Pennington School - Penseman Yearbook (Pennington, NJ)

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THE PENSEMAN Not only did we have distinguished visitors address us, but our own students appeared before us in various declamation contests and oratorical competitions, their keen rivalry for the cups and medals furnishing many evenings of edification and instruction. Another phase of our Saturday evening programs was the musical con- certs which Dr. Green provided for us in abundant quantities. Among the most prominent musicians who graced our chapel platform were Mr. Cola- femina and his artists, William Sylvano Thunder and Hilda Reiter, and the Chautauqua bands and orchestras who presented a thorough sweep of the field of music, ,their programs varying from the simple chamber music of Mozart to the weird overtures of Debussey and the crashing chords of the modernist, Scriabin. Our own school Glee Club and orchestra, working in conjunction with Mr. Masonheimer of the Music Department, entertained us several times in programs of popular songs and classical ballads. The members of these popular organizations deserve credit for their unselfish participation in these events which have meant so much to the school. SOCIAL HE social season at Pennington was launched with appropriate bril- liance on the evening of January 29, with the gala occasion of the in- formal Mid-Y ear Prom. A large crowd of enthusiastic revelers was in attendance. Converted into an atmosphere of festivity and gayety we hardly recognized the gymnasium which was hung with colorful festoons, college banners and American flags in a becoming manner. The music was provided by the Rutgers Collegiate Orchestra and accord- ing to the general concensus of opinion, their playing surpassed any we have had of recent years. During one of the intermissions we were entertained by Charles R. Smyth, who sang several popular selections in a competent fashion. The feature of the affair, however, was the distribution of confetti and streamers in lavish quantities, which in a short time converted the dance floor into a miniature Mardi Gras. The refreshments were provided by the culinary department and met with the approval of all. In fact, from every standpoint the dance was an un- qualified success and great credit should go to the Senior Dance Committee who provided such an unusually attractive evening, and to the patrons and patronesses who, by their earnest support, made the affair possible. At this writing plans are under way for the Annual Commencement Prom, which we are assured will be a milestone in the social life of Pen- nington. The committee is engaging an exclusive orchestra and a professional decorator, and no efforts will 'be lacking to make this event an affair to be long remembered. 46

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