathy Pope said, “Being able to party and study is an art. I really envy those who can master this art.” Other responses: Pam Teasley: “I like to go to Charleston and see the Citadel cadets.” Cindy Gilmer: “I go shopping.” Kim Tesh: “I sleep.” Jennifer Livesay: “I do my homework. If I don’t do it, I feel as if I’ve accomplished nothing. However, I also like to go out to eat, go shopping, and see movies. When my boyfriend visits, I like to spend time with him, too.” Kathy Maske: “Lawn concerts are the best. Nothing beats a sunny Sunday afternoon and a cool six pack of Bud.” Paige Orrie: “On weekends I like to sleep all day, and go out at night and meet men; and for excitement, I like to watch the books collect dust.” 30 Weekends