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

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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

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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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R E V I E W ACT THE SECOND After an intermission for the celebration of Thanksgiving the cast returned to present a second act filled with many important events. The exotic Helen Jepson thrilled the audience in a concert which reached the height of enter- tainment. Outstanding in the holiday season of festivities was the annual Candle Light Service in the chapel on the eve of the Christmas vacation. As is the custom the name of the soloist was not disclosed until she appeared on the stage. This year Louise Bolton was the honored star who sang O Holy Night . The White Supper in the dining room had preceded this climax, which was followed by the echo singing in the halls of Old Main . Returning from a period of rest and relaxation, the char- acters began a program of intensive study for the final examina- tions which marked the end of the first semester. The week of mental strain was broken by an evening of entertainment pro- vided by the Vienna Choir Boys. The beginning of the second semester was marked by a new honor for West Chester. The University of Pennsylvania brought a course to the campus, thus making graduate work possible for the first time at West Chester. Maurice Hindus ' lecture on Russia and Mr. Husband ' s illustrated talk in chapel about the cooperatives in Sweden pro- vided the balance for the second major social function of the production — the Mid-Winter Formal, which this year was known as the Eskimo Escapade . Included in the social aspect of Act H were the Rush programs of the Moore and Aryan Literary Societies. The Aryans presented Dulcy , starring Esther Morgan and Ted Williams. The Moores experimented successfully with the operetta Rosamunde with Christina Wheaton in the title role and Bob Hunt playing opposite her. Another history making episode in this drama was the Ground Breaking Exercise on February the eighteenth. The presence of State dignitaries and of many other distinguished visitors, speeches, and a half-holiday from classes all contributed to the Importance of the occasion which inaugurated the building program at West Chester. Twel