The Stetson Reporter

W$t teteon Reporter "Florida's Oldest College Newspaper" 73rd YEAR No. 30 STETSON UNIVERSITY, DELAND, FLORIDA FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1960 Max Hall, president of Sigmfa Phi Epsilon, receives the Hatter Spirit Trophy from Dr. James Parrish, vice-president of the University. Sig Ep was ahead all the way. Annual Concert SH For Graduation Eve The annual Commencement Concert will "be held Saturday, j* June 4, at 8 p.m. Presenting the program will be the Univer- '* sity Orchestra and Chorus. The orchestra, conducted by Mr. Richard Feasel, will open the program with the allegro movement o"f Haydn's "Concerto for Trumpet', played by trumpetist, John Head. Mr. Head, a graduating senior, will receive his * BM degree in trumpet. He plans , > to do graduate work at Indiana University next year. The second number will be the first movement of the "Con- r certo No. 1 in C Major" for piano and orchestra, played by ■'» Miss Martine Sellers. Miss f Sellers, who will receive her B. M. degree in piano this June, plans to open a piano studio in DeLand next fall. "Poem (Dream Fantasy)" composed by Jere Hutcheson, a February graduate who received his B. M. in piano, will be conducted i by Miss Suzanne Dodd, a graduating senior in the field of music education. Miss Dodd plans to teach next year, while $ Mr. Hutcheson will be doing graduate work in music theory 5 at Louisiana State University. As its concluding numbers, the orchestra will perform two dance episodes, "Corral Nocturne" and "Hoe-Down," from Aaron Cop- land's suite, "Rodeo." The chorus, directed by stu- ,, A dent conductors, Dell Murray and Jim Morgan, will open its ? portion of the program with three selections from M. Searle Wright's cantata, "The Green Blade Riseth." These will be *► "Paschal Dance (Hilariter)," "Chorale," and "Alleluia." They vwill also sing a west country > folksong by Gustav Hoist entitled "Matthew, Mark, Luke and John." . Their final section will be composed of selections from Verdi's "La Traviata," including, "Libiamo Ne' Lieti Calici" and ":Si Ridesta In Ciel L'aurora." SFEA Banquet Held Tuesday Night The Student Florida Educators Association had their annual banquet Tuesday night in the Stetson room. The group was honored by the attendance of President Edmunds who delighted the group with his familiarity and renditions of "Fire, Fire, Fire." The entertainment was provided by Annie Ayers as she gave an unusual and very descriptive book review of Mary Popkins. She delighted the members of the Association with her authentic costume and mannerisms. The members joined her in the portrayal of the book. Dr. Sowers gave a brief talk on the part Stetson educators have played in the State management and representation - of educators. Carole Christie Moore gave greetings from Kappa Delta Pi, the education honorary, and introduced the members of the society. Dr. Ruth Smith officiated at the installation of officers. Officers installed were: president, Dot Jones; vice-president, Sybil Folsom; secretary, Judy Searson; treasurer, Don Hall; and chaplain, Nelda Munier. Joan Holzman, the outgoing president, officiated as mistress of ceremony. Outstanding Stetson Students Honored at Awards Day PRESIDENT'S CUP Mel Guenther of Sigma Nu receives the top award in men's sports from President Edmunds. Snakes retired the previous trophy in 1959. Bob Burris (center) receives plaque as Outstanding Intramural Athlete from student intramural director Charles Fleishman (left) and Coach Garland "Bulldog" Williams. Glee Club Enjoys Miami Jaunt Members of the glee club travel 'Women's Missionary Union in squad and their director, "Prof" Giffin seem1 to have had a won- dei'ful time on their recent trip to Miami for the Southern Baptist Convention! Heard tell that when they left Stetson Monday morning (May 16), Prof had replaced his old golf and tennis cap for a NEW On Monday afternoon, the group arrived at the Hotel Patricia in Miami. During that same day, they sang' at the Riverside Baptist Church in Miami and the Miami Beach On Tuesday, they again sang for this last group, and that afternoon opened the Southern Baptist Convention in Miami Beach. Wednesday, following a swim, at the Venetian Pool in Coral Gables, the group departed fpr Delray Beach, where, they sang and later celebrated with a gala party! On Thursday after swimming at the beach and throwing everyone, including Prof. Giffin, in the water, they returned to the campus, tired but happy. Student leadership in many fields at Stetson University was recognized last Friday as the University held its second Awards Day of the year. The winner of the Walter L. Hays Prize for the best essay on free enterprise and American Way of Life was given by Dr. John Hague, director of the Merrill Program of American Studies, to Felix Henderson. The Phi Beta award to the outstanding senior in the Music School was given to Dell Murray* Cornelia Yarbrough made the*, presentation . The Mortar Board award for the outstanding freshman woman went to Cynthia Crumb, presented by Elizabeth Frix. The Omicron Delta Kappa a- ward for the outstanding freshman went to Charles Clark. The presentation was made by Reynolds Allen. The Pafford Memorial Award, given to the outstanding man student in the university went to Reynolds Allen, and was presented by Max Hall in behalf of Sigma Phi Epsilon. Mortar Board Senior Service Awards were presented to Suzanne Abel, Ann Anderson, Sally Boureau, Meredith DeWitt, Jackie Dossett, Patty Lowe, Carol Christie Moore, Dell Murray, Susan. Beall Bradley, and Lynn Wyman. These awards were made by Elizabeth Frix, president of Mortar Board. The Janet Howard Taylor Shakespeare Prize for the student who presents the best essay dealing with the times, plays, or con- tempories of Shakespeare, went to Sharon Sanders and was awarded by Dr. Byron A. Gibson. The DeLand Sun News Award for the outstanding senior EOTC essay went to Frank T. Kennedy and was presented by Dick West- ervelt, editor of the DeLand Sun News. The Third Army Certificate of Meritorious Leadership A- ehievement, one of the major ROTC awards, was awarded Cadet Colonel Fred S. White. This award was presented by Lt. Col. Harry E. Apgar, representing Lt. Gen. Herbert B. Powell, Commanding General, Third Army. The Harry L. Taylor Prize given to the juior submitting the best essay on a selected subject in humanities, was presented to Lane Jackson. The Howarth Foundation Award, given for the best satire, was presented to T'er- rance Webb. Both of these awards were presented by Dr. William B.Taylor. Certificates Awarded Certificates to eleven of Stetson University who are included in the 1959-60 issue of "Who's Who In American Colleges and Universities" were presented Friday at the awards day ceremonies. The presentations were made by Dr. J. Ollie Edmunds, president of the univei-sity. Winners, from the DeLand campus are Reynolds Allen, Josephine Bagby, Charles Fulton, Nancy Carol Howell, William Eward Rhinehart, Karen Christensen, Jo Ann Hopper, Josephine Lysek, Pat Pearce, Mary- Watkins, and Ann Severance Booth. MASTERPIECE This week Mary Ann Fain has been honored by having her watercolor painting chosen Masterpiece of the Week. Her composition, done in a Drawing,1 Painting, and Composition clas* depicts Sea Birds. Mary Ann is a junior art major.