University of California Riverside - Tartan Yearbook (Riverside, CA)

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Mac Tavis met the p ayers Considered by many the zaniest group on campus, the University Playf ers rounded up individuals of dramatic talent and brought to Highlanders various stage presentations throughout the year. Audiences alternately wept and laughted as the Players transported them from scenes of tragedy to moments of light comedy. The group in all directed, produced, and acted in tvvo full length plays, The Duchess of Malfi and Thieves Carnival, and four onefacts during a highly successful year. fTopj Pescara fHarvell Smithj delivers a letter to Julia fjean Parlettej as Delio CRobert Boydj waits impatiently, in this scene from The Duchess of Malfi, the chief fall semester production of the University Players. fBottomJ In a fit of temper, Ferdinand fRoger Davisj snarls at his wouldfbe helpers, Pescara fHarvell Smithj, left, and Malateste fBill Burgerj. Expressing varying degrees of concern over his behavior are, left to right: Castruccio fDouglas Parkerj, Ferdinand's brother the Cardinal Hack Beatfyl, and Bosola fHarold Gouldl. Bidding goodby to her son CCharles Van Due' senj and husband, Antonio fBill lvferiwetherj, the Duchess of Malfi Mean Cartwrightj sends tl 1 t k th m from her brothers' venf Calm in the face of impending death, the Duchess of lvlalfi Qjean Cartwrightj listens E0 gei1ihcsWa1IXlolJdinZepa seiond child is the Duchess' the words of Bosola fHarold Couldj, as her maid, Canola fM1lly Burgerj, watches the maid, Cariola, fMilly Burgerj. executioners fBill Burger and Harvell Smithj tensely.

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Homecomin Another first, among many for UCR this year, was Homecoming weekend. Alumni and alumnif tofbe rallied, cheened, and danced together in celef bration of the new annual event. The day was initiated by a rousing parade through Riverside. Not saddened by the outcome of the Homecoming football game, Cal Western 2149, Highlanders rallied round the bonfire,l chose their queen, and then danced until the evening's end. flower leftj Festivities draw to a close as present Highlanders and Alumni waltz, accompanied by Gil Blount's Harmonaires, in the Music Room of the Mission Inn, Students in high spirits roll through downtown Riverside during the Homecoming parade, which kicked off a day filled with activities. Among vehicles employed were this old time fire engine manned by the Yell Leaders and several early model autos. Introducing Miss Robyn McLauchlin, campus lovely and Queen of UCR's Hrst Homecoming. Selected from a group of charming coeds sponsored by campus organizations, Robyn reigned over the gala evening. Alumni and guests gather at the Mission Inn for a banquet in their honor on Homecoming evening. The small but active group is led by Chuck Young, first ASUCR President.

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