The Stetson Reporter

TETSON T™4 sxs v- c TENTH YEAR—No. 2 DELAND, FLORIDA, DECEMBER 7, 1945 PRICE TEN. CENT$.', Candlelight Service \\\\\\ HU|n,*! §l!fpr*-w ,;$ ;-J.x- * * "'" *' ..■' * > V^ «ff>">™*,» Pictured above is the University Glee Club, whose Christmas activ Service. This coming Spring the Glee Club plans to make a tour ities include The Messiah, and the recently presented Candlelight down the East Coast of Florida, from Daytona Beach to Miami. GLEE CLUB WILL PRESENT POPULAR "MESSIAH" Sunday Afternoon Oratorio Will Be Directed By Miss H. $jtmger. George F. IJandel!s traditional Christmastide oratorio, The Messiah, will be presented by the University Glee Club, under the direction of Miss Helen Allinger, on Sunday, December 9, at four q'ciock, in Elizabeth Hall. One of the world.5 most beloved choral works, and Handel's most successful oratorio, was composed in twenty-four days. Jt was given its first public performance in Dublin, Ireland, April 13, 174?, and was presented in London in 1734 before the King, who was so moved by its beauty that he rose in tribute at the singing of the Hallelujah Chorus. Since that time it has become traditional for audiences to rise upon hearing the chorus. The first performance in Florida was given al Stetson University, by the DeLand-Stetson Chapel Society, on December 15, 1905, under the direction of Professor O. A. Morse. In 1909 it was presented by the Florida State Music Festival, als.o at Stetson ■University. After 192.0 there was no record of it having been given until Professor n. M. Griffin revived it in 1935, with the Stetson Glee Club and Orchestra. Spanish Teacher Is Good Neighbor The furthering of the "Good Neighbor Policy" is really being carried out on our own campus. When people are told to do something they usually take the attitude of "why don't you do it yourself?" Thc Stetson campus is lucky in' having a person, Miss Foster by name, who really intends. 4o foster the pan American relationship. Most of us have seen the great work she has clone with the Cuban students on our campus and for you who haven't, well you're really missing something. Miss Foster has taken them out in her car, had parties for them, helped them in their classes, and even given a special English class twice a week so that they might get the extra advantage. It's people like Miss Foster who will make inter-American cooperaton a big success. ~~r By B. McCutcheon Marjorie Merrill is the Kditor-in- chief of the 1945-46 Hatter. She has been Organization Editor since her Freshman year and is continuing to do an excellent job on the Stetson Annual. Another outstanding student, Bob Clark, is the Business Manager and has been for thc last two years. He also is helping to make the Annual what it is. Other students working on the Hatter are as follows: Editorial staff: Art Editor, Bert Gans; Organizations. Joan Miller, Dot Hillman, Ann Weeks, Cortez Tedder, Jimmie Godwin; Photography. Wallace Webb; Athletics, Marshall Kosiner, Charles Clements, Joyce Caldwell, Louise Adle'r; Fraternities, Iris June Hart, Nell Lowe; Typist, Ann Shacklef'ord, Nhada Ad- kins, Evelyn Reynolds, Mildred Jau- don; Proof Headers, Sara Register, Eleanor Doolpy, Joyce Culberson, L a xi r a Richards; Classes, Peggy Riggs, Doris Feczco, Beverly Hood, June Crawford, Nan Carolyn Poppell, Maralyn Johnston, Beverly Sewell, Jean Novle; Features, Emily Howes, Pat Winderweedle, Ginny Harris; Snapshots, Muriel Anderson, Chris Magaha, Shirley Stanfill, Nancy Brown. Business staff: Bud Dickinson, Jessie Gibson. Betty Graves. Nadine Bone, Virginia Hendry, Hugh Mc- Kinley, Edith Miller, Betty Williams, Jewel Garrett, Miriam Bagsdale, Ann DeBerad, Jean Varnum, Edna Garrett, and W. D. Sisk. The aim of the Hatter staff this year is to have the Annual out be- {Continued On Page Six) LITTLE THEATRE SCENE OF DEBATE Managers Elected By Debate Students In creased interest is- being shown in debating this year on the Stetson campus. The Debate (Squad, composed of about twenty-four students, is under the direction' of J. Albert Tracy. Invitations have already been extended to all the colleges and universities in the state to take part in the one day practice meet to be held in the' Stover Little Theatre on Saturday, December 8. The' question of debate will be: "Resolved: that the UMATILLA RECITAL BY STETSONITES Mary Ellen Gentry and Lpuise Dearston, both Umatilla girls, were soprano and pianist, rcspeetivtly, ot a recital given a£ Umatilla Women's Club on Monday, December 3rd. Accompanying the two girls were violinist Salvatore Gasale, Daniel Rodriquez, base, and Carol White, accompanist for the group. foreign policy of the United States should be directed toward the establishment of free trade among the nations of the world." Nancy Brown, Iris June Hart and Charles Clements were elected managers by the debate squad. Annual Xmas E?eit Delights Audience The annual Candlelight Carol Service, looked forward to by many members of the community, and by_ students of the University, was held in Elizabeth Hall, December 4, under the direction of Miss Helen Allinger. Two choirs participated in the Christmas sendee, a Gallery and a Chancel choir. The choirs gave renditions of Christmas Carols of various nations: Poland, France, Germany, Spain, and Englind. Afterwards congregational singing of familiar carols took place. The glee club choir of ninety-eight students, and the Reverend Gladstone Rogers, Pastor of the Episcopal Church, DeLand, who was a reader, took part in the colorful Yuletide event. Soloists at the Service were Jean Geiger, and Alice Parkhurst. A quar- t tte consisting of Cathryn Shirley, Betty Mulholland, Helen Baker, and Vcrdelle Sebring, and a flute obli- gato by Joe Johns were valuable contributions to the success of the evening. Accompanists at the event were Alma Grantham, xlnita Graham, and Shirley Stanfill, who are pll members of the' Stetson University Glee Club. CAPACITY AUDIENCE ATTENDS PRESENTATION CHINESE DRAMA Sucaessful Performances G'iven By AH Characters; Scenery Effects Receive Honors. On November 29 and 30, a capacity audience was thrilled by the presentation of a Chinese play, The Yellow Jacket, under the direction of Dr. I. C. Stover and Mrs. Virginia Giffin. The curtain, decorated by two huge dragons, was eerily -and effectively lighted; Joe John, electrician, deserves a bouquet for this. The scenery, created by Bert Gans who in production was assisted by Merrill, Fletcher, and Bratzel, was Chinese to perfection—from the murals to tlie floor covering. James Fisher, in one of the superb Chinese costumes, ably performed as the Chorus; his purpose was tht t of narrator. Very evident in the play was Louis' Wilkinson as property man, who without a line, gave an exemplary performance. He was capably assisted by Ed Trotter and Clifford Swain. As romantic leads, Mitzi Mtichell and Joe Camp created an illusion of young love's innocence. The audience was captivated by Miss Mitchell's charm and newcomer Camp's robust actng. Joel Pierce, as the governor of the Province, turned in' a convincing performance. His first and second (Continued On Page Six) Dr. Allen Speab At Women's Club Analyzes Post War Problems. "Youth in the Post-War World" was the subject of a "talk given by Dr. W. S. Allen, Persident of Stetson University, to the DeLand Woman'! Club on Tuesday, November 27. Dr. xVllen emphasized the responsibility of the people of the United States in promoting world democrcay by training the youth of today t« intelligently direct world affairs in the future. He cited the seriousness of purpose of today's young people as proof of their willingness to do their share. After analyzing the problems of tho post-war world for youth, he stressed the responsibility of tho home, school, and the church in the moral, social, economic, and spiritual well-being of youth. Dr. Allen aisa emphasized the part Christian education must play in helping the United States meet the challenge of promoting the "One Woild" that ia vet to be created. DR. ALLEN APPOINTS LIEUTENANT ALBRIHON ALUMNI SECRETARY Lt. Albritton, Stetson Graduate, Assumes New Post In January. President x4Uen hat) announced the appointment of Lt. J. M. Albritton as Alumni Secretary of the University. This appointment will become effective January 1, 1946. His proscribed duties are to bring up to date all records of alumni and ex-students, edit an annual magazine which will be sent without cost to all graduates and ex-students, and to promote the organization of active chapters of alumni and ex- students, wherever they are. Lieutenant Albritton, the first to become Stetson's full time Alumni Secretary, graduated from Stetson*- in the class of 1S41 with a Badielor of Science degree in Business' Administration. He was manager of th» Glee Club, active in the Commerce Club, and prominent in many school activities. Mrs. Albritton, formerly Barbara Peden, was also a Stetson graduate receiving her degree of Bachelor of Music in 1943. Lt. iUbritton enlisted in the Navy as a lieutenant and is at present stationed in Tanipa. He will be fri* to assume his duties the first of th* year.