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GAZING INTO HER EYES DI Toni Barron emote during last spri Town Theatre. This season Mr. Sml of the Town Theatre, Many Moons, Universit) Rises In By Ka Gamecock F Geddeth Smith, 20-year-ol long way from a seventh-gra to a summer's study with Ev actress, at Westport, Connec Better known around USC al "Gator," the young Columbia actoi first became interested in dra matics when he was in junior higi school and was cast as Marco Pol< in the Wardlaw Junior Theatre production of that play. Since tha time he has consistently appearec in leading roles of Town Theatr< productions and also plays stage< by the Columbia Junior Theatre. Scholarship The highlight of his experienc in acting came last summer whe1 he won a scholarship to stud; works of Shakespeare, Ibsen, Chek hov and other classical dramatist under Eva Le Gallienne. Besides studying from June 21 to September 11, "Gator" appeared In -the showcase productions at the White Barn Theatre in Westpor at the end of the summer. He sayi that he considers it a great honot to have won the scholarship and working with Miss La Gallienne was one of the most wonderful ex periences of his life. University students have sees samples of "Gator's" talent is plays staged by the University Players. He has appeared in "Oh Promise Me," "Taming of th< Shrew," "The Crucible," and di rocted "The Minuet." Professional Role "Gator" appeared in his firs professional role as Master o ~, Ceremonies of the "Lost Colony' production In the summer of 1954 He was hired as a member of thi regular cast. During the last season, he ap peared in eight shows. Besides hii private study, he is currently pre paring for the show "Man; M'oons," which will open at th Town Theatre In Columbia the las of October. When asked about hobbies out side of acting, "Gator" says he en joys reading, but like most colleg students he isn't able to find muel time for activities outside of schoo Oand his dramatic work. He aIst works at the Air Science Suppl; office on campus. February Graduate An English major, "Gator" wil receive his A.B. degree next Feb ruary. After that he has a fe, unavoidable settlements to mak with Uncle Sam. But after hii time is served in the Army, he wil return to his acting and plans t4 enter the professional theatre i1 New York. The promising young actor hai s tu d ied dramatics with Mrs 3 Reginald Kramer, director of th4 Columbia Junior Theatre here sinc4 he was in the seventh grade Among the parts he has enjoye< pitying the most are Worm3 Woldy in "Bernadine" and the lea< role in "Treasure Island." Law School Has J Class In Fit,e Yea The University Law School hau the largest freshman class in fivi years according to Dean Samue L. Prince of the Law School. Th4 enrollment is 63. The admission requirements foi entrance into Law School is goinj to be substantially higher in th4 future, Dean Prince said. Al prospective students have to tak< an admission test cndAncted b thi VINE ... Getteth Smith, right, and ng's production of Bernadine for the th changes roles for the Oct. offering r Actor Theater y Oxner 'eature Editor d University senior, has come a de production Qf "Marco Polo" x Le Gallienne, famous classical ticut. New Names Of University Staff Posted The names of members of the administrative staff of the uni versity who have been appointed since the beginning of the current fiscal year have been announced by Mrs. Ruth English McVey, per sonnel director. University staff appointments include Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Cook, secretary, president's office; Jane Foxworth, stenographer, depart ment of anthropology and sociol ogy; Peggy M. Mattox, stenog rapher, department of biology; Mrs. Mary Nettles Rose, secretary, school of business administration; Mrs. Lucette D. Harris, stenog rapher, and Mrs. Susan R. Schapiro, research assistant, bu reau of business and economic re search. Also, Landis N. Perry, mer chandising manager, campus shop; Joe A.. Barnes, director, and Shir ley M. Person, clerk, Russell House; Clara P. Killian, secretary, department of chemistry; Mrs. Katherine S. Ferguson, librarian; Mrs. Nancy McLain, secretary in reading clinic, and Mrs. Patricia Beth Simon, secretary, school of education; William A. Brown, laboratory technician, and Mrs. Mary J. Hoover, clerk, school of engineering; Mrs. Ruth W. Dyson, secretary, department of English. -Also, Andrew P. Gary, assistant to director, extension division; Mrs. Jean T. Knowlton, clerk, graduate school; Llewellyn J. Lloyd, technician, infirmary; Mrs. June Davis, clerk, and Mrs. Eloise White Melton, clerk, machine records; Arthur E. Macker, super vising gardener, maintenance; I Mrs. Faye Pitts Cumbee, secre tary; Mrs. Jo-Ann Griffin, circu lation assistant; Mrs. Esther Cooper Palmer, science room at tendant, and Gertrude Sanders, I circulation, McKissick Library; Mrs. Joan L. Dermatis, stenog rapher, news service; Jean B. Laney, stenographer, department of physical education; William Earl Blake, policeman, University police. Also, Mrs. Sara P. White, stenographer, and Marty Lynch, clerk, registrar's office; E. M. Henderson, director of housing, and William S. Turbeville, repairs supervisor, Men's Residence Halls; Mrs. Bobbie Sue Coleman, clerk University YWCA-YMCA. The university was chartered in 1801 and opened in 1805. argest Freshman rs, Test In Nov. Educational Testing Service of Princeton. Scores of these tests range from 200 to 800. The school has never taken a student whose test score did not exceed 800. He said the next entrance test will be administered in November. This test Is for those interested in en tering the 1956 fall term of Lawe School. Three other teats will he conducted in February, April and Angnatt Three USC Actors Are In Play T h r e e Carolina theater en thusiasts will be featured in the next production of the Town Theatre which is Liam O'Brian's, "The Remarkable Mr. Penny pecker." In the cast is university assis tant history professor, George Curry. Prof. Curry portrays Dr. Fifield in the current production. He has appeared in many previous Town Theatre plays. Also in the play are Carolina students Chris Thee and David Nettles. The plot of the comedy evolves around a Victorian family in Wil mington, Delaware at the turn of the century. The surprise comes when it is discovered that Mr. Pennypecker is a bigamist with two families and numerous chil dren. The play is directed by Bob Tal ford and the lead is played by Paul Rogers who portrays the remark able Mr. Pennypecker. Following "The Remarkable Mr. Pennypecker," the Town Theatre will offer this season "The Caine Mutiny Court Martial," "Solid Gold Cadillac," "Dial M For Murder," "The Country Girl" and G. B. Shaws "Arms and the Men." Season tickets for students cost $3.50 or student tickets for indivi dual performance at the box of fice cost $1 each. Three Are Added In Education Three changes have been made in the School of Education faculty for the 1955-56 school year. Two of these are on a one-year basis; the other, permanent. Replacing Mrs. Margaret Rauhof who is doing graduate work at Teachers College, Columbia Uni versity and Mr. Carl Wood, now studying at Peabody are Miss Sarah Drayton and Mr. W. J. Castine. Miss Drayton oomes from the Willemantic Teachers. College, Willematic, Connecticut. Mr. Cas tine is principal of Bradley School here in Columbia. Both are working in the field of elementary education. The full-time addition to the staff is Mr. Eugene Timmerman, assistant professor of education in the fields of curriculum and in struction with emphasis on sec ondary schools. Mr. Timmerman is a native of Greenwood, received his A.B. Degree from Erskine and his M.Ed. from USC. The members of the first board of trus-tees of the university were: Charles C. Pickney, H. W. De Saussure, Henry W. Ward, Wil liam Falcone, and John Ward. Rev. Mobley To Speak At 'Y' Retreat Representatives from Carogna will leave today to attend the State Fall "Y" Retreat at Camp Long in Aiken this week end. Reverend Henry P. Mobley of Rock Hill will be the main speaker. The "Y" schedule for the com ing week is as follows: Monday, October 10, 1 p. m. Freshman Luncheon in the Rus sell House Auditorium. Elec tions will be held. Tuesday, October 11, 6:30 p. m.-Vespers will be held at the Russell House. Wednesday, October 12, 1:20 p. m.-Cabinet meeting at Rus sell House. Thursday, October 13, 6 p. m.-Sophomore Luncheon at Russell House Faculty Dining Room. Friday, October 14, 1 p. m. Junior-Senior Luncheon at Rus sell House Faculty Dining Room. Two Scholarships Valued At $500 Awarded Juniors Two scholarships valued at $500 each have been awarded to two university juniors by the Burling ton Industries Foundation. The awards were given to Carolyn Woodard of Aiken and Virgil Duffie of Greenwood. The university was selected as one of several institutions of higher learning to initiate the Burlington Industries Foundation program of financial assistance to education. The number of scholarships given by the foundation will be increased to four for 1956-57. In addition to establishing scholarships, the Burlington In dustries Foundation matches gifts up to $2,500 from employee-alumni to their schools and maintains a loan fund program for children of employees which includes a grant to the university they attend equal to the cost of tuition. President Russell has said that any funds received through the loan fund tuition allotments would be used to create additional scholarships in later years. Delta Sigma Pi To Have Speaker The International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi will meet October 12 at 8:80 p. m. Addressing the group will be Mr. Richard H. Wil liamson who is affiliated with Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner, and Beane, brokers. Mr. Williamson's talk will deal with "The Securities Market." Ho graduated from the University in 1948 after attending Clemson Agri cultural College. Navy Interv Conducted I A Naval Officer team is visit ing the university today from the procurement office at Raleigh and the Naval' Air Station at Atlanta. Interviews will be conducted in the NROTC area in Hamilton College, according to Capt. Christopher S. Barker, Jr., commanding officer of the University NROTC. According to a news release openings are available for assign ment in aviation, the General Line, and in numerous speciality cate gories. In addition, undergrad uates who have completed two years of college are eligible for Naval Aviation Cadet Training leading to a commission in the Navy or >yarine Corps. Applications are also accepted from graduating women students for training leading to a commis sion in the Waves according to the release. These programs are designed to enable those who are educationally qualified to complete their selec tive service obligations as officers in the Navy and at the same time provide the Navy with a trained cadre of Reserve Officers. In order to avoid delay in being ordered to active duty, applica tions may be initiated several months prior to attaining the re quired academic qualifications, but final acceptance will depend upon successfully completing these qual ifications, according to the release. Candidates who meet the required standards may take the qualifica tion tests and make application with the visiting Navy Procure ment Officers if they desire. Those who take qualification tests, or who make application and subsequently change their mind, are not obligated in any way. If more convenient, application may be made at a later date at the Office of Naval Officer Procure ment in Raleigh, or at the Naval Air Station in Atlanta. HI-Fl Wholesale Distributo All American and Components and Tb South's Largest HI-f Visit Our HI-I One of America's For New Le 62 1-23 Hardeni St. Colum When yor And ti Why not CJ4 iews Being In Hamilton Candidates for general line, supply, civil engineering and the medical service corps, receive nitial training at the officer can lidate school located in Newport, Rhode Island. Aviation Officer :andidates and Naval Aviation ,adets flight training are at Pen ;acola, Florida. Changes For AF--ROTC Announced Two Air Force officers have re ported for duty with the Depart nent of Air Science at the uni rersity, Col. Raymond F. Wise eart, head of the department, has innounced. Capt. John S. Dunham of San Antonio, Tex., and Capt. Ralph K. Ferry of Memphis, Tenn., are as signed to the department as as listant professors. Capt. Dunham will instruct the senior class of AFROTC cadets, while Capt. rerry will teach the sophomores. Capt. Dunham attended San Antonio Junior College prior to mlisting in the Air Force in 1942. Upon graduation from pilot train ng he served as a flying instruc ;or until assigned to the European rheatre of Operation. Capt. Terry attended Memphis state College before enlisting in he Air Force in 1942. Upon graduation from pilot school, he was assigned as a B-24 test pilot At Blythe, Cal., and Walla Walla, Wash. Transferred to England, he served as a B-17 combat pilot intil shot down and interned in Sweden. 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