Shepherd University - Cohongoroota Yearbook (Shepherdstown, WV)

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Plays and Personalities and Plays and Personalities and Plays Jericho Harp,' the National Shakespeare Company: John Kolischp the Fresk String Ouartet. These are only a few of the out- standing artists that the Creative Arts and Lecture Forum Committee brought to the campus this year. The Committee is the College's part of a CollegeiCommunity cooperative series. lt is co-chaired by student Andy Bowers and pro- fessor, Paul Saab. Its chief aim is to bring to Shepherd internationally known performers in the arts, leading scholars, and prominent specialists. This year's increased programming of the Series was presented in conjunction with the Jefferson County Arts Committee, with special funding from the West Virginia Arts and Humanities Council. The Series began September 73 with mentalist John Kolisch. Kolisch presented 5-:W use Series co-chairman Andy Bowers 24 Arts and Lecture Forum Series the Phenomena of the Mind , which was a captivating exhibit of hypnosis and extra sensory perception. Internationally acclaimed as a mentalist and known as the world's fastest hypnotist, Kolisch has had over 25 years of experience as a lecturer, entertainer, and professional consultant in the field of hypnosis and E,S.P. From New York, the National Shakespeare Company was brought to recreate '14 Come- dy of Errors on the stage of Reynolds Hall. The Company has performed for audiences in colleges and universities across the nation. ln addition to their nine month tour, N.S.C. conducts an eight week theatre conservatory each year in Woodstock, New York. Com- pany co-founder and Artistic Director, Philip Meister describes their twofold purpose as to bring the beauty and truth of Shake- speare to young people who otherwise would qv- E, '71 comedy of Errors never see his plays done professionally, and to give American actors an opportunity to perform the classics. ln November, a group with an exceptional ability for performing and the genius for writing came in the form of Jericho Harp. The contemporary guitarists, Thomas and Schmidt, form the group and on stage in the College Center the pair wave their separate experiences in folk and rock into a style of music that was both fresh and undefinable, Following Jericho Harp was the Shake- speare Film Festival, bringing two of Shake- speare's monumental tragedies, King Lear and Hamlet , to the screen. The fall semester's finale was the Alpha Omega Player's presentation of '34 Man For All Seasons , starring Robert Bolt. This exciting play chronicled the final days of Sir Thomas More, in the turbulent England of Q t 5 3 5

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0 The Solvers 0 The Solvers 0 The Solvers 0 along with Vice-Pres. Terry Fabianich, Secretary Karen Tomimatsu, and Treasurer Carole King. The 24 member group recom- mended various policy changes to SA.C. and also approved the appointment of those who sat on the l.D.C. Judicial Board. Most important, however, was it continued sponsorship of two highly successful events - Dark Side of the Moon and Winter Carnival. ln 7977, the COLLEGE CENTER BOARD was chaired by Pat Curley and advised by Clinton Davis. Under their direction, the Board sponsored Spring Weekend: nu- merous discos,' movies such as Lady Sings the Blues and Day of the Dolphin ,' bowl- ing tournaments: the Arts and Crafts Festi- val,' and a variety of student debates and lectures. Other officers of the Board, ap- pointed by SA.C., were John Hancock, Chippee Coleman, Cathy Chapman, and Karen Tomimatsu. With Pres. Barry Mullane at the helm, the STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIA- TION steered itself thru a year of smooth sailing. S.GA. sponsored various successful events including a Halloween masquerade , ? I 5 i Q.. .,, o , fini? E sif. dance, a 50's dance, two College Day's for underprivileged children, several student mixers, and the Leadership Banquet. ln ad- dition, it sent Maria Bagerelle to the annual Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester, Va. S.GA. met every Wednesday, 4:30 p.m., in the Rumsey Room. The room was usually filled to capacity, as each campus organiza- tion is allowed to send a Senator to re- present it. The open forum dealt with a wide variety of concerns: Homecomingg food service: Who's Who selection: student recognition,' Drop-Add date,' parking,' com- muter-dorm student relationsf yearbook financing: creative arts,' etc. To each of these, Pres. Mullane gave his attention, as did the entire executive committee: Vice- Pres. Marie Ballas,' Treas. Richard Donavanp Secretary Carol Burke: and Parliamen- tarian Diane Swain. Though the meetings were often long and drawn out, much was accomplished. lt is to this end that each senator and officer put in hours of work and dedication. Having been a long way with a longer way to go, the S.G A. continued to be the students' govern- ment . . . YOUR government!!! I S' CD l0S A SJ9 S' fb UD Q 5 va 0 Another year thru, the S.G.A. looks forward to the new semester and its challenges. With representatives from each dorm, the l.D.C. works to improve dorm-related policies. John Hancock, Dr. Schmidt, and Ed Gagen listen intently during an SA.C. meeting. -v- Solvers 23

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