This is Your NAACP

This is Your NAACP

NAACP

Establishment announcement of West Chester State College chapter of the NAACP

Barbara Wenlock

Quad Angles Newspaper

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

October 18, 1963

Marlene Miller

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Quad Capers Overheard In the Rec during a pinochle game— ". . . and this year, I'm really going to hit the books!" In the dining room— "You mean we can't leave our trays on the table?" In the College Book Store— ". . . $37.68 and you don't even give green stamps!" At registration— "Mr. Messikomer, I've got a problem with my schedule!" On Friday afternoon—"Meet me outside the dorm. I'll have my suitcase ready!" In the Men's Dorm— "Yeah, I haven't shaved for a week. Oh, hello, Dr. Killinger. Yes, sir, I'll do it right away!" At a typical off-campus home— "It's 8:30. If we walk fast, we can just make our 9 o'clock class!" In a car full of commuters who just found a parking space— "It's 8:30. If we walk fast, we can just make our 9 o'clock class!" In Main Dorm— "I'm going to dinner right now. Wait till I put on my sneakers!" In Wayne Hall— "Don't bother to close the blinds. The men aren't really interested anyway!" In Philips Auditorium during convocation— "Hey - can I have the part of the paper you're not reading?" On a typical Sunday morning— "For breakfast I think I'll just have six aspirins and a glass of tomato juice!" Observations It was a very heartening sight to see the hundreds of students at the Millersville football game. But I'm afraid this large attendance served notice that the seating arrangements at Farrell Stadium need reorganization. Each student pays S.A.A. fees and should be given the first consideration in the seating at the stadium. Before other guests are invited or others admitted the student's right to seating must be recognized. It was very obvious that many people other than students and their dates were sitting in the student section. Perhaps the bleachers in the end zone should be reserved for the students only. In this way students might not have to stand five deep trying in vain to see part of the game. Certainly the College has an obligation to make some seats available for outsiders, but in this situation, the students must come first. Truth May Hide In The Light Lines of Comedy by Lynn Cotler This was proven by the combined talents of Richard Gray and Mayo Loiseau, when they appeared in "A Wilde Evening With Shaw" in Philips Memorial Auditorium, October 3, 1983. The title, a clever arrangement of needed words, provokes curiosity, as it was intended to do. As the title suggests, the show consisted of a selection of brilliant speeches and dialogues from the works of Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw. Unaided by props, other than costuming and a couch and a chair, Mr. Gray and Miss' Loiseau held their audience spellbound with their readings, perceptive commentary, and astounding acting ability, all under the direction of Sir Cedric Hardwicke. The team is very gifted. They have the range and variety of exprssion to make this kind of entertainment continuously interesting. When the fashion in today's theatre is to slur the vowel and to drop the consonant, it is a pleasure to hear two performers with pleasing voices and impeccable diction. It was also good to hear familiar scenes from familiar comedies acted with poise and finesse. Under the superb renditions of the actors, the right kind of laughter was; brought to an audience. They also commanded sober reflection, with an underlying philosophy and central theme. The show was divided into three parts. However, only a small portion of the audience remained for the third part. Need our audience be reminded that a show is rarely over until the stars appear for at least one curtain call? The first part dealt with the early years of the men's lives. Part two covered the period of time that saw Wilde's greatest success.', as well as his sudden fall from public favor. Featured in part three was the work of G.B.S. Two readings from Wilde provided the emotional highlights of the evening. One, presented by Miss Loiseau, was the sentimental fairy tale, "The Happy Prince," written by Wilde for his children. The other was Mr. Gray's dramatic reading, in a serious vein, of passages from the "Ballad of Reading Gaol.'' The humorous show stopper of the evening was a scene from "Caesar and Cleopatra" that found the Queen and the Roman perched on the back of the couch. Throughout the evening the two performers maintained an atmosphere which was very pleasant. Their material was the best caliber. They displayed a polish of the sort that comes only from painstaking craftmanship and an intimate appreciation of the material. They sparkled through every aspect of the production that is now being presented on their current road tour. As the crowd flowed out of the archway after the performance, their faces showed satisfaction and contentment. No one who spent "A Wilde Evening with Shaw" considered it wasted. Koutev Impressive by Lynn Cotler The stage was empty, the audience was still, waiting with great anticipation. From the wings of the stage floated the voices of angels. The golden voices fell on the ears of nearby people. Then, before their eys appared a colorfully costumed singer. Then another, and another, until the stage accommodated 75 singers', dancers and instrumentalists. West Chester State College's 29th annual All-Star Series began on October 8, 1963, with the Koutev Bulgarian Ensemble. Philip Koutev, Bulgarian composer, directed the troupe in a wide variety of folk songs, featuring the women in the company, typical folk dances featuring the men, and an unusual assortment of such native and exotic instruments as kavals, dudouks, gadulkas.' and tombours. West Chester has done it again, by presenting entertainment of distinctive quality and style to an enthusiastic and ap preciative audience. If one can overlook a certain curtain problem, which one can do, considering there was so much to remember in this gold mine of refreshing new entertainment, the evening was an interesting and worthwhile event to begin the current series,'. But this was just the beginning. We have another musical evening to look forward to on Tuesday, November 19, 1963, when Philips Auditorium will ring with the genius of Lorin Hollander at the piano. This Is Your NAACP by Barbara Wenlock The newly formed West Chester State College Chapter of the N.A.A.C.P. will attempt to promote understanding and to improve the position of the Negro both on campus and in the town of West Chester, according to Tina Congleton, President of the campus chapter.Other officers are: Sam Thompson, Vice President; Nancy Barbour, Secretary; and Ron Jenkins, Treasurer. The organization now ha.v about forty members. The members feel that there is a general lack of student awareness concerning the "new Negro." Concerned also with the community, the group plans to innovate a tutorial system for deprived Negro studentsl in West Chester. Speakers, panel discussions and other programs concerning current racial problems are planned for this year. They do not anticipate any difficulty on campusl, but wish to alleviate discriminatory practices both on campus and in the town. Any action that the campus chapter takes will be within the confines of the college policy governing student organizations. Meetings will be held in Anderson Hall on the first Tuesday of the Month at 10:00 A. M., and on the third Wednesday at 7:00 P. M. Editorials A Cultural Upheaval It has become quite evident that the West Chester State College community is going through a metamorphosis. A cultural upheaval is taking place, an upheaval that is being felt by everyone connected with the college. A quick glance at some of the upcoming activities will serve to illustrate that West Chester State College takes a back seat to no one in its newly-born emphasis on the arts. For example: Linda Maul, a freshman physical education major, has initiated a program to procure for the college an Andrew Wyeth painting, by attempting to create student interest in this highly worthwhile project. If we can obtain a Wyeth, it will be a welcome addition to our growing art collection, which now includes a Bertoia sculpture, and paintings by Westcott and Loper. The Literary Quad, the magazine of literary creativity, will be published twice this year, in the fall and in the spring. The 400 th anniversary of Shakespeare's birth will be celebrated this year with a five week festival commencing April 2 with the National Players' presentation of The Taming of the Shrew. The music department is also co-operating with the English Club's sponsorship of the festival with a recital of music from the Elizabethan era, to take place on April 28. The music department will also continue to provide excellent musical programs through their various established musical organizations. The clothesline art show was a complete success. Hats off to Mr. Hallman, and to everyone who contributed their time and effort. The Little Theatre group this year will move into brand new quarters. Room 208 in Recitation Hall is now in the process of being completely renovated into a small intimate theater. This will enable the excellent capabilities of the Little Theatre group to be shown in their full light. This year the English Club will present to the Philips Autograph Library approximately six autographed volumes, including a volume by President Kennedy, and a work by each of our three living ex-presidents. These, and many more, such as the All- Star Series, the Philips Lecture Series, and morning convocations, are examples of the cultural genesis which we are witnessing at West Chester. If student enthusiasm can be maintained, there are no limits to the cultural heights which West Chester State College can attain. Letter to The Editor Those who missed Wednesday night's performance of "A Wilde Evening With Shaw" lost out on one of the most entertaining programs in a long time. Mayo Loiseu and Richard Gray, besides being very attractive are quite charming and talented. They related many interesting incidents in the lives of Shaw and Wilde via readings, dramatizations, poems, stories and anecdotes.It is a shame that so many loyal West Chesterites were absent. When an excellent program such as this is offered, more students should take advantage of it. Let's hope that in the future the attendance at such functions will improve. Linda Probst (Editor's note — It is also a shame that the little matter of programs was overlooked. The lack of programs led to a rather embarrassing situation, for which we are all truly sorry). 2 The Quad Angles October 18, 1963 Quad Angles Staff Editor Ed Williams News Editor .... Kathi Goodall Feature Editor . . . Peter Cellucci Sports Editor .... Ted Lehmann Staff Janet Bear, Joe Micsei, Bill Wood, Bob Domosh, John Reed, Doris Coleman. Pat Shields, Dave McCarter, Ray White, Linda Repetto, Ron Wishman. Artwork by Jim Zollers Circulation Manager . . Sue Combellak Circulation Staff . . Betty Ann Dotsey Karen Good, Vieki Waller, Barbara Wenlock. Linda Repetto. Ron Wishman, Carol Stankiewicz, Joanna Sittler, Sue Lightcap.Faculty Advisor . . Thomas E. Berry, Ph.D. Subscription rate by mail $1.00 per year Apply Barbara landolo Quad Angles is published twice monthly by the students of West Chester State College

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This Is Your NAACP by Barbara Wenlock The newly formed West Chester State College Chapter of the N.A.A.C.P. will attempt to promote understanding and to improve the position of the Negro both on campus and in the town of West Chester, according to Tina Congleton, President of the campus chapter.Other officers are: Sam Thompson, Vice President; Nancy Barbour, Secretary; and Ron Jenkins, Treasurer. The organization now ha.v about forty members. The members feel that there is a general lack of student awareness concerning the "new Negro." Concerned also with the community, the group plans to innovate a tutorial system for deprived Negro studentsl in West Chester. Speakers, panel discussions and other programs concerning current racial problems are planned for this year. They do not anticipate any difficulty on campusl, but wish to alleviate discriminatory practices both on campus and in the town. Any action that the campus chapter takes will be within the confines of the college policy governing student organizations. Meetings will be held in Anderson Hall on the first Tuesday of the Month at 10:00 A. M., and on the third Wednesday at 7:00 P. M.