University of Northern Iowa - Old Gold Yearbook (Cedar Falls, IA)

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John Proctor defends himself agains+ the accusations of Deputy-Governor Danforrh and Abigail Williams. SPRING AND SUMMER PLAYS CONTRAST IN THEME Lord Porteous looks on as Lady Kitty fakes a senti- mental look a+ pictures of her girlhood. In the spring of 195-l the department of Languages, Speech and Literature presented Arthur KIiller's play, The Crzzribfv. It is based upon the Salem VVitch Hunt which was an authentic event in American history. The Crurilfla' presents many implications of our pres- ent-day problem of ignorance and superstition. Direc- tion was by Hazel Strayer and the stage setting was designed by Stanley XVood. Costumes were under the supervision of Ifvelyn VVood. In contrast to the seriousness of The Crucilzle, this department presented its summer play, The Cirrle, a comedy by Sommerset llaugham, which has come to be accepted as :1 masterpiece of modern drama. Direc- tion was by Stanley XVood, scenery by Norman Kaiser, and costumes were designed by Katherine Adamson.

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SPRING BRINGS MARDI GRAS TO TC Come to the lllardi Gras, the old song says, and TClers did so for the third successive year. Reigning over the 1954 lllardi Gras activities were Queen Brenda Beneke and King Ron Brinkley, selected by the student body. Each organization which entered a concession booth was eligible to nominate two candi- dates for the royal ballot. Seventeen booths lined the midway with sidewalk cafes, golf links, and side-shows. This event, sponsored by the Social Life Committee, was highlighted by the awarding of a first prize to the best Concession, the Alpha Chi Epsilon and the Delta Delta Phi's House of Horror. Russ Hansen won a Hash camera as the door prize. The organizing com- mittee Consisted of Bob Jones, Darlene Larson, Frieda Sehlaman, Dennis Boyd, and Ruth Radloff. 'SN an Hail King Ron and Queen Brenda! Ken Rowe and Wes Sferner are barkers for the Sig Tau and Pi The+ boo+h. .-I 1 ' lf: 1? . .. . 1 . Q5 I , . A H' Qagi ' it l- 5 1' f ..,. ' ,,Ws:,g-,,f13w ,W gin' 2 Q3 53 ,W ,i as 'EW - Q i .,, y

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TC's OTHER OF THE DAY PRESENTED Each spring llother has her honored day, lXIother's Day, at Iowa State Teachers College. Registration be- gan the 1954 activities after which many organizations and dormitories held teas and open houses. lXIrs. Nlaurice Alborn, mother of Pat Alborn, was intro- duced by President llaucker as the llother of the Day at the afternoon variety show. She was presented a Hawaiian lei. The Commons served a special :Hoth- er's Day dinner, The llarlins water show and the spring play, The Cruribfv, climaxed Saturday's activi- ties. lXIother's Day Chapel was held Sunday morning and concluded a busy and memorable week-end. Amy Thuirer was general chairman of the committee which scheduled these events to give llom an opportunity to eat, sleep, and be entertained on campus. Congratulations are in order tor Mrs. Maurice Alborn and her daughter, Pat. y V , :'v .f ...,.f,w,.,,.s..,,,.,, 4..,a..,1f....,. Tfvq ' .ggi he 1 1:2 r, : 'J- e it ' s ,NM 3. 5 5 1 - x Wim . V President Maucker presents an orchid lei to The Mother ot the Day.