Wheaton College - Nike Yearbook (Norton, MA)

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4b HE GALS 1n the leaping leotards who make an annual appearance each spring in a dance concert may give the inexperienced observer the idea that modern dance is simple and requires little effort, Actually, behind those graceful elevations, turns, and falls exe- cuted by Wheaton’s dancers, lie weeks of strenuous exercise and long practice accom- panied by bumps, bruises, and blisters. In the fall, old members and apprentices to Dance Group began to prepare for the concert, under the supervision of Miss Shat- fer, the new dance instructor. Plans were completed soon after new understudies were elected to the group. Second semester saw the eraceful gals busy rehearsing the dances selec- ted for the April performance. A program of dances characterized by a great variety in choreography was offered this DANGE GROUP year. In the first part of the performance, Cam McRobert’s interpretation of a Scottish ballad with choral accompaniment, and a dance drama based on a Russian novel, trans- lated into movement by Carol Rice, preceded two solo pieces by Ginny Hay and Sally Sprague. A long group work with original choreography, narrative, and music written for its presentation by Miss Barry, took up the last half of the program. The success of the 1950 Dance Concert was brought about by the hard work and en- thu siasm of all the members of Dance Group. Officers Carolyn Rice, Cam McRoberts, and Jody Blatchford, assisted by Publicity Direc- tor Ginny Hay, Social Sally Sprague, and Wardrobe Mistress Pam Wel- Chairman den deserve credit for the efficient running of the year’s activities. 29

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DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION Gas was the keynote of the 1949-50 dramatic season, which was marked by the return of Miss McKee and the arrival of Miss Schrenk. Ticket prices were cut to fit the Wheaton theatre-goer’s pocketbook. Plays were selected for their appeal to a variety of interests on campus. Casts and crews kept in close contact through weekly round tables and “gripe” sessions. The officers—Hatti, Chase, Joy Munnecke, and Shirl Marshall worked to establish a set procedure to follow in organizing a dramatic association. The results of all this groundwork were evident in the polished twin production of “Village Wooing’ and “The Shoemaker’s Prodigious Wife”, as well as in the sensitive interpretation of “Family Portrait”. So here's an extra round of applause for the hard- working gals in D.A. 28

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jee Marsu, Nikeé’s energetic editor, claims that her staff does all the work while she worries. But her worrying has produced a yearbook that the class of 1950 is proud to regard as the record of their experiences, ac- tivities, and personalities. Ceci, as associate editor, has shared much of the load with Jan. New ideas have been contributed by Lou, advertising manager, while Ginny has somehow succeeded in draw- ing together those proverbial loose ends in the business department. Cy wields her artis- tic pen throughout the pages that Fran and Connie have spent innumerable hours edit- ing and rewriting. Jers has patiently pored through hundreds of photographs, and Dave Jordan, THE publisher, met all their sugges- tions with a casual, “I'll buy that”. Just ask any of the staff about Mr. Flynn, the photographer, and they'll give you a sheepish grin. It seems that no one was anx- ious to spend the necessary hours helping the poor man until they discovered his un- ique sense of humor! Everyone has had a grand time compiling this year’s Niké—the re- sults show it!