Indiana State University - Sycamore Yearbook (Terre Haute, IN)

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AN UGLY WITCH AND a beautiful one gathered around script-holder John O,Brien in the Theatre Depart- menUs Green Room. Norma Nikolich and Marilyn Mc- Elroy represented dual forms 01' the witch, Mrs. McThing, in the play of the same name, written by Mary WV? 19,4th , I Chase and presented by Sycamore Players during the Fall term. In the hackground were the auto- graphs of many famous theatre peo- ple, while in left foreground appear- ed a dead giveaway t0 the fact that Norma was not always the witch she looked here. That pair of saddle 0X- fords was rather extraordinary for a witch, wouhhft you say? Sycamore Players Produced Drama THEATRE PEOPLE NOT only entertained others with their act- ing ability, they also developed many theatrical skills, among them a workingr knowledge of the art of make-up. e Bill Lyon, Margaret Owens, and Dan Payne applied make-up for their roles in Mrs. McThing. Mar- garet starred as Mrs. Howard V. Lame, while Dan appeared as Poison Eddie Schellenhach, leader of a small gang of mobsters; Bill was cast as Stinker, one of the gang. 20

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Convocation A LITTLE LATE FOR CONVOCATION? Beware of the grill crowd leaving at intermission. The majority of students who did attend convo found the programs in- teresting or cnlertaining, or both. The Convocation Committee brought many noted personalities to the Union Building stage; included among these were Henry Hull, Frederick Prokosch, and Burr Shafer. Those who chose ttConvo in the auditor- ium to that of 6tComo in the grillh were quite pleased with their choice, as the convocation series the past year was ex- cellent in its cultural variations. ONE OF THE MANY NOTED PERSONALITIES to visit Indiana State during the past year was Miss Pert Kelton, star of the Broadway stage. During her Visit to Terre Haute, Miss Kelton was the guest of honor at a dinner given by members of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Highlight of the evening was the presentation of a floral arrangement of red carnations by President Jim Robertson. Pleased onlookers Gail Oldfather, Bill Lumsdon, Tom Strange, Mrs. Lucille Truehlood7 and Glenn Holpp admire her gracious acceptance. 19

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3 wmmWWwWWWWMWWM xnecswwdzmw smwxw 4w J? i mgi a THE R ALPH NOBLE TIHEY Memorial was dedi- cated to President. Emeritus R. N. Tirey at a bright spring convocation 0n the campus. The marching band played several selections and group singing was led by Hilmer Jacobson. The invocation was by the Rev. Arthur Anderson 01' the First Baplisl Church of Terre Haute. Kay Dickerson, mistress of ceremonies, introduced for- mer Dean J. Erle Grinnell who gave the dedica- lory address. The flag raising ceremony was per- formed by Dave Nicoson, president of the senior class. The ceremony was concluded after Dr. Tirey7s remarks by the group singing the HAlma Mater? 21