Georgian Court University - Courtier Yearbook (Lakewood, NJ)

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'r 'i ' as, As Elizabeth Byrne demonstrates how she will act when she is Elizabeth Barrett Browning in the performance of The Barretts of Wimpole Street, the other thespians 'take heed. ll0llltT PLAYER THE Court Players is an organization made up of students interested in dramatic art. The officers are: Elizabeth Byrne, president, Marie Schubert, vice president, Patricia Hamilton, secretary, Bernadine Dorman, treasurer. This year competitive plays were resumed after an interim of several years. The Senior Class was in competition with the Junior Class, the Freshman Class with the Sophomore Class. This stimulated enthusiasm among the classes and at the same time developed talent in the dramatic field. The Court Players sponsored this activity of inter-class plays. An admit- tance fee was charged and the proceeds given to the N. F. C. C. S. student relief fund. The production worthy of the greatest praise and recognition was The Barretts of Wimpole Street by Rudolph Besir. This interpretation of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's life was per- formed under the foot lights on December l2, and Elizabeth Byrne headed the all-star cast in the title role. Doris Simcoe played the part of her lover, Robert Browing, and Maureen Muth was the tyrannical father of the Barretts. Costumes were an essential part of this produc- tion and helped to create the atmosphere of the time. The thespians are coached by Miss Margaret McNamara, the speech and drama instructor. Under her direction the art of acting becomes a thrill as well as a technique.

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THE JllYllll llllilllllli UCIETY THE Joyce Kilmer Society has as its purpose the inculcation of love and appreciation for Catholic poetry throughout the college. As an affiliated chapter of the Catholic Poetry Society of America, this organization keeps a flame of culture burning within the great torch of modern life. Joyce Kilmer draws its membership not solely from the ranks of prospective poets, but from all those girls who understand the value of its mission. The monthly meetings of the Society are informal gatherings, in which literary topics are discussed in round-table fashion, pertinent books are reviewed, and- original verses are sometimes read by the members. Among the memorable occasions of this year's schedule of activities the Christmas tea ranks high. Memories of distinguished guests, gay laughter, a program of Christmas tales and poems, and delightful refreshments, gladdened the hearts of the twenty-five members. During the Catholic Press Week, Joyce Kilmer sponsored an exhibit of periodicals, a panel discussion, and a literary tea, which combined to bring truly valuable reading material to the attention of the college students. Sister Mary Consolata is the moderator of this organization. The officers are: Beverley Richey, president, Becky Roelkey, vice presi- dentgu Clare Costello, secretary, and Joan Farley, treasurer. Those who love poetry enjoy listening to Beverley Richey as she reads selections from a Catholic periodical. ..,,,i i ii i .... t, if .-.N A sw ,4' .ies nf X -, i W 7. 5.1 pf' ilfs ii will if

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...L l l -1 li C741 ! il : ., f . fl I ,,v,. 'N Under the direction of Ada Procaccini music lovers rehearse for a program which will be presented before the student body 'llllll ClllllllllA'l'll CLUB MUSIC is a vital part of the life at the Court and this is where the Camarata Club plays an important part. ' Meetings are held at a regularly scheduled time each month. The members are composed of those who are in the music department and those who have an appreciation for music and a desire to further that appreciation by coming in contact with others who have the same in- terests. This club was organized in 1942 to foster an interest in better music and to awaken an interest in composers and instruments. The principal objective of the club, that of learn- ing to love music by listening to it is applied in a practical way at the meetings by playing records of the great symphonies and having the members sing and play musical instru- ments. This club takes its name from a group of early Italians, who gathered for the develop- ment of their musical knowledge at the home of Count Bardi, where they discussed the cur- rent operas and musical scores. Through their interest the group incorporated themselves into the first Camarata. Though this club is young it has offered much to music lovers. They have been allowed a chance for self-expression, and an oppor- tunity for getting better acquainted with the art of music in its vast field. Ursula Lafferty, president of the Camarata Club is assisted by Ada Procaccini, vice presi- dentg Carmen Pillai, secretaryg Maureen Muth, treasurer.