The Stetson Reporter

■ ^«i!*Sft^.SKWS«««»^^ CyA'aWtS^SK \.. 11 vujiu nmmmmmmmmmmmmim Cfje teteon Reporter x '+ %, r4i. "Florida's Oldest College Newspaper' 71st Year No. 18 THE STETSON REPORTER Friday February 21, 1958 New I-* 3 t •5. Lab Finest In State Students Provided Modern Training Equipment In Air-Conditioned Room By JODY KELLY The Foreign Language Department at Stetson is happy to announce the completion of its new language laboratory, located in Science Hall. Using tape recordings, magnetic discs, microphones, earphones, and other assorted gadgets, the lab will enable students to listen lo native speakers and also to themselves attempting to imitate these speakers. Although this might be a rather shocking experience for some people, it can greatly aid in developing one's command of the spoken language. _ equipment VLayor Over And Hostess Preside Activity Filled Week Notice Glee Club Plans Concert Tonight Highlighting the Glee Club and Orchestra Concert tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Elizabeth Hall Auditorium will be the performance of "Call to Praise" (from Psalm 117), com- . posed especially for Stetson's 75th . Anniversary by Richard Feasel, ^ director of the Stetson Band. The Brass Ensemble will accompany the Glee Club on this number. A preview from the musical play, "Oklahoma", which will be presented by the Glee Club March 18-23, will also be heard by tonight's audience, as the Glee Club, accompanied by the University Orchestra, will sing the title song, "Oklahoma." This varied program, consisting of sacred and secular numbers, features the combined Glee Clubs, the Travel Squad, the Women's Glee Club, and the Men's Glee Club. A duet team, featuring Carolyn Weiss, Miami and Raymond Andrews, Pensacola, as well as the Male Quartet, composed orilobert Rich, Raymond Andrews, bpth 4>f; Pensacola, James Morgan," Jacksonville, and Lee Bowell, Xelaod. Mississippi will also be heard on tonight's program. Returning Glee Club alumns , .have been invited to join .the ores,- ' ent Glee Club.tasinginsrV.Roy R'ne- wald's arrangement of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic", GRAHAM — BYRD WIN IN RUN OFF A final run - off last Thursday climaxed the exciting week-Ions campaign to select Stetson's Home coming Mayor and Hostess. The student body chose Pat Byrd ana Wayne Graham to fill these coveted positions. Pat, an Elementary Education major from Ocala, adds this new title of Hostess to an already impressive list of honors. Working on an accelerated program, Pat plans to receive her degree in August, after three years of study. Quring this time she has been kept busy as secretary of Executive Women's Council, secretary of the ■Junior class (a post she still holds as a first semester Senior), FEA chaplain, a member of Psi Chi. Kappa Delta Pi and the Honor, and candidate for Military Bali Queen. In addition she received the unusual distinction of be:n" chosen as the most capable lead er of her' sorority, Alpha Xi Delta, .while still in the second semester of her sophomore year. Mayor Wayne Graham, a Business ma jor torn - Ft. Myers, wa* treasurer of .his Junior class and is now serving as treasurer of SGA ,and of Ms fratejmity, Delta Sigma Phi. The new Mayor and Hostess w'll meet and ^welcome the returning alumni to- Stetson's 75th anniversary Homecoming celebration. The Hatter-Reporter staffs are sponsoring a contest to chose Miss Hatter for 1958. Any person or grour may enter a girl by submitting a facial picture of the girl which will be sent off to be judged by competent persons. These pictures must be at least a 3 x' 5 or larger. Pictures may be turned in to the Reporter Office on the 2nd floor of the Stetson Union no later than February 28. This contest is to choose the queen of your year book. Please give it all of.your support. "TAMING OF THE SHREW" CAPS HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES There is a considerable collection of stories of strong- willed husbands, who, by a series of coarse or brutal tricks, break the will of a bad-tempered or headstrong bride, but none has been so delightfully written as ihe one by William Shakespeare nor so ingeniously presented as Bruce Griffith's production of "The Taming of the Shrew" which opened last night at Stover theatre. The alumni of Stetson who have worked in the theatre in previous The best equipment available was obtained for the lab. One of the finest systems in the South and certainly the best in Florida, the Stetson lab makes it possible not only for a student to hear a language as it is spoken, but also to make recordings of the way he speaks it. This has several advantages over the system employed by many schools, including the University of Florida., in which students are equipped only with earphones for listening. Not- only are they unable to make recordings, but. they all must "listen at the same rate without being able to stop the record or to go bade for repeats. Stetsons system is possible because there are twelve individual, soundproof booths each equipped with a microphone, a set of earphones, and two turntables, one of which is for playing a professionally recorded "master" disc and the other for recording the student's voice on a "pracfice" disc. Since each student is issued (Continued on Page Nine) years and have come back for the homecoming festivities will, after seeing this year's production of "The Taming of the Shrew", undoubtedly be proud to have been a part of Stover theatre. It is surprising how such a basically simple framework of a story can evolve, even under the pen of Shakespeare, as such a completely delightful comedy which hardly seems to touch the stage as it flies along with its witty dialogue and - quick-moving action. A very high' standard has been set • by . the . previous productions at Stover . theatre this year • and it would - take a' considerable amount of- work from -everyone involved -in the show to -make any presentation- live up to these standards. ."The Taming Qf the Shrew" easily does this. The actors, .who all - do outstanding jobs (Continued on Page Three) Pageant Portrays Local History Rare Florida weather did not prevail against the many students and residents who came to the Armory Wednesday night to see a portrayal of local history. A colorful pageant written by Ella Teague DeBerard and staged by George Statler was something of a revelation to most spectators. To a few pioneer residents came numerous fond memories at the sight of such scenes as a barefoot mailman being chased by dogs. •Dialogue was intermittently combined with • vocal and instrumental music. Mr. Richard Feasel wrote, a hymn of praise entitled "Call to Praise" especially for this occasion. Honors Program To Be Introduced In Friday Assembly by Julia Britt Steanson This morning in assembly, alumni and undergraduates alike will be introduced to the Honors Program and to the students and faculty members who take part in it. This is the second year that this program has been a part of Stetson University. It is helpful and almost essential to an understanding of the aims of the University itself. A common misconception about the, Honors Program is that it is identical with independent studies. Although the Honors student dpes 'do independent study, this program is available to any student in . the University who can find a.,professor .willing to direct his.work' and who is qualified for such work - in the department in which he proposes to study. Independent study is optional with (Continued on Page Eleven)