tl19580526-000 "ELECTION TOWER svd. SPECIAL Ii LIGHT Vol. X, No. 16 STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE, TOWSON, MARYLAND Theatre-in-the-Round Invades Towson Campus On the nights of May 8, 9, and 10, 1958, the Glen Playrs intro-edited Theater-In-The-Round to the Towson Campus, with their Presentation of William Inge's Pic-k. This was the first attempt by %the Players in recent years, in pre- Henting an Arena Stage. A romantic story of love in the kiddie of loneliness, it contrasts the Unhappiness and frustration of the lonely with the ccmpelling love and blind happiness cf the young. Directer by Mr. William C. Kra-her, with assistance from students berry Hall and Jerry Riley, the east was headed by Carolyn Coak-ley as Madge, Sali Cohan as Millie Ind Otts Laupus as Hal. All three Persons were cast in a major role for the first time on the Towson stage. John Fanning in the rale of klan and Dudley Davis as Howard also appeared for the first time in a major Glen Player's Production. Also appearing in the cast were runetta Owens as Rosemary, the kehool teacher, Kathryn McIntyre Is Flo, Ellen Hemmeter as Mrs. l'otts, Harriett Needle as Irma krnnkite, Pat Griffith as Christine Important Notice Merle Yoder , STUDENTS PLEASE HELP ND THE YEAR WITH LESS CONFUSION; This year Examin- Itions are over June 6th. Before then I must hand Dean Murphy k list of students whose records 4te not clear, because grades are 'ithheld until they are cleared. l'herefore, it is important that You return all library materials ticl pay fines on or before May Eith. On May 30th I shall give her the names. Please try to keep 0ff this list. Senior Investiture boctor David Zimmerman, assis-tant State Superintendent, will be the speaker at the Senior Investi- Convocation on Monday, May at 10 o'clock A.M. There will be a procession of 4eniors and the faculty in aca-lenlic costume. All seniors are ex-l) ected to attend, excepting those vs ho have previously completed 'heir college work. Seniors are reminded to obtain ttheir caps and gowns in the Book hop prior to the Assembly. At the Convocation, the seniors Ikl'e symbolically robed in the per- 1�44 of their class president, Carey oister. Schoenwalder irid Don Milstead as Bomber. Behind the scenes, the Players were ably assisted by Regis Rheb, Technical Director; Dudley Davis, Stage Setting: Sylvia Lipsitz, House and Business; John Butch-ko and Judy Terpin, Sound Effects; Tamar Belsky and Harriet Needle, Make-up; Ron Budney, Costumes; Jchn Bruce Johnson, Publicity and Janet Rein, Properties. Firman on Fulbright Dr. David Firman, of the Social Science Department has been awarded a Fullbright Grant co Pakistan for the year 1958-1959. Under the terms of the grant, he will lecture in Geography at � the UniverAity of Peshawar and en-gage in field work in the irrigated tracts of the upper Indus River Basin. Dr. Firman is particular-ly interested in studying the eco-nomic and other cultural effects of the introduction of irrigation into the arid lands which characterize the Indus Basin. On a previous Fulbright Grant in 1952-53, Dr. Firman conducted field work throughout the Ganges Valley in India. Data gathered during this period in India enabled him to analyze the problems as-sociated with the development of irrigation and the role of irrigation in contributing to the food supply of India. Dr. Firman served with the U.S. Air Force during World War II and part of his overseas tour was spent within various areas of the China-Burma-India Theater. At present, he continues his associa-tion with the Air Force as an ac-tive Reservist in the Air Research and Development Command at Andrews Air Force Base, Mary-land. In the academic field, Dr. Fir-man received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of California at Los Angeles and his Ph.D. from the University of Mary-land. He did his Doctoral Work on irrigation in India. New Faculty Posts Dean Brown has announced that two new posts have been created for next year. This is to make the teaching load lighter and more appropriate. One of the new posi-tions has been created in the Ele-mentary School Division of the Education Department. The new member of the faculty will teach some professional courses and will also supervise the student teach-ers in the elementary schools. The other new position is in the Physi-cal Education Department. This new faculty member will in all probability be a man. His duties will be those of consultant in phys-ical education in the Lida Lee Tall School, and instructor of physical education in the college depart-ment of physical education. The new man may also do some coach-ing. Dean Brown is also seeking re-placements for teachers who are leaving this year. The Dean is now interviewing candidates to fill these positions. He would appre-ciate any nominations from indivi-duals who know of any people who might qualify for the positions. Ave Atque Vale When the Fall semester rolls around, there will be some famil-iar faces missing from the S.T.C. campus and some unfamiliar ones added. Among the faculty mem-bers who will be leaving the Col-lege this year are: Dr. David Fir-man, who will be working in Pak-istan on a Fulbright Grant; Mr. Louis T. Cos, who will continue his doctoral work at Teachers College, Columbia University; and Miss Mildred Zindler, who will be on leave the latter half of the next year, also to continue work at Columbia University. Miss Hazel Woodward and Dr. McDowell will also be among the missing, Miss Woodward tells us that she has no particular plans except possibly to spend six months of the year in Maine and the remaining six months in Maryland. She has promised that if anything exciting turns up she will let us know. Dr. McDowell will be off to Europe this summer and will report to a new past in the Fall. He tells us he will be visiting S.T.C. once in a while. Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Brewington, who have been on leave in India, will return this coming year. Mr. William J. O'Sullivan and Mr. Jack T. Smith who have been ably filling the Brewington's posts will be off to other fields. Neither Mr. O'Sullivan nor Mr. Smith have formulated any definite plans for the future as yet. All of these faculty members will be greatly missed, but let it be said that they depart with the best of wishes. LIBRARY BOOKS BOOKS NEEDED between May 28th and June 6th will be charged by special arrangment at the time of charging. Your cooperation will be appre-ciated. May 26, 1958 Record Student Vote In Recent S.G.A. Elections Larry Hutchins elected President Girkins Is Veep On May 6 and 7, 1958, a new record WaS established at State Teachers College. Nine hundred students, or approxini:itely 79% of the S.T.0 enrollment, voted in the Student Government Elections. This was the first time in recent years that state wide voting machines were not used, and hall conditions in Stephens Hall on the lower floor (where voting took place) were more crowded than usual. Larry Hutchins, newly-elected President, defeated Dave King by a close margin of votes. A 1949 graduate of Towson High School, Larry has been active at S.T.C. in various activities. Tower Light Business Manager for several years, he served the Class of 1959 as Treasurer during the calendar year of 1957-1958. He has been S.G.A. Member- At-Large, member of the Student Life and Publicity an Public Rela-tions Committees. He we's the recent Leadership Conference Chairman and is a member of the Geography Fraternity, Gamma Theta Upsilon. Larry, who is interesting in hiking and camping, was also recently elected to serve the F.A.C. as Membership Chairman. Kenwood graduate Nancy Girkins will serve as Vice-President. Nancy will alsp serve the Class of 1959 as Senior Class Treasurer. Presently student teaching, Nancy has been active at S.T.C. in the Women's Athletic Association and on the Tower Light, where she worked as Women's Sports F.ditor durkpg the past year. A member of the All College Council, Nancy plans to teach Elementary Education in Baltimore County at a Fifth or Sixth grade level. Nineteen year old Winnie Balzer graduated from Annapolis High School in 1960, and she will serve on the Executive Committee as Recording Secretary. Winnie ran unopposed in the recent election. A newly-elected member of the W.A.A. Board, Winnie has been active at Towson on the Nominations and Elections Committee of S.G.A., as well as on the Homecoming and Sweetheart Dance Committees. She is also a member of the F.A.C. Parker Koons, who graduated from Baltimore City College, also ran unopposed in the recent elections for S.G.A. Treasurer. Having served the Class of 1959 as Day Social Chairman during his Sophomore year, Parker has been a member of the S.G.A. Budget Committe for the past two years. He has also served as Vice-President of the Glee Club and S.G.A. Representative for the Veteran's Organization on campus. Arline Kates and Howard Glick will serve the newly-elected S.G.A. as Social Chairman and Parliamentarian, respectively. Arline has enthusiastically worked with this year's Social Chairman on all of the Social Committees and is well-prepared to handle the big job ahead. She is also a member of the F.A.C., W.A.A. and Women's Residence Council Social Committee. Olick, as he likes to be called, has been quite active in S.T.C. Sports, participating in some capacity in tennis, basketball, and soccer. He was a member of the rec9it Activity Card Committee. Others elected were Sue Protzman, N.S.A. Co-Ordinator; and Bruce Johnson, Fran McKenna and Ed Schumacher � Members-At-Large. There was a Final Election for Corresponding Secretary on ,Wednesthy, May .15. The winner was Sophomore Pat McDaniel. "
