Ripon College - Crimson Yearbook (Ripon, WI)

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“Culture at Ripon? Yes, it’s true. Occasionally speakers, musicians, and dance groups do invade the campus providing a much-needed addition to life in an area not otherwise noted for a plethora of cul- tural attractions.” — Bill Gerhauser P8

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E The Children's Theater, working under the auspices of the Theater Guild, had its most successful year yet. The season began with Sue Jel- ly's production of Pinocchio . a show that was well attended and well done, especially since the director was dealing with a relatively inexpe- rienced cast. “Mary Poppins , the second production, broke all attend- ance records, playing to four capaci- ty crowds in the Video Room. It was an outstanding show directed by Debbie Lenchard and Sharon Jam- ru ska. The third show was “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”, which was even a greater box-office and critical success. “Snow White played to over six hundred people in two days. The season ended with “Oliver”, though not well attended, it was a challenging play to put on and the cast put forth all of their effort. 27

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The External Affairs and the Fine Arts Scries did an excellent job of bringing outstanding people to the college community. Stuart Udall. former Secretary of Interior spoke on environmental problems; Ramsey Clark, former Attorney General spoke on cconomis affairs; and Wil- liam Reishchauer, former Ambassa- dor to Japan, spoke on Japan and international relations. Truly excep- tional treats were having the Mil- waukee Symphony, directed by Kenneth Schcmcrhorn. and Michael Lorimer, classical guitarist. Avant- garde Paul Carroll also read some interesting poems. ?9