Wheaton College - Nike Yearbook (Norton, MA)

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Ge ‘Angel voices raised on high’ have blended in tonal and rhythmic effects to produce a year of brilliant music. ‘Through Christmas, Founder's Day, Spring concert and May Day, the Choir, led by Julie, Amy, Barbie, Midge, Peggy and Norma, has worked constantly to bring mean- ing to the choral music of the masters, such as Schiitz, Bach, Fauré, Brahms and Strauss. To those behind the chancel, Choir has addi- tional meaning. It conveys extra section rehears- als and intense practise Cand one less hour of 28 sleep on those crucial Sunday mornings). It also includes that inner excitement just before the concert, Mr. G’s grin as the broadcast closes with the humming of the Resonet, and Mr. Ram- seyer’s slow smile as that A sharp finally sounds clear and resonant. New meaning will be added years from now, when, while listening to Whea- ton recordings, memories will come from the phonograph, recalling when it was choir time ... the hands of the organist were poised . . . the conductor signalled to begin . . . and angel voices were raised on high.

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The Wheaton Chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity was founded in September, 1931. This or- ganization has endeavored to pay tribute to academic excellence by electing qualified students to mem- bership. Each year, at the initiation of new mem- bers, Phi Beta Kappa gives the entire college community an opportun- ity of hearing lectures by persons distinguished in the academic field. At this time also, the Phi Beta Kappa Scholarship is awarded to a senior or re- cent alumna to aid in the continuation of her edu- cation in graduate studies. 2yae Pp My Vscie Kappa Psyche, the oldest so- ciety on campus, was founded in 1857 by Lucy Larcom. To be eligible for membership in this honorary literary society, a student must have com- pleted eighteen hours of literature, including twelve hours of English A speciic grade requirement must also be met. This year Psyche has sponsored sev- eral teas at which stu- dents and faculty partici- pated in discussions, and sponsored E, E. Cum- mings in a reading of his poetry at a meeting open to the whole college. literature. 2H

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Whasic (hil Music clubbers have had fun this year planning all types of entertainment for their monthly meet- ings. Able leaders Ginger, Peggy, Deanie and Kay helped the club to carry out its program. The twen- ty music lovers guided by Miss Hainsworth have held discussions on the great masters, listened to records, and invited Mr. Ramseyer, Head of the Music Department, to play various piano selections for them. Non-members were included in Saturday night excursions to hear the Boston Symphony and Zimbler Sinfonietta performances. Whims 2 WAVE ee ares These thirteen melodymakers inspired with Wheatone harmony and rhythm can easily say that the number of their group has brought good luck in singing at Junior Prom, Wheaton clubs near- by and campus picnics. ‘hey were not superstitious knowing that they could depend on the able leadership of Shirl, the jokes and laughter of Bibber, Lou, Harri and Weedie, the attempts made by Jan, Pril, Tink and Pooh to smile and the solos by Willa, Pierce, Sue and Flossie. It’s been a year of Whimsical fun and song at dances, campus functions and over the radio for this group of dreamy singers, whose senior members began composing their own arrange ments three years ago under tal- ented Kathy's direction. Now Mimi has been left in charge of incorporating the same spirit and gaiety into next year's Whims. A hearty, musical farewell goes to Kathy and her troupe—Jerce, Wedge, Patsy, Bovo, Smitty, Sue, Peg, Jan and Ginny.