Simmons College - Microcosm Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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There is music in the air here in our microcosm OllflIIlIIIb6I'Flf HITTING A NEW' HIGH, eighty members comprise the Clee Club, one of the most active clubs at Simmons. Twenty-Iour girls organized it from the college choir in 1908, and with the lylandolin Club formed the Musical Association. They worked hard to learn new songs and If. Tzjl, V. Cozzgdmz, H. Afzlrrqv, Clzurflz, and D. Downing Q6 harmony, but Clee Club members say it was worth the efliort, for they were trained in individual voice technique and in group singing. This year, the Club started its round of special events with the annual Christmas College Vesper Service on December 15. They sang familiar carols at the Christmas Pageant with orchestral accom- paniment, and then the student body joined in. Later the club traveled out to Haverhill for their yearly concert. Concerts with Massachusetts Insti- tute of Technology and Worcestei' Polytechnic Institute followed in the Spring. Glee Club ended its 1946-41,7 activities as the spirited Commencement chorus on June 9. The Club is one organization that doesn't worry about members attending, for Simmons vocalists are eager to participate, and are interested in learning their parts. As in all artistic work, practice and enthusiasm are imperative, but the satisfaction Glee Club-ers got from their entertain- ment was their reward. Cfiicers for the year were: President, Helen Murrayg Secretary, Kay Taftg Treasurer, Doris Downing, Concert Manager, Lorelle Lundebergg Business Manager, Virginia Congdong and Libra- rians, jane Buxton and jane Church.

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Pio. Teal? qPzug.fp Mrs. Young hears all, knows all, and tells all the world about Simmons. llliss Rutll H. Danielson, Lret Brookline Avenue Campus. Mother Confessor to dorm students, Miss Danielson supervises their livin quarters, food, and social life. Hostess at 8 Evans Hall, Miss Danielson has accomplished the almost impossibl but austere hall into a home. Alf. james A. Vaughn, xefu zz . The man ofthe year IS Mr. Vaughn, for his name was spoken more often, his ill ,500 ooo goal struggled for more earnestly, 3 , his tenacity praised more vociferously than any other project ofthe year. Mrs. Averill Loh, student . . h h ' man of the drive, worked many hours wit c air Mr. Vaughn on a publicity campaign for student contributions to the drive. Radio programs, the senior pledge presentation to President Beatley at Olde En lish Dinner, the undergraduate campaign, 3 the President's report sent to alumnae, and the Alumnae Review were all part of the concerted eflort to raise the money D' 'lor rj Resizlezife yi llze e-the conversion of a beautiful E t e Director rj' the 50th Azuzioersozy Appeal ' to 'ibuild us np. Al home in Evans Personal .t0lI-lillllllllll Hold the presses!

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--our miniature world within ci world in which A play on iII.S'fI'lIl7Ic'l1f.X You NEED Nor BELONG in order to enjoy the Orches- trag not many clubs can make this statement! In defense of their claim, Orchestra fans relate that its express purpose is to provide entertainment for all who like music. Long after 4:10, when commuters rush for buses and trains, and dorm students trek along the Fen- way, bound to dash oflajust one letter before dinner, members of the Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Gordon Joslin, are practicing new numbers or brushing up on old favorites to be ready for their many special events. The eighteen members this year played for the Freshman Receptiong the tense minutes during intermission at Oompetitives when soothing music was greatly appreciatedg Olde English Dinner where music added to the atmosphere of the baronial hall, nurses, Capping, to give to the momentous occasion that added touch of dignity: the moving Christmas Pageant where only candle- light and a musical background could give the age- old story the appropriate religious moodg and finally, at the Senior Reception in June. The Orchestra, as we know it now, was or- ganized in 1943. Before that it was part of the Musical Association, in which, to quote Mic: '4o, one hundred forty girls felt moved to sing and play under expert guidance. Ofhcers for 1946-47 were: President, Betty Grantg Vice-President, Barbara Johnson: Secre- tary, Eleanor Archibaldg Treasurer, Velma Thompson: Librarian, Claire Sullivan. C. Szzllirzzzz, V. Y-YIIIIIIIUJOII, B. Grant, li. fllfflffldfff and B. 341111115011