The Stetson Reporter

If : t I ii- . -5-'.' j? Volume 79 : - W j^A-'i *«-•» l\^__" '»...=, _; _> - *-. THE FLORIDA'S OLDEST COLLEGE NEWSPAPER STETSON REPORTER Friday, December 2, 1966 Number 10 ;"1 :1 j' - ■J Concert Choir Presents 'Messiah9 The 72-voice Stetson University Concert Choir, ac'eompan- ■ ied by 27 members of the Stetson Orchestra, will give two performances of Handel's "Messiah" in Elizabeth Hall Auditorium on December 2nd at 8 p.m. and December 4 at 3 p.m Both performances will be under the baton of Professor Harold M. Giffin. who will be directing the "Messiah" presentation for the 29th time at Stetson. STETSON TRADITION The world famous and beautiful oratorio by Handel was first presented at Stetson in 1905. It became an annual presentation of the School of Music from 1935 through 1960. It has since been performed on an alternate year basis. Handel's most successful and best known Oratorio was composed in 1741. It took him just •.Continued On Page 2) Red Cross - Draws Blood - On Monday There will be a Red Cross blood drawing next Monday, December 5, beginning at 9:30 a.m in the Stetson Room of the SUB. The drive will continue until all of those who wish to give blood have done so that afternoon. Students who are under 21 are required to. have a^ form with parents' signature giving permission. There will be dtfc- tors and nurses in attendance and the waiting time should be kept to a minimum. Students may specify to whom they would like the blood to be donated or may leave that for the Red Cross to decide. A contest will be held among the campus organizations to determine who gives the most blood. Any ROTC cadet who gives blood will be given 5 merits. The event is co-sponsored by ROTC and Delta Delta Delta Sorority. HANDEL'S "MESSIAH" will be presented afternoon by the Stetson University Concert Choir of Harold.M. "Prof." Giffin. See story this paee. tonight and Sunday under the direction (Photo by Irvin) New Business School Opens A new building for the Stetson University School of Business Administration will officially begin use tomorrow Monday), according to Edward Furlong, dean of the school. The modern building, built at a cost of $500,000, houses the classrooms and faculty offices of the School of Business which have been using a-Navy-surplus building since the fall of 1948. Modern facilities and a' fresh setting are the rule at the new Balloting for Student Government Vice President will take place Tuesday from 9 to 5 in the Union Building. Connie Care- foot has withdrawn her candidacy leaving Larry Romans, Liberal Arts Senator, as the one remaining candidate. Romans is a senior and is chairman of the Senate's Organizations and Finance Committee. He has also served on the Stetson Union Board. Under the Student Government Constitution, write-in candidates, are allowed in elections of this kind. Student Government has urged students to vote Tuesday. business school. GIFT Construction on the building was begun in the fall of 1965 after the University was provided with an anonymous gift of one-half million. dollars specified for the School of Business Administration. Completed in September, 1966, the building has been awaiting finishing touches and furniture. Nine regular classrooms, each seating 40 students, and a lecture auditorium which seats 130 add much needed space to the Business School's facilities. The building also includes a student lounge, a faculty conference room, a reception and information office, and 17 faculty offices. In addition to plush offices and spacious classrooms, the new school has plenty of storage and work space. New lounges for the ladies in the School • Continued On Page 2) Paul Morgan Wohlfarth was born Thanksgiving evening at 8:27 p.m. to Angie and Ted' Wohlfarth. At birth he weighed ten pounds and was 22 inches long. Now he and his mother- are home well and happy. Paul's middle name is in honor of David Moss Morgan, a close friend of the family. By CLARENCE ANDERSON One of the most anticipated events of the holiday season on Stetson's" campus each year is the annual "Yule Log Lighting" ceremony which will be Thursday, December 8. This gloriously enjoyable event has never failed to warm the hearts of the many students who participate. The first phase includes the candle lighting which will begin at 6:30 p.m A candle is lighted and placed in each window of each building in the main area surrounding the Stetson Union Building. The second phase of the Yule Log Lighting ceremony 'consists of singing Christmas carols led by members of the Concert Choir and the University Chorus in front of the music annex. The third phase is the actual lighting of the "Yule Log" at 7:15 p.m. in front of the SUB. A short program under the direction of Jane Furlong and Dr. Carter Colwell, will be presented and refreshments will be served in the student lounge of the SUB. After the "Yule Log Lighting" ceremony, the SUB movie committee will show "The Cardinal" at 8:30 in the Stetson Room for no admission' (as a Christmas gift to the student body). Women's Exec. . has approved 12 o'clock afters for all women. The biggest social event of the holiday season on Stetson's campus is "The Snowball Dance," which this year will be held in the Stetson Room at 8:30 p.m. on December 9. Music for the occasion will be furnished by the popular and (Continued On Page 2) AT AND AROUND STETSON By MARY CURTIS UPSHAW Friday, Dec. 2 SUB Movie: "Lilith" . . 7:30 p.m., Stetson Room ".The Messiah" 8:00 p.m., Elizabeth Hall Concert Choir and University Orchestra Sunday. Dec. 4 "The Messiah" 3:00 p.m., Elizabeth Hall Concert Choir and University Orchestra Monday, Dec. 5 Blood Drawing All Day, SUB Thursday, Dec. 8 Yule Log Lighting and Christmas Program, 7:00 p.m. SUB Movie: "Trie-Cardinal," 3:30 p.m., Stetson Room Friday. Dec. 9 Snow Ball Stetson Room Monday - Monday; Dec. 12-19 FINAL EXAMINATIONS FROM THE REPORTER STAFF