University of Evansville - LinC Yearbook (Evansville, IN)

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DRAMA Mis. K Miiieth I ' avlor. :issistaiu professor of drama and s[)ecch. received her M.F.A. from alc I ' nivcrsitv. The Linden Tree, presented by the Thespians as their twenty-fifth anniversary production, was built around an Enf;lish family trying to adjust themselves to a revolution in progress at the time this play is set. The professor ' s family includes three daughters, the two eldest possessing sophisticated characteristics, whereas Di- nah, the youngest daughter, is happy and untouched by life ' s tiring problems. Rex is the only son that makes his money through his cleverness. Most of the play concerns a discussion of the professor ' s retirement from tlie university, and the problems of his family. The professor ' s wife is near a nervous breakdown, while he is of strong character and refuses to retire, even if it is beneficial to his family. LINDEN TREE Checking electrical connections left to right: Louis Ray, head of ' technical crews for The Linden Tree, Kathryn Starrv. prompter for The Linden Tree, and Shirley Mor- gan, who did llie lighting for The Linden Tree. 18 ■

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embers of the debate team and Tau Kappa Alpha, tional honorary debate fraternity, from left to rht: Emily Combs, Hobart Lutz, Clarence Clay- ri. and John Schrodt. DEBATE The college debate team, coached by Mr. A. C. Spence, com- peted in ten college debates and two tournaments this year. In the first college tournament, staged at Purdue University, Clarence Clay- ton placed fourth in competition with some ten colleges and univer- sities. The four members that partici- pated in forensics make up the Tau Kappa Alpha, national honorary debate fraternity. To gain member- ship in this organization a student has to debate for two years, be in the upper third of his class, and have faculty recommendations. Tlie topic this year was, re- solved: That the federal govern- ment should adopt a policy of equalizing educational opportunity in tax supported schools by annual grants. Students learning the principles about radio an- nouncing taught by Mr. A. C. Spence left to right first row: Helen Merle, Helen Ashbrook, Emmy Seegnuieller, and Herman Litschgi. Sec- ond row, Wilma Pierce, Paul Carnes, John Rob- ertson. Third row, Diane Hadley. Fred Shatara, and Sam McKean. RADIO In one of the newest types of class in the Evansville College curriculum, radio showmansiiip and advertising are taught on a practical basis. During the winter quarter, Mr. A. C. .Spence guided the class through the preliminary phases of radio, which include reading commercials and news reports, obtaining a variety of ef- fects, drama, and the sale of advertising. The spring quarter is devoted to the di- rection and production of all types of script shows. Students actually simulate broadcasting conditions, make recordings of their shows, and play them back to determine what im- provements may be made. 17

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Professor Linden is explaining a situation to the group-. Seated at the table is Frank Chan- dler. Standing next to table is Earl Blemker. Seated opposite from the professor is Evelyn Cameron, and standing beliind lier holding a tea cup is Elizabeth Grinisley. Jack Kasey and Col- leen Cain are seated on the divan and Donna Cyrier is seated in the chair down stage. The set begins to take shape during rehearsal, as paint and light crews work quietly in the background. Standing in orchestra pit, left, is Mrs. Kenneth Taylor, director of college pro- ductions, and Kathryn Starry, prompter. Left to right; seated at table, Frank Chandler, Chuck Palmisano, Colleen Cain, and Evelyn Cameron. Behind the table left to right; Donna Cyrier, Louis Ray, working with brush, and Doris Don- ovan. Seated on the divan left to right; Diane Hadley, Emmy Seegmueller, and Jack Kasey. 19