University of Maryland College Park - Terrapin / Reveille Yearbook (College Park, MD)

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New York City Opera Among many of the cultural events held at the University of Maryland this year was the opera Die Fledcrmaus written by Johann Strauss. Conducting the opera was Julius Rudel. Beverly Silas and Jeanette Scovitte, sopranos, and Frank Porretta, tenor, appeared on the program. All the performers are with the New York City Opera. Jeanette Scovotti, Lyric Coloratura Soprano. Beverly Sills, Soprano. Frank Porretta, Leading Tenor. 26

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National Symphony The University of Maryland is pleased to have Washington ' s National Symphony as an integral part of its cultural program. Each year the National Symphony gives at least three con- certs in Ritchie Coliseum, which are free to all students. Dr. Howard Mitchell conducts the orchestra with the Washington Ballet, opera com- panies, and special guest artists giving our pro- gram many varied presentations. Dr. Howard Mitchell, conductor of the National Sym- phony Orchestra. The National Symphony performs in Ritchie Coliseum with an audience of students and enthusiasts from the surrounding area. 25

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AWS Upon entering the University of Mary- land, every coed automatically becomes a mem- ber of the Associated Women Students. Along with its other activities, AWS formu- lates and administers the standards of conduct and campus rules and is responsible for maintain- ing personal and group standard of behavior. The AWS sponsors many social activities such as the Christmas Pageant, an orphans ' party, the spring Bridal Fair and cultural coffee hours. AWS also publishes a handbook, which is a guide for all new students. Miss Billings and Harriet Husted discuss future plans for AWS. A.W.S. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL-Anne Riley, Shelley Landy, Mary Anna Pritchett, Harriett Husted, president; Irma Jean Dodd, Margie Hoe- gan, Marlcne Murray, Pat Messer, Nicky Scigel, Betty Stuart McNulty. 27