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

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Officer W. Craft. Members: B. Breon, C. Ingle, J. Moorehead, V. Ripley, D. Morrison, R. Fraser. Sponsor: Mr. David Urquhart. In November, 1947, a representative of the United World Federalist organization spoke to Saint Helena students on the subject of World Government. This speech initiated a movement among the student body to organize a chapter of the U. W. F. at Saint Helena. However, after several organizational meetings were held it was deemed advisable to establish an International Relations Club instead. This club had for its purpose the study and discussion of events and prob- lems of an international scope. Such lively and controversial topics included; The Marshall Plan ; the Italian elections; and the Palestine situation. Meetings were held weekly on Monday evenings at 7 o’clock. Mr. Urquhart of the Govern- ment Department acted as club sponsor, and Wiley Craft served as permanent chairman. SAINT [83 ] HELENA EXTENSION

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St. Last September 30th this organization began its active career through a meeting under the direction of Franklyn S. Kingdon. Approximately thirty men attended the first meet- ing of the year. This group was soon increased to about seventy and the Club began rehearsals. Within four weeks’ time the Glee Club sang In its first concert and its success was Immediate. It became the backbone for the musical activities of the college for from Its ranks came an outstanding octet, an excellent Glee Club, and a Chorus of high quality. Throughout the year, the St. Helena Glee Club performed in over ten musical programs at the college, made appearances on local radio stations and gave a final concert on May 26th In the St. Helena Auditorium . This was in addition to its several appearances in the Norfolk vicinity. Under the leadership of its director, Mr. Kingdon, the Glee Club and the Octet became symbols of the fine spirit and teamwork of the St. Helena E.xtension campus. C. Nock, C. McCoull, G. Wilkins, R. Hotchkiss, R. Hart, G. Branch, S. Kozak, D. Wilson, E. Rague [ 85 ]