West Chester University - Serpentine Yearbook (West Chester, PA)

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ACT THE FIRST R The curtain went up on one f)f the outstanding dramas of the year to disclose more than four hundred amateurs T being initiated into the procedures of a West Chester production - by a few of the stars who made an early appearance for that purpose. The first scene was a whirl of receptions, luncheons, Y banquets, parties, teas, speeches, introductions, and attendant activities. 1 The serious business of the play began with the appearance of the stars and experienced actors, who made the cast total T7 one thousand three hundred twenty. The usual theme was recogniz.ed with the imposition of freshman regulations, which J culminated in the traditional pajama parade for the men. Vv Variation was successfully and adequately prf)vided by the innovation of night football on Wayne F ' ield. Unprecedented enthusiasm and spirit displayed under the floodlights and the publication of a new fight song written by Ted Williams and Paul Giersch, two of the leading characters, attested to the popularity ot this addition. Balancing the program of fall sports with famous artists, the Entertainment Committee introduced the Jooss European Ballet, leanne Behren:!, and Pherbia Thomas. Parent-Alumni Weekend and Freshman Stunt Night were familiar and welcome events. Also familiar but more elaborate tkan in previous years was the major social function of the first act — the Junior Prom. This dance was ruled by Sara Twaddell, elected by the student body as Queen of the Prom. After various events such as the lecture by Dr.T.Z. Koo, the joint recital by Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, the Little Theatre Play dances and dining room parties, the first act ended with a day- light encounter on Wayne Field in which the home team bowed to Wavnesbure, College. Ten

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c o N T E N T S c Directors Cast Theatre Guilds Heroes and Heroines Backstage Billboard

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R E V I E W 1. Freshman pajama parade. 2. Opening of night football. 5. leanne Behrend, pianist. 4. Turkey Day fray. 5. Half-time on the hockey field. 6. Junior prom. 7. Back at the grind . 8. Pherbia Thomas, lecturer. 9. Pep rally aids digestion. 10. Jooss Ballet. Ele