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VOLUME XXXIV
No. 18
Lonjrwood College, Farmville, Va., May 16, 1956
Staff Additions Announced; j'Gate of Hell' Seen Seventy - Second Commencement Seven New Positions Taken By Many Viewers; Planned For June 2-3 In Jarman Praised by Critics
Dr. Taplin, whose teaching! Seven appointments to the staff of Longwood College for the 1956- fields are Victorian and American j 57 session, two retirements, and literature, is a lecturer in English "Distinguished t h e a t e r." says one resignation were announced at Boston University and was an Newsweek of the last of the Better recently by President Francis G. assistant professor of English at F'lms series that Is playing this Lankford. Jr. Indiana State University from Wednesday at the State Theatre. Dr. Gardner Blake Taplin, of 1946-53. He holds the Ph. D. and W'nner of the Grrfnd P'lze at the Newton. Mass.. has been appoint- A. M. degrees from Harvard Uni- Cannes Film Festival in 1954. "Gate ed associate professor of English versity and A. B. from Amherst of Hell" is the first Japanese film to take the place of Miss Nancy College. He is at present writing 'n color to be released in the U. S. Poster, who will retire after teach- a biography on Elizabeth Barrett Film critic for Time magazine says. ing twenty-nine years In the Eng- Browning to be published by the "Western moviegoers will experilish department. Yale University Press In the fall, ence the pure del'ght of soothing Mrs. Blanche C. Badger, of and has already published several 'heir eyeballs, scorched by so many MounUft'llle. S. C, will assume articles on Mrs. Browning's works. Technicolored prairie fires, with a duties as associate professor of Comes from Tennessee rainbow hung in a legendary mist." mathematics to replace Mrs. Ann Mrs. Badger will come to LongSet in ancient Japan, the story of H. DeMuth. of Farmville, who ac- wood from Tennessee Polytechnic "Gate of Hell" Is concerned with a cepted temporary appomUnt at Institute, where she is an assist- Japanese soldier's burning desire to for the 1955-56 session. ant professor. She has taught at possess a lady of rank, married alGary Soamans- Dunbar. of Avon. Florida State University. Memphis ready to a Japanese countler. The N. Y.. bit been added to the staff State College, and McMurry Col- soldier, d-lven by his maddening as an instructor in geography and lege. She has an M. A. degree lust, plots the death of the husband. social sci<: from the University of TennesA.ee. Knowing the soldier's Intent, the A. Ray Merehent. ol Roanoke. and A. B degree from Winthrop wile plan's herself In her husband's has been Appointed director 0f| College. She expects to receive a ' place, sacrificing her life for his. Daiei Studios, in preparing for public relations to succeed Mrs. Ph. D. degree from George Peathis film, sent representatives to the Meade L. Shackelford. who has body College in June. Mr. Dunbar has been a grad- i II. 8. to study color with the Eastresigned to accept a position in information and public relations uate assistant at Louisiana State man Company, and it Is the appliwith a public service organization University for the past three cation of the Eastman color that in Richmond. Her appointment years where he expects to receive . makes the picture of note. Saturday to this position has not been an- a Ph. D degree In June He re- Review has this to say, "It Is the ceived the M. A. and B A de- psychological use of OOtor t h I nounced. liri Frances Walmsley Gee. of grees from the University of Vir- awareness of how emotionally effective color can become in films Farmville. will fill the position of ginia. An assistant in the office of that nukes this picture of supreme Instructor of home economics in the place of Mrs. Lucy Smith student aid and placement at the importance." Kasr.o Hasegawa plays the part Ol in. of Farmville, who had a University of Virginia, Mr. Merehof the soldier Moritah. Lady Kesa ent is working toward his doctortem;>orary appointment for the ate there. He holds a M. Ed de- is portrayed by Machiko Yo. and current semester. A Mw position of secretary cre- gree from the University of Vir- 1 her husband Wataru Is Isao Yamaated in the Bureau of Teaching ginia and A. B. degree from Emory gata. They pre all superb performer*. Telnosuka Klnugasa wrote and Materials will be filled by Mrs and Henry College. Miss Foster, an assistant pro- directed the movie. Constance Hubbard Gills, of Farmville. Charles H. Patterson. fessor of English has taught at Georgia Jackson, president Jr.. assistant professor of educa- Longwood Collge since 1927. and of the Senior Class, has been tion and a member of the bureau has for many years advised the selected as I.ongwood's represtaff will devote full time Id •rtaff of the "Virginian," college sentative graduate to appear in teaching and directing student yearbook, on editorial work. Beteaching at the elementary level. fore coming to Longwood she the Richmond News Leader's annual spring feature, "OutMrs. Beulah W. Eva. of Mo- taught in high schools in Missishawk. N. Y . now a house mothei sippi. Texas, and Arkansas. She standing Graduates from Virginia Colleges." Georgia has at Adrian College, Mich., will be- has a M. A. degree from the Unicome a college hostess on the re- versity of Virginia and A. B, from been active in many campus tirement of Mrs. Cynthia Z. Oreen Mississippi State College. She organizations and activities who first became associated with will retire to her home In Greenduring her four years here. llle, Miss. the college in 1948
Foster, Miller Awarded Top Recognition by LINDA DOLLS When it comes to 4-H'ers Longwood is well-represenUd locally and nationally. We are fortunate in having on our campus two very tamest and successful 4-H workers, Mary Ann Foster and Rubinette Miller. Recently both have been awarded top honors for their faithful and enthusiastic services n their work. Mary Ann. winning the highest award offered, will attend the all-expenses paid National 4-H camp in Washington, D. C, this summer. Rublnette I has been selected to represent I Vi.ginia at the National leader:hlp camp in Michigan tills summer. Both girls who are sophomores. i and incidently roommates, are well known on the campus for (their friendliness and qualities of ' ul rshlp. For the past 10 years '. both have been prominent figures in all types of 4-H work. Mary Ann, a business education major, is from Poquoson. She at'■ ruled high school there and has always been active in 4-H work In 1951 she was chosen to be in the 4-H All-Stars. In 1953 she won a watch for her district farm home electricity work. The same p ai she was the state winner in 4-H achievements and also attended the short course as recuational leader at the University of Rhode Island. Selected from her high school she attended Girls' State and was elected treasurer. In 1954 Mary Ann atMary Ann Foster and Ruhinette lllller a« roommates present tended the National 4-K Club a double threat In the field of 4-H achievement, leadership and Congress in Chicago and while ■errlcc. (Continued on Pace 2>
Lancaster To Deliver Graduation Address The Seventy-Second Commence meal Exercises ol Longwood College will be held in Jarman Auditorium June 2 and I, when President Francis G. Lankford. Jr., will Bonier degrees on 104 graduates. Ihe commencement address will bo delivered by Dr. Dabney S Lanlaater, President Emeritus, at 3 p.m. Sunday. June 3; and the Revciend A. Purnell Bailey, pastor of the Centenary Methodist Church of Richmond will give the baccalaure"inon at II am. tfafl same day. The two-day program will open at 3 p r.i , Saturday. June 2. with the Senior Class Day exercises, when Miss Georgia Jackson, of Lexington, will present the address of wel Come and Miss Dorothy Rector, of Arlington, will give the history of the graduating class. Following the Induction of the graduates into the Alumnae Association by Mrs. Francis Butler Simkins. president of the Longwood Alumnae Association, a dai.y chain will be formed by the ■ralon and their litte sisters \ reception for the friends and families of the graduates will be given by Dr. and Mrs. Lankford in 'he president's house at 8:30 p.m ad ;> lantern parade will be held n the campus at 10:30 p.m. The Invocation at the baccalaureat ■ MTVlOS, to be held in Jarman DR. DABNLY S. LANCASTKR Auditorium at 11 a. m.. June 3. will be given hv Dr. H. Conrad Blackwell, .'upeiint. ndent of the Farm vill" Dlsirict of the Methodist Church. The Longwood Choir, conThe Student Council and the Ad-, granted ducted by Dr. John W Molnar. will 8. Freshmen and sophomores may ministration have come to an agreeMag "Like a Shepherd God Doth ment on revisions In school rules attend drive-in movies by returning Lead Us" by Bach prior to the Revand reputations. The following re- ?t 10:00 p.m. on week nights and 'ii :i.l Mr. Bailey's baccalaureate visions vlll go Into effect in Sep- I0-45 p.m. on week ends. Herman, 9. Freshmen and sophomores tember. An academic procession of the 1. AH students may date one hour w"st be on campus by 10:00 p.m. graduate! and the faculty of the OOl after the conclusion of formal dan- MI week night! and 10:4.1 p.m. on !ete w.ll proceed from the Student ces within the immediate campus of week and! when signing out for the Building i" Jarman Auditorium at :t af'ernoon and-or evening or for a th"" college. p.m. for the commencement oxer* 2. All students may walk to the drive-in movie. ei.'.is The invocation will be deliv10. Feshmep and sophomores Taatee Freeze any afternoon and ered by the Reverend Charles O may sit on benches with or without return by 6:00 p.m. K.dd. pastor of the Farmville Meth3. All students may go to the Hill dates until 0:45 p.m. during the enodist Church. Following Dr Lancastire year. Top Skating Rink in groups of at ter's address, the LoOfWOOd Choir least eight students any afternoon. 11. Freshmen and sophomores will sinu Mendelssohn's "Ye Sons of Saturday evenings or week nights may entertain their dates in the Israel." Dr. Lankford will then conMain "Rec" and in their respective by taking a study cut. fer decree! on tha graduate! and i Saturday and Sunday 4 Student! mist not sit in parked announce tin■ BUM! Of UM honor until 11:45 p.m. They may cars within the limits of Farmville. ltd l he program will close 5. All Ktedents may visit one or '■u"" lain their dates in the main with Lulkin's "Choral Benediction" when attending a "Rec more Hampdcn-Svd'iey fraternit y by the Longwood Ensemble. ' until 11:45 p.m. DOtUH when chape'onod and with '.: Juniors and seniors must be invitation for snecial occasions sent n pua by io U (iii week nights through the office of the Dean of 13, Juniors and seniors must be Women •> All students may go to the on campus by 11:45 p.m on week lakes In groups of four or two cou- end I Then signing out for afternoon ples by signing out in their respec- uid-oi evening, or for a drive in tive buildings. On Tuesday. May 8. the Utt! 0 II Junior! and seniors n, 7 If a student is married during ear winners WON announced fiom the session, she must have permis- on the famous in front of Cinn.iii:I OgWOOd Player.1). They are: .".nil from her parents prior to the l.ai.i Hall with or without dill .lames Parker for ins performance event and her parent* mull report til 11:45 p.m. on Saturday and Bun in "Ring Round UM Moon". Anne in writing to the Dean of Women and i11 U p n Plaid Brooidna tor her pei foi mauoa that such pe mission has been nil oti In "Blood Wedding", and Russell ntatlve from Rampdnev. for hi.', many fine gar formaneea and his ndp both on
Council Announces Rule Revisions
Little Oftcare Given To Student Actors
Examination Schedule
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