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Wednesday. March 9.1955 SIGNAL NEWS Page Three AA Coming Events A. A. Board is busy preparing for its second semester activities which include a wide variety of events. The Board has been saying good-bye and hello to some of its members. Pat Chandler, the President of A. A., has left us to become Mrs. Russell Wilkie. We wish her happiness for the future, but regret that she could not serve out her term. Our other big loss was Carol Funkhouser as basketball manager. Toni Hark ness was elected by Board as new basketball manager, and Mo Wilson is now serving on Board as the person responsible for points and awards. This was formerly the job of the Vice President. Congratulations, Mo and Toni! Billie Jean Whittington is overall chairman for the Basketball Hop on March 5, which will mark the end of the basketball season. It will be, incidentally, the last dance of the year which A. A. will sponsor and promises to be lively and a lot of fun. One o f the A. A.’s biggest projects for the year is the High School Sports Day. Six high schools from the nearby counties are invited to participate in volleyball and basketball tournaments. This is an opportunity for schools which ordinarily would not compete to get together, to make new friends, and to introduce the girls to St. Mary’s and its excellent facilities. In the afternoon there will probably be modern dance and tumbling exhibitions. Margaret Slingluff is the over-all chairman, and committee members will be drawn from the whole Association. The advance scoop is that Jo Starkweather will supervise the modern dancing and that Faye Seifert may organize the tumbling, so harken, all o f you who are interested. And looking into the future even more, don’ t forget that the A. A. sponsors the modern dance program for May Day on May 7. It is huge, impressive, and a much anticipated event for the whole community. You might also be on the lookout for those attractive, poised, active, and friendly girls who will represent your class on that day and at the May Prom that night. You’ll want to pick girls who will be a credit to your class and the school. The May Queen will be elected by the whole student body from the representatives of the Senior and Sophomore classes, and the Apple Blossom Princess will be the Maid of Honor. The A. A. Board has big plans fo r the coming months, but they can't be carried out successfully ,Without the cooperation o f every Association member. Are you going to help? Greetings, Readers! So glad I’m able to join you all again this month. Here’s hoping I can oblige and give you some news of interest. The freshmen and sophomores really had a hey-day on Wednesday, February 9. Both of these teams won their intramural games by only one point margins. Never has class or team spirit been so evident as it was on the ninth; keep it up, gang, support your class teams. About the biggest news of this issue, as far as athletics is concerned, is that of the Basketball picnic which was held on February 9. After a typical “picnicy” meal, Julie Smith and Janice Taylor led everyone in our new cheers. These cheers were well received and, although everyone was hoarse after cheering, it was fun. Following the combined cheering by all classes, a cheering contest was held. The sophomores, led by “Minnie” and “Tommy,” came out on top, with this cheer: Locomotive, locomotive, pep steam— We’ve got a team that's really keen— We work and play with all our might; To show the other team we’re all right So, c ’mon, Gang, let’s WIN TONIGHT!! P.S. They did, too! Congratulations, sophomores! Oh! Don’t you all think “Minnie” and “Tommy” looked very original in their cheer-leading outfits!?! The question around campus concerning the basketball games played by our varsity will soon be answered! Many of you, I expect, are beginning to wonder if SMS lias a team. The answer is a big Y E S ! The varsity had a game on Tuesday, February 22 with Notre Dame, away. Then, on the Where’s the ball? GIRL OF MONTH (Cont.) personal opinion, so it is hard to find her preferences. Her pet peeve is hillbilly music, and she also dislikes studying—but then, who doesn’t? She likes sports (especially swimming and tennis) and is aiming for a blazer. Several other favorite pastimes are reading, dancing, and listening to music. Janice's ambition is typical of her—she would like to enter nurses training and become a medical secretary. Eventually, of course, she hopes to marry and have a home o f her own. There is no need to wish her “ lots of luck in everything,” because nothing but luck could possibly come to a person as nice as Janice Scott. following Thursday, the Pax River WAVES played at the gym in a fast and furious game. Then, on Friday, February 25, the team went to Salisbury, Maryland, to play State Teachers College. Other news concerning the varsity regards the decision of Mrs. Posch to choose another forward for the team. Tryouts were Monday, February 14—after this deadline— so we’ll not be able to name the new forward in this issue. At this time, I ’d like to make slight mention o f the terrific job the Officials Club is doing in o f ficiating the basketball games. I don’ t think everyone is conscious of how much trouble and hard work goes into officiating. It really is hard for those gals to see everything and call everything; so let’s give them all the co-operation possible and remember they’re doing their job as well as they know how! Well, gang, that’s about the size of it until the next issue. By that time I ’ll have some basketball scores and some news concerning Sports’ Day and other A. A. activities. ENSEMBLE (Continued) the Hula. It seemed to be a new version of modern dance. The evening was further enlightened by the melodic voice of a former member o f Vaughn Monroe’s one time band. One o f her numbers was dedicated in particular to the vast amount of bachelors (Sorry, my mistake. Those hard to find bachelors), entitled The Man That Got Away. The evening was brought to a close as the representative of the Maryland Agricultural Association gave a speech and the toastmaster made a few concluding remarks. It was an evening long to be remembered; filled with much food and many laughs. IMPRESSIONS (Cont.) ends. Also, whereas as many social functions as possible are planned for the students, the teachers have few such outlets, other than going to the movies or dinner in the Park. As for my position o f music teacher, it is ideal in several ways. Being the only music teacher in the school, I can teach the way I like and develop my own ideas. Teaching a variety of subjects—piano, choir, music appreciation, and harmony—avoids monotony and helps create a broad perspective of my field. Also, having to do all the work in the department gives one a feeling of importance and satisfaction that you cannot get by being just another piano teacher on a large staff. All of these factors combine to provide invaluable experience which is available in very few teaching situations. I was very glad to find that the school take such interest and pride in its music groups. I am particularly pleased with the large number of piano students, the way the practice pianos are kept busy, and the large membership of the choir. (But I do wish they would learn to get to rehearsals on time.) I sometimes yearn for the company of another musician to talk shop with, and the opportunity to play two or three pieces for various clubs and organizations as I did at home. And when I see all the advertisements of the wonderful concerts by truly great artists in Washington, I wish it were fifty miles closer. These points, however, are outweighed by the advantages of teaching at St. Mary’s. In fact, last summer, after many, many years o f going to school and two years in an undesirable teaching situation, I almost decided to get out of the music field and try something else. But when the chance to come to St. Mary’s came, I felt I should not pass it up. After one semester here I know that teaching music in a college and working with a wonderful group of students like those at St. Mary’s is exactly what I ’ve always wanted to do. MILDRED HENNINGER A SUMMER EVENING The sun is setting. Mutely we sit together in the warm, deserted sand. We sense only a prickly appreciation for such beauty. J.H. RADIO (Continued) We believe that this can be a very effective media of public relations for our school, and we want to wish every member of the Rad:o Staff much success in planning and presenting their future programs.
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FullText | Wednesday. March 9.1955 SIGNAL NEWS Page Three AA Coming Events A. A. Board is busy preparing for its second semester activities which include a wide variety of events. The Board has been saying good-bye and hello to some of its members. Pat Chandler, the President of A. A., has left us to become Mrs. Russell Wilkie. We wish her happiness for the future, but regret that she could not serve out her term. Our other big loss was Carol Funkhouser as basketball manager. Toni Hark ness was elected by Board as new basketball manager, and Mo Wilson is now serving on Board as the person responsible for points and awards. This was formerly the job of the Vice President. Congratulations, Mo and Toni! Billie Jean Whittington is overall chairman for the Basketball Hop on March 5, which will mark the end of the basketball season. It will be, incidentally, the last dance of the year which A. A. will sponsor and promises to be lively and a lot of fun. One o f the A. A.’s biggest projects for the year is the High School Sports Day. Six high schools from the nearby counties are invited to participate in volleyball and basketball tournaments. This is an opportunity for schools which ordinarily would not compete to get together, to make new friends, and to introduce the girls to St. Mary’s and its excellent facilities. In the afternoon there will probably be modern dance and tumbling exhibitions. Margaret Slingluff is the over-all chairman, and committee members will be drawn from the whole Association. The advance scoop is that Jo Starkweather will supervise the modern dancing and that Faye Seifert may organize the tumbling, so harken, all o f you who are interested. And looking into the future even more, don’ t forget that the A. A. sponsors the modern dance program for May Day on May 7. It is huge, impressive, and a much anticipated event for the whole community. You might also be on the lookout for those attractive, poised, active, and friendly girls who will represent your class on that day and at the May Prom that night. You’ll want to pick girls who will be a credit to your class and the school. The May Queen will be elected by the whole student body from the representatives of the Senior and Sophomore classes, and the Apple Blossom Princess will be the Maid of Honor. The A. A. Board has big plans fo r the coming months, but they can't be carried out successfully ,Without the cooperation o f every Association member. Are you going to help? Greetings, Readers! So glad I’m able to join you all again this month. Here’s hoping I can oblige and give you some news of interest. The freshmen and sophomores really had a hey-day on Wednesday, February 9. Both of these teams won their intramural games by only one point margins. Never has class or team spirit been so evident as it was on the ninth; keep it up, gang, support your class teams. About the biggest news of this issue, as far as athletics is concerned, is that of the Basketball picnic which was held on February 9. After a typical “picnicy” meal, Julie Smith and Janice Taylor led everyone in our new cheers. These cheers were well received and, although everyone was hoarse after cheering, it was fun. Following the combined cheering by all classes, a cheering contest was held. The sophomores, led by “Minnie” and “Tommy,” came out on top, with this cheer: Locomotive, locomotive, pep steam— We’ve got a team that's really keen— We work and play with all our might; To show the other team we’re all right So, c ’mon, Gang, let’s WIN TONIGHT!! P.S. They did, too! Congratulations, sophomores! Oh! Don’t you all think “Minnie” and “Tommy” looked very original in their cheer-leading outfits!?! The question around campus concerning the basketball games played by our varsity will soon be answered! Many of you, I expect, are beginning to wonder if SMS lias a team. The answer is a big Y E S ! The varsity had a game on Tuesday, February 22 with Notre Dame, away. Then, on the Where’s the ball? GIRL OF MONTH (Cont.) personal opinion, so it is hard to find her preferences. Her pet peeve is hillbilly music, and she also dislikes studying—but then, who doesn’t? She likes sports (especially swimming and tennis) and is aiming for a blazer. Several other favorite pastimes are reading, dancing, and listening to music. Janice's ambition is typical of her—she would like to enter nurses training and become a medical secretary. Eventually, of course, she hopes to marry and have a home o f her own. There is no need to wish her “ lots of luck in everything,” because nothing but luck could possibly come to a person as nice as Janice Scott. following Thursday, the Pax River WAVES played at the gym in a fast and furious game. Then, on Friday, February 25, the team went to Salisbury, Maryland, to play State Teachers College. Other news concerning the varsity regards the decision of Mrs. Posch to choose another forward for the team. Tryouts were Monday, February 14—after this deadline— so we’ll not be able to name the new forward in this issue. At this time, I ’d like to make slight mention o f the terrific job the Officials Club is doing in o f ficiating the basketball games. I don’ t think everyone is conscious of how much trouble and hard work goes into officiating. It really is hard for those gals to see everything and call everything; so let’s give them all the co-operation possible and remember they’re doing their job as well as they know how! Well, gang, that’s about the size of it until the next issue. By that time I ’ll have some basketball scores and some news concerning Sports’ Day and other A. A. activities. ENSEMBLE (Continued) the Hula. It seemed to be a new version of modern dance. The evening was further enlightened by the melodic voice of a former member o f Vaughn Monroe’s one time band. One o f her numbers was dedicated in particular to the vast amount of bachelors (Sorry, my mistake. Those hard to find bachelors), entitled The Man That Got Away. The evening was brought to a close as the representative of the Maryland Agricultural Association gave a speech and the toastmaster made a few concluding remarks. It was an evening long to be remembered; filled with much food and many laughs. IMPRESSIONS (Cont.) ends. Also, whereas as many social functions as possible are planned for the students, the teachers have few such outlets, other than going to the movies or dinner in the Park. As for my position o f music teacher, it is ideal in several ways. Being the only music teacher in the school, I can teach the way I like and develop my own ideas. Teaching a variety of subjects—piano, choir, music appreciation, and harmony—avoids monotony and helps create a broad perspective of my field. Also, having to do all the work in the department gives one a feeling of importance and satisfaction that you cannot get by being just another piano teacher on a large staff. All of these factors combine to provide invaluable experience which is available in very few teaching situations. I was very glad to find that the school take such interest and pride in its music groups. I am particularly pleased with the large number of piano students, the way the practice pianos are kept busy, and the large membership of the choir. (But I do wish they would learn to get to rehearsals on time.) I sometimes yearn for the company of another musician to talk shop with, and the opportunity to play two or three pieces for various clubs and organizations as I did at home. And when I see all the advertisements of the wonderful concerts by truly great artists in Washington, I wish it were fifty miles closer. These points, however, are outweighed by the advantages of teaching at St. Mary’s. In fact, last summer, after many, many years o f going to school and two years in an undesirable teaching situation, I almost decided to get out of the music field and try something else. But when the chance to come to St. Mary’s came, I felt I should not pass it up. After one semester here I know that teaching music in a college and working with a wonderful group of students like those at St. Mary’s is exactly what I ’ve always wanted to do. MILDRED HENNINGER A SUMMER EVENING The sun is setting. Mutely we sit together in the warm, deserted sand. We sense only a prickly appreciation for such beauty. J.H. RADIO (Continued) We believe that this can be a very effective media of public relations for our school, and we want to wish every member of the Rad:o Staff much success in planning and presenting their future programs. |