The Stetson Reporter

■iifrhHl m:>, Zht teteon Eepottet "Florida's Oldest College Newspaper' 71st Year No. 17 THE STETSON REPORTER Friday February 14, 1958 Next Stover Play: "Taming Of The Shrew >? STETSON TO WELCOME ALUMNI STUDENT ACTIVITIES PLANNED by Julia Britt Steanson The date for Stetson's allout celebration of Founder's Week and Homecoming is only a week away and plans for many varied activities are almost completed. But the Planning Committee is anxious for Stetson stu- dentsto know that this big weekend is not just for the enjoyment of returning alumni. There will be plenty of activities especially planned for undergraduates, in addition to the military review, academic convocation, dedication of the Stetson Union Building, and other events scheduled more especially for alumni. To begin with, the cheerleaders will be in charge of a pep rally Thursday evening, January 20 at 7:00p.m., which will be followed at 8:00 p.m. by a very important basketball game with Florida Southern College. ....Friday night the Forest of Arden will ring with howls of laughter as the sororities present Hatter Howlers. The skits will be judged and trophies awarded after the performances. Saturday will be the biggest day of all. Judging of fraternity lawn decoratons will begin early in the morning anl trophies for first, second, and third place will be awarded that night at the IFC dance. The intra-squad soccer game on Saturday afternoon will give Stet- sonites another look at their new sport and perhaps give them an idea of what to expect from next year's team. To wind up the day. The Inter-Fraternity Council Dance will be held at the Armory. IMPORTANT NOTICE ' The Leadership Banquet sponsored by the Honor and Omicron Delta Kappa as part of next week's Homecoming and Founder's Dey activities will be Friday evening, February 21, at 6:00 p.m. instead of 7:00 as stated on the invitations. The speaker for the banquet will be one of the foremost woman educators in this country, Dr. Esther Lloyd-Jones of Columbia University. Invitations must be responded to by the purchase of a ticket. This must be done through the Alumni Office in the basement of Science Building immediately. Leadership Banquet Speaker Dr. Esther Lloyd-Jones Dr. Esther MacDonald Lloyd-Jones, of Columbia University will be at Stetson on Saturday, February 22, to speak at The Honor-OKD leadership banquet scheduled for noon of that date. Dr. Lloyd-Jones received her A.B. degree Summa Cum Laude Notice To all who have made and are making reservations for events scheduled . for Home-Coming Weekend, to save time and avoid delay at the door, it is suggested you pick up your tickets as soon as possible at the alumni office. 'Band Makes Good-Will Tour Entertains Over 10,000 The Stetson University Concert Band arrived back on campus Friday, February 7. after a nine day concert tour that took it through five states and over 2.000 miles. The purpose-of this extensive tour was to promote , good-will for Stetson and to in- ' terest* prospective students. If the letters of congratulations that have been flowing in to Stetson and the enthusiasm with which the Band was recieved are and indication of its success, then Stetsonites may look with real pride at this segment of the Uni- ■ versity. The band has experienced a remarkable period of growth, i both physically and musically, | since the appointment of its pre- ] sent conductor, Richard M. Feasel. Over 10,000 people were en- . tertained by the Concert Band ; during its tight schedule of twelve t programs in .six days. Three days i were spent on the road traveling through Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. The Stetson Band, which has been at all times a vital factor in campus life has risen to the top echelon of American University Bands. This has been due, in large part, to the skill and work of its directors and the diligence of its members. Many students now on campus remember with great pleasure the last Band tour through the" same part of the country as this one just completed. The opportunities for creating good-will and drawing the best students to Stetson are innumerable with the cooperation of an organization like the Stetson Concert Band. The program presented in 6high schools in five states con- toned such stand numbers as: "Beatrice and Benedict Overture" by Ralph Hermann. Feasel was well represented on the contemporary works for band were not neglected with the inclusion of "La Fiesta Mexicana" by Owen Reed, "Stewball" by Gail Kubik, and "North Sea Overture" by Ralph Hermann. Director was well represented on the program with the performance of two of his own compositions: "Miniatures" and "Pride of Stetson." at Northwestern University and she went on to Columbia where she received her A.M. and Phd. degrees. Since that time she has served on both the administrative and teaching staffs of both universities as Professor, Asst. Professor, Director of Guidance, Director of Personnel, and other equaliy distinguished posts. From her first Alma Mater, Northwestern, Dr. Lloyd-Jones has received two major awards, the Bonright Scholar Award in 1923, and the Award of Merit in 1945. She is a Fellow of the National Council of Women Psychologists, a member of the National Council on Religion in Higher Education, the National Association of Deans of Women, and the Vocational Guidance Association. Several years ago she was again honored in being listed in Who's Who in America. Dr. Lloyd-Jones" outstanding achievements have not been to studies alone. She is still an active member of Mortar Board, Pi Beta Phi, Pi Lambda Thta, Psi Xi, Phi Beta Kappa, and Kappa Delta Pi. Her name is also well known in the literary field as the author of several books and articles for educational magazines, and as an associate editor of "Understandng the Child," a post which she obtained in 1938. This distinguished educator and author - comes to us now from Columba University Teachers College where she has served as head of the Guidance Lab since 1933. NOTICE Students and faculty members are urged to keep their current catalogues of Stetson University since no new ones will be available until next fail. Shrew Cursed Beyond Hope With Scolding Tongue by Connie Clark Although extensive controversy has existed among scholars as to the source, date, and composition of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew", the play has sufficed to keep audiences roaring down through the ages. Stetson students have not been left out of this fortunate group, for on February 20, 21, and 22 at 8:00, Stover theatre will present its sixth production of the play. "The Taming of the Shrew" has been produced in as many different ways and styles as is possible: with the shrew and her tamer as shy introverts; with the two as extreme extroverts; in modern dress; in the traditional Elizabethan style; and has even been set to tune and lyrics by. Cole Porter and eminated as. the. famous musical, "Kiss Me Kate",. which rocked Broadway and enjoyed success on many foreign shores. The comic complications of the play begin when Baptista, played by Ramon Delgado, makes the statement to the suitors of his youngest daughter that ". . . I. firmly am resolved you know; that is, not to bestow my youngest daughter before I have a husband for'the older." The youngest daughter, Bianca, is played by Mary Watkins. This decision: would not seem so difficult to endure if it were not for the fact that Katherina, the eldest daughter, portrayed by Sue Perdue, were not "intollerably cursed beyond all hope with a scolding- tongue and shrewish ways." The plot thickens when Noel Ruppert as Petruchio, a ..dashing young cavalier, decides to tame the shrew-. From this point, he and his faithful servants begin to execute an elaborate plan to break down the defenses of "Bonny Kate". Closely intermingled with Pet- ruchio's plan is the wooing of Bianca by the three suitors com- pting for her hand: Gremio, played by Don Amnion; Hortensio, James Whitmire; and Lucentio, Don Adams. Other members of: the cast of the play which promises to produce chuckle after chuckle include: Vincento, an old gentleman of Pisa and fatrer of Lucentio, Cruck Glore; Tranio and Biondello, servants to Lucentio, played by Arthur Dasher and Todd Clay; Cyrus Cressy and Shirley Bacon who portary Grumio anl Curtis, servants to Petruchio; a widow, played by Willa Runyon: Richard Meadows, a pedant; Rod Armstrong, a tailor; and Phil Arms, a haberdasher. Bill Scott, Nathaniel, Bob Krimm, Joseph; Susan Jacobs, Nicholas; Grant Cole, Phillip; Walt Hunt, Walter; Barbara Van Akin, Sugarsop; and Chuck Glore, are seen as other servants. The guests are portrayed by Jeanie Gregg and Myra Hunter; the orange girls by Barbara Streeter Campus Religious Activities by Dot Fiebrich WESTMINSTER FELLOWSHIP ,Westminister Fellowship plans to end Religious Focus Week on Saturday, February 15, with a Skate Party at the Orlando Coliseum. Everyone is invited to attend. They will leave from the Stetson student union building Saturday at six p.m.; the price is 50 cents per person. This Sunday, "Contemporary Literature and the Christian Faith" will be the subject for Westminster Fellowships program, which is to be a panel discussion. On the panel will be: Dr. John Hicks, moderator; Dr. Guy Owen; Dr. Biil Taylor; and Miss Frances Mills. The panel discussion last Sunday, Februai*y 9, of the Westminster Fellowship was entitled "International Hotspots." Dr. John Hague was moderator, and Miss Alice Schaefer spoke on. Hong Kong and Mrs. L.R. Brothers spoke on Nigeria. LUTHERAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION Last Sunday evening Dr. Keith Hansen of the biology department spoke to the Lutheran Student Association on the intriguing subjet of evoluton and its relation to God and man. Dr. Hansen said that although the first statement of the Bible, "In the beginning, God" — is one of the most majestic thoughts ever written, it is basically incorrect since there was no actual beginning, to God, in eternity. However, if limited by an finite mind, man may be considered to have both a beginning and an end. It is postulated that the universe had its beginning approximately five billion years ago, while earth began between four and five billion years ago. Life itself may have had its beginning some two billion years ago. Through symbolism the Bible and some scientific theories of evolution can be closely correlated, for some of God's "days" in the beginning could very easily have been billions of years. Only through Christ can we see a perfect life exemplified by God's son. God is telling us that the true way to live is like Christ. (Continued on Page Five)