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Vol. XXXV Madison College, Harrisonburg, Virginia, Friday, November 7, 1958 No. 7 Senior Class Day Assembly Presents Madison Students Stately Seniors Make Big Plans Receive Assistance Gilbert And Sullivan Opera Scenes Madison College's enrollment is up November 12\ Their Class Day Helen Roberts and Richard Walker of Gilbert and Sullivan will 103 students this year over that of present songs and scenes from their famous operas at the Senior last year. New students classified as by Mary Francis Tyler Class Day Assembly sponsored by the 1959 Senior Class of Madi- Freshmen or transfers make up 69 of As November 12 rapidly approaches, the stately Seniors are the increase in enrollment. There are son College on Wednesday, November 12. rushing to and fro in order to make final preparations for their last 16 more men students enrolled at big fling—Senior Class Day. For the freshmen, it will be the first Madison this year than there were last year. The total enrollment at class day they will witness and will familiarize them with such Madison to date this year is 1,366. class day traditions as decorating Harrison Hall lobby in such a Of these, 638 Madison students are manner so as to hint at the theme for the night's production without current recipients of scholarships and giving this theme away. loans for the 1958-59 session accord- ing to W. J. DeLong, Director of Admissions and Student Aid here, while last year, a total of 628 stu- dents held scholarships and loans. Madison has awarded 12 State Stu- dent Loan Fund Scholarships which are based upon the academic record, financial need, and other qualifications. Ten are held by freshmen and 2 by sophomores: Freshmen Frances Amiss of Luray; Lora Bowman, Winchester; Mary Ellen Burch, Lynchburg; Doris Clark, Smithfield; Audrey Coffey, Norfolk; Zelda Heilig, Orange; June Herrin, Roanoke; Judith Francis Mil- Gilbert and Sullivan performers Helen Roberts and Richard Walker will ler, Portsmouth; Bonnie Painter, be a part of the "big day" for the seniors. Edinburg; and Helen Ring from Roberts, a soprano and Walker, a his roles of Pooh Beh, The Grand Woodstock; the two Sophomores are baritone are a husband and wife team Inquisitor, Private Willis, Shadbolt Loretta Morris of Roanoke and Nedra and are members of the original and many others. He joined the Anne Schultz of Alexandria. D'Oyly Carte - Opera Company of world famous D'Oyly Carte Opera _ There are 45 students holding the London. Company, traveling with them on his dining hall service scholarships and Mr. and Mrs. Walker, who com- first Canadian and American tour in 98 holding the Ten-Hour Service pleted an extended three year tour 1930. He stayed with this company Scholarships. The number of private Members of the cast for Senior Class Night readily await cues as "Dob- through Australia and New Zealand until 1948, making five American scholarships increased from 48 to 59 bie" Dean, their director, gives details concerning the next scene. during the 1952-53 season, will make tours, and appearing on Broadway in (to date) this year. In addition to On their day the Seniors will be sistants, better known as committee four of them. He sang most of the the above scholarships, 23 students are another coast to coast tour in' the easily recognizable in blue and white chairmen, are: Kenneth Monger — United States and Canada. In their juvenile baritone, and comedy char- making use of the College loan funds as they gaily enjoy the privilege to Assembly; Maggie Mauck and Nancy acter roles, playing thirty in all. After to further their education. program here at Madison, the Rob- cut campus. All the seniors who Blunt — Props; Dodie Pinard and leaving the opera company, he pro- erts-Walker team will present scenes, have _beert student tea .ning will re- Berts Hommowun — Harrison Hall duced a number of operas in different as well as songs, from some of the Character f turn m time to take part in the class decorations; Judy Vought — Make- most popular of the Gilbert and Sul- parts of England, played the "Father" day activities. This will actually be up; Dot Young and Audrey Corbitt "Tne measure of a man's real livan operas, including parts of "Pa- in Hansel and Gretel and then re- the first time that the class of '59 has — Costumes; Joan Craun and Mar- character is what he would do if tience," "Xoemen of the Guard," turned to play a season of panto- been together as a whole this year. guerite Gordon — Banquet and lunch- he knew he would never be found "Pinafore" and "Princess Ilda." Other mine at the Princess Theatre in Lon- eon; Winibeth Jones — ushers; and operas included in their program are don. Then followed two more years out." The class day activities will consist of a noon assembly, a luncheon, a Charlotte Gratz — lighting. Creat- "The Mikado," "Trial by Jury," of Gilbert and Sullivan character Macaulay banquet, the nocturnal production, and ing the nametags and place cards are "Gondolliers," "Ruddigore," "Ilolan- comedy roles in Australia and New Honor Week, November 17-19 of course, the tea for the class mem- the girls who are presently student the," "Pirates of Penzance" and "The Zealand before returning to London. bers afterward. teaching in the Arlington vicinity, Sercerer." Betsy Ross and Elizabeth Mahailescu. This popular husband and wife team For the noon assembly the stately Seniors will don their academic gowns Allene Cross will serve as stage arrived in America recently after an Former Madison History Professor manager; Marie Foster as choreo- extended tour through Australia and and caps. It is at this time that the class president, Ann Carol Younkins, grapher. In charge of music will be New Zealand, where they appeared Jane Henson and Betty Hundley; in concerts in all of the principal Attains World Facts By Newspapers will aivulge the heretofore secret class project. As their special entertain- mikes—Betty Stone. cities. Their current tour will be During the intermission Ann Carol their first concert appearance in ers, the class of '59 will present Rob- erts and Walker who will a«ng some will announce the class superlatives. America, though they have been After the production, the class will heard many times in most of the opera songs from Gilbert and Sulli- van. After the assembly there will attend their class party where they leading American cities. will have an opportunity to talk to Miss Roberts is especially well be the luncheon honoring the enter- tainers as well as the class. Among the student teachers who have been known to Gilbert and Sullivan fans away. for such roles as Elsie in "Yoemen of those seated at the head table will be the Guard," Yum-Yum in the "Mi- Mr. and Mrs. W. J. DeLong, class kado," arid both Patience and Mabel sponsors, and the class officers who Communist Shelling in "Pirates of Penzance." Originally are: Ann Carol Younkins, president; trained for Grand Opera in Italy, she Barbara Culler, vice president; Mary Reopens Conflict played the soprano leads in such Lee Hattaway, secretary; Louise by Caroline Marshall operas as "Don/ Pasquale," "Tales of Brooking, treasurer; Annie Lee Jerni- Monday, November 4, saw some of Hoffman," and/"Pagnacci." gan, reporter; and Kay Daggy, Busi- the heaviest Communist shelling since Richard Walker---is well known for ness Manager. the beginning of the conflict in the After the banquet in Senior dining Formosa Strait. After weeks of off Former Student hall the scene will shift to Wilson and on firing and a temporary cease- auditorium for the climax of class fire the Reds sent 36,432 shells into To Speak Here day. Beginning at eight o'clock the the Quemoy and Tan Islands. Ap- Seniors will present a completely ori- proximately one-fourth of the shelling Miss Beth Dulaney, Missionary to ginal play which is usually spiced Washington and Oregon, this past Dr. Otto Frederikson is still a familiar sight on Madison's campus, was concentrated on the Tan islets. as he visits the library to collect newspapers. with hilarious comedy and talents of These small islands are located be- summer, will speak to the Baptist the class. Of course, the theme is a Student Union on Thursday, Novem- by Carole Almond scan at least a thousand pages of tween the Communist mainland and newspapers, going through each paper big secret until that night, but the Nationalist held Quemoy. American ber 13, 1958, at 6:30, in the B. S. U. Dr. Otto F. Frederikson, a former gal engineering it will be Dobbie from back to front. The "back to officials feel that Quemoy itself is at Center. She was sent as a represen- professor of Madison College, has Dean, class night director. Her as- tative of Madison College by the Bap- been accumulating newspaper articles front" system enabled him to spot present strongly defensible against any tist Students of Virginia through the of economic, political, scientific, and important articles more easily. As attempted sea invasion. However, it Summer Mission Program. educational interest for many years. pertinent information was extracted, is felt that the small islands could Miss Rees Watkins, of Richmond, He has even managed to acquire the newspaper would be discarded. Attention be taken if the Chinese Reds were Virginia, will be the guest speaker papers dating back to the mid 1890's. The fact that .there always seemed willing to accept the cost necessary In» last week's Breeze a mis- for Friday, Fellowship, on Friday, During his 26 years as a history to be an excess of these publications for their capture. take was made in the announce- November 14. She is the Virginia professor at Madison, it was a com- on hand, can be accounted for in the On October 25, the Communists ment of the male member of Who's . YWA Secretary. mon sight to walk by Dr. "Freddy's" doctor's own words, "When one has decided to cease firing on the even- Wh° Among Students in Ameri- "Disciplined for .Today's Demands" office and see literally thousands of a full teaching schedule," it is very numbered days of the month to allow can Universities and Colleges. was the theme for the 1958, B.S.U. papers stacked almost ceiling high. hard to find the time to go through the landing by Nationalists of sup- Larry Bohnert was named as one Convention held in Charlottesville, at Among the numerous newspapers each paper as it comes in." plies for the off-shore islands. How- 6f the nineteen selected for this the University and First Baptist could be found those to which he, In addition to the articles Dr. ever, when the Nationalists attempted recognition for 1959. Larry is Churches. Well-known speakers such himself, subscribed, namely, the New Frederikson retained for his own to take advantage of smooth seas on from ^Arlington, Va., and when he as Robert S. Denny, Bill Junker, and York Times, the New York Herald reference, he also saved many which an odd-numbered day to land supplies, returns from student' teaching he Dr. James Langley, brought the mes- Tribune, the Washington Star, the he placed on a bulletin board outside Communist activity was resumed. will resume his duties as Vice sages. The most inspirational and Wall Street Journal, and, of course, his classroom. Posted weekly, the It has been speculated that the President of S. G. O. Larry is dynamic speaker was Dr. James Baker the Harrisonburg Daily News Record. information displayed on the bulletin fierceness of the recent bombardment Cauthen of the Foreign Mission In addition to these, he also had board was adequate to keep the stu- also a member of Alpha Rho Del- has been intended as a reminder to Board. Some of the highlights of the stacks of papers which came from dents reasonably posted on world ta, The Breeze staff, Orchestra, Americans in this election month that Convention were the buzz sessions the overflow of the college library. news. band, Madrigals and Y. M. C. A. the problem of the Formosa Strait and the banquet. Each day, Dr. Frederikson would (Continued on Page 3) is still very pressing. Madison College, Friday, November 7, 1958 Two Be Still And Know/ Campus Bookstore What's New It is almost impossible to compre In an editorial of October 24, a campus book store was advo- hend the magnitude of God's work. cated. One of the problems noted in establishing such a book store In It is beyond our weak minds to un- is the financial capital involved, The establishment of this facility derstand how He, who rules the uni- verse, still has time for mortal prob- on campus would necessitate the expenditure of a large sum of Stu-Cu lems. money for purchasing the original stock of books. In the past, the A poem by Doran expresses the cost of books has been a problem to many individuals; publishers Student Council voted to continue concern that God has for each person This coming week will be long re- have recognized this problem and have remedied it by publishing our membership in the Southern In- on earth. membered by tSe class of 1959. After paperback books. Could this not be the answer to our problem of tercollegiate Association of Student "Be still and Know that I am God." three class nights the seniors find that That I who made and gave thee life it is hard to realize that this one is financing a bookstore? Governments for the '58-'S9 session. This organization, S.I.A.S.G., includes Will lead thy faltering steps aright; their last. The familiar faces in the Often, when we glance at a rack of paperbacks, we have a nega- fifty-two leading colleges and univer- That I who see each sparrow's fall auditorium, the sound of mikes being tive response because we immediately think of these books as some- sities in the South. Its purpose as Will hear and heed thy earnest call. adjusted and even the very familiar stated in its constitution is: "To en- I am God. sight of "Blunt" dashing around thing that would not add to our character. The next time we find courage and promote government by "Be still and know that I am God." gathering props brings back the other ourselves doing this, why don't we turn around and really examine students, to foster an intelligent in- When aching burdens crush thy heart, class nights and all they meant to the books. terest in the phases of college, na- Then know I form thee for thy part each person. tional and world citizenship, and to And purpose in the plan I hold. November 12, Senior Class Day, We are not advocating your approval of the original type of act as a clearing ground for the mu- Trust in God. will be one of the few times that the paperback books, but we want to call your attention to the "new tual benefit of all members of the as- "Be still and know that I am God." senior class will be together this look" in paperbacks. This new look doesn't consist of the latest sociation." Who made the atom's tiny span year. That in itself is an occasion. And set it moving to My plan, scandal in small town U.S.A., but it has given paperbacks a new Since its beginning forty-four years Add to that the excitement and proud That I who guide the stars above esteem in the eyes of those people who want to enjoy and obtain ago, the association has met annually feelings when the curtain goes up in Will guide and keep thee in My love. Wilson Auditorium at 8:00 p.m. and knowledge from books. in an effort to carry out its aims. Be thou still. < Doran Last year's convention was held at you can understand why this will be Most Gracious Heavenly Father, This new look includes really outstanding literature of all Converse College, Spartanburg, S. C. a memorable week for seniors and for who hast made us like unto thee, and Madison was represented by five the rest of the student body who will forms. Available in inexpensive paperback editions are plays such we humble ourselves before Thee students and Dean Wilkins. The share it. as the works of Shakespeare, novels such as Tolstoy's War and asking Thy forgiveness for our many convention this year will be held Since we are.talking about seniors— sins. Grant . unto us wisdom and Peace, poetry such as Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass, and short April 2-4 at Stetson University, De- the other night after capping, a guide our faltering steps that they stories such as Poe's Tales of Mystery and Imagination. This new land, Fla. The purpose of these friend came up and said, "HoWPdoes look has extended to the fields of philosophy, religion, science, and may lead us to Thee and Thy Heav- it feel to be a senior?" conferences is to bring together the enly Kingdom. I didn't answec- her then because history. The Greatest Story Ever Told is an example of religious leaders of student government in an Amen. material published in paperback form. We have The Sea Around Us effort to permit an exchange of ideas we were off to a party, instead I just Sara Webb smiled and she knew what I meant. and A Stillness at Appomattox as examples of science and history. and a consequent broadening of their own potentialities. As the next few days went by I These books are but a few examples of material now published Library Scholarship heard the same question asked several times. To be a senior is not to feel in paperbacks. Adding to this list of useful literature are diction- Won By Freshman superior, but to feel more humble aries in many languages, and reference books of other types. | Letter To Editor | Betty Lou Semones never gets so than ever before. It means to look weighted down with books that she Dear Editor: over three years of college and to The acceptance,of the new look has been financially profitable doesn't have time for the tennis court. We realize that The Breeze is con- maybe sigh a little at things that can- to publishers and has provided an inexpensive way for John Q. Miss Semones, a freshman from sidered to be the voice of the stu- not be changed and to laugh at the Hillsville, Va., has been awarded the Citizen to purchase good literature. This acceptance is evident on dents, and we feel that we have many things we would not change. C, W. Dickenson, Jr. Scholarship for our campus; the examples cited above are all owned by Madison something about which to shout! To be a senior gives one the privilege library science students. She is tak- of seeing things with deeper senti- College students. Paperbacks are also being used in some English We are members of the senior class, ing this as her major and plans to classes. ment because it is the last time for two of the approximate thirty who minor in physical education. many things. are beating heads against walls Since two of the problems involved in establishing a campus The late Mr. Dickenson, former To be a senior brings the academic trying to put together the annual pro- state superintendent of school libra- attire and the objective searching of bookstore are financing it and providing books that are priced within duction proudly known as Senior ries, established the scholarship in the self. To be a senior brings so the student's budget, would not a paperback bookstore solve these Class Night. We have some ques- honor of the school library section of much within; desire to be the best of tions. What has happened to those problems and add to our educational facilities on campus? the Virginia Education Association. what you are, dreams of what's to who used to join us in these prac- i The Breeze Staff It is awarded each year to a high come, determination to meet the ob- tices? How can these members of school senior planning a future in the stacles, and appreciation of the many the class sit back and let thirty peo- field of library science. who have made being a senior pos- ple produce a show that is to be one Lonely Ceremony sible. Last, but not least, being a of the climaxes of their College senior, I think, brings an almost career? It hurts to see so many of Ma Perkins Handbook Do you remember that day when you first became an official idealistic loyalty to our Alma Mater the seniors not doing a thing but part of the Madison College student body? There was the proces- States Study Habits and all for which it stands. waiting 'til the glorious day when sional, the orchestra, the chorus and big sister to pin and cap you. by Sandie Hepp To be a senior and to try and ex- they receive their diplomas. As the It seems that every new year be- plain how you feel when someone You felt proud to be a part of Madison—proud to don her colors and school will owe you a degree, so do gins with long tirades from the pro- says, "How does it feel to be a sen- to wear your dass beanie. You felt that you belonged here at Madi- you owe to your class some coopera- fessors on how to study. And mind ior?", is a hard. ta$k indeed. Maybe tion and participation. son. But how would you have felt if only the members of your own you now, I respect what those long it can best be explained with my class had been present—if the rest of the student body had not been It is our hope that the Junior, gray geniuses have to say, but they're first reply to the question—a smile. there to share your big day with you? Sophomore, and Freshman classes will wrong—dead wrong—when it comes not be faced with this same disap- to study methods. So I've thought That is somewhat the feeling which every senior class experi- pointment. of some-joints of my own. Listen to Dear Pencil Pal ences. For three years we look forward to Senior capping as one of Judy Bird me and you'll be an up and coming Do you remember those six the highlights of our college career. When the big day arrives we Nancy Blunt Einstein in no time at all—hardly. weeks tests we had in high school,? Here we have eight weeks test, find that we, and the girls who will cap us seem to be the only ones o The very first thing you do is gather your materials, a coke, a pack and I never knew that two weeks who care about it. We enter an empty auditorium without orches- Dorm President's Job of gum to pop, some food your could make so much difference. tra or chorus, and conduct a beautiful ceremony without spectators. Includes "Night Life" mother sent you, and maybe a pencil Remember how we used to gripe Somehow we seem to have lost that feeling of belonging which we if you really need it. Then you call about Miss Finney's history tests? gained when we were capped as Freshmen. by Kim Kimmel in all your friends (there must be no The ones we have here make her There are many officers working less than ten) so that you'll have tests look like third grade social Perhaps it is because this ceremony is held at night when other for the betterment of Madison Col- someone close by to help you. After studies. meetings, etc. are planned, that attendance is so lacking. Whatever lege. There are presidents of clubs, they've all plopped around the room We are supposed" to get mid- the reason may be, this is a lonely ceremony which the Senior Class and sororities working for their ad- over the beds and chairs, you're ready semester grades in a few weeks. vancement. Long after these people to begin. But, oop! I forgot two I've already written Mom and Dad would like to share with the rest of the Student Body. Perhaps in have "hit the sack" there is one of the most important items of all— to prepare them for the shock. I the future, this too, may be held at a compulsory Wednesday As- special group of people just beginning some platters of Johnny Mathis and explained to them that these sembly. , their major duties. a picture of your steady boy friend grades are not final and are sub- ject to change at the end of the Do you realize the work that goes right in front of you. This makes M.F.G. semester.' The changes can only into being a dorm president? No, I for concentration. be upward, for the grades I have don't think many people understand Now you delve into the heart of your notebook to search for the home- now are as low on the scale as the trials and tribulations of this of- they can get. fice. Among the many jobs expected work assignments you've jotted, I am so glad you are planning ME BREEZE of the president is the locking of well—somewhere. After you've found to spend a weekend with me soon. doors aP night after all late permis- them then help yourself to a sip of FOUNDED 1922 You'll love it here, and we'll have sions are safe in their rooms. There that coke. You deserve it! If a sip Published W—fchf by Hw Student Body of Madison College, Harritonburg, Virginia plenty of room 'for you. My room- are many things that one can do to doesn't do it and you drink the whole mate spends most of her time in MEMBER Of: pass the time as study, play tit-tat- bottle, then run down and get a re- National Advertising Sorrlco, Inc., Intercollegiate Pratt, someone else's room anyway. She toe, write letters or read magazines. fill. But when you come back pick Aitoclatod Colloglato Prott, Virginia Inttrcollaglato Pratt does tell me goodby everytime she Of course, there are some people, even out a book, such as: "An Unbiased EDITOR-IN-CWEP BUSINESS MANAGER leaves. Somehow I get the im- presidents of dorms, who pass this Account of the Civil War as Told Patricia Nicholas Marilyn Thomas pression she hopes I • won't be PACULTY ADVISOR particular time of night thinking up from the Southern Point of View," W. A. Laughrun jokes and funny little things to say. and start 'plowing through the details. there when she returns. I know EDITORIAL BOARD What, a question? 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