University of North Carolina Greensboro - Pine Needles Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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A joint effort of L!NC-G ' s Depart- ment of Theatre and the School of Music resulted in Girl Crazy. the first theatrical production of the year. The musical, performed in Aycock Auditorium September 29 through October 2. received mixed reviews and drew capacity crowds. The most interest int; and memorable elements of the shou in- cluded Larry Jones ' portrayal of the character Zoli. Mark Hardx ' s strong. Girl Crazy pleasant vocals. Mark Dohr Robin- son ' s portrayal of the character . am. the eye-catching costumes, and. of course, the many great Gershwin tunes. With such classics as Em- braceable You. Rut Not For Me. and I Got Rhythm. the show ' s suc- cess was inevitable From lighting to choreography the musical sparkled. Especially memorable irerc the sets including the Dude Ranch, the Desert Star showroom, and the Grand Hotel. Set changes were very smooth. .4.S a whole. Girl Crazy il- lustrated the potential and dynamic talents of both the Department of Theatre and the School of Music. It will be remembered for its intriguing performances and attractive sets and costumes. When one audience member was asked for his response he remarked. One of L ' NC-G ' s best '

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Founder ' s Day Fisher Stresses the Need for Private Support Jon Hensley participated in the opening of the dinner by reciting I Corinthians 13. Chancellor Moran giving the Bullard Award to Mrs Ash by and her granddaughter They accepted the award for Dr Warren Ashby, the fat ty recipient, who was unable toattend thedinner Dr. James Fisher, speake at Founder ' s Day Dinner. Faculty and students mingled at a reception given in the Alumni House before the dinner. Students today are looking for values, said Dr. James Fisher. Fisher, who is president of the Coun- cil for the Advancement and Support of Education, was the featured speaker at the Ninetieth Founders ' Day convocation, October 5. Fisher said that UNC-G was doing well, but that there was a need for private support. N.C. Symphony performed in . ycock Auditorium following the dii Fisher strongly supported a system of liberal arts, saying that academics should pursue truth, interpret truth, and create and preserve beauty. Chancellor Moran presented the Bullard Awards. The recipients were Dr. Warren Ashby, head of religious studies, and Jonathon McNeil, a 1982 graduate of UNC-G. The Prospectus III report was given by Dee Smith, campaign chair- man. $4.4 million had been raised at that time. The University Women ' s Choir provided music for the convocation. They performed the Litany of Com- memoration and Hymn to the Waters. Jenny Hilton ended the pro- gram with The University Song.