Lasell College - Lamp Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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Proni At eight o'cl0ck on the eve- ning ol' February fourteenth, the campus was filled with gaiety and excitement, for the Lasell seniors and their escorts were heading toward Wlinslow Hall and their Senior Prom. There they danced to the music of Gene Dennis' orchestra. The hall was decorated with the red and white designs of St. Valentincfs Day, so con- ducive to romance. No deco- rations could have been more appropriate. Along the sides ofthe dance Hoor were grouped tables and chairs, where couples could pause and refresh them- selves with punch and cookies. Twelve o,clock came all too quickly, and everyone was sorry to have it over. Finally the dancers drilled homeward, with happy memories of a delightliil evening. Pageant On December ninth the Modern Dance group, assisted by the Orphean Club, pre- sented thc story ol' the nativity. The opening scene showed the annunciation to Mary by the angels. In the second scene shep- herds expressed their adoration with uplifted hands. Mary, in the manger, sat silently beside the babe. a soft radiance shin- ing about her head. The three kings and groups of peasants worshipped belorc her. In the final scene Mary, in white, holding a single rose, stood on a Gothic pedestal. Maidens in white danced the Ave Maria belore her. The story was so vividly por- trayed that the memory ol' it will long be cherished. 4' Tickeix, l7lI'll.X't',, Hob' Niglzt

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Plays 'l'hc Dramatic Club of La- sell, assisted by Harvard stu- dents, presented this season, two productions, jane Eyre and George Hf'yLZ5fliIlkQf!'II Slept Here. Barbara Rockwell, as jane Eyre, was supported by Carol W'adhams, Janet Reid, Char- lotte Hall and June Foering. The plays were directed and produced by Miss Ruth Good- win, and staged with the assis- tance of-Jimmie Hickman. In George l'Va.x'l1irzgton Slept Here the lead was interpreted by Charlotte Hall. Aunt Car- rie was played by Barbara Rockwell. Other roles included Peg Bull as Madge, Vida Pike as Rena Leslie, and Carol Wlad- hams as Mrs. Douglas. Other perlormers were Janet Reid, June Foering, lylary Dunbar, Adrienne Clancy, and Yvonne Rossrnan. Shuffle On October twenty-Hfth, witches, cats, and pumpkins took over VVinslow Hall, mak- ing the setting a realistic one lor our First informal dance of the year, the Saddle Shoe Shuflle. Sponsored by the Dra- matic Club of Lasell, it filled all our expectations lor a gath- ering of fun, gay music, and laughter. On every window sat a lighted pumpkin, and the Halloweien idea was carried out in the gym, with orange and black streamers flowing lrom a large center ring. Baron Hugols orchestra sup- plied the music, which pleased everyone. The Baron himself led the Conga line. Eyre-fhids lo Jane Hfhile George Sleepy Between Sfzfqflm'

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15-minute intermisfion .,.. Tonightlv the night Snow Ball Gap and Gown With the excitement ol' Christmas vaca- tion just ahead, the annual Snow Ball was held in VVinslow Hall December sixth, and was attended by couples who were already in the holiday spirit. lNhite hells, blue cellophane bows and packages all ready for Christmas, coupled with dresses of every deep and pastel shade formed the complete decorations ol' the dance. There three hundred couples danced to the syncopating music of Don Gahan's orchestra, and tried out the latest dance steps. The grand march, which was held at the height of the evening, was led by Dr. and Klrs. VVinslow, and ended with the singing of the Alma Mater. The or- chestra presented a number of novelty pieces, which everyone enjoyed. Q8 At eleven-thirty on the night ol' No- vember twelfth, Lasellis seniors, wearing their caps and gowns for the first time, marched softly away from Gardner Hall, where they had gathered, toward Dr. VVinslow's home, where, also lor the first time, they sang their Gap and Gown song. From there, carrying the traditional white lighted candles they proceeded to each of the houses on campus, serenading the juniors, who leaned out ol' their win- dows to catch a better view oi' the impres- sive group. Although the listeners were perhaps inspired, it was the seniors who felt the greatest thrill. On the following day each senior re- ceived a beautilul corsage ol, gardenias from the junior class, a true climax to the taking Gap and Gown.