St Helena Extension School - Saint Yearbook (Norfolk, VA)

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Members: ]. Batten, A. Shubert, S. Goddin, C. McCoull, P. Hoffman, E. Lane, D. Morrison, J. Henderson. Sponsor: Mr. Paul Logan. I ' he Dramatic Club of St. Helena was organized by Mr. Sherman Bartell in January, 1947. There was talent to be found among the students, but initiative was lacking. However, after combing the campus, Mr. Bartell came up with a small but theatrical-minded group and the St. Helena Players were born. One production was presented during the year and w ' as enthusiasticallv received by the students. The following year, under the direction of Mr. Paul Logan, the Dramatic Club produced two widely acclaimed plays. A modernized version of “Antigone” was given in April before an overflow audience. The famous Greek tragedy, enacted in modern dress, but in Greek style, with- out intermission, was excellently cast. Along with such old standbys as Doug Alorrison and John Henderson, Air. Logan secured the services of Aliss Fdlen Lane, Aliss Ellen Maurer and Miss Jean Wood. In Alay, the players staged a final and triumphant vehicle. The play, a three-act comedy entitled “Parlor Story,” proved to be an overwhelming success. Assisted by Miss Phyllis Brown, Miss Mary Alclntyre and again by Aliss Lane, the players, with Gene Rague, VTlentine Ripley and Bob Breon in the leading roles, gave St. Helena an outstanding dramatic performance. THE 1948 SAINT 178 ]

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unnettt Officer: . CircelU. Members: R. King, D. Morrison, R. Dodson, J. Moorehead, J. Nixon, J . Siiubert, A. Williams. Sponsor: Dr. Marvin W. Schlegel. To enable the students to more fully understand and interpret the happenings of the present day, to enable them to better prepare themselves for duty both as a citizen of their country and as a citizen of their own local community, and to further enable the students to both express their own views and opinions and to hear those of their fellow students — for these purposes there was founded on the campus of Saint Helena the Current Events Forum. These forums were held in fashion of a round-table discussion with ail participating. The topics were those which appeared to be of national interest and of importance to the largest number of those members present. Typical topics for dis- cussion were: The Third Party, the Presidential Candidates, the Marshall Plan and Universal Military Training. These men who attended these forums will, as a result of their active participa- tion, go forth from college better citizens by being “abreast of the times.” SAINT [ 77 ] HELENA EXTENSION

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Officers: . Stamper, S. Maddox, J. Fisher. Members: R. Wihnore, L. Barnes, J. Fisher, IF. Skelton, JV. Vaughan, J. Underwood, R. Bowles, D. Lemon, IF. McGhee, II. Newman. Sponsors: Mr. Carl Tobey and Mr. Franklin S. Kingdon. The Saint Helena Extension Roanoke Association, better known as the Roanoke Club, was organized at the beginning of the school year. The purpose of the organization was to promote closer fellowship among the students from Roanoke, and the membership was restricted to those students from Roanoke and its vicinity. The constitution of the Club was drawn up and the officers for the first semester were elected at a special meeting in October. The Club was noted for its activity and yet was undoubtedly the most secret organization at Saint Helena. The social activities for the year included a house party in Roanoke during the Christmas holidays and another one during spring vacation. Several stag parties were also held in Norfolk. The Club finished its social season with a dinner-dance held in Norfolk. SAINT HELENA EXTENSION [ 79 ]