Shippensburg University - Cumberland Yearbook (Shippensburg, PA)

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L)ea.«- ' ' h ' ' j We Present ihi ' a yeix R.A «ec ' % The Masquers John A. Ruhl John Sweeney OFFICERS Pr ' ke-Pv sidcvt Martha Learn sidcvt Miss York Sec.-Trctis. Sponsor The house lights go down and the curtain slowly opens. A quick glance at the program reveals a long list of names. The persons backstage who were lucky enough to get their names on that program are proud members of the Masquers. Not long ago they were standing on the same stage with much less confidence. Out front in- stead of an anxious audience was one small woman who was about to judge their abil- ity as future stage stars for S. S. T. C. Miss York, sponsor of the club, each year views a large group of ambitious Freshmen and slightly more confident upperclass- men who want to add their names to the Masquers ' roll. A few talented aspirants are in a few days sent a notice that they have been elected into the dramatic club of the college. The club has a closed membership of 65 persons. Each week members of the club direct and enact a one-act play which is then discussed by a very critical club mem- bership. Each member at some time during the year is given the experience of act- ing in, or directing one of these plays. When the time draws near for one of the major productions of the club, Miss York once more studies the members of her club and chooses the persons who will get their names on the program. Not all will be actors. There will be several amateur carpenters, painters, seamstresses, artists and detec- tives. These comprise the stage hands, scenery painters, costumei ' s, make-up people, and property committees. Masquers does not aim to produce Broadway stai-s, but only to give college stu- dents a chance to learn the ways of the stage and backstage, and have a lot of fun doing it.

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Atitum Events • • • • Numerous activities demand student attention as we continue into the Tall of the year. Romance, student teaching and dances attract interest. Friendships formed early, such as The Coffey-Smyser one, lead by devious paths to the Choral and Glee Club dance. Thor- oughly emaciated after a session with the 8 B ' s, Student Teacher Stanley Rotz re- quires a hot shower and an adequate din- ner to prepare him for this annual hop. Daylight hours are occupied in horse- back riding by some, but evening will find students doing the Big Apple. The re- ceiving line, oft anticipated with appre- hension, appears to win its point as cam- pus guests are greeted by Dr. Rowland ' s smile.

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They Present JPrttip au Prp;u ir? Mr. Bennet Roth Berry Hill Allen Russel Mrs. Bennet Marjorie Cover Lady Lucas Dorothy Boynton Charlotte Lucas Mary Morgan Jane Bennet Margaret McCartney Elizabeth Bennet Helen Eichelberger Lydia Bennet Jean Davis Mr. Darcy Duane Kirssm Mr. Bingiey Willard Kerr Mr. Collins John McGuire Captain Denny Michael Ryan Amelia Ja e Derrick Returning to the days of sweet, maidenly modesty, the Masquers presented Pride and Prejudice among staid Victorian furniture and gay colored costumes. Many aspiring actors and actresses were given an opportunity to star. The burden of the boy meets girl angle of the play was divided between these two talented couples. Behind the scenes Clippinger, Rhodes, Berry, and Hoke manufacture the sets and keep re- hearsals lively with their witty banter accom- panied by loud pounding and much sawing. Nervous but competent direction was, as usual, provided by Miss Mary York. Mr. Wickham Belinda Amanda First Young Man Miss Bingiey Agatha Second Young Man Maid Maggie Mrs. Gardiner Lady Catherine Colonel Fitzwilliam Mrs. Lake Edwin Sponseller . . Lois Ellwein Lois Ritts Frank Coffey . Miriam Schlegel . Helen Lyter George Miller Julia Gillan Betty Callahan Martha Leanier Roberta Warf Frank Mastrocola Mary Haas [ 27