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To conclude the assembly, a satirical skit, That Was The Year That Was, by Jonathan Lighter, was staged. The dramatis personae Valerie Brooks, Mary Susan Locke, Mark Rhynsburger, Warren Tanghe and Merri White made jokes about the news events of the past year. The satirizations included Huntley-Brinkley coverage of the elections, the surprising ouster of Nikita Khrushchev, the war in Vietnam, and the problem of student busing in New York. Mary Susan punctuated the various skits with appropriate lyrics to the tune of the TW3 theme song. The winter holiday season at Rhodes was highlighted by the Holiday Assembly, on December 17. Dr. Lowrance introduced Mr. Debski, the conductor of the Chorus. Mr. Debski, the master of ceremonies, then conducted the members of his basic music class in Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. To add a pleasant note to the atmosphere, the second time around the audience joined in. Claire Arnold, who serves as piano accompanist for the Chorus, switched places with Mr. Debski and took the baton to conduct the basic music class in a carol, The Little Russian Children. The entire chorus then performed Svow, a modern choral arrangement; O Come, O Come, Immanuel, a chant accompanied by trumpet in the refrain; and the Hallel Prayer, a Hannukah song in Hebrew was sung by Janet Bernstein. As a solo attraction, the soprano voice of Mary Susan Locke was accompanied by Richie Carafa, Edward Levin- sohn, Ronald Levine and Steven Bohn in performing the Mexican Christmas Carol. A humorous note was added when Messrs. Mason, Katz, Sanjour, and Schwartz helped perform the noteworthy piece entitled Song against Bores. A more serious and somber mood was achieved when the chorus sang the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah. On behalf of the entire chorus Sonja Salzman and Andrea Kucker presented Mr. Debski with a small token of appreciation for his hard work and selflessness in producing the program. The fourth assembly of the year, the Spring Music Assembly, was held March 31. Dr. Lowrance made the introductions and the program was begun with two selections by Mr. Debski’s choral group, entitled Turn Back O Man, and Now Let Every Tongue Adore Thee. The second group to perform was a trio composed of Jane Cohen, Jerry Axelson, and Matthew Merman, all seniors. They performed two selections entitled, Wasn't That a Time? and Jimmy Whelan, treating them in a ‘Peter, Paul Mary’’ manner. Jane, Jerry and Matthew’s performance so impressed the audience that the group was scheduled by a private hall for a concert late in the Spring. The featured performers, the United States Naval Band, who incidentally are annual visitors at Rhodes, were introduced during the third phase of the assembly. They played the Navy's Theme, Fandango, the Mexican Hat Dance, the Marine Theme, and a move- ment from Anton Dvorak’s New World Symphony. The band’s performance was received enthusiastically by the students. Jerry, Jane, and Matthew perform at the Spring The Navy Band strikes up the Marine Theme in a tribute to that Music Assembly. branch of the Armed Services. 86
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Mr. Debski conducts the Chorus in Handel’s Messiah. Sonja Salzman presents Mr. Debsk: Bee ES PO ee heey Ae S behal, Oj the Chorus. ASSEMBLIES The first assembly of the 1964-65 year began with a new version of the Rhodes Alma Mater with words by Martin Hershman, Class of ’57, and adapted to Brahms’ First Symphony by Mr. Debski. Dr. Lowrance then introduced the faculty and its new members to the student body. Mr. Merrall encouraged students to take advantage of Rhodes facilities and to participate in activities not only for the benefit of the ical but for their own edification. Mr. Merrall encouraged attendance at the Saturday Review Classes held for most subjects offered in the daily curriculum as well as the c lub program. The new administrative assistant, Mr. Gordon Miller, was enthusiastic about the spirit of the seventh and eighth grades. He encouraged the Upper School to attend and participate in the athletic ev ‘ents which Rhodes intended to sponsor during the year. Mike Kozak introduced himself and the other officers of the Student Council: Jonathan Lighter, Vice-President; Terry Voris, Secretary; and Jerome Galant, Treasurer. As President of the Student Council, Mike exp plained the purpose of the organization, its plans and hopes for a successful and active year. In terminating his speech he promised to do everything in his power to fulfill these S Dr. Lowrance concluded the program by urging students to take full advantage of the education and facilities offered at Rhodes. He emphasized the Glimpses of College and the Preceptorial Program. The second assembly, on November 5, was an Honors Assembly, the purpose of which was to honor students who had achiew ed academic excellence during the previous year. Once again Dr. Lowrance presided, introducing the presidents of the various honor organizations: Gordon Chin, Cynthia Davidson, = Susan Skorski, presidents of the National Honor Society, Mu Al pha Theta, and Junior Honor Society, respectively. They explained the stand ards of the ir organizations and inducted new members. Jeff Weiss discussed the facets and aims of the preceptorial f rogram. Jeff said that this program was created to develop the college-bound student “in total,” not only in an academic sense. A new club at Rhodes, a branch of the National Forensic League, also known as the Debating Club, got an airing of its objectives through its president, John McKendrick. Acceptance into the league is based on the number of scheduled debates in which a prospective member participates. Miss Melcher presented Merit Sc -holarship Commenda- tions to Jeffrey Weiss and William Mandel, the only two Seniors qualifying for such an honor. 85
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