University of Louisville - Thoroughbred Yearbook (Louisville, KY)

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CHRISTMAS AT U of L Christmas at the University of Louisville is always one of the gayer times on campus. At a Christmas Convocation the University Chorus serenaded the audience with the singing of Christ- mas carols. A huge Christmas tree was decorated with popcorn, colorful lights, and attractive or- naments. President Davidson's annual Christmas Party at his home for the members of the Uni- versity's Student Senate helped to promote the Christmas spirit. The University Chorus performed in the Rotunda of the Adminis- tration Building to sing selections of old and new Christmas carols s ,nf ff S-T? The members of the University Student Senate stand on the steps at Dr. Davidson's home to sing Christmas carols by candlelight. President Davidson lights the University's oilicial Christmas tree decorated by the student body and sponsored by Cwens.

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THOROUGHBRED DANCE The annual Thoroughbred Dance was held last year on December 5, at the Henry Clay Hotel. At the dance Mr. and Miss Thoroughbred, Vic Koury of Lamb da Chi Alpha, and Carolyn Smith of Cl Omega, were presented with their tro- phies. Pictures and measurements of the Miss Thoroughbred candidates were sub- mitted to PoWer's Modeling Agency in New York for selection. Mr. Thorough- bred is chosen by the popular women's vote on campus. The court is composed of the runner-ups of Mr. and Miss Thoroughbred. Students attending the dance were given copies of the Thorough bred Special Edition of the Cardinal. K fLEFTl Carolyn Smith and Vic Koury dance to the music of Chet Cl1ne's band in the Thoroughbred Special.

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UNIVERSITY PLAYERS The University Players are a group of nonprofessional students who have shown an interest in Thespian affairs. Three performances were given by the University Players during the 1958-1959 school year, they were Agamemnon in November, Richard III in February, and Death of a Salesman in May. The Players are under the able direction of Mr. john Caldwell and all performances are given in the Playhouse. Most of the casts for this year's plays, were composed of from fifty to one hundred students. The Players' talents range from plays of Shakespeare to those of country life. An excellent presentation of joan or Arc was held at the Playhouseg here she prays for No one can escape parking meters, not even these three help. Players who acted in Agamemnon eww-tufpxn mwmm-'ssswmawm I -'aw 9, is it P2 H Ha? sang file Relics of priceless value hang from the walls of the Playhouse. The people pictured contributed to the birth and growth of the Playhouse. 26 Tr 1 I