The Stetson Reporter

T " Cje &teteon Reporter 'Florida's Oldest College Newspaper'1 72nd Year No. 15 DeLand, Florida Friday, February 13, 1959 SHAKESPEARIAN COMEDY NEXT STOVER OFFERING A cast of 28 Stetson University students will present the Shakespearean comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in Stover Theatre '; on Thursday. through Saturday nights, February 19-21, Dr. Charles C. Ritter, director said today. Byrne Black- j .wood is technical director. Tuppy Hanscom, senior drama student, will be seen as Puck, the knavish sprite role once taken by Mickey Rooney in the movie version of the humorous classic. Connie Clark, also a senior drama student, wil be seen as Oberon, the prince o f fairies. Mary Watkins will grace .the magic forest as Titania, queen of fairies. Barbara VanAkin and Jean ' Donnelly appear as the first and second fairies. Other sprites include Marie Compston, as Peas- i blossom; Marie Stokes as Cobweb; ) Kay Seckinger, as moth; Linda i Carter as Mustard seed; Nancy Walker and Lynn Trovillo as the third and fourth fairies. Bob Krimm, Sarasota, will "Hee- Haw" his way through the role of Bottom, the mystified workman ., who wears the head of an ass. Others among the "rude mechanicals" are Walt Hunt, as Quince; Earl Hunt, as Snug; Danny Allen, as Flute; Bill Scott, as Snout; and Don Aiesi, as Starveling. The lovers running rampant and enraptured through the woods include,Sandra Loeb, as Hermia; Rod Armstrong, as Demetrius; Judy MacKenzie, as Helena; and J George Wilson, as Lysander. Hip- polyta, the woman warrior will be played by Jody Kelly, Jim Sawyer, will play Theseus, Bob Slagle, will be Egeus, and Ken Evans, will appear as Philostrate. Other court figures Include Jim Whit- mire, Bonnie O'Dell and Myra Hunter. STETSON CALENDAR Friday, Feb. 13 Religious Emphasis Week Wesley Foundation Party 5 p.m. New Smyrna Saturday, Feb. 14 > Sock Hop sponsored by Independent Women after basketball game - Armory Basketball game S p.m. Armory Stetson vs. Mercer Beauty contest by "S" Club between halves at ball game Monday, Feb. 16 < Frederick Hohschuh, sculptor, 8 p.m. Elizabeth Hall Tuesday, Feb. 17 ■ Senior recital 8 p.m. Elizabeth j Hall' ; Wednesday, Feb. 18 { Phi Mu Rush Parties 6-7:30 \ Pi Beta Phi Rush Parties 8-9:30 Thursday, Feb. 19 Zeta Tau Alpha Rush Party 6 - 7:30 Alpha Chi Omega Rush Party 8 - y 9:30 J Tolstoy Club 7:30 Allen Hall Play 8 p.m. Stover Theatre t Trustee, Faculty ODK and Mortar f Board dinner Students Direct Teacher Seminar by Beryl Thomas Sixty-five high school young people from Volusia, Lake and Seminole counties attended a one day Future Teachers Association seminar on Saturday. The gathering was sponsored by- the Rho Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, the women's honorary education sorority, the Student Florida Education Association on campus, and members of the education faculty at Stetson. Karen Christen- sen, FEA "president; Jim Bowen, seminar chairman, and Dr. Ru'th Smith, associate professor of education were in charge of the arrangements. Zelda Brooks, Louise Batts, and Aria Hardt were in charge of registration. Mary Inez McCollough opened the general session with a song; Mary Ann Lynn was at the piano. The Sanford F.T.A. put on an original skit. Marcia Baldwin, Pete Mazzeo, and Barbara Mullins then conducted the young people on a tour around campus. Jim Bowen led the afternoon seminar which then divided into six groups for seminars on various fields. In art education, Roy Paulson and Jo Ann Anderson guided the discussion. The music group was led by Mollie Sandiford and Pete Hargis. Don Ray and Anna Perry were leaders in the physical education group. The business group was headed by Patty Johnson and Arlene Daniels; and Pete Mazzeo, Jim Crosby, and Barbara Streeter led the secondary education group. Elementary education was headed by Pat Mahone, Kathy Scroggin, and Louise Batts. These students did a fine job in interesting the high school students in the teaching field. Well done, education majors! GET YOUR KICKS Columbus, Davy Crockett, Huck Finn and John Wesley all went a-searching for their kicks. You, too, can join the ranks of Tourists Anonymous and make a pilgrimage with us to New Smyrna Beach for a nice quiet evening of riots and pandemonium at P. U. Proctor's house this Friday night, the 13th. We're willing to trade our fattening food (i.e., hamburgers hot dogs, potato chips, soft drinks, etc.) for your charming companionship and the use of your car (if you have one, or a reasonable facsimile). - Follow the crowd south on Atlantic to 10th Street; then turn left toward the beach on 10th. No. 2003 is a grey house, the second one off Atlantic. Please don't hit it; just come one in and join the fun. Cars wil be leaving from the rear of S. U. B., back of the student lounge, at 4:30 and at 5:00. IMPROVE OR PERISH With this issue of the Stetson Reporter, Claus- son Lexow, editor-in- chief; members of the newspaper staff; Claude Carter, DeLand printer, and his assistants; and Harvey F. Beutner, adviser, begin an active and cooperative effort to improve the editorial content and the design and makeup of the student newspaper. If the Reporter does not improve within the month, the consensus is that the paper should be reinterred at the foot of Hulley Tower — with appropriate ceremonies. Your suggestions, ideas, thoughts, stories, and articles are welcome. We would rather print your contributions than circulate canned copy. Your expressions and communications will receive immediate consideration. FLORIDA MILITARY INVITES STETSON Sunday afternoon, 15 February, at the regular drill at the regular Sunday Drill Parade of the Florida Military School at 3:00 p.m., one of the cadet's will be presented with a medal and plaque for his outstanding display of military leadership and cooperation during his junior year at the school. He will receive the award from Kenneth L. Shepard, Vero Beach, President of the Stetson University Chapter, D-10 of Scabbard and Blade, National Military Honorary Society. Assisting Mr. Shepard will be the other cadet officers of the society, William L. White, Jr., Jacksonville, William R. Sullins, Vero Beach, and John L. Tyra, DeLand. Other members of Scabbard and Blade and the faculty advisors, Major Malcolm D. Brannen, Captain Herbert J. Hedrick and Dor- soy B. Greene, Jr., with the ROTC staff at Stetson University will also attend. The award is to be made annually to a returning senior who, in the opinion of Colonel Ward and a Florida Military School committee, has made an outstanding record in military proficiency and cooperation. He will receive the medal and a ribbon to be worn on occasions as authorized by school authorities. The school will receive a plaque with the winner's name inscribed on it for permanent display. It is planned that another award will be made later this year for a member of the present junior class who will return as a senior next fall. Green Feather Goal Surpassed Early Admission Proves Sound Thirty-eight high school seniors who entered Stetson University as freshmen last September after studying English, mathematics, and developmental reading in the University's eight-week Early Admission Summer Progarm, have completed their first semester in college with an average grade above the freshman average, according to A. F. Tuttle, Jr., and Harold Merriam, directors of the program. "All of the 38 had at least a "C" average," Tuttle said. "Twelve made at least a "B" average. Eleven made the honor roll." 'Not only did this group attain an over-all ''B-minus" average, which was considerably above the freshmen class average, but most of these Early Admission freshmen carried heavier course loads than did the majority of the class," Merriam observed. The 38 able high school juniors who proved in the first semester at Stetson that they can handle college work were far from single- minded in their concentration on their studies. All took college life in stride. Each student participated in one or more extra-curricular activity such as campus politics, college newspaper work, sports, fraternities, Glee Club, band, or denominational group programs. A number of them were chosen by their classmates for places of leadership in these activities. "They brought to these activities the same energy, enthusiasm, and finesse which had made them both popular and successful in high school," Tuttle said. "To those who have wondered whether capable high school seniors can make mature adjustments to college social life, thes students seem to provide a positive answer,"' Tuttle said. "Certainly in this first semester these 38 students have made this crucial academic and social transfer surprisingly well." "In the midst of the criticism that is directed toward our high schools today, theirs is another voice attesting to the fact that much good teaching is going on in our Florida schools, that there fire many dedicated and inspiring teachers giving patiently and quietly of themselves, that the able student is constantly being faced by more challenging courses, and that growing understanding and teamwork between our schools and our colleges can provide a more exciting and compelling atmosphere for learning," the directors agreed. $1,212.50 73.73 119.81 322.55 500.00 146.50 91.50 24.30 .30,0.00 CHAIRMAN THOMAS ANNOUNCES RESULTS The results of the annual Green Feather campaign were announced, this week by Paul Thomas, chairman. The unified charity drive was conducted in conjunction with Sadie Hawkins' Week, December 8-13. The grand total of all contributions to the fund was $2,773.86, which was in excess of the $2,500 goal. Major credit for the success of the campaign must be attributed to active student and faculty drives and to Mr. Roehr, a local industrialist. The largest donations came from these sources: Faculty Men's Residence Women's Residence Campus Organizations Roehr Chemical Co. Shaving and Make-up Permits Talent Show Square Dance Charity Ball Pi Kappa Phi and Zeta Tau Alpha were the highest contributors among the Greek organizations. Each will be given a half page of publicity in the Stetson Reporter for their worthy efforts. A committee is now at work studying a list of deserving charities to determine how the fund will be distributed. Their final decision in this regard will be posted soon. Dr. James Wilson To Speak Here Dr. James Wilson, head of the anatomy department at the Medical School of the University of Florida will be on the Stetson campus Tuesday, February 17, to talk to students who might be in- interested in the Medical School. He is especially anxious to explain the graduate program which they have which will qualify graduating ■ students for teaching in medical schools or for medical research. He would also like to talk to those interested in obtaining the M. D. degree. He will be in Room 315 Elizabeth Hall at 7:30 p.m. to explain these programs and talk individually to students who would like more information on the program. His appearance here- is being sponsored by Beta Beta Beta, honorary biological society under the sponsorship of Dr. Winchester. NOTICE All candidates for the Stetson Track Team are asked to meet with Coach Wilkes at 11 a.m. Saturday morning at Hulley Gym.