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

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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 ]

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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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StucCetit Officers: A. Lewis I). Morrison. Members; A. Ayers, A. Renzi, E. Clark, E. Bryant, M. Rudisill, B. A ' ixon, C. Ingle, B. Rehlaender. Sponsor: Mr. Klaus Schaeffer. The Student Christian Association was organized in October, 1947, through the efforts of Mr. Klaus Shaeffer. It began as a religious discussion group, considering in its programs such questions as “How do we know God?’’ and “How can we distinguish between good and evil?’’ In December, Douglas Morrison and Alvin Lewis journeyed to Atlanta, Georgia, where they represented the St. Helena group at the Atlanta Conference of Student Y. M. C. A.’s of ten Southern states. As a result of their report upon returning from the Conference, the program of the S. C. A. was modified, and Bible study became its main function. The clear understanding of various religious problems and Bible interpretations afforded by Mr. Schaeffer’s guidance, given without qualification whenev ' er “two or three were gathered together,” will remain in our memories to serve as one of the cornerstones upon which the future structure of our lives will be built. THE 1948 SAINT I 80 I