Worcester State University - Oak Leaf Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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COLLEGE CHOIR Seated left to right: Cynthia Carbone, Librarian; Isabel Sullivan, Librarian; Gail Nielsen, Secretary; Standing left to right: Alfred Johnson, Treasurer; Frederic Philcox, President. Frederick Glodis, Vice President was absent. This year, the choir, which is a representation of the entire student body, has increased its membership to ninety-five, the largest membership in recent school history. Under the direction of Mr. Thomas H. Carpenter, the choir presents an annual Christmas and Spring Concert. It also carries on an active program of exchange concerts with State Colleges at Bridgewater, Fitchburg, Framingham, Salem, and Westfield. In addition to these, the choir participates in several invitational concerts each year. Faculty Adviser: Mr. Thomas H. Carpenter

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CERCLE FRANCAIS Seated left to right: Isabel Sullivan, Secretary; Julie Lorusso, Social Charman; Valerie Erickson, Vice President; Standing left to right: David Moskal, Treasurer; Ronald Dalbec, President. Cercle Francais continues to serve as the primary source of cultural activity and con- versational interest for the French language student. Activities are designed to evoke a better understanding and appreciation of French life and arts, as members attain greater competency in the spoken language. Cercle Francais, through its affiliation with the National Federation of Alliances Francaises, acknowledges the Alliance Francais of Worcester as a direct means of contact with French civilization, since students are invited to hear the official lecturers sent to the United States as representatives of French culture. Participation in the celebration of National Language Week, a Christmas party, and a spring banquet highlight the annual club events. Faculty Adviser: Miss Marguerite C. McKelligett

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DRAMATIC CLUB Seated left to right: Roland Brunelle, Treasurer; Frances Ciccarelli, President; James Grant, Vice President; Arnold Burke, Social Chairman. The Dramatic Club is a growing and dynamic club on campus. Club members, under the accomplished direction of Miss Kathryn R. O ' Donnell, present a three-act play and a series of one-act plays annually. They enjoy learning the fundamentals of good acting, such as stage poise, correct speech and diction, stance, movement, expres- sion, and characterization. Along with these fundamental stresses, they also learn to appreciate the importance of backstage work. It is truly exciting to experience the joy of becoming another character and to watch others transform their personalities into new characters and situations. It is difficult for the members to refrain from the lure of greasepaint a nd the attraction of the stage. The Dramatic Club is proud of its purposes and of its functions that annually present varied and interesting cross-sections of talent from every corner of the campus. Faculty Adviser: Miss Kathryn R. O’Donnell 30