WASHINGTON'S
Jl'MOR CLASS
201ST
PRODUCTION
ANNIVERSARY
FRIDAY. FEB. 24
Volume XIII
College Choir Concert Is a Big Success Angel and Whitlemore Are Guest Artists of the Evening H. S. GLEE CLUB APPRECIATED The College Choir presented its first annual concert on the evening of February 16. in the college auditorium. An evening of delightful vocal numbers was enjoyed by all who attended. The two artists of the evening were Wilson Angel, bass, of Winston-Salem. N. C, winner of the AtwaterKent audition contest in 1932, and Joseph Whittemore, acclaimed by many as the leading tenor of Virginia. Both artists displayed remarkable talent and interpretation in the musical numbers which they rendered. The College Choir with the aid of the Hampden-Sydney Glee Club gave many delightful numbers which added to the success of the evenings program. The choir has given several very interesting programs this year, but this one was decidedly the most outstanding and one that will long be remembered by the students and the faculty. We are sure that this program could not have been a success without the untiring efforts of the director, Mr. Strick. Mr. Angel kindly consented to entertain the student body again in chapel Friday morning by singing several lovely selections. His program consisted of "Der bist die Duh" by Schubert. "Goin' Home" by Anton Dvorak. "Without a Song" by Vincent Younan. Mr. Angel's program was enjoyed so much that he was Continued on last page
Mardi Gras Will Be Interesting On the night of February 28. the S. T. C. gymnasium will be the scene of one of the loveliest occasions of the year—the Mardi Gras to be sponsored by Pi Gamma Mu. The room will be decorated with brilliant colors and soft lights. At eight o'clock strains of music from a well-known orchestra will begin to fall on the listening ear. Young ladies, dressed in brilliant costumes and fine young men will then begin to glide over the ballroom floor. At nine o'clock the queen, who has been chosen by the student body, but whose name will remain a secret until this time, will appear, with the king of her own choice, and upon her head a lovely crown will be placed. With the king and queen will come 4 princes and 4 princesses. Everyone who has read of the lovely Spanish courts of old will feel that they are in the presence of one of the most lovely ever pictured in literature. After the coronation, the king and queen and attendants will lead the figure of the ball. After the ballroom dancing will be enjoyed until eleven o'clock by everyone. Somewhere in the room worthy Continued on last page
DEBATE CLUB TO HOLD MEETING There will be an important meeting of the Debate Club on Thursday night to make definite plans for a reception to be held on the following Wednesday evening. Each week, as debaters from other schools come to compete with S. T. C. speakers, a reception will be held for the contestants.
We Teach To Teach THE ROTUNDA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1938
Education and the Larger Life (By Dr. Francis B. S-mkinsI Attendance at college costs the student a great deal. It involves financial sacrifices by parents or guardians and more important, the sacrifice of several of the most significant years in the life of the student. It has its troubles even for the most casual individual in the most inefficient college. The minimum requirements of going to college involve a somewhat inconvenient readjustment of habits and the answering of bells and the hearing of lectures and recitations from hard benches. It therefore follows that every individual student who has any regard for his personal welfare should be able to justify his or her attendance at college. If he cannot do this, he is throwing away a vital pait of his life at much expense and inconvenience. Laying aside possible criticisms of what our colleges offer the student, let us consider the causes of why some students are not able to justify college careers. Laziness and lack of intellectual ability are the most obvious explanations. But the truly lazy usually either fall by the wayside before they reach the college stage or lack sufficient enterprise to continue the education they have received in the secondary school; the re tlessness and weariness of the deficient college student can scarcely be called laziness. The student of a low grade of native intelligence whom our secondary school certify for college entrance present simple problems to the college authorities and can usually be dropped from the rolls before they have become sufficiently identified with the college community to give it tone and color. Indeed the failure of the student to live up to the requirements of the college cannot be explained in such simple terms as laziness and mental deficiency. The explanation hinges around a paradox preculiar to American social and educational life: the desire of many students to absorb the atmosphere of academic surroundings without liking the taste of the academic substance. These students run after the gowns, the badges the banners, the letters, the credits (Continued on page 2)
Home Economics Seniors in Richin'd The Senior oHme Economic Class which is composed of four members. Helen Cover, Frances Radcliffe, Gazelle Ware, and Lillian Woodley went to Richmond last Wednesday. They were accompanied by Miss Jeter and Miss Camper. The purpose of the trip to visti Sauer's, Kinghan's and the markets. They left from in front of the Rotunda at nine fifteen. Their faces were all smiles at the thoughts of the trip. At eleven-fifteen they were getting out of the car to enter Sauer's. An employee of the firm took them through the entire plant. They saw the vanilla bean in the natural state on through the bottled vanilla. After spending an hour seeing extracts manufactured, the party, then went to Kingan's. Just their luck, they got there during lunch hour. The time soon slipped away and they found themselves being ushered through the plant. Here two hours were very profitably spent. What! tluee o'clock had rolled around and no lunch. The next place of interest to the group was Ewarta Cafeteria. After lunch, they were anxious to look around in the stores. As there was a little time for this purpose everyone had a few minutes to express her desires for the shape of her Easter bonnet and the color of her dress.
Junior Class to Presents Its Play 'Patches' Feb. 24 Mystery Still Surrounds This Promising: Production Scheduled Friday Night "Patches." the much talked-of Junior production will be given February 24. Friday night of this week, at 8 o'clock. Mystery surrounds the whole production. The Juniors walk around with such knowing airs that we believe they must have something ;ood in store for us. All cf the Junior talent is being used to make 'Patches'' the best production of the year. Much new talent has been discovered which, of course, adds to the Juniors' hopes for perfection. They even insinuate that we'll be missing a great deal if we stay away! The production is under the direction of Mary Shelton and Margaret Eley with Miss Potts as thenable adviser. The following girls will take part in this "mystery production": Mary Shelton and her group composed of: Honey Hamilton, Dot Prescott. Mary Howard. Frances Graham, Nannie Gilbert Betsy Wilkinson, Louise McNulty, Alice Rowell. Grace Rowell, Helen Shawen. Mildred Gwaltney, and Margaret Eley and her group composed of: Nedra Bair. Dot Wingfield. Louise Van Lear, Helen Westmoreland. Virginia Lanier. Ida mason Miller, Mary Diehl. Nancy Harrison, Alma Foster, Elmer Foster. Gloria Mann. Maiy B. Nelson, and Margaret Morgan. Many attractive songs, under the direction of Mary McCarn, will be lung by: Margaret Murray, Mary McCarn, Sue Yeaman, Barbara Kester. Edna Hatcher, Jeanallen Bowles, Martha Scott Watkins. Joyce Sturm, and Dot Woolwine. With such a cast there can be no doubt that the Juniors will score a succesj long to be remembered at S. T. C. With achoes of approval of 'Betty Lou", the Junior musical comedy hit of last year, resounding in their eais to steer them on to bigger and better things, we feel sure that no matter how high our expectations may soar, "Patches" will offer no disappointments. z
THE "VIRGINIAN" NEARS COMPLETION The annual is going to be bigger and better this year than it has ever been before: so much so that one cannot afford to miss buying one. Among the startling features of the Virginian is the special section reserved for the seven most beautiful girls in school. Everyone is anxious to tee which gu-ls have been chosen by the famous artist Russell Patterson, nother big difference that will be found in the new annual is the unique design which will lend added attractiveness to its appearance. The annual is now well underway. The "dummy" goes out on February 29, so each girl should save her four dol'ars in order to get it as soon as it is delivered.
SOI* HO MORES SELL FLAGS The Sophomoie Class sold miniature flags today in memory of George Washington. The money derived from the sales will be donated to the Student Building fund on Founder's Day. The student body welcomes the return of Miss Barlow.
Hikers Give Fine Lecture at Sing Edith and Dyrius Cook., the adventuring pair from the artist colony of Woodstock. N. Y.. who have been donkeyintj through seven states, presented an interesting movie lectureentertainment at Sing on Saturday night. Mrs. Cooke. with a lantern slide, .showed pictures taken on their pedestrian trip. During the lecture, Mr. Cooke said: "When Mrs. Cooke and I planned this trip we assumed we might reach the coast at Charleston in March and take a boat to New York. Or we might turn west from some southern point and end the trip in late spring in southern Indiana, my native section. But it never entered our heads that we would turn back the first of the year and retrace our steps. However we feel that both the successes and the failures of the trip thus far dmand this decision. "Donkeying includes lecturing. Who but a simp would lead a heavily-laden donkey across seven states and answer queries piece-meal and without benefit of hall and paid admissions? Already we have bagged many engagements. Mrs. Cooke and I feel we have merely scratched the surface of the southern territory. We hope to embark upon a second pilgrimmage next winter when we will re-visit the scuth. Mrs. Cook's interest in arts and crafts Li also lesponsible for our proposed return. "On our trip this winter, some folks have rated us as down-andOUtem fleeing adversity and offered us bed and board before they discovered their error. One man offered us "a job or money" and stood by his offer long enough to secure us a talking engagement. Our donkeying engagement is not ended. It has merely entered upon a new phase. Our Ace Jackie, will carry one of us northw ard. A second mount, preferably a 700 pound mule, will carry the other and our baggage. We expect to reach home May 1, or thereabouts. Already we itch to set out."
Founders Day Plans Are Now Under Way Founder's Day at S. T. C. is always anticipated with much pleasure. This year, on March 11, the Pounder's Day progl am will take place in the auditorium as it has formerly been done in previous years. On the morning of that day a recital of natural dacing and tap dancing under the supervision of Mrs. Fitzpatrick will be presented, the music being furnished by the college orchestra. It has always been the custom of different organizations to present their gifts to the school through amusing stunts or skits. It has been decided this year that representatives dressed to typify the organization which they represent will present to Dr. Jarman gifts from their respective organizations. Many visitors, including alumnae of former years, will return for this illustrious day of our S. T. C. calendar. It has always been a tradition of S. T. C. to treat all visitors as guests and this tradition is carried out in particular on Founder's Day. The beautiful campus of S. T. C. dotted with groups of girls in dainty white is a very impressive sight. White is always the predominating color on March 11th being worn by every student as well as many of the faculty members.
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Farmville Defeats I larrisonburg Friday Night Both Teams Play a Swift. Well Organized Game.—Pass work is a Feature FINAL SCORE IS 46 TO 25 In «i fast moving and excellently played basketball game here Friday night, February 17. Farmville defeated Harrisonburg 46-25. •Onward Farmville" started off the cheering of the most exciting game witnessed at S. T. C. for several years. Following this the many spectators showed much pep and enthu.iasm in their yelling. Although Harisonburg was successful in making the first goal. Farmville soon ran up a score not to be threatened throughout the game. The teamwork of Faimville was something to be proud of. Every girl played her best with grim detennination to win. Harrisonburg showed skill in swift and accurate passing and shooting which was well matched by our team. The winning of this all-important game shows faithful practice and cooperation on the part of the squad. Miss Her is to be commended for her untiring efforts In the training of our team. The hearty support of the student body, faculty, and friends urged our players on to victory. Farmville Hairisonburg Parker RF Pellman Hurt LF L,arrid Gregory c Neblett Potts SC Counter Gunter RG Burch Snedegar LX3 Coyner
Sophomores Hold Their Flection The Sophomore Class at the regular Tuesday night meeting elected Mirtha Cross as the historian of the graduating elan of '33. Martha, who is a popular member of her class, is well Qualified for this honor. At the annual State Teachers conference, held in Richmond during Thanksgiving holidays lie was guest speaker, talking on 'The Educational Significance of Geographical Learning Situations in the Primary Grades." While in high school Martha was renowned for debating and her outstanding work on the publication .'taff. Equally outstanding in her work at John Mai shall High School was Frances Dorin, and it is Dorin whom the Sophomores have elected to be glftorlan. She contributed short stories, essays, and poems to "The Record" 01 well as being active on the 1 ;tli !!• r leadership was unexcelled in her work as vice-president of the Senior Class. She took the leading role m the Sophomore production Friend of the Family" in which her sparkling personality was at its best. 'I he Sophomores feel that there could be no mistake in these two
selections,
STl DENTS HOLD CHAPEL WEDNESDA Y MORNING The student day program this DUN nlDC in Chapel brought back to our minds ihe glory which surrounded George Washington, whose birthday the entire nation celebrated today. After opening the program by singing "My Country Tis of Thee," Miss Empty Rawls conducted the religious service. Then the first grade at the Training School entertained ii in SOUKS and marching.