The Stetson Reporter

arissrtw^wiw^.ililwgifyw^.)^^^ t'-'-^i-W.i&sk&s :$& 4m?-k.'ijhi. Cf)e teteon Eepottet "Florida's Oldest College Newspaper" \oth YEAR STETSON UNIVERSITY, DELAND, FLORIDA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1956 Twenty-Second Rendition Of The "Messiah"; Stover Presentation Of "Job" Fill Pre-Holiday Weekend JOB ' Job, a dramatic adaption of the . inspiring Biblical story, opened last night at Stover Theatre. ^ Three performances remain, evening presentations tonight and Saturday and a special matinee Sat- ' urday afternoon at 2:30. Tickets for the production may '*be obtained at the Stover Theatre Box Office this afternoon from 3:00 to 5:00 and tomorrow ^beginning at 1:30. The Box Office will be open from 7:15 p.m. v tonight and Saturday. Tickets and seating for the matinee will be ..available on a first come, first serve basis; no seats will be reserved. This second production of the - Stover Theatre season is directed and designed by Bruce Griffiths. All costumes,, and scenery were made by Stetson students under the direction of Griffiths and Charles C. Ritter, technical director. A unique feature of the presentation is the use of a cy- 'clorama, an all-encompassing sky- like backdrop, for the first time in Stover history. Music and lighting for the pro-' > duction will underscore the play's religious message. Jack Coldiron, i remembered for his portrayal in . Sabrina Fair last year, appears in the title role. Other familiar faces include Richard Rigsby, "Kelly Weeks and Ramon Delgado, versatile Stover veterans. Comparative newcomers on the stage are Paul D. Lack, Don Adams, Edward Pacha, John Cornwell, Frances Cole, Martha Bottom, Jody Kelly, Betty Gregg, Martee Barnes, Joan Heid,, Carol Holland, Bill Kelly, Jimmie Cassel s, Den Thurman, and Zeke Hepler. "' Cyrus Cressy,' Theta Alpha Phi alumni, will be heard as the voice. GSE INITIATES TWO Beta Beta Chapter of Gamma "Sigma Epsilon Chemical Fraternity initiated Dave Bard and Norman Crane this week. 'i The fraternity recognizes students of high achievement in „ chemistry. Dave Bard is a senior pre-medical student and, Norman ■ Crane is a junior chemistry ma-, jor. Both were selected for initiation on the basis of their outstanding marks in chemistry. Last week the chapter was present at the Seventeenth Bi- -! ennial Natonal Convention of the fraternity. The Convention was held at the University of Alabama inTuscaloosa. Richard Frink was the delegate from Stetson and Bill Pate was an alternate. Dr. John F. Conn, Professor of chemistry at Stetson, was re-elected Grand Vsor of the fraternity.. He has held this national office since 1935. "AND THEY SAW A STAR..' - * ■4**"' ^ CHRISTMAS SCENE 1956 PHI SOCIETY INITIATES EIGHT / Mi I In last Friday's assembly eight sophomores were tapped for membership in the Phi Society, an organization which recognizes schol- astieally outstanding freshmen. Students must have attained at least o 2..4 average and be in the upper 5<a of their freshman class to be eligible for membei'ship. This year's initiates were as shown above; backk row left to right; Ken Saunders, Mimi Shaw, Phil Parr, Marilyn Lazarus, Jodi Norman ; Front row, _ left to right Ramon Delgado, Carolyn Smith, and Frances Hogan. «Initiations were held early this week. Tappings are held annually. MESSIAH The twenty second annual pre- formance of Handel's pratorio, The Messiah, will be performed by the Stetson Glee Club consisting of 115 voices and 'a 35 piece Orchestra in Elizabeth Hall Auditorium, Friday December 14 at 8:00 p.m. and again on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. The third performance will be given at the Community Methodist Church in Daytona, Monday, December 17 at 8:00 p.m. This will be their first Daytona appearance. Soloists will be chosen from the following: Betty Galaway, Pat McBride, Doris Rector, Ann Bcane, Pat Eding- ton, Doris Rocker, Phillis Hancock, Jake Ayers, Jude Rogers, Jerry Brown, Charles Wnn, Bill Dclk, Jim Beane, Kirby Rogers, Dick Milham, Bob Rich, Pat Fig- ero, Joann Bolton', and B'etty Fu- rches. The Messiah preformance is one of the big events of the year and everyone is urged to come early to gel a seat. Two of our Music School alums will come al! the way from California, taking their vacation early just to makke the performance. NEW SORORITY FORMED ON CAMPUS B. J. Mason, a transfer student from the University of Tampa, has been elected presient of Alpha Chi Gamma, newly formed sorority. Other officers were: Rosemary S'linger, Vice President; Ann Anderson, Recording Secretary; Betty Greig, Corresponding Secretary; Janet Rei- singer, Treasurer. The group has been formed for the purpose of colonizing for a national sorority. Last week the organization was visited by the Province President of Alpha Chi Omega. Mrs. J. Conner of Jacksonville. Approval of the Pan Hellenic Association and the Academic Council has been secured and the group will request recognition of the Student Government Association at the next regular meet- STUDENTS NEEDED TO VISIT PROSPECTS "All students interested in contacting prospective students from their home towns during the Christmas Holidays please give their names and home addresses to the Admissions Office as soon possbile."