Emerson College - Emersonian Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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THE 1941 EMERSONIAN ELIZABETH LAWTON WITHERELL, A.B. House Committee 2, 3, 4; Fire Chief 2, 3, 4; Assistant Editor of Emerson- ian 4: International Relations Club 1; Picnic 1, 2: Dean ' s List 2. An exquisite appreciation for mu- sic, unfailing tact and a winning per- sonality, plus a rich sense of humor belong to Betty. We shall remem- ber her as a gracious hostess at class picnics. Yet, woe is us! Her real efficiency lies in ringing a dormitory fire alarm at three A.M . I 22 j

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THE 1941 EMERSONIAN Senior Class History RECOLLECTIONS OE THE ’41 PLAYERS As this memorable group nears the close of a successful season, there re- mains in the minds and hearts of the actors and those who have watched them, many happy recollections of first-night performances. Over a four- year period, one remembers several particular occasions. Who could forget the picnics at Betty Witherell’s — good weather, swimming, much food. Peg falling out of the canoe, Dave getting everyone becalmed in the sail- boat, Allee sucking a lollypop, the hay ride in Janet’s truck, Sandy’s flat tire? Then there was the first Interclass Dance with the novices as guests; the Panto- mimes, being scared by Mr. Kenney, the forming of the International Rela- tions Club, getting up’’ in Interp., the struggle with Anatomy, the research papers and the cram sessions with many cokes and cigarettes for sustenance. This all happened in the first year, when people were trying out for parts and showing what they could do. We were caught in the transitional wave of the combination of academic and dramatic. During the second year, actors were typed, individual performances were noticed. The group was noticeably smaller — we missed Becky, Pat, Dotty, Stanley, Mike. Peggy and Sandy — and later Martha, Irene and others. We were justifiably proud of our One Act Plays and our original pantomimes. Of course, there were social activities as well, and many of our group began in earnest to prove their worth as real students. The next year was a continuation of good work by all members of the company. Many excellent plays were produced, one of the outstanding be- ing Yellow Jacket. Although we were not clever enough to find out the seniors on Sneak Day, we more than made up for this discrepancy by conducting a five- star Junior Prom which will long be remembered by all who attended. Ginny Richardson was our May Queen, if you remember, and Bea Lynch was crowned Prom Queen by popular vote. We worked harder than ever this year, but took time out for a picnic at Janet Drain’s. We also proudly dedicated the new theatre. The fourth year has justified all that went before — all the hard work, the worry and the faith — for the Players have come into their own. There have been all-star casts, from Hamlet to Idiot’s Delight, as well as great progress shown along other lines. We’ve seen the smoker renovated, the theatre yard cleaned, and a dazzling sign displayed. We ' ve studied even harder, played as though our lives depended on it. Remember being guests at Junior Prom, plan- ning Sneak Day, worrying about the Year Book and experiencing that wonder- ful commencement week? The Players have temporarily disbanded, but the members are going into larger fields to play bigger and better parts. A better play perhaps, a more finished performance — but we shall remember that the first act suggests the unity of the acts that follow. 1 24 ]