The Stetson Reporter

W$t teteon Reporter "Florida's Oldest College Newspaper" 72nd Year No. 11 DeLand, Florida Friday December 12, 1958 Twenty Students Make Who's Who LETS GO! BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE Come-on guys, grab a gal and let's all turn out for the Tommy Dorsey Band concert and dance Saturday. The concert, from 4:00-5:00, is free. The dance, beginning at 9:00 will be $3.00 a couple, or $1.50 a person. Better get your ticket as early as possible, for they're selling fast and tomorrow night at the door will probably be too late. The band, sponsored by SGA, will cost $1,650. Lee Castle, the director has played with several name bands, including Artie Shaw, Glen Miller, and Tommy Dorsey. When Dorsey recognized the talent of Castle, he insisted that he study for a few years with Mr. Dorsey Senior. After completing his training, he joined the Benny Goodman Land. Later he formed his own group that specialized in sweet trumpet and dixie-land music. After a while, Lee Castle and Tommy Dorsey disolved their groups and joined with Jimmy to become known as "The Fabulous Dorsey Orchestra." Jimmy Dorsey, was credited by many recording men with the success of the juke box industry. His record "Johnny Silver" was one of the first million-sales records. His last recording triumph "So Rare." RUSSIA ANTAGONIST TO U. S. By Ann Taylor The present generation is the first to see Russia as antagonistic to the United States, Dr. Gilbert L. Lycan, head of the department of history and political science, told the newly formed Tolstoy Club at the installation meeting. The Tolstoy Club was formed to explore Russian culture, politics, and history. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in this area. About 55 people were present to hear the talk on Russo- Americar. Relations given by Dr. Lycan. Di'. Lycan was introduced by John Bohon a graduate in the field of Russia and her language. John is in his first year of graduate study, coming to Stetson from Michigan State University. Dr. Lycan began by stating that Russia was the only great power in the world with whom the U. S. has never had a conflict. Until present times, cordial relations have existed between the two powers. Looking back through history, it was .pointed out that whenever America was in a crisis, Russia came to her aid. This was done not through love, but for j the best interest of Russia. Later the United States did the same thing. In the 19th century Russia had as her theme that she wished only to build up the power of the U.S. was presented Britain in an unfavorable light. Our most recent state, Alaska, came to the U. S. not as a purchase as often believed but, it was ceded.. Russia thought that the owning of Alaska would stimulate the United States to want Canada. Therefore, we would have contention, with the English. Since England was the top power and Russia envied her position, she desired to see much Anglo- American clash come about. Seward, acquirer of Alaska and one of the greatest expansionists the U. S. ever had, held similar views to those of the Russians. The latter part of the 19th century some of Russia's actions created dislike for them in the U. S. Russia's outbreaks against che Jews and her trouble with Pol- anl evolved resentment. In 1917 the Bolshevik Revolution left Americans with much- suspicion. At this time the leaders of the new state offended President Wilson. For this reason plus the other reasons that had multiplied over the years, the U. S. refused for 1.6 years to recognize the Communists. Recognition of Russia came when both nations felt the rivalry of Japan. After World War II Russia and the U. S. were the only two great powers left. Quite naturally they began to compete . with one another. In the future, Russia desired us to sign a treaty | there is no reason to have war with them to be allies against Tommy made famous such tunes j England. Not long after, the Mon- as "Maria" and "Song of India." j roe Doctrine was set forth. The Some other old time Tommy Dor- , doctrine was aimed especially sey favorites are '"Who," "Hu-1 against Russia but a conciliatory moresque" and Going Home." STETSON CALENDAR Friday, Dec. 12 Play "Christmas in the Market Place" 8 p.m. Allen Hall Messiah, 8 p.m. Elizabeth Hall Saturday, Dec. 13 Play 8 p.m. Allen Hall Box Lunch 12 noon North Hall Activities Field Ciass activity Day 12:30 p.b. North Hall Activities Field 4-5 p.m. Stetson Room . . Tommy Dorsey Band Concert Green Feather Ball 8 p.m. Armory Sunday, Dec. 14 Phi Mu Party Apartment Messiah 3 p.m. Elizabeth Hall Monday, Dee. 15 Art Dept. Christmas Party 7:30- 1:00 p.m. Mr. Freund's home Thursday, Dec. 18 Student Recital 10 a.m. Elizabeth Hall Library Staff Christmas Party 4-5 p.m. Library Stetson Band and Orchestra Christmas Concert 7:30-8:30 p.m. Elizabeth Hall Chime Concert 8:30-9:00 Brass Choir from Elizabeth Hall Tower — Candlelighting ceremony 9-9:15 University grounds Chorus Concert of Christmas selections 9:15 p.m. Hulley Tower agreement soon was reached. The Crimean War saw Russia come before a crisis. Even though the U. S. did not fight with Russia, the States gave her strong moral support.. Our newspapers daily praised the efforts of Russia and though America must keep up her guard. The points to watch are: ihe tendency of Western Europe to unite forming a third power, and China who is building up fast and has everything to make her also a great power. One must be wary of Russia for ihe maintains her oldtime policy — worry someone until they get what they want —- note the procedure concerning Berlin. Goodby Eh 101? In an endeavor to improve the curriculum, the administration of STUDENTS SUBMIT RECORDING Four Stetson students have pre- the University has been discussing - d a t recording on imppov_ and approving several changes. Sociology 215, Urban-Rural, has been dropped and a course in Population Problems numbered Sociology 315 has been added. The Department of Psychology- has accepted a recommendation to raise it? major requirement to thirty hours. Awaiting the formality of administration approval are several changes in General Education courses. English 101 will be dropped and in its place a ,G-1 course ! of five hours with three hours : credit will be instituted. The pre- : sent G-l course will be ehanged I to a three hour course. In addition, G-ll and G-l2 will again be made four hour courses. Earlier this year, the Executive Committee of the Honors Faculty accepted the Freshman Seminar! as part of the Honors Program ing relations with Latin America to be entered in the National Contest in Public Discussion, sponsored by the University of Illinois. The Stetson panel consists of Sally Jo, Custer Hagerstown, Mary- Land, Sue Crawford Teets, Macon, Georgia; Jim Wade, Cocoa and Bob Walker, Mobile, Alabama. Iowa State College will be the judging center for the Stetson tape, j where it will compete against San Fernando , Valley State College, University of Texas, Marygrove College, and Tufts Univeristy. Last year the Stetson entry advanced to the semi-finals only to lo&e to St. Mary's University, national first-place winner. "Messiah" To Be Presented by Peter J. Hargis This evening at 8:00 p.m. the Stetson Glee Club and the Stetson Orchestra will present the well known "Messiah" by G. F. Handel. Audiences the world over have flocked to hear presentations of this oratorio composed in the year 1741. The message contained within its arias, recitatives and choruses has touched the hearts of the Prophecy of Christ through of the Christian nations by telling His birth and resurrection. The "Messiah" is probably the most performed oratorio that was ever written. The custom of standing during the "Halleluia" chorus was begun when King George III of England first heard the exalting introductory bars of this chorus. Each performance thereafter audiences have made it a tradition to stand during this chorus. Only the Christmas section of this great oratorio will be presented by the Glee Club and will include the famous "Amen Chorus". This will be the 24th presentation of the "Messiah" by the Stetson' Glee Club and Orchestra under the able baton of Professor Harold Milne Giffin. Soloists for tonight's perform- lowing students; those who do ance will be chosen from the fol- appear tonight will solo Sunday- afternoon or Tuesday night in Daytona Beach. The soloists are: Soprano, Betty Galloway, Patricia Painter, and Carolyn Weiss; Contralto; Flanola Frink, and Betty Furches; Tenor Raymond Andrews, Bobert Rich, and Robert Turner; Bass; James Morgan. The ists will cnosist of: Frances Bux- ensembles to accompany the solo- ton 1st violin: Roger Cassini viola: Eleanor Leek chello: Miriam Morgan, piano: Beth.Butcher 1st violin; David Barnett, 2nd violin; John Mathews, viola. It is recommended that Stetson students attend the performance of this evening due to the fact that many out-of-town guests attend the SuKday afternoon performance. Stetson University announces twenty students named to the 1958-1959 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. These are Joanne Anderson, Jim Bowen, Nola Frink, Betty Furches, Jim Geiger, Martha Hamilton, Ernest Johnston,, Mary Jo Kintner, Marilyn Lazarus,. Betty McKinley, Gary Meadows, Carolyn Miller, Phil Parr, Sammie Richards, Betty Sharpe, Mimi Shaw, KenS hepard, Bob Sullins, Paul Thomas, Bill "Gator" White. These students are chosen for their leadership ability and overall excellence by an executive committee of the Stetson University. This- committee makes nominations of eligible students to the National Committee for the selection to Who's Who. It is this committee who selects the students, on the basis of their qualifications, for election to Who's Who. , Congratulations to these outstanding students! Applications For Editor Being Accepted Applications for electioin as editor of the Reporter are now being accepted by the Publications Board. Due to class conflicts Jon Henrikson resigned the position which is now being filled by Clausson "Lex" Lexow, appointed temporarily by the Publications Board. Applications should be submitted to Bob Sullins, Chairman of the Publications Board, by Friday, December 19. Stover Presents Christmas Play The Stover Theatre production of Henri Gheon's play, "Christmas in the Market Place" marks one of the few times that the French playwright's work has been seen in the United States. Performances of the play opened in Allen Hall on Wednesday, Dee. 10, and will continue through Sat., Dec. 13. Gheon began writing plays in Paris just before World War I and since that time his influence on the French theatre has been widespread, his wrork constituting a new movement in the theatre of that country. Since his death in 1944 Gheon's work has been continued by Henri Brochet and others." Henri Gheon attempted to write plays which would be appealing and entertaining for persons from ail walks of life. He was opposed to the commercial theatre, favoring a truly communal theatre such as existed in early Greek times, the Middle Ages, and Shakespeare's England. We find in his plays a mixture of frolicsome gaiety and most serious intent, and children, adults, and scholars are equally entertained by them. Profoundly religious in his attitude toward life, Gheon worked for years to re-establish Christian subject matter in the French theatre. More often than not, the playwright found himself operating on a small stage in a meeting-hall or a church, with few actors and none of the scenic investiture which characterizes commercial productions. His great determination led him to overcome the limitations which faced him with brilliantly imaginative devices, borrowing, adapting, and inventing with equal facility. He (Continued on Page Three)