University of Massachusetts Amherst - Index Yearbook (Amherst, MA)

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Ball which was given in the Drill Hall, transformed into an attractive atmos- phere by the use of elaborate decoration. The music this year was furnished by Morty Gould, his piano, and orchestra. Ann D ' Elia appeared with the band as vocalist. The biggest event of the evening was the selection of the Carnival Queen and her Court. The chaperons chose Dorothy Hurlock ' 46, Kappa Alpha Theta, as queen, and she was presented with a crown of flowers plus the large silver cup. She was attended by Catherine Dellea ' 45, Marion McCarthy ' 46, Lois Russell ' 46, Nancy Stacey ' 48, Edith Dover ' 48, and Barbara Cooley ' 48. Dr. and Mrs. Ritchie, Dr. and Mrs. Woodside, Mrs. Speer, and Lt. Jones were chaperons. The committee in charge included Jack Blalock ' 46, general chairman; Lois Russell ' 46, secretary; and Bill Stowe ' 46, treasurer. Others on the committee were Jim Falvey ' 47, Ruth Reynolds ' 46, Barbara Dower ' 47, Phyllis Houran ' 47, Ed Rachlefl ' 47, and Don Smith ' 46. Although these represent only a few of the formal dances that constituted a cus- tomary part of the annual social calendar in normal times, at least the spirit is here. We have not forgotten the others; they will return before long to the College Calendar. But in the meantime, the number being restricted, three formals were chosen to carry tradition through the period of war. As a climax to this college year, a gala Soph-Senior Hop filled the warm spring air with social harmony. 27

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ormdls In spite of the prevailing war-time restrictions, the campus is gradually returning to normal. Each year finds the revival of another old tradition, and the formal dances are on the increase. Through the combined efforts of the ROTC and the ASTRP, a military ball was given this year on December 16th. Strictly Military was the theme, from the decorations to the band which pro- vided the music, the Bradley Field Or- chestra. The chief high-light of the evening was the selection of the Honorary Col- onel, Marion McCarthy ' 46. Captain Winslow E. Ryan presented the Colonel with a Massachusetts State College gold locket, and a military cape, which she will wear when she reviews the troops in the spring. The committee in charge included Jim Falvey, Clarence Burley, Bill Cour- chene, all of the class of ' 47 and ROTC men; the ASTRP was represented by George McAloon, Joseph Rooney, and Roswell Bosworth. Lt. Jones did a great deal in advising for plans. In keeping with the custom on the MSC campus, there was also held this year a Winter Carnival Weekend, on February ninth and tenth. Friday night, lights and an amplifying system were installed at the college pond. The students themselves enjoyed skating and watching an exhibition presented by the Ice Bergs from Springfield. This was followed by a ski boot dance in M em Hall. That same evening. Pi Beta Phi cap- tured the honors in the snow sculpture competition with their Ski Trooper. Second prize went to Sigma Iota with their Dopey, one of the Seven Dwarfs; and third place was awarded to North College for their sculpture of a Valentine. The judges for the snow sculpture were Dr. Helming, Professor Robertson and Mr. Varley. The awards were made at the ball, Saturday night. Saturday afternoon ' s events began with an exhibition in the pool by the Naiads. Their water ballet included water wheels, stars, and letter formations, including a gigantic M. The skiing events were held on the hill behind Thatcher Hall. In the men ' s slalom, first place was taken by Fernand Bartlett, and second place was tied be- tween George Pushee and Donald Smith. The men ' s downhill was won by Donald Glazier with George Pushee taking second place. The women ' s slalom and downhill were won by Sally Swift. The second place in both events was taken by a Mount Holyoke representative. Gloria Bonazzoli outsped every one to win the cross country event. The ASTRP boys, with the permission of Captain Ryan, entered the events, and the novices were there too, taking spills with the best of them, but taking more. The climax of the week-end was the 26

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OCIdl U nion Conrad Thibault On October 17th, Conrad Thibault, a well-known baritone of radio and the concert stage, presented M.S.C. ' s first Social Union Program of the year. Mr. Thibault spent his boyhood in this locality, and many of his personal friends attended the concert. The program featured a great variety of selections, both old and new, of American, Italian, French, and Spanish origins, and generous additions of numer- ous encores. The second Social Union Program featured Robert Frost. Mr. Frost, intro- duced by Prof. Rand as the greatest living American poet, began his discussion by condemning the delight of certain modern poets to pur sue obscurity for obscurity ' s sake, which often makes their work meaningless. Among the poems he read from his col- lection were Spring Pools, which he called his only pure nature poem; Mending Wall, in which he pointed out the evi- dence of nationalism as well as inter- nationalism; The Soldier; Departmental; The Runaway; Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening; and West-Running Brook. The annual Roister Doister Social Union Program was a three-act play, Dearest Abigail, written by two of the senior members of the dramatic club. The plot for the play was inspired by the twenty-fifth anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of the Abbey. Miriam Marmein, a mimic and dancer, gave a recital on January 12th. Miss Marmein delighted the audience with both humorous and serious pantomimes, which accompanied her dancing. Out- standing on the program was And so to Bed, the interpretation of a beauty ritual of a glamour girl. And then the mood was quickly and cleverly changed to a biblical interpretation, Death of the First Born. Echoes and Encores was the title of the Glee Club Concert this year, given on February 17th in Bowker Auditorium. A performance by Mr. Mullholland, a well-known magician, completed the series of Social Union programs for the year. 28