tl19570507-000 "TOWER LIGHT Vol. IX, No. 15 STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE, TOWSON, MARYLAND May '7, 1957 World Situation Hedda Gabler Analyzec l by Comes To Towson On Friday and Saturday, May Fred Levin 17 and 18, 1957, the Glen Players of State Teachers College at Tow-son will present a formalized stag-ing of Eva Le Gallien's new ver-sion of Enrik Ibsen's ""Hedda Gabler,"" in the college auditorium at 8:15 p.m. Emmy Lee Butler stars in the title role, opposite Jim Glass in the role of George Tesman. Jay Butler stars as Eilert Loveborg, while John Bruce Johnson appears as Judge Brack. In the supporting female role is Kathryn McIntyre. Carolyn Thom-as returns to the stage as Aunt Julia Tesman. Marie Holmead ap-pears as Buta, the maid. The production is produced by Mr. William C. Kramer, assisted by student directors Sally Cohen and Jerry Riley. The Middle East, one of the top current issues in foreign affairs, Will be the subject of a series of articles to appear in the Tower LiYht. These articles, under the title, "" Ano lysis,"" are written by a 8oPhomore student, Fred W. Le- Fred is a transfer student from Baltimore Junior College to the Teachers College in February. Ile is a history and geography Major. Fred began work on this series in February. He said, however, that it has been revised several tiines because of changes in the situation. In this series, ""Nassar's Egypt""; ""Moslem Melting Pot""; ""Bagdad Nations""; and ""Western-Pattern-ed Israel,"" Fred has attempted an analysis of the Middle Eastern situation. These articles are nei-ther the policy nor the opinions of the Tower Light, but are the �Pinions of the author. Fred is very interested in the Middle East. In his opinion it holds the balance of power in the world. He is writing these articles to future teachers because he be-lieves that, ""we're not only re-cipients of efforts of the Middle East crisis, but as teachers we inust understand people in this area in order that the minds we inold are better equipped for the future."" Kramer, Katzen Success At Art Symposium Mr. John Mitchell, chairman of the Towson State Teachers Col-lege Art Department, introduced the two prominent Baltimore art-ists and speakers, Mr. Reuben kramer and Mrs. Lila Pell Kat-at an Art Symposium, April 2, 1957, at 8 p.m. in the college Student Centre. The symposium concluded a aeries of three art activities. As stated by Mr. Mitchell, the pur- Pose was ""to discuss the similari-ties between painting and sculp-toring..,, Mr. Kramer, a sculptor, present-ed slides of his work as a student and as a professional artist. He discussed the various mediums and techniques used by a sculptor. Mr. Kramer is currently work-ing on a series of small bronze figures which he began in 1946. Mr. Kramer's humorous person-ality was exposed several times during the evening. On one oc-casion, when the electrical current failed and the opaque projector Wetild not work, Mr. Kramer made the comment, ""This is very ap- Propriate. This is the dying cen-taur."" H Slide one was referring to the the screen. , Mrs. Katzen discussed the var-inils approaches to painting. She started with the question, ""What . �ea a contemporary painter have 111 niind when he starts to work?"" t, After the opening remarks by .""e artists, they both participated discussion open to the audi-ence of students and outside gliests. A Coffee hour concluded the evening. Hedda Gabler presented by Glen Players May 17& 18 Md. Association For Higher Education Holds Meeting At Loyola College The Maryland Association for Higher Education met April 27, 1957, at 10:30 a.m., at Loyola Col-lege to discuss enrollment trends and higher education in Maryland. Mr. Wilmer V. Bell of Baltimore City schools, Dr. Charles Manning of University of Maryland, Dr. Eli-nor Pancoast of Goucher College, and Dr. Francis J. Mueller of State Teachers College, Towson, led the morning panels. Their topics were administration, hu-manities, social sciences, and natural sciences respectively. Mr. Ward Stewart, representa-tive of the United States Commis-sioner of Education to the Loyola president's committee on educa-tion beyond the high school, ad-dressed the afternoon meeting. A question and discussion period fol-lowed with adjournment at 3 :30 p.m. Most of Maryland's foremost educational institutions were represented at the meeting. Dr. Kenneth A. Browne, Dean of In-struction at State Teachers Col-lege, Towson, was among the participants. Towson Crowns 33rd May On May 4, 1957, the May Queen of State Teachers College at Tow-son, Maryland, walked in proces-sion to her coronation in the per-sonage of Miss Nancy Lee Nor-mine. Proceeding her to the throne was the May Court, consisting of Barbara Beachley, Kitty Borchers, Carole Lee Delp, Carole Grim, Viv-ian Jarrell, Mary Lou Kroh, Jane Lilley, Virginia Long, Sally Rob-erts, and Shirley Thim. The Queen was crowned at 2 p.m. by Dr. Earle T. Hawkins, President of the College, and Mr. Jack Jones, Senior Class Presi-dent. Following the ceremony, the court and Queen were escorted from the throne by their dates, a new feature in the May Day pro-gram. Throughout the afternoon vari-ous concessions sponsored by the classes and campus organizations were in operation for the specta-tors. Arrangements for the May Day festivities were arranged by a committee represented by the four Candidates Seek Towerlight Editorship Charles Allen Born in Oella, Maryland, Charlie Allen has lived most of his life in Catonsville, Maryland. He attend-ed Mount Saint Joseph High School, where he was on the staff of the Quill for two years, after which he was rewarded with the position of Feature Editor during his Senior year. He also served in high school as caption editor for Mt. St. Joe's yearbook, The Mount. Charlie was also active on dance committees, in the glee club, and in dramatics in high school. An avid supporter of fraterni-ties and fraternal living, Charlie is President of the Alpha Chi of Gamma Sigma Fraternity. In-ternational. He has been nomina-ted by his fraternity members for the position of Associate Editor of the Pyramid and Crescent, official newspaper of Gamma Sigma Fraternity, International. At STC, Charlie is an active member of the Sophomore Class, and an enthusiastic supporter of all class activities. One of the three persons seeking the position of Editor-in-Chief of Tower Light, Charlie presently serves as News Editor. He is an English educa-tion major and is presently enroll-ed in the ADVANCED WRITING FOR THE NEWSPAPER course, taught by Tower Light's adviser, Mr. Drury Cargill. Ann Branch Originally from Lynchburg, Vir-ginia, Ann ""TWIG"" Branch was reared in Hagerstown, Maryland. A transfer student last year from Washington College � where Twig was voted Best Pledge of her so-rority, Alpha Omicron Pi -- she has been quick to offer her serv-ices to various school organiza-tions. Ann has quite a background in Journalistic skills. In Junior High and Senior High School, she has been Exchange Editor, Feature Editor, and reporter. She was sec-retary of the Quill and Scroll Journalistic Honor Society. At Washington College, she was a consistent contributor to the pages of the Elm. An active participant of the Sophomore class, Ann worked as chairman of the Publicity commit-tee for the recent Sophomore As-sembly� Seventh Heaven '57. She also helped the Assembly Pro-grams committee, as well as the Publicity and Dance Decorations committees for the Sophomore dance, Sea Fever. Also seeking the office of Editor-in-Chief of the 1957-1958 Tower Light staff in the up-corn-ing SCA Elections, Ann has been a consistent reporter to the Fea-ture pages of the Tower Light during the past year, often assist-ing the Feature editor with as-signments. Elliot Merenbloom Elliot Merenbloom is a native born Baltimorean. He attended City College and graduated with the Class of 1956. A present freshman at STC, Elliot worked as Sports Editor of the Collegian at City College. While at City, Elliot was elected and served a term as President of the Quill and Scroll Society. He was also a member of the Nation-al Honor Society. An avid sports fan, Elliot could be seen at all of the City games -often a player, rather than a spectator. One of the most exciting sports events which took place for Elliot at City was the annual City-Poly Football Game, held yearly on Thanksgiv-ing Day. Elliot was able to wit-ness four of these exciting games, during his time at City College. Being a ""B Average"" student, you can well imagine that Elliot spends much of his time studying to hold his 17 credits at a B grade. The rest of Elliot's time is spent co-editing the Sports pages of the Tower Light, and writing much of the material himself ""due to the lack of sports writers."" Elliot played Jay-Vee Basketball during the past year. A Major in Science education, Elliot is one of the three nominees seeking the office of Editor-In Chief of Tower Light in the up-coming SGA Elections. Queen classes chaired by Shirley Strube. Joy Frizzell, Social Chairman of the Student Government Associa-tion, worked in conjunction with the preparations. Publicity was handled by Fresh-men Rachel Millison and Ethel Gardiner. Programs were ar-ranged by Marian Zimmerman. Andy Winslow sent invitations to the guests and Carol Hayes was in charge of the clean-up arrange-ments. Concession arrangements were made by Joy Frizzell, and Dee Nickels, Chairman of the Student Centre Directory, handled the Walpurgis Night program. The program presented by the Lida Lee Tall kindergarten class was arranged by Ginny Ford, and Carolyn Williams provided for the decoration for the Queen's throne. Betty Ann Foard acted as pro-gram coordinator, while Joan Wal-ters handled the selection of the court, their gowns, and their flow-ers. Marie Ardison handled the tech-nical arrangements, such as: parking provision, seating and the sound facilities. Dr. Corinne Bize and Miss June Thearle served as faculty advisors to the committee. The afternoon's program was announced by Sophomore Malcolm Dutterer. The evening was completed with the May Dance, ""Confederate Co-tillion,"" in the college auditorium. during which a second crowning of Miss Normine was featured. Brief I y � � � Vote of thanks to the group of students who sang at the Annual Spring Meeting of the Maryland Association of Junior Colleges on April 6. Those participating in-cluded : Albert Cauff man, Otts Laupus, Jeannie Valdivia, Kathi Ireland, Don Pace, Janet Via, Jan Keplinger, Elsie Gladstone, and Tex Coleman. * * * On April 30, Mr. Edward D. So-kol, United States Department of State, spoke in the Lida Lee Tall Auditorium at 8 p.m. on the topic, ""Difficulties in Mutual Under-standing between Russia and the United States."" * * * Dr. Kurt Glazer, pediatrician and psychiatrist, University of Maryland, spoke in Room 220 on April 25 on the subject, ""When the Teacher Has a Problem Child."" * * Dr. Firman attended the annual. meetings of the Association of Asian Studies in Boston during the week of April 5, where he pre-sented a paper entitled ""Develop-ment of Regional Irrigation Fa-cilities in India."" * * * On a recent STC radio program over WCAO, Mr. Pugh spoke on, ""History Through The Historical Novel."" "
