THE ROTUNDA VOL. LIII
LONGWOOD COLLEGE, FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. 2977
NO. 3
Klowns And Meisters Chosen For Oktoberfest
Gowns Linda Crovatt and Linda Baumler tap Linda Kulp as Festmeister for Oktoberfest. Photo: Lori Felland,
Goldsmith From London To Appear Tomorrow By DEBBIE MOUL Peter Gainesbury, the Director of Research at the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths in I Aindon will be here at Longwood to speak on Wednesday, September 21. Longwood is the only school in the United States that Mr. Gainesbury is speaking to. The primary reason for his visit to the U. S. is to obtain sponsorship for further research, on silver, from the major silver producing and processing interests in the United States. In his travels, Mr. Gainesbury likes to visit as many schools as possible teaching them the arts of jewelry and-or silversmithing. Mr. Gainesbury is a trained metallurgist with 30 years of experience in precious metals. Eleven years ago he became a member of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths where he set up an advisory service for the jewelry and silverware industry. When using the word industry, he includes mass production costume jewelry, fine jewelry, artist-craftsmen jewelers and silversmiths, the largest and the smallest producers and evenamateurs. He has been retained by the Chamber of Mines of South Africa to advise on the setting up of an advisory service for gold jewelry makers which will eventually cover the whole of Europe, the United States and South Africa, and which will operate in five languages. Mr. Gainesbury's particular expertise and experience has been in the fields of investment casting and gold alloy research, silver sand casting, hardenable silver, photo mechanical techniques, the use of refractory metals and the coloration of
metals. A fraternity or guild of Goldsmiths is known to have been in existence by the 12th century. The Livery Companies of the City of London are the living successors of the ancient craft guilds common to the medieval cities of Europe. A large number of the City livery Companies, founded in this way, are still in existence and of these the Goldsmiths' Company, more than most, have retained their close connection with the craft from which they have taken their name. The Goldsmiths insisted on the necessity for full and careful training before any man should be entitled to call himself a goldsmith. The Goldsmiths' Company not only manufactured gold, silver and platinum wares, but also samples of the gold, silver and cupronickel coinage of the realm. The Company holds records dating back to the 14th century. To stimulate public interest in the work of contempory craftsmen the Company organize exhibitions in the United Kingdom and overseas, and frequently lend pieces from their own collections to exhibitions throughout the world. Exhibitions and discussions of this sort will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Beginning at 12:00, there will be slide presentations and discussions by various artists and instructors involved with jewelry and metals. Mr. Gainesbury will speak Wednesday evening in the Bedford Auditorium. The whole day will not only be interesting but informative as well. All students are urged to attend the exhibitions and lectures.
By KAREN SHELTON Amidst festive music, swaying spotlights, and the antics of Geist clowns, the 1977 Oktoberfest court was tapped. The anxiously awaited ceremony began as the members of Geist, dressed as clowns, raced down the aisles throwing candy in all directions. Sara Jo Wyatt, Oktoberfest Chairman, welcomed everyone and introduced them to the spirit of Oktoberfest through a slide presentation of last year's Oktoberfest. Klowns, color rush, skits, ushers and usherettes were all parts of this reminiscing. The Klowns are very important to the Oktoberfest spirit; they add color and cheer to the entire week end. After numerous practices and try-outs, this year's Klowns were chosen, and Linda Crovatt announced their names amidst applause and cheering. These are the Oktoberfest Klowns for 1977: Patty Thomas, Nicole King, Valery Naranjo, Linda Hitt, Anne Niezgoda, Claire Gilless, Kit Hughes, Linda Wolk, UDonna Wright, Robin Bryant, Rosalind Crenshaw, Kim Furbee, Kim McCanna, Pee-Wee Gilbert, Dottie Lebahn, Sandy McFall, Jayne Carson, Lynn Plageman, Celeste Rodriguez, Holly Kirksell, and Colleen Russell. After the excitement of the Klowns, Geist tapped the ushers and usherettes. There is an usher and an usherette from each class chosen for their spirit, loyalty, and activity. They bring a bit of German dance to the week end. Keith Moore and Brenda
Fetrow were chosen as the usher and usherette from the Freshman class. Brenda is known by her jock shorts and socks and her basketball ability. Geist selected Keith because of his spirit and talent. Kaye Midkiff, a Colleague who was active in Oktoberfest last year and Chairman of Residence Board this summer, was tapped as usherette from the Sophomore class. Geist chose Hank Dahlman as Sophomore usher. Hank, a member of the Famed Artist Series Committee, is both theatrically and musically talented. Anne Leavitt and Dana Overstreet were named Junior usher and usherette. Anne is actively involved with SUN working with entertainment and publicity. Dana, who was head Student Assistant, is a familiar face in the dining hall. Geist tapped Debbie Potter and Mary Meade Saunders as the Senior class usher and usherette. Debbie was a Student Assistant and an Orientation leader. When her name was called, there were tears because "that's the way its been for the past three years." Mary Meade was last year's Oktoberfest bum and Joanie in this year's Red Orientation skit. She is Residence Board Chairman. Three of the most important Oktoberfest people were the last to be tapped. From the Sophomore class, Geist chose Jan Bates as Mittenmeister or 'Midway Marshall." As a means of introduction for Jan, Sara Jo said, "This Sophomore is mighty fine. She's smiling all the time. In Freshman production, Colleagues, and Oktoberfest,
she's always given it her verybest. She's good at wetting down the head resident, but at the BSU her time is well spent." When asked about being chosen, Jan said, "I can't believe it! When I start running around in the little German dress, I'll know it is real!" From the Junior class, Iinda Kulp was tapped as Festmeister or "Mistress of Ceremonies." Linda's spirit and contributions to the school are obvious. About her, Sara Jo said. "Here is a green and white with spirit strong and true. When it comes to Oktoberfest, there is nothing she can't do. A familiar face at green and white sings. In the Orientation skits, her voice does ring. No, longwood has not passed this actress by; she's a player as well as in Alpha Pal." Seeing and feeling the Blue and White Spirit is an important purpose of the Oktoberfest week end, so Geist chooses a Senior, who has had three years to build a blue and white spirit, as Geistmeister or "Mistress of Spirit." This year's Geistmeister is Maria Corbin. "There's a special lady that this girl knows. Her name is Miss Cox, and she's always on the go. Yes, for this girl Time is like a butterfly.' Her red and white spirit is always flying high. She's always at skits, paint battles, and sings. She's smiling all the while when doing these things. At most all activities you'll surely see her." Thus ended Oktoberfest Tapping 1977. Kveryone left there with anticipation of the corning excitement of Oktoberfest week end. Alice Clay, Sophomore chairman, said, "I love seeing people so happy!"
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BONDS MEETING TONIGHT 6:30 ALCOVE (Clockwise from top) Scott Sparrow, Jerry Teplitz, Janes Mapes, and John Emmert were all part of S-UN's Special Events Week. (See related story on Page 5.)