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Sophs To Give Fantastic Fun For Storyland

7he L'onfrwood College, Wednesday, January 12, 1955

VOLUME XXXIV

Students To Register For Spring Semester Tomorrow Afternoon

Christopher Robin Sees You Friday

Barter Playhouse To Give 'Macbeth' Monday, Jan. 31 f

By JAN KIVK and II W BAUNDER8 it is not at all an unusual sigh! to sec Robin Hood brushing his teeth on second floor Tabb, Dopey headlni tor the gym In pi vs. ed. attire, or Alice in Wonderland boppln to "Work with Me. Annie." All is fair In love, war. and Sophomore Production I "Journey of Return" will be ''eld on Friday January 14 at 8 p. m. Admission will be 35

Monday. January 31 at 8 p.m. ; in Jarman Hall the Barter The- I ater from Abmgdon, will present i William Shakespeare's famous •ragedy "Macbeth." Sponsored by the Longwood Players, the Registration for the second play will bring to the campus the semester of the current session dark world of blasted heaths. will DP held in the Biology DeOpportunities for foreign study 11-smelling mists and blood found partment of Stevens Hall tomorrow, January 13, beginning at 1 in fifteen countries are listed in in this Shakespearean drama. pi ota for everyone. Foreign Study Grants, 1955-56., when it comes to Shakespeare. P m. Two Days pamphlet published today by the Qwen Phillip's, Barter's directorJust two more days of hair Juniors and seniors Will make Institute of International Educa'earing and wishing like mad that out schedules at 1 p. m. Freshmen tion. 1 East 67th Street, New actor, has been acclaimed as a genius in the talent of making we wore lunlora before the eui and sophomores will begin sche- York City. audiences forget the fact that tain i oea up on the Brit aet In duling classes at 2:30 p. m. Ther? Study awards at the University Mr. Shakespeare was ever a tw nty-tive words or a little more will be no classes in session durOf fiylon. the University of Te- schoolroom assignment. the theme Of Product am this ing the afternoon. heran in Iran, and the Free UniThis 1955 "Macbeth" moves - an attempt to show what Students are to schedule no v of Berlin are described, as some adults lose when they bemore than 17 semester hours of well as other awards administer- Wltb precision through Its two acts and 14 scenes In reacting Its come adults the child's unqueswork If they wish to take addi- ed bv the Iastitute. Universiti s saga of violence, treachery, and tlonlng faiih in his own world— tional hours they should secure private groups, and governments revenge. The story of the murdera world made so much more coman application from Mrs, Mary in Europe. Asia, and Latin Amerous Macbeth, his sinister wife and plete by the presence of ClnderelWatkins. Executive Secretary lea have offered fellowships to their fairful misdeeds is retold bylas, Pinoechlos, Snow Whites, and This form must be filled out and American students for the 1955Paul Lukather and Jenny Davis Winnie the Podhsl presented at the "Final Approv- 56 academic year. More detailed and a capable cast of supporting Taking the audlena 'a hand. al" table alone with schedul s information on these grants is Christopher Robin, played by Additional hours may only be available from the offices of the players. Mr. Lukather's version of the Nancy Lenz, leads them on their added to schedules in this wav Institute. title role is that of a young genlourney into the realm ol storyIt Is suggested that students Earl eel d adlines for applica- eral lit with evil and merciless land. "Then is a cast of thou confer with their department tions are January 15 for the two ambition and his performance is ands in this colorful extravaganheads In regard to schedules prior awards at the University of Cey- intense and alive in accentuatsa," however there are no actual to registration. lon and January 22 for advanced ing the maniacal savagery of his leading roles Individual Schedule cards will be available itudy in Brazil. Closing dates of character. Carolyn Clark as the fair> mother in the "Journey of Return" and dances will be varied and in Stevens Hall. Students should other competitions are in FebruMiss Davis does an equally fine wields the wand over Nancy Lenz, who plays Christopher Robin in great emphasis is being placed on fill In the top card on the sche- ary. March, April, and May. job in depicting the Lady Maca chorus which will l ITS as the production. dule and obtain approval from narrator and handle most of the General eligibility requirements beth. Her emotional qualities are the head of the department In for the fellowships and scholar- especialy effective in the epidialogue. The chorus dialog::, their major subject. He will sign ; sh,ps des,Rned mainly for gradu. sodes prior to and following the 'i I 'I With the purpose of leavhis name to this card for approv- a,p students, are: ,rj. s. citizenship, cruel murdr of Duncan and also ing an impression on the audial. Each faculty member in whose ence. f of KQod academlc record. in the sleep-walking scene. class the student plans to enroll' ,md capacltv for independent Critics have reviewed this BarItagS M.inaerr must Initial this schedule. Barbara Burnside is servUl s,lldy. BOod cnaract€r, personali- ter production of "Macbeth" as HUM si for production, Students should fill out the ] ty and adaptability: and good "a work of art. something to see The iar-rraching effects of a wood Estate with its antique other four cards attached to the > health. Ability to read, write, and and to hear, an absolute must for magazine article are something iii.' urn ma the per- while Mary Mayo and Sara Lou strip exactly like the first card speak the language of the coun- all playgoers." of which few of us aie fully- sonal pi petty of General Jo.s- Wendenburg are handling Thls strip should be turned In at try of study is a requirement for E. Johns on of Civil War tumee. Bell Pltagerald and Flo aware. the "Final Approval" table. Stu- most competitions, ,i: e, ind h is be m referred to Sogholan an working ota back"Santa Claus Comes to Longdents will receive a copy of the, A prlvatP donor wm Bive five in the Johnston family as "Uncle drops: Carolyn Btoneman la suroo 1" is an article by Mrs. M > I P rvl to| and schedule at a later date. ; Krantt fol. Rtudy in Spam other L. Shackelford which recently apthe distribution of pro) ram According to the article, other Schedules should be approved countries In which awards are ueared in the Bulletin of LongCarolyn Clark Is d the Barbara Southern, rdKtor of by: Dr. J. P. Wynne. Curriculum available are Austria, Brazil. Alumnae News an ?SLj2??*J" chorus; and Fran Bailey and her I; heads of the malored depart- Ceylon. Cuba, Denmark. Oreat the Colonnade has announced whxh^'brought*'about "amaacommittee arranged the music. results from Its readers. The ! toctton of rooks, min menu In Curricula II. III. vm. Britain. France, Germany. Iran, that February 8 will be final dead: Co-chalrmi D of Produi I oi and IX: Mrs Nell OrifTln. Cur-, Italy. Mexico, the Netherlands, line for all entries in the annual to the imrlou. ludii. "ld ■ »£ °/ *»? , " lou.s Con- Patti I' ind Qale Branch. short story contest. gifts and bequests which are frericulum TV: Dr. Merle Landrum. i Swed' n, and Switzerland. 1] ,;. eg", M.ui> Co tumea tor the prodv to the college by Curricula V and V-A: Dr. John [ Largest number of grants is ofThe prizes will total $20 In quentl! J i of the 1> mis, besides being of been taken dlrectl] from Molnar. Curricula VI and VH: fered by the French Government, value. First place winner will re- friends and alumnae. great Interest and of notable rls- •torv books so thai • en will be and Dr. C. F. Lane. Curricula Forty asslstantshlps and thirty ceive ten dollars: second place, shackelford mentions Mrjj i. \ ihie. .i hiu ion m (leni. vn-A and IX-A I fellowships are offered. February seven dollars; and third prize, „ any 3f lh, more outstanding tlve of the conditions of the time no audi oi fyini ohai • A new sociology course, soclol-1 l is the closing date for these three dollars. Klf s among them a letter i were written "And that," said Pooh, "is ogv 335, will be offered In the j awards. Under the French GovThe prize winning story will be tion of lhe ia:m]y of p. ter Johns;i 1 r sprtng semester. This course will, rrnment assistantship programs published in the March Issue of 3n founder of Longwood Estate, from the valuable collections of deal with problems, treatment, I Americans will teach English con- the Colonnade. \jr. j. Ambler Johnston, an arc. and alumnaand prevention of juvenile delin-, versation classes in French secThe Judges for the contest will hit ct of Richmond, and a d smtributed. quency. i ondary schools and teacher train- be Miss A. I. Armstrong, assist- oendant o'. be latter, was among tat on i i Other courses which have been lng Institutions. A few teaching ant librarian; Dr. R. C. Slmonini, the many readers who were lni :. quently a.-, i added to the spring schedule are| appointments in French univer- Jr„ professor of English, and Mrs. spired to contribute something to much needed items i i completed I ifl ol the RoBlology 455. a field biology: i sities will be made to applicants Mildred Davis, assistant professor the college. He presented to the Among the paintings which tund 11 cently been uinouncFrench 422. Contemporary with special training in American of English. school a portrait of the beauti,:, „i: i d aeeordin i to Bbirlej Ward, French Literature: Government literature and some experience in Students participating in the fuj ' if Petei Johns- ; , ,, cation 442, American State and Local college teaching. The French fel- contest may use any topic of ton. She lived from 1800 to 1826 Preahmi i trail. 1 Da Government: and History 338. lowships offers opportunities for thfir choice. Entries are to be The portrait is I lied by a Linda Qan on rv it rked out family Maddox ol I Southern History Also added to study at universities and other judged on originality and plot deBomme the schedule are Home Economics state institutions of higher learn- velopment. tree of the entire Johnston fam- ford, III. Ml • Madd ipaon lui are 300. a survey course In foods: ing. If an insufficient number of 01 Among the specialized crants Physical Education 211, Intershort stories are submitted, the still anol om the con. :: Bl ; mediate Swimming: and Phychol- are four labor scholarships given Colonnade reserves the right to I temporary, ' Hall, : I i ■ ■ 11 I' | ogy 353, Mental Hygiene. 'Continued on Paqt 3) withhold the prizes. brass urn wl.. and i Sally C( Rotunda. Linda Q > new memrvlnj? with '' Millei and CamBy IX>r ARMSTRONG and MARGARET ANN FELTON

Longwood To Offer Additional Classes

Groups Offer Study Grants

L C Article Gets Unexpected Kesults; Contributions Include Portrait, Urn

Southern Announces Short Story Deadline

Kofunrin Announces New Staff Position!

Dr. Montague's Notions Fascinate Faculty, Students

"The purpose of women," proclalmed Dr. Ashley Montague, not ed lecturer and author. "Is to civilize men." This was only one of the intrlgulng statements made by Dr. Montague, the guest of honor at a reception held by Beorc Eh Thorn, honorary English society, at the home of Dr. and Mrs R. C. Slmonini. Jr.. Monday night, Dr. Slmonini heads Longwood's English department. Besides "The Natural Superlorlty of Women" on which he spoke Tuesday during assembly, Dr. Montague has wrlten a number of other books, Including "The

Nature of Human Development." Although he first intended to be a me of his Instructors interested him in anthropology, which remains his favorite field, He also holds degrees In an amazlng number of subjects, includlng anatomy, pharmacy, surgery, biology, mathematics, languages, psychology, and English. He attended the Universities of Florence, Cambridge. London, and Columbia. Surrounded by fascinated members of the faculty and of Beorc Eh Thorn, the distinguished, greyhaired Dr. Montague discussed everything from cigarette amok-

lng and cancer to his latest book. On the subject of women, the author feels that women in Amerlea are intellectually on a higher level than men. as well as being far more sensitive and Intuitive, He also firmly believes that women can bear physical pain and mental anguish better than men. On the whole, Dr. Montague feels that women are Just naturally superior to men In most respects When asked what his own wife thought of his notions concerning the female of the species, he replied with characterises Briish dignity, "She thinks that my ideas are quite sound.

Speaking of marriage, the Entflishman had some interesting views on till "People asm to b they are. " he stated succlntly. but should be BOIl seem, kfotl people look for thl wrong thing In marriage. Marriage should be baied upon char acter and natural interest It should be placed more on an Intellectual level." Dr. Montague's future plans inelude a trip to England soon, although that his work Is here in America 1! is seriously considering spending the remainder of his life in Italy,

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THE ROTUNDA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1955

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1955

SOCIAL NOTES by MARGARET DRYDEN

Wedding bells blended In with the Christmas bells for quite a few of the Longwood girls over UNI- new year's resolutions com- taking of basic required courses may in this the holidays. And quite a few and pins were received .111. Ilia! you joined us in respect be helpful in our selection or diamonds on campus! . ' to simly harder nexl year; but, change of a major. Holiday brides were Charlotte FitUs, now Mrs. John Maragon: did yoa resolve what to study? Also required courses are usually good Jo Debnam. Mrs. John Miller; Since registration for next semester's basic background. Having completed these Louise Turner. Mrs. Thomas Caldwell; Nan Picinich. Mrs. Pet* clas - i '" be held tomorrow, we thought early in the college career, a student will Jordan; Lou Seibel. Mrs. Kenneth it might he helpful to consider some regis- find electives easier and more meaning- Rader; Betty Barr. Mrs. Bill o , Gibbs; Shirley Johnson, Mrs. il ,i ions. Glenn Bailey; Shirley Fishback. There is also the psychological advant- Mrs Jam,es ^fn: Pa* Cah'll. All of i, , except seniors, might look ' _ I Mrs. Wesley Diebler: and Robininto the advisability of taking as many age that comes with the peace of mind in ette Ballard, Mrs. B. .1. Gilbreath. po lible, next semes- getting requirements over with and looking I Contractions to all of you! , . i , . • i i u Several engagements have I. i. I his is wise for a number Ol reasons, forward to a relaxed and enjoyable scne- COme about—Shirley Garst to Joe Maupin of Roanoke: Ann ColeThere is always the possibility of a pro- dule the senior year. man to Don Ro«s; Shirley Sheplonged graduation because we saved too Kegistration resolutions can be made ', pard to Guthri Goodman: Mary Alice Ellington to Gene Thomas required subjects lor the senior year for elected subjects too. of Richmond; Betty Jane Staples and found then that these subjects were , , , , .. to Sam Glasscock; Peggy Simpson , Too many ol us schedule only those to Ray Kelsey; Gaynelle Edwards all taught at the same hour! elected courses in which we know we will to Dean Steams: Barbara Also the possibility of failing and hav- do well with little effort. Often we do not Southern to Richard Meeker; Mary Agnes Patterson to Eddie Ing t-> repeat a required class makes it consider the subject's usefulness, or the Knicely of Clifton Forge; Joan Payne to Ray Southern of Pulasdoubly important that a student fulfill satisfaction of mastering it. ki; Betty Jane Griffin to John early all requirements in a curriculum. In this evaluation, we overlook courses Holland of Carysbroow: Jean Required courses cover a number of that might open new horizons of helpful Carole Parker to Edward Harrell field . Students may become especially in- knowlege to us—knowledge which in later of Virginia Tech, and Nell Crocker to Sonny Owen. l P( ted in any one of these. If we discover years we may regret not having. Then we Also receiving diamonds were interest early, we will have time to will be sorry we took "subject 711" just Carolyn Jones from John Copley of Reedsvllle. N. C; Shelva Lee I more courses in this field. The early to make an "A" on it. from Paul Cobb of Boykins: Rochelle Person from Bobby Worrrll of Newsom<: Emily Pallon from Andrew Selph of William and Mary; Betty Lou Cornick • Mi' e again students are being asked to time only. The money donated was divided from Robert Smith of Virginia by CAROLYN STANLEY cho in her determined view to the tribute to the College Chest Fund. among these four funds. This practice has Beach; Patricia Deaner from Prank Clark of Lagley: and Carohave comIn our short, inexperienced lives lovelorn—"peopli a continued up to the present time. lyn Lowe from Robert King of we have already witnessed many mon interests have a chance to You have seen posters concerning this phases and ages—the atomic age. ' expand until they find new. exdrive. X" doubt you have also heard variThis year the two college organizations Danville. Those who received pins were the impressionistic age. the sur- citing Interacts— then they can ous comments expressing the hope that decided to omit the ICU from this drive Ellen Hamlet, a Kappa Sigma pin realism and modernistic phase, marry someone el I each student will contribute at least one and add in its place the Cerebral Palsy from Johnson Willis, of Duke the hydrogen craz - -and now we "What about your personal; University: Jane Railey. pinned are surrounded and bounded by dear? usually follows .. Is 1 u dollar to the fund. You may feel that this Fund. The ICU was omitted because it was to Malcom Chitty of Duke Uni- the most collossal of them all— and carefree? Is he responsible? nt sounds extremely high for just versity: Martha Joyner. a Sigma the analytical rage!! Do you laugh at the same Jokes? another drive. Some students, moreover, not vitally connected with students here. Chi pin from Clyde Shelton of Yes. many years ago there were Does he think you are a partyhave been stating that they don't even On the other hand, the Cerebral Palsy is Hampden-Sydney; Gerry Luck, a only a few psychologists that pooper if you go home before know what a College Chest drive is! Con- a fund in which we can see the results of Sigma Chi pin from Arthur Koch could console those with emotion- breakfast? He I ' II Is I Yes! He of Hampden-Svdney; and Betty al problems that present them- I does! Oh. honey—you do have ceming these various points we would like our contribution. Prances Scarborough, a Theta selves—but now we have all be- I a problem!" Chi pin from Hubert Gentry of come enrolled in the profession as tn clear up and explain some of your mis"What you need is a quiet, In consideration of the actual drive, it Hampden-Sydney. well as the practice! calm, cool and collected banker's judgmenta lor it is not just another Th Example: must be repeated that this one time * University of Virginia son with scads of dough-ray-me!" dri\ .,.,., . ... opened its doors wide for sevIs your roommate in love? Help "Oh! No! Annie Analyze pops will be the only time money will be: eral of us WPekPnd before last. hrr decide now whether this thing : in—"she needs the Irresponsible First of all, the college chest was ori- collected. For this, reason, it is sincerely,Those attending parties there will last or not. Do your faithful i type, the happy-go-lucky Joe to ginated at LongWOOd several years ago in hoped that you will give generously. Still were Shirley Alcock. Carolyn Okie, duty and invite all the girls on I bring her out more, laugh at her Jane Lohr, Nancy Nelson. Joyce an effort to eliminate the many different sounds like too much? Put the matter on a Gillchrlst. Sylvia Overton. June your hall in (as if they need in- j and tell her jus! where to go—to viting) and try to decide whether i do her shopping!" fund drives on campus, That is to say, the personalized basis! If you, your brother or Manlove, Betty Jane Staples, and she Is wasting these precious years Where does he iool? of her life! Red Cross Drive was held early in the fall, sister should be stricken with polio, could Joyce Quick. | What's his major? Fruterntiy? She has Just returned from a [ Do his friends like you? Do you and students were solicited for that. Then you or your family afford to pay hospital Joan Jones. Harriette Browning. Suzanne Garner, and Sandy Dy- weekend—you gather the crowd like his Mends? What's his famthe March of I'inies campaign began. Stu- expenses for iron lungs, physical therapy, er, attended parties at the Uni- in a dingy, smoke filled room— Ilv llkt? Any brothers'' How old? versity of North Carolina this your home and hers! dent again asked to contribute. Next nurses, doctors—could you? Are his frat brothers cute?" weekend. "Did ya have a good time'" came the World Student Service Fund Oh!—he's a Chi Phi at Va." The Kappa Sigmas at Hamp- "What did you do?" "Where did The National Foundation for InfVntile "Now, there's another clue'." (which has recently changed its namfe to Paralysis, has made available necessary den-Sydney played host to a fra- you go?" "Did you see anybody?" replies Sutie Swerty and Fannie the World University Fund), and so ternity party Saturday night. "What did he act like?" And so r in one breath! And your treatment and equipment to families dur- Those attending from Longwood on 'til you can get down to busion. Everj time a Student turned around. student teaching, trying, to bring ing such a crises. This service is made pos- were Norma Jean Croft. Loretta ness at hand. the younger neneration up to be i ietj would have its hand out for Brooking. Bettye Maas, Martha Do they have the same inter- good citizens! Honey, your sense sible through the money that people like us mot Alexander, Jane Carson, Leslie ests? That's usually a good pert- I of direction is all off1" donate to the fund. Smith, Anita Heflln, Ann Wayne inent first question— "Well, one more question and Student Standards Coniniittee and Puller, Judith Elliott, Dale Broth"Yt s," she tenderly replies, "We then I must go." chimes in Joan. When a member of the Freshman Comthe YWCA then conceived the idea of uniers, Betty Jean Jenkins. Gale do." "Does he wear Harris tweeds, '»'ss,on. Student Standards, or the Y\\ ( A Branch, Pat Morgan, Flo Pollard, the drivfi [ntQ one ma|ui. cam^ "Oh, that's really toooo bad." charcoal grey suits with argyle Nancy Richardson. Anne Craln, They like quiet evenings at drive was planned to include four conu> aroand to your room next Monday Georgia Anne Reynolds, Shirley home, children '"children!!?), a socks to match, colored shirts? a,ul m s,la Clothes make the man, you The Red Cross. The March ' ' >', g've as much as possible! Hauptman. Barbara Parkinson. martini before dinner and a good know!" Kitty Nelson. Oerry Luck, Martha Mickey Spilane novel. tlie WSSF and The International It is hoped that we can better the suc"Yes. sometimes," sighs the Joyner, Sis Brown. Lucia Hart. "They are doomed!" the girl ian University, students were re- cental record of donations contributed last Joanne Allen. Betty Jean Spru- down the hall bellows! "They'll frustrated girl," "Then, how many dates have i donate mone} one time and one year! han. Barbara Pelthaus, Helen never get out and become extreme Smith, Nancy Lea Harris, and Jo- introverts; the children will be you had with him? When did he anne Parless. shy and not have any friends In first kiss you? First date?" "First date." she giggle So goes another weekend of school, they'll drink themselves The crowd mumbes— parties. Your editor hopes you'll | to a mere existence and wind up "First date, he must be intergo to lots and lots of them during beating each other up"! ESTAM.ISHKl) NOVKMHKR20. 11120 1955! "Indeed not." replies Pattl Psy- ested." "First date, he certainly does. . ' » ">• •»"«• "*' ««l>t dunng h,.l„l. . .nd r.amlnatl.m period! by th. etud.nu I <"llc«e. r.rmvllle. Virginia. Il.,.re..„i.,l for national ad.cn.alng by the National Advertising Servlea. inc., n't respect her!" '-« York. N.'W Vi.rk "First date, lucky nirl!" "What church does he go to? tat March 1. l,2» |„, th. I arrmllle. Virginia und.r act of M.rch ». 1014. Virginia a. Free* Aiwriallon. A....ri„i,..| Collegiate Free dialing first cla •-excellent) ColumCan he Jitterbug? What are you by ANNE THAXTON ■ Al , ii dialing first place. | John is now being studied. OmCBl K.ffner Hall giving him for Valentines Day? Bat: Id Methodist Baptist Does he have manners'' Has he The Wesley Choir will travel to ever been married before? What's ns S IKK.s r.r».lll. Herald The Baptist Student Union is Blackstone where they will sing his favorite TV program? Is he D i Draft-tea _ ( o Manaflni Kdltor a "Cheerful Cherub Sunday. January 16. I null, Wilder ., — Bport* Editor sponsoring smooth? Does he like Longwood?" Phoebe Ann Warner .. . Co-Managing Kdltor Margaret Itrydea Week" throughout the school. Presbyterian Social Kdltor I DM iMi.m "He hates Longwood. GoodAssociate Kdltor l.orctla llrooking Co-Art Editor The purpose of this week Is to reCall I ».. <llll The Presbyterian youth group night—." Neere Kdltor Ann Jonre . Co-Art Editor lieve the pre-exam tension. Jan Bark will journey to Hampden-Sydney ... Dnk Kdltor ( arobn Stanley Far into the night the frail Advertising Manager Jarkla Manhall Intervarslty Christian Fellowship on Sunday. January 15 for sup- young thing tosses and turns— t'ralare Kdltor Winnie I,..uh»'f Circulation Manager . k.mu Copy Kdltor l..l..r.. Hinder Everyone is invited to attend per ai 6 p. m. Preceding the sup- shall I tell him now or later? Tell si.tr Photographer """ '' \ Ikaaalaaaa, lien. ( an t.rll I'.t the meetings of the Intervarsity per, the council will hold a meet- him what!!! Ain't none of them K»elyn Hall. Betty jean Jenklni. Urr.tle Keater.on ' "" »« I lalli I'arll, I u..l. i;...lixm. i art ing In the Hampden-Sydney Ih.inpaun liar bare W hltrhead. Christian Fellowship which are church. At 7 p m. Mr. Malcolm know what's deep down In my heart, how I luv him and he luvs " " ' «»« ' •'••'»" «'.,,..„ S,.f(: Ann llne.le.. Hobby Carter. Rally Meatelle, being held each Thursday after- Mclver of Richmond and direc- me—. • u-. e-H-a, AMu,..,K^:;;,::;;;n iH.n...:;'MVZ.. ...c... noon at 4:45 In the 8tudent tor of Campus Christian Life will Next time I go away—I'll never Lounge. The Frist Chapter of speak to the group. come back!I

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'55 L C Basketball Team To Meet Roanoke Maroons On February 4

2 Grou s s onsor

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Chest Fund Drive

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Movies, Songs To Us Belon tr ™

ARRISON iGone With the Wind Class of '54 The Y. W. C. A. and Student ' From Here to Eternity From January to June Standards Commute are sponHigh and Mighty Seniors sorine again this year the ColThem _ Kviuis lege Chest Fund which was oriWoman's World ) ongwood ginated at Longwood s: veral years Spectators at water pageant v;o in an effort to unify the many Along the Waterfront Twenty girls have been selected Fire drills different fund drives on campus. In the Still of the Night to open the 1955 intercollegiate Chi This drive is composed of four j Thty Walk by Night basketball season for Longwood. The girl with some cuts left •naior funds—the Red Cross, the Lucky Me it was recently announced. March of Dimes, the World Uni- Susan Slept Here Infirmary Three giiis will be play.112 with versity Service, an dthe Cerebral feptUM't Daughter Miss Weddle the team (or the fourth year. Palsy Fund.. The latter replaces With a Song in My Heart Longwood Glee Club They are Mary Ann Ward and the International Christian Uni- i Living It Up After exams Hilda H;irtis. physic.il education vrsity Fund which was formerly Dangerous When Wet H20 members majors, and Virginia Burgess, an included in the Chest. - Three Hours to Kill Wishful thinking (lcnvntary major. Helen WaitMembers of the Freshman Bird of Paradise Chicken on Sunday ram and Nell Crocker, also senCommission. Y. W. C. A., and Stu- I Everything I Have Is Yours Roommates iors will be playing for their third Unt Standards Committee will be 'Don't Bother to Knock The juris on the hall years. n the various buildings on Jan- dagnliieent Obsession An "A" on a test Juniors elected to positions on uary 17 and 18 to collet student The Best Years of Our Lives College the team are Dale Brothers. Pat-ontributions. The two sponsorCircus '54 sy Hiamner. Jane Lohr. Ann Syn inc organizations are asking that There's No Business Like Show Business drr. and Lou Wilder Sophomores Sophomore Production "ach student give a dollar or as Three R.ng Circus on the team are Loretta Kuhn. much as possible, In the consider- SONGS Barbara Ann Scott, and Barbara Charlie Hop's coach classes it on that this will be the only Teach MD Tonight Whitehall "me money will b° collected. Do- Something to Remember You By Estimates nations will be divided equally Unforgettable Last .summer New Squad Members among the four services. Because of You Friday exams New squad members from the They Were Doing the Mambo Third floor Main fnshman class include Linda Hearts of Stone Professors on exams Chambers. Jane Carson. Margaret Shake, Rattle, and Roll Rat Day Three senior members of the varsity basketball squad have an dy, Ann Jeter, J> V iv •. This Ole House Library Hall afternoon's workout on court. Mary Ann Ward is attempting a goal Nancy Richardson, and Carol Let Me Go Lover Outside the Rotunda while Helen Haitman guards her. Hilda Hartis is offering support Wolfe. Little Tilings Mean a Lot A missed question on a test in the practice. This list is tentative now and High school students will visit Hey There Girls hanging over the Rotunda will remain so until semester the Longwod campus this weekIdle Gossip , Saturday night jam sessions grades are Issued. end as prospective members of It's Easy To Remember Christmas Vacation next fall's freshman class. Opening with an away game on You Go To My Head Compliments February 4. the team will meet Thomas Jefferson, Hermitage. Soon Exams the Roanoke College Maroons on Woodrow Wilson, Randolph-HenDg havoc and not stoppin? Ed tor*! A'ofe: The following is That long-awaited letter ry, Giles County, Fairfax, Albe- Maybe You'll Be There their home court. lit from the January until it had wrecked a billion dolclass notes marle County, Thomas Dale, Jef- Where Are You A contest with Westhampton 7, 1955 issue of the Hampden- lars worth of U. S. property Hampden-Sydney combo parties ferson, William Campbell, E. C. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes College has been scheduled for !• Tiger.) In the entertainment world, Glass. Marshall, George Wythe, Tuxedo Junction The Rotunda before the Christmas Dance February 12 In Richmond. Ninteen hundred and fifty-four Peter Pan opened in New York Broadway, Virginia Beach, Buck- Green Years Sophomores and Seniors Cagers from Madison. Norfolk with delightful Mary Martin takA list of exam questions Division of W&M, and William was the year that added many ing us back to James Barries .ngham Central, Clifton Forge, I Need You Now words to our vocabulary and Lexington and Deep Creek schools I Once In a While A date and Mary College will travel to many personalities to our ac- Never-never Land. The cinema have been invited. Longwood for games on February industry overdid itself with few Students arriving on Friday will Juniors Mafce plang 19, 25. and March 5, respectively quaintancetechniques but came up with a As usual, it was a year of moattend the annual Sophomore The freshm-n will probably minimum of good movies; George NEWBERRY'S have some separate gam?s during mentous international crises and Gobel stole our hearts on Satur- Production at 8 p. m. in Jarman tribulations. But last week we Hall. the season. . Wonderful Offer assured by John Foster Dul- day night; and Joe DiMaggio Plans for the Junior dance on Captains of the team will be les that we were closer to peace '•on national headlines although A tour of the campus followed Now! chosen during the first week in than in years. Dulles was named retired irom baseball. by a drive to Longwood Estate for February 12 are progressing according to Margaret Dryden, genFebruary. buns and cokes are on the SatAs for Hollywood and the corn"Times Magazine" Man of the Nylon, Embroidered Slips eral chairman. Last year's season ended with year •• ancj rightly so. for it was ing awards for the year's efforts. urday agenda for the guests. Fannie Scott is in charge of $1 49 a record of five wins and one loss due to his "get tougher" policies two flicks. "On the Waterfront" An orientation class has planThe te-rn milled a 71-40 win over in Europe and Asia that the world 1:1 I. "The C-oun ry Girl," will un- ned to entertain the visitors at a the committee on decorations. Nylon Half Slips Roanoke, won 52-42 over Madi- now seems somewhat more secure doubtedly take most of the Os- picnic dinner to be served in the Ellen Thomas is heading the son, topped Bride- vat' r 58-53. Beautifully Trimmed Along with our Sicretary of cars. Regardless of who gets the Main Recreation Hall at 6 p. m. music committee, while Ann beat Norfolk Division 51-41. tal- State, the name of the new Oscars. Mr. Kazan's Terry Mal- In the evening they will attend Jones and Phyliss Nurney are Only $2 98 lied up a 54-24 win ovr William French Premier became promin- loy will be remembered long after the Juke box dance. working on the ticket committee. and Mary, and lost 31-37 to West- ent in our headlines. Mendes- 1954. Services in the local Farmvllle hampton in the first game of the Franco proved to be the first guests' In sports, Roger Bannister gets churches will close the season. French leader to move parliament top mention for twice breaking weekend activities. to forward any drastic changes. the four minute mile barrier. _^_^________ COLLEGE SHOPPE Although the year ended with; Bannister, a medical student, inHappy New Year! the world in somewhat less tur- troduced a new golden era on the I nf#J'e \/>r« FnH<>rl For the Finest moil and the outlook for peace cinders. oj mu ,,",, 'Continued trom paqc 1) optimistic, eleven U. S. airmen j The Yankee-less series left us Sunday On The Hill June In January by the Transatlantic Foundation didn't make It home for Christ- talking about Willie Mays. Leoj In Food mas. Only time will tell what the Durocher and the Giants. After The Lord's Acre and Lord's Select Your China for study In Oreat Britain. Open Pelking Reclme expects to do the sen 1 we rooted for Ohio Talent program at Hnmpdenonly to candidates from the la- \v:th our "spies in uniform." Welcome Students' State. Navy and VPI. College bas- Sydney's College Church had and Silver Today' bor union movement, three Emilie Dionne died in August ketball will be dominated by La its wind-up and dedication this in Canada: Britain's Queen Salle. Duquesne and of course, Sunday, January 9, at the 11 a. awards are given for Ruskin ColLONGWOOD JEWELERS lege, Oxford. a»d one for Coleg MOther charmed Americans with Kentucky. Tom Oola looks like m. service, according to the Rev. W. B. Rogers, pastor. raolousnees and informality; the eager of the year. Harlech in Wales. The world changed momentDr. J. E. Salk gave us new hope It was at this service that reWoolley Foundation awards will iBtO the mysteries of polio; Op- ously in 1954 and many new persults of the past year's program ...SOUTHSIDE'S... be made to four candidates for nenhelmer was given an appreci- sonalities reached 30 point type were given. Members of College the study of art and music in 1 n slap in the face; Andre VI- —but we predict that Glna Lollo- Church undertook the plan to Special will be remembered the change the church basement Into Paris. A limited number of social shlnsky passed away but with j MKUA We have the cards most ln 1955 Sunday School rooms Helen Rubinstein work fellowships are available to few few mourn-rs: part of Niagara Falls went down the St. "Hand Delight" for all occasions. experienced American social Lawrence: and Averell Harriman 69c workers for work, study and ob- finally got a Job. TW U.S. Olympic Tiuu mi jeer tapper! Value to $1 25 Birthdays will be servation in FranceThe big news In the Old DominJewelry ion proved to be the Supreme Summer school opportunities Also happier with cards from include eight awards for the Uni- Court decision last spring and makes the Try the new Shampoo the varied repercussions. Folversity of Vienna Summer School lowing a southern governor's conperfect gift! Gray's Rexall Drug For special color hair. and several partial grants toward vention ln Richmond. Virginia tuition and maintenance at the announced It would study the Come in today and English and Scottish summer new situation and m»et It as inschool courses at the Universities telligently and practically as posof Oxford, Edinburgh, London, sible, which was more than could see our display. and Birmingham. The Birming- be said for several other South- Send a contribution to ham course on Shakespeare and ern states represented U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM FUND MARTIN the JEWELER WFLO Elizabethan drama is held at A holocaust named Haz?l tore 540 Mvtk Mickiiu »»•.. Cttciri II. <•** Nearly Stratford -on-Avon. through Virginia between Richmond and Lynchburg ln October In addition to a listing of the For the Best Everyone available awards the Institute pamphlet suggests fields of study in the countries where awards are In Music Eats at offered. Suggested fields are lanOWEN &SANFORD It's cotton-picking time! Junior Dance guages and cultures, fine and applied arts, sciences, government the Wish you a "The Record Show" Coming Up and history, social sciences, and See the new cottons philosophy and theology. Flowers and Boutiners Very Merry The Institute of International SNACKBAR Monday - Friday Education administer exchange $5.98 and up programs or public and private COLLINS FLORIST Christmas and agencies in the U. S. and abroad. Come On Down' Each year approximately 4,000 DOROTHY MAY STORE 1:05-4 PM For all occasions Happy New Year! persons from 80 countries study or train in a country other than their own under its auspices.

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A Year In Retrospect

For February Dance

Study Grants


THE ROTUNDA. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1955

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There was once a lad named Will. Who as a youth was rather nil But at an older age we find He had a rather clever mind. He wrote concerning tragedy. Of murders, ghosts, and knavery. We seem to hear of Hamlet most And poor Ophelia, who gave up the ghost. And then we come to a later addition Of bloody Macbeth and the apparition. And yet, how could poor Willie know That Julius Carsar was stabbed by Brando. He also created King Richard the

Nine students have been selected by the student body to fill positions of committee chairmen of the 1955 May Day celebration according to Mary Ann Ward, general chairman. The transportation committee will be headed by Barbara Whitehead; the music committee by Karen Spencer; props by Lou Wilder: and programs by Eloise Macon. Jane Blake will be in charge of May Day dance, and Nancy Tanley Masters has been elected to direct the program's choreography Loretta Brooking is responm sible for costumes and Patsy Ab- Who in a mirror looked rather nernathy for the court. Anne absurd. Thaxton will head publicity. There is yet a tale of woe Of this dear Juliet and Romeo Th y died and so became very free From the threat of their familv. There was a shrew no men could tame Mr. Richard K. Meeker, assistant professor of English, will re- Even HS couldn't doubt this claim ceive a Ph. D. from the Uni- Puck's love potion after a fashion versity of Pennsylvania on Feb- Put Titanla into a somewhat passion. ruary 12. Then the poor, poor lass was led "Experiments in Point of View: To fall in love with jackass head Animal. Vegetable and Mineral In "The Comedy of Errors" we Narrators In The Eighteenth see Century Novel" was the title of The dangers of like identity. Mr Meeker's recently accepted Touchstone was known as quite a dissertation on which he has been clown working for the past three years. A man of fame and much reAfter graduating from Lafayknown, ette College in Eatson. Pa., Mr. Today we find that Gobel's the Meeker received his Master's deword gree from the University of Penn- With all his talk of "Dirty Bird" sylvania, and then began work on Have you heard of shy Othello his doctorate. Who became such a Jealous fellow

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President To Attend State Council Meet Dr. Dabney S. Lancaster, President of Longwood. will attend the Council of State College Presidents at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond on January 21. Discussions on the building and equipment needs of all State institutions will be held at tilts time. WESTERN AUTO TOPS IN

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